tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78472039339062711072024-03-24T16:33:26.701-07:00Thalia Lions ClubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-20649722041553200032023-06-24T06:51:00.001-07:002023-06-24T06:54:57.479-07:00Welcome<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
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June 21, 2023, Jack Wagner takes over as President of Thalia Lions serving a 2nd Year ...........................................................
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First two things - (1) Select READ MORE bottom right and (2) THALIA LIONS CLUB at page top.............................................<br/>
You may continue with this website, or go to <b>Lions of Virginia District 24-I </b><a href="https://lionsdistrict24i.org/">http://https://lionsdistrict24i.org/</a>....................................................
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For the first time through it is recommended you read this Home Page,
a description of how to maneuver through this website. Continue scrolling down or to read this article, select <b>READ MORE</b>. After reading this first article you must go back to the top of the page & click on <b>THALIA LIONS CLUB</b> ............... and again scroll down stopping at any article and select <b>READ MORE</b>. After reading the article, you must go back to the top of the website and select <b>THALIA LIONS CLUB</b>...and scroll down again to an article you want to read by clicking on <b>READ MORE</b>. Again, you must go back to the top of the website and select <b>THALIA LIONS CLUB</b> and again scroll down to articles. Finally, you will scroll down to <b>MORE POSTS</b> (select and click). This will take you to a new group of articles. <br/><br/><br/>
<b>FIRST GROUP \/</b><br/>*<b>Home Page</b>- Nancy Nelson (left) introduces Lion Jack Wagner<br/>
*<b>History</b> - a description of current and past activities plus a history of the club<br/>
*<b>Meetings 2022-2023 </b>– Secretary’s report of the Board and General meetings for the current year.<br/>
*<b>Officers and Duties</b> - a listing of current officers and their duties <br/>
*<b>Bland Contest</b> – a current history<br/><br/>
<b>NEXT GROUP \/</b><br/>
*<b>Scholarships</b> – awarded to the Princess Anne High School and Adult Learning Center<br/>
*<b>Hearing</b> - applications for Hearing Aids<br/>
*<b>Sight </b> - screening of preschool children with vision problems using Spot, a breakthrough device.<br/>
*<b>Vision Impaired</b> - Vision Walk, partnering with the local libraries, and Journey for Sight.<br/>
*<b>Diabetes</b> – The history of club involvement.<br/>
*<b>White Cane Days</b> – The clubs primary fund source and a history. <br/><br/>
<b>NEXT GROUP \/ </b><br/>
*<b>Broom and Peanut Sales</b> – The secondary clubs fund source and a history.<br/>
*<b>Club Responsibilities</b> – Club Finances/Budget, Leadership, Website , Constitution and By-Laws, Phone Tree, Socials / Recreation Activities,
Greeters, Drawings, Public Relations, Member Care, Health & Social Services. <br/>
*<b>Meetings 2021-2022</b> – Secretary’s report of the Board and General meeting for the past year.<br/><br/>
*<b>NEXT SET OF GROUPS</b> \/
Yearly meetings from 2009-2010 to the year before the last. <br/><br/>
<b>Three Ways to obtain the Thalia Lions website</b>.<br/><br/>
(1) On your computer tablet select<br/>
<a href="https://lionsdistrict24i.org/">http://https://lionsdistrict24i.org/</a>
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Next to HOME to the right is <b>LIONS CLUBS OF DISTRICT 24-I </b>(select and click)<br/>
Scroll down to <b>REGION VI</b> (select and click)<br/>
Three zones apear to the right - select <b>ZONE O</b> (select and click)<br/>
A list of clubs apears to the right. <b>VIRGINIA BEACH THALIA</b> is the last listing (select and click)<br/><br/>
(2) On your I-Phone type in<br/>
<a href="https://lionsdistrict24i.org/">http://https://lionsdistrict24i.org/</a><br/>
To the left is <b>Menu</b> (select and click)<br/>
Scroll to <b>REGION VI </b>(6) and find under <b>ZONE O</b> <br/>
<b>VIRGINIA BEACH THALIA</b> – (select and click – sometimes twice)<br/><br/>
(3) On the Web type in <b>THALIA LIONS </b>(ENTER)
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At the first entry on the web - select and click<br/>
Either scroll down to more articles or<br/>
at the bottom right side of this first artice is <b>READ MORE</b> (slect and click)<br/>
This is a full desciption of how to navigate. <br/>
After reading this first article go to the top of the screen <br/>
to <b>Thalia Lions Club</b> (slect and click) and scroll down through the articles.<br/>
Recommend reading the top article for the first time to learn how to navigate through <b>Thalia Lions</b>.
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The Thalia Lions Club was chartered on April 20 1966, and since then we have served the Virginia Beach Community continuously helping people with loss of sight and hearing and with diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that’s not all. Our club’s history
is rich in community projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll start with Lion Eli Chertoff, our
sixteenth 1981 president who passed away in 2010 at the age of 96.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a son of Russian immigrants Lion Eli set
up our scholarship account which has grown to over $50,000 and is now used for
Princess Anne High School and Adult Learning Center scholarships.
<br/> <br/>Our club has been packed with notable Lions and a wealth of service projects. No one represented these folks more than Lion Dallas Divelbiss. Door-to-door broom sales started out of Lion Dallas’ garage, followed by a picnic at his home. Then there’s Lion Ed DeLong serving Thalia Lions for 23 years. For dozens of years Lion Ed handed out scholarships for a selected Adult Learning Center student going to Tidewater Community College.<br/> <br/>
We’ve had some wonderful guest speakers, some of whom have become Lions. In October 2009 Irene Conlin from the Virginia Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments related her perspective as a parent of a blind child. Her causes immediately became ours and the following April Thalia Lions were volunteering at the Audible Blind Easter Egg Hunt.
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Through the years Thalia Lions has received recommendations from Social Services and Thalia Lions Club members for a variety of diverse projects, all of which the club has accepted enthusisatically including collecting clothing and children’s books, cleaning the side of a road, music contests, blood drives, scholarships, tree planting, food for the needy, and parking cars for Homearama. Some of these projects have been undertaken for a few years and others provided continuously up to present time. Following is a description of some of these projects.<br/><br/>
*<b>Miss Alice Project</b>. In 2021 Lion Jack Wagner told the club about a woman, Alice Harrell, who has her apartment loaded with food and items she takes to people in need. Thalia Lions have provided personal funds to Lion Jack to give to Alice who lives in the Emerald Point Apartments.<br/><br/>
*<b>Jump Start</b>. Started in 2019 Social Services invited Thalia Lions to be part of public school low income students who are bused in for services and provisions. They are provided haircuts, shoes, clothing, and weekend book bags. Thalia Lions stepped in providing over 200 vision screenings. <br/><br/>
* <b>Ronald McDonald House</b>. In 2009 Lion Vickie Kennedy solicited the club to provide a dinner meal at the Ronald McDonald House for families visiting their hospitalized children. The club responded and provided supplies and donations, with similar follow-ups.
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<span class="st"><b>Head Start </b>is a national <em><strong><span style="color: #6a6a6a;">child development program</span></strong></em> for for under privileged children from birth to age 5, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development for income-eligible families. <br/> Thalia Lions provides vision screenings for all locations, screening all 1st and 3rd-grade students in the entire Virginia Beach School System covering 15-20 of the 56 locations.<br/>
Head Start is the most successful, longest-running, national <em><strong><span style="color: #6a6a6a;">school readiness program</span></strong></em> in the United States.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's that time of the year—the Beach Bags drive, an opportunity for the community to drop off food.
Thanks to those donations, that food helps families struggling to put food on the table.
One person who helps out in a huge way with the program is Nancy Watters with the Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club. She helps raise money and rounds up volunteers to pack the Beach Bags.
News 3 learned she would be attending a Lions Club meeting at the Ynot Pizza off Great Neck Road and that's where News 3 surprised her with an Everyday Hero award.
We told her we've been hearing what she means to the Beach Bags program.
"<i>Well, I hope it's what our entire Lions Club means to the Beach Bags program because we're all in this together and because we know that there's this need in Virginia Beach</i>," she said. "<i>We know this organization the Beach Bags is funded totally by the public and by volunteers and donations and we wanted to be a part of it.</i>" <br/><br/>
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Thalia Lions Club donated 54 bags of food items to Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry on Thursday, Jan. 26th. At least 22 members and friends participated in our Lions Bag Hunger project. The Pantry provided a list of most need items and we shopped to fill each bag with non-perishable foods. The value of our donations was $2,555.00 as reported from the food pantry. The following day, the Panrty gave out 18 bags of our donated foods.
Lions are always serving the community. Our motto " <i>We Serve!</i>"
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The Beach Bag Project is vital to our community and one Thalia Lions is committed to continue supporting. Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s Beach Bag Project provides healthy meals to students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends, holidays, and lengthy school breaks. Students who are well nourished and aren’t worried about how they’ll find food to eat over weekends and breaks are better able to stay focused on their education. School counselors and social workers identify food-insecure students, request Beach Bags from the foundation which are discretely placed in students’ backpacks. Each bag contains 2 breakfast meals, 2 lunch/snacks, 2 dinner meals plus 2 cartons of milk. For this reason, and many more, this program. <br/> <br/>
In 2012 Thalia Lions' interest in the Beach Bag Project began when White Oaks Elementary School had a class of children that seemed in need and was not being served by the Beach Bag Project. A member of the club, Lion Susan Sumnick, had a daughter, Michala, who was teaching at the school. Michala was providing snacks at her own expense to her students. The White Oaks Principal asked various organizations, teachers and volunteers to step up and provide these children with bags of food. Thalia Lions volunteered, packing 120 bags. A month later, Thalia Lions again packed 50 more bags for White Oaks. Seeing the need firsthand, Thalia Lions became involved with the Beach Bag Project.<br/><br/>
In October 2016 Thalia Lions received a grant of $2,000 from Lions Club International (LCI) and Anthem which provided supplies for 1200 food bags. Thalia Lions organized teams of members and friends to assist in packing the bags with the food supplies. Since that time Thalia Lions has acquired grants each year to fund the project through Lions Club International, Anthem, and the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia (LCFSV).
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<b>October 6, 2022, Thursday night 6-8 p.m., Virginia Beach Corporate Landing Middle School, Beach Bag Project.</b><br/>
On an ordinary evening Thalia Lions hosted seventy-one Lions and friends spending about two hours preparing weekend bags for 2000 school children. How can this happen? How can there be hungry children in a prosperous community school system? The lamentable statistics are that in the 81 schools of the Virginia Beach School System, almost 40% quality for free lunches. Teachers and administrators identify children who may be malnourished as manifest by lack of attention, listlessness and behavior in addition to direct complaints of hunger. In 2022 at least 1200 children were identified.
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Beach Bags has grown to a Thalia Lions annual event that can in one evening pack 2000 to 3000 bags to help the continuing effort of the school system. In 2022 the Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia granted Thalia Lions Club $7,000 to pay for the event. Though much of the food is from suppliers who can provide special pricing for charity, in the current economy this generous grant limited the number of meals packed on October 6, 2022, to about 2000, instead of the usual 3000. A well-organized gathering of six local Lions clubs (Thalia, Bayside, Kempsville, Town Center Blind, Filipino American, Oceanside and Aragona-Woodstock), Broad Bay Ladies Golf Association, Virginia Beach Christian Church, Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) members, and many friends and family totaling seventy-one people met at 6 p.m. in the Corporate Landing Middle School lunch room. After a brief introduction describing the event, teams manned nine tables with packers, quality control checkers, recyclers and suppliers. A large pile of food in boxes was at the head of each table. Two persons on each side packed food in plastic shopping bags, each bag was checked as correct, and then groups of 10 bags were packed in plastic totes. Every bag had a card giving credit to the Lions and the Virginia Beach Education Foundation. Clean-up crews flattened and packed empty boxes for recycling. Every one of the 71 volunteers busily worked for about two hours in this very efficient system organized by Deborah Hughes, Director of the V.B.E.F.
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As Lions, we serve by example! Because this project is so meaningful, finding volunteers is easy. This is how a heterogeneous grouping of many who were strangers come together to serve the community by packaging meals to feed 2000 hungry children in two hours!
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<b></b> There's always another project.This time, Thalia Lions and generous friends sponsored 32 homeless students in the "Adopt a Student" project through ForKids and administered by Image Services. Thanks to all who purchased a bookbag and filled it with required school supplies. The ID of the students was anonymous. Each bookbag was delivered by Image Services to the appropriate shelter. What a wonderful business with whom to partner!<br/>
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Aug 24, 2022 - Lion Susan Sumnick delivered the book bags which went to four shelters serving 130 school children. .
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March 2, 2019, Landstown High School: Thalia Lions participated in <i><b>Expo</b></i>, a collaboration
between Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the community. <i><b>Expo</b></i> is free, open to the public, and features representatives from more than 100 school
division partnerships, including local businesses and non-profit, faith-based,
military, civic or educational organizations. These groups work with schools
each day to design innovative, mutually beneficial educational opportunities to
meet the unique needs of students and schools.<br/>This activity is continuing. <br />
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In 2016, from their 30-year-old building about a mile from the heart of Town Center, the Adult Learning Center moved to unused space at the Renaissance Academy, 5100 Cleveland St., a school geared toward students with disciplinary problems. Thalia Lions has sponsored the Sight & Hearing Van just outside the Adult Learning for over 25 years where around a 100 people are screened each year for vision and hearing, and many are tested for high blood sugar (diabetes), the #1 cause of blindness. Lion volunteers, spouses and friends help this important service each year!
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In coordination with the USO of Virginia Beach Thalia Lions participated in preparing Holiday Care Packages for service members. Since the USO program was launched in 2011, nearly 1,500 boxes have been distributed bringing holiday cheer to more than 110,000 service members in more than 500 locations. Sailors who received toiletries and other hard to find items were donated by Thalia Lion members and wrapped up. There were between 30 and 40 in all for delivery by the USO. <br/>This program continues periodically.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>
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For 2014 Lion Linda Eggleston spearheaded the 24-D collection
of clothing for distribution at <i><b>Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic</b></i> held each year
the third week of July at the Wise County, Virginia Fairgrounds. Gently used
clothing and new underwear and socks for all ages, all sizes, all sexes, all
seasons are collected from donors. Started
in 2004 by Lions Club member Bill Haddon of Lynchburg, Virginia, and with
encouragement from Lions Clubs across the state, the program grew as more and
more members brought clothes for distribution to patients who were attending
the clinic. The remarkable part of the story is that Bill Haddon was in his
eighties and legally blind when he started this program. In 2011, Bill was
unable to return to RAM because of health problems. To continue the program members
of the Episcopal Church Redeemer, Midlothian stepped in to help the Lions
distribute the clothing, and in 2014 Redeemer, Midlothian Lou Markwith (phone:
804-239-5303 - email: <a href="mailto:ln_markwith@verzion.net">ln_markwith@verzion.net</a>)
took the lead as coordinator. A number
of churches in the Midlothian have stepped in to help. Cloths not picked up by
patients at RAM are sent to three shelters in Southwest Virginia and the Lions
Club of Norton to be distributed through their clothing outreach programs. Lion
Linda brings Lion’s District 24-D into the host of donor organizations with
several car loads of cloths from various going to the 2014 RAM, Jul 18-20<sup>th</sup>.
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year in the Scope’s Exhibition Hall. Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Van is
there providing screening for hearing, eye pressure, vision, blood sugar, and blood
pressure. Reading glasses are provided, a simple low-cost item, that many do
not have. In
addition to the Lions van, Project Homeless Connect features medical providers,
housing and employment agencies, donated goods and services from local
businesses and faith organizations, haircuts, clothes, shoes, toiletries and
food. Services and resources are designed to assist persons in moving closer to
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Blood Drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church on Aug 12, 2013. The Red
Cross collected 36 pints of blood. During the Blood Drive, Thalia Lions set up a
canopy outside the church and sold $50.00 worth of umbrellas, $6.00 in mints, and
$482.00 for brooms, making a total of $538.00 for the day. Thanks to all the
Lions who toughed out the heat and humidity, i.e., Lions John, Ed, Aziz, Jim,
Jack, Stan. And thank to the Lions who worked inside in the air
conditioning managing the Blood Drive, Lions, i.e., Susie, Nurys, Linda, Jeri,
and Bob Perrine. It was an exhausting but rewarding day. We have a great
group of Lion workers!! <br />
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The Thalia Lions Club assisted the Samaritan House’s food bank (pantry) for many years until 2018. At each Thalia Lion's meeting Lion Jack Wagner accepted donations with his wife Joan on the active end of our donations. <br />Thalia Lions started their food bank program in response to International Lions Club President Wing Kun Tam’s (2011-2012) call for local Lion’s Clubs to help support local food banks in joining the fight against hunger. Thalia Lions chose the Samaritan House food pantry program. Thalia’s generosity has been exceptional and of great benefit to these abused women and their children. <br />
The Samaritan House at 2620 Southern Blvd, Virginia Beach, 23452, provides families with food, shelter, toiletries, supportive services, personal needs and financial assistance for about $13 per person per day.<br />
The Samaritan House is a non-profit organization providing families living in a domestic violence environment and families without a home<br />
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- freedom and safety from domestic abuse and homelessness.<br />
- education in regaining control and becoming self-sufficient in order to begin a new and better life.<br />
One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Almost one-third of female homicide victims that are reported in police records are killed by an intimate partner. This information is provided by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. <br/> <br />
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In Dec 2013 the Virginia Beach Department of Social Services Head Start provided Thalia Lions with five families whose children would be going without holiday gifts, warm clothing and enough food; and a community food bank identified a family in need. Thalia had funds from the club charitable fund account to help only one family and chose the Scott family with 5 children. With Thalia funds and personal contributions Lion Jack Wagner and his wife, Joan, put together a Thalia Lions Holiday care package and met with the Scott family giving them toys, food, coats, gloves, and hats for the children and mother. In addition they were provided funds to purchase a turkey or ham. <br />
The story does not end with just one family. Thalia Lions stepped up with their own private funds to provide the same type of Holiday for the other four families. Each year Thalia Lions have been providing a Holiday for families chosen by Social Services. For 2018 Social Services increased the list to seven families. Using their own private funds club members again provided a Holiday for all seven families with toys, food, winter coating, plus funds to purchase a turkey or ham.<br /><br />
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<b>Happy 90th Birthday Lion Mike Coren</b>. Born Feb 1, 1933, in 1961 Mike joined Lions in New York. Moving to Virginia Beach in 2010, he transferred his membership to Thalia Lions. He now holds the distinction of being the second longest serving Lion in Virginia, a service that includes volunteering for just about every project that has come along.<br/><br/>
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<b>Lion Nancy Watters</b> has embraced every Thalia Lions Club project that has come along. In a nut shell Lion Nancy is not only the engine and the caboose of Thalia Lions, but everything in between. She has kept the club from derailing, and is the steam of a club noted as one of the best in all of Virginia and perhaps in all of the 47,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographic regions.<br/>
When Lion Bob Perrine became President in 2009, he asked Lion Nancy to be the club Secretary, a job, he said, required little work. She quickly hitched up to the most laborious job Thalia Lions has to offer. At every regular meeting and Board of Directors meeting since April 2009, Lion Nancy has meticulously copied down the accounts of the meeting (available on the Thalia Lions website - see below).<br/>
Some of her more notable efforts are:<br/>
*Began using a new PediaVision (now called SPOT) screening devise in September 2010. SPOT tests pre-school children in detecting a vision condition that, if not corrected, can result in reduced vision followed by poor performance in school. Lion Nancy was subsequently appointed the PediaVision Chair for the district to organize training and use of the devices. By 2022, through her promotion of grants and donations, about 17 SPOTs were in use in 24-I districts. Together they have screened more than 200,000 children under the age of 10 with that total growing every day. Lion Nancy sets up SPOT in school and pre-schools. Along with just a few Lions volunteers, as many as 100 or more pre-school children are tested in a day. Lion Nancy could not have accomplished this using old photo screeners, but through research and grant requests by her husband, Lion John, the new SPOT was first obtained which is much faster with more accurate screening. <br/>
*Traveled with her husband to distant Wise County to participate in the 2009 Remote Area Medical (RAM) Expedition, attending with other Thalia Lions and in several years to follow. Some people waited in their cars or camped out all night in line for free medical and other free services they could not normally afford.<br/>
*Researched and found organizations willing to make grants of 100's of children’s books. Many sparked their reading interest such as <i>My First Book of Trains</i> by Kristina Holzweiss, a colorful introduction to trains for kids ages 3 to 5. Lion Nancy not only handed out books but sat with children making a fun game out of each book.<br/>
Lion Nancy has participated in National Read Across America Day since 2015, an annual event, to make the world a better place by emphasizing children are never too young to start reading and highlighting that learning by reading is fun.<br/>
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2 Mar 2017 -Lion Nancy is reading </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dr.
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Pictured above is Lion Nancy Waters (right) presenting the Lion of the 2020-2021 Year award to Susan Sumnick <br/><br/>
<b>Lion Susan Sumnick's </b> high moral character, strong empathy for mankind, forward and creative thinking, and volunteer spirit makes Lion Susan a true Lion at heart. She volunteered several years with the Thalia Lions who worked the RAM (Remote Area Medical) project in Wise Co., Va. and other locations. She packed many bags of food, at her own expense, for her daughter’s classroom Beach Bag Project. She has been sight chair for many years working with doctors in our community to provide eye exams and glasses to those in need. In 2019-20, she organized and brought to fruition the Vet House toiletries collection, the ForKids cleaning supply collection, and the water bottle project for three elementary schools. You can always depend on Lion Susan Sumnick to offer great ideas, experienced leadership, and a willing heart. <br/> <br/>
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<b>Lion Commander Dallas Divelbiss (Ret.)</b>, No one represented the club more than Lion Dallas Divelbiss, President in 1992 and again in 2000. Door-to-door broom sales started out of Lion Dallas’ garage, followed by a picnic at his home. He attended meetings even after his hearing completely failed as a result of service in Vietnam. In his final days his daughter took care of him as his Alzheimer’s disease progressed. After a long battle with dementia and heart disease, we lost a loving, Lion Dallas at the age of 87, Saturday, March 9, 2019. Even near the end, his quick wit and smile blessed those around him. <br/><br/>
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<b>Lion Edgar E. DeLong</b>, 2015, served for 23 years and twice as club president. He was instrumental in establishing the District’s Bland Competition and directing their Bland Memorial Music Scholarship program for eleven years. He was chairperson of the Adult Learning Center and Princess Anne High School Scholarship program for many years, and also for many years he organized trips to the Eye Glass Recycling Center. Further, he maintained a data base for hearing aids. Even with failing health, Lion Ed would still attend every club meeting and work most service projects. He is the example of what a Lion should be due to his dedication, his passion, his love for other people, and his willingness to serve. Lion Ed made every situation more joyous. Every Thalia Lion who knew him will miss him. He was a true Lion. He served to his last breath. <br/>
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Pictured above is Lion Debra Laughlin in yellow at the 2022 Hampton Roads Visionwalk.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"><br/>
<b>Lion Debra Laughlin</b> joined Thalia Lions in 2011 and began advancing the idea of having Lions participate in a Hampton Roads Visionwalk. Lion Debra must be given a Lion’s share of the credit for the first Visionwalk in April 2012 when 600 Lions and non-Lion walkers showed up (the largest inaugural Visionwalk ever) and on up through 2014 with the Hampton Roads Visionwalk turning over more than $300,000 to Foundation Fighting Blindness for their three annual walks. For the 2014 walk Lion Debra brought the whole district into the cause by having 24I challenge other Lion Districts to a fund-raising contest with 24I winning by raising $10,032. With all these firsts, it’s no wonder the Foundation Fighting Blindness awarded Lion Debra as the 2014 Volunteer of the Year.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jack Wagner 2022-24 - serving a two year term<br/>
<span style="font-size: large;">Nancy Nelson 2021-22<br/>
<span style="font-size: large;">Jeri Furman 2020-21 <br/>
<span style="font-size: large;">Ellen Turman 2019-20<br/>
<span style="font-size: large;">John Watters 2018-19</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Debra Laughlin 2017-18</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Nancy Watters 2016-17<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Irene Conlin 2015-16</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aziz Selahi 2014-15</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rich Roberts 2013-14</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Roger Snell 2012-13</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeri Furman 2011-12</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Steve Rosnov 2010-11</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bob Perrine 2009-10</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bill Pope 2008-09</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">John Watters 2007-08</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stanley Furman 2006-07</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bradley Furman 2005-06</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alton Miller 2004-2005</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Ed DeLong 2003-04</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Martin Joseph 2002-03</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bill Pope 2001-02</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Dallas Divelbiss 2000-01</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Roger Snell 1999-00</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">M Ramsey-Lester 1998-99</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dick Kressig 1997-98</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Roger Snell 1996-97</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dick Kressig 1995-96</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Ed DeLong 1994-95</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Martin Joseph 1993-94</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Dallas Divelbiss 1992-93</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dallas Mathews 1991-92</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Joel Womack 1990-91</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Darl Anderson 1989-90</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Phil Gundel 1988-89 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dallas Mathews 1987-88</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">David Trevino 1986-87</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Douglas Aydlette 1985-86</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alton Miller, PDG 1984-85</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Sam Ferrell 1983-84</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*George Powell 1982-83</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Eli Chertoff 1981-82</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Walker Young 1980-81 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don Harvey 1979-80 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Palle Bistrup 1978-79</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Bill Halteman 1977-78</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earl Evans 1776-77</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Leslie Bell 1975- 76</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Alexander Cavey 1974-75 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Michael Clevenger 1973-74</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Jim Crouch 1972-73</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Joe Bright 1971-72</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vic Johnson 1970-71</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Lee Kelberg 1969-70</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morris Wright 1968-69</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A.C. Clark 1967-68 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Walter Campbell 1966-67</span></div>
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<strong></strong><span style="color: #660000; font-size: 180%;"><strong>2023-2024<br/></strong></span></b></div>
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<b>March 20th 2024-Membership Meeting</b>, Wed.6 pm.<br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Roger Snell<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Ellen Turman<br/>
Invocation: Lion Aziz Selahi<br/>
Lion President Jack: Moment of silence in memory of Lion Em Davis<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests – Traveling Safari – Lion Steve Rosnov, Kempsville Lions, Linda Harrison, Bob Leshendock, Dick Chipchak, Clifford Gimbert<br/>
Lion Dick Kreasig – Spouse, Ellie<br/><br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:35 pm<br/>
Reconvene for Program 7:00 pm<br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Bill Austin <br/><br/>
Presentation of Quilt of Valor to Lion Dick Kreassig<br/>
Tricia Capone with her husband, Army Veteran Frank Capone, is with the Patriots Triangle Valor Foundation. She is the daughter of an Air Force Corporal and stepdaughter of an Air Force Captain. Several of their relatives have also proudly served. The Military is deep in their hearts.
As representatives of the Patriots Triangle of Valor Foundation, Tricia and Frank presented a Quilt of Valor to Lion Dick Kreassig. Lion Dick is a retired Lt. Commander serving from 1960-1982. In Vietnam, he was part of the 1st ANGLICO Air Naval enemy locations. Lion Dick received the U.S. Navy Air Safety Command Medallion, U.S. Navy Air Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, and the Bronze Star. He and one other of ten crew were the only survivors of a helicopter crash in Vietnam. Lion Dick was in the last Marine Corps in-country in 1972 on the USS John L Craig.<br/>
Lion Dick was presented and wrapped in the Quilt of Valor in a moving presentation. His wife, Elle, of almost 62 years, was invited to join Lion Dick as we honored his service. Tricia and Frank also awarded Lion Dick with a Vietnam Veterans Lapel pin. He was also given a flag bag for the quilt made by Tricia from a flag with a manufacturing flaw. <br/>
Lion Dick responded with his gratitude and consideration of all those who served.<br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Slate of Officer Nominations will be at the April meeting.<br/><br/>
Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
State Convention: April 19-21 – Dulles Va. – The voting delegate's credentials were presented to PCC Stanley and Lion Jeri Furman, Lion Vickie Kennedy. Thalia is allowed 3 votes.<br/><br/>
Service Reports <br/>
*Meals for Students – Lion Susan Sumnick – April 29th – Lion Nancy Watters, Nancy Lekberg and Lion Bob Perrine.
<br/>*Bland Music Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Semi District contest will be held Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at Thalia United Methodist Church. Please come out and assist Lion Vickie. Be at the church by 1:00 pm. Five Lions Clubs are participating.
<br/>*Lion Jack commended Lion Vickie for the fantastic job she does in organizing the Bland Contest.
<br/>*SPOT screening – Prince of Peace, Mar. 25 & 28th – assisting Lion Nancy Watters is Lion Dorothy Young and Lion Karen Austin. 9:30 am
<br/>*Adult Learning Center – Sight & Hearing Van – April 24th, 9-2 pm –Lion Nancy Watters will send out a work schedule for you to sign up. Needed are 5 people working in the van each hour. Two people will do blood sugar screenings, Lion Roger Snell’s wife, Mary and Barb Iman from Virginia Beach Christian Church.
<br/>*Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters encouraged all members to become involved in the monthly trip to the EGRC. The new equipment makes reading glasses easy and much more productive. The next trip is April 11th at 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA. 9:30 am – 12 pm
<br/><br/> Fundraisers:
<br/>*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters – Kickoff for Visionwalk is on Saturday, April 6th,
12 pm-2 pm at Greenbrier Country Club 1301 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
The walk will take place on May 11th at Mount Trashmore Park beginning at 10 am.
It takes 496 dollars to form a team. To Join the East Region March Challenge, a donor commits to supporting a single square each day of the month. The donor who selects March 1st donates $1, the person who snags March 15th donates $15, March 27th= $27, and so on. When the days of the month are selected and paid, the amount comes to $496.00. Our club traditionally forms a team. If you wish to select a day of the month and make that donation please contact Lion John Watters.
<br/>*Lions Medical Eyebank needs a new Slit Lamp Microscope because the 30 yr old one died. The cost of a Slit lamp is around $30,000. Our Lions Clubs are asked to donate personally or as a club to assist in replacing this lamp. A used lamp has been donated by a doctor closing his practice. But this is a temporary solution.
Many other pieces of eye equipment were donated by the same doctor for use in the new mobile eye clinic that is to come in the future.
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*LOVF Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman reported that everyone has turned in their money
or raffle stubs.
<br/>*Peanut Sales – Lion Jack Wagner
<br/><br/>*Programs – Lion Bill Austin – April – Shelly Averett, Development Director of Horizons
<br/><br/>From the Floor: Polo shirts – Lion Nancy Watters collected for most of the polo shirt order.
<br/><br/>Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>*March Birthdays – Lion Bill Austin, (7) Lion John Watters (10) Lion John pointed out that our Traveling Safari guest from Kempsville, Lion Steve Rosnov also had his same birthday, March 10th. All were serenaded by the club.
<br/>*50/50 - $45- Lion Fran Scott
$<br/>28 – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/><br/>Adjournment: 7:50 pm
<br/><br/>Upcoming Dates & Events
<br/>Sat. March 30th – Semi District Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church – 2 pm
<br/>Wed. April 3rd – Board of Directors Meeting – Zoom 7pm
<br/>Thurs. April 11 – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va.
<br/>Wed. April 17th – Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr 6pm
<br/>Thurs April 18-Sun. 21st – State Convention – Dulles, VA
` <br/>Wed. April 24th – Sight & Hearing Van – Adult Learning Center, 5100 Cleveland St. – 9-2pm
<br/>Mon. April 29th – Feed Children at Beach Methodist – 4:30pm
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<b>March 6, 202024 - Board Meeting Minutes</b>, Wed. 7 p.m.<br/>
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BOD present: Lion President Jack Wagner, Lions Nancy & John Watters, Nancy Lekberg, Roger Snell, Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Fran Scott, Susan Sumnick and PCC Stanley Furman.
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order- 6:59 <br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy was not in attendance so Lion John Watters recapped the
report. <br/><br/>
Lion Jack Wagner: Nominations for offices are to be presented to the club at the March meeting. Lion
Jack appointed a committee to fill vacancies. The vote for the next Lion’s year is to be held at the April meeting. The committee is Lion John Watters, chair, Lions Nancy Nelson with the help of Lion Nancy Lekberg, Lion Fran Scott and Lion Mike Coran. Anyone who wishes to remain in their position should let the committee know.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
State Convention -April 18-21 Dulles, Va. – Lions Stanley & Jeri Furman, John & Nancy Watters and Vickie Kennedy have registered to attend.
Delegate requirements for State Convention - Our club is allowed 3 voting delegates. The number of delegates is based on the number of full members in good standing for the last Lion’s year. Family members are excluded from the number.
Polo Shirts – Lion Nancy Watters asked that she be allowed to place the polo shirt order using the Club credit card. The amount is $769.86. A deposit may be required. Members would then repay the club treasurer. Lion Stanley Furman moved that she be permitted to charge the shirts.
Lion Nancy Lekberg seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*EGRC – John Watters reminded everyone that the next visit is on March 14th. Please see the reminders below for details. Please consider joining in the project. Lion John will send out a reminder.<br/>
*SPOT Screening is scheduled for Prince of Peace on Monday, March 25 and Thursday, March 29th. This is a new location where we have never been allowed to screen. <br/>
*Peace Poster – Lion Karen Austin was not in attendance but she wants to attempt the project again this year. Lion Nancy Watters attempted to order a Peace Poster Kit but the postage was $17.95. The kit was only $11.95. DG Homer advised that the incoming DG may be able to provide a kit or two. We will find out at the State Convention.
<br/>*Sight & Hearing Van – ALC – April 24th, 9-2 pm. We have a volunteer to do blood sugar screenings along with Lion Roger Snell’s wife, Mary. Barb Iman is a retired nurse from Trantwood Elementary School. We will need 5 volunteers to work on the van. Lion Nancy will make a work schedule to sign up for the next meeting.
<br/>*Reusable bag collection for Lynnhaven NOW. These are synthetic reusable, not plastic bags, that are to be given to Lynnhaven NOW to eliminate the use of plastic bags at retailers. We are also collecting plastic bags as well to be donated to our church to get a garden bench.
<br/>*ForKids has put out an urgent request for toothpaste, cleaning supplies, and towels.VBCPS Family & Student Wellness Expo at Bayside High School – has requested our participation again this year. Lion Nancy has decided that we do not need to participate in this project again this year. Our previous experience was not ideal with the location and number of people served. This health fair is redundant because we already do Jump Start and Va. Beach Ed Health Fair and Expo. Lion Nancy will refer them to another club in the Bayside area.
<br/>*Bland Music Competition – Lion Vickie Kennedy was not in attendance. Lion Jack remarked that the Club Bland was a wonderful success. The Semi Bland is on Saturday, March 30 at 2p.m. Lion Vickie will still need lots of support and assistance.
<br/><br/> Fundraisers
<br/>*LOVF – PCC Stanley Furman – All tickets, money and stubs need to be collected at the March meeting. The State Convention meets before the meeting in April so all must be finalized.
Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner- We have collected $4,443.00 and expenses are $3,098.96. That is a net of about $1,400. On hand and paid for are a bit over $1,000 worth ready for sale.
<br/>*Broom sales are $270.00 and $316.00 are on hand, paid for and ready to sell.
Many peanuts have been given away to participants and judges of the Bland, some to the VB rescue squad and fire departments.
By the end of the year, we should have a net of about $2,500 for both peanuts and brooms together.
<br/><br/>*Programs – Lion Bill Austin - March – Quilt of Valor presentation to Lion Dick
Kreassig
<br/><br/>From the Floor:
<br/>*Lion Jack asked if the Board would like to offer Seton House a cash contribution for their building fund. The thought of the Board was that we should continue to support them with in-kind donations rather than contributing to a building fund.
<br/>*Lion Susan Sumnick offered a date for feeding the kids at Beach Methodist on Monday, April 29th. Lion Nancy Watters, Nancy Lekberg and Stanley Furman volunteered for the project.
<br/>*Lion Susan, as Sight Chair, asked how far we should go in covering areas of service for providing glasses and exams for clubs that have closed or merged. Lion Nancy responded that the clubs that have merged, are still responsible for the areas of both merged clubs. OLG is now Virginia Beach Host and they cover both areas of service. Bayside is now Oceanside Bayside and they cover both areas of service. There should be a sight chair in each club that accommodates requests. The thought of the Board is that we should always consider providing help. If help does not come from other clubs responsible, we should step up and provide the service. Dr. Ferrara will do 3 exams and glasses for us free of charge each month. Lion Susie has gotten 6 requests recently but not all are in our area.
<br/>*Lion Jack revealed that Lion Mike has a possible contact for a broom sale location at Uncle Al’s on Va. Beach Blvd. in their parking spaces. Lion Stanley suggested that we do it on a Saturday during lunchtime. Lion Jack will work with Lion Mike to plan the sale.
<br/><br/>Adjournment: 7:40
<br/><br/>Upcoming Events:
<br/>Thurs. Mar. 14th– EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake – meet at Best Buy 9:30pm
<br/>Wed. Mar. 20th – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. VB 6pm
<br/>Thurs. March 29th – Semi District Bland Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church –
<br/>Wed. April 3rd – Board of Directors meeting -Zoom – 7pm
<br/>Fri. April 19th – State Bland Competition – State Convention – Dulles, VA
<br/>Mon., April 29th – Beach Methodist Church – Feed the Kids 4:30pm
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<b>Membership Meeting, Wed. Feb 21st 2024</b>- 6 pm.
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
<br/>Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order
<br/>Patriotic Song: Lion John Watters
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Dorothy Young
<br/>Invocation: Lion Dick Kreassig<br/>
<br/>Introduction of Guests –Lion Nancy Watters – New members, John and Kathy Robertson to be inducted by 1st Vice District Governor Lion Dr. Kristina Ramsey
<br/>Additional guest: Lion Terri Miller from Craddock Lions Club
<br/>Guest Speaker: Michelle Broady from Seton House
<br/>Recess for Dinner
<br/>Reconvene for Program
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<br/>Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Bill Austin –Michelle Broady Director of Community <br/>Partnerships for Seton House.
<br/>Michelle joined Seton Youth Shelters six years ago, moving here from Williamsburg, Virginia. Michelle worked along with family members running the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, Charley’s Airport Restaurant and Waltrip Recycling, Inc. the largest wood recycler in Virginia. She also has over 35 years of volunteering with various organizations such as Avon Breast Cancer, WAC Swim Organization, Ducks Unlimited, Junior Women’s League, WASP-Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship Program and PTA. She specializes in community events while community youth outreach tops her daily routine. <br/>
Seton Youth Shelters provides 24-hour emergency shelter to children ages 9-17. The program serves runaway and homeless youth and youth in crisis within their schools or community. They accommodate both boys and girls in gender-specific shelters in Central Virginia Beach. All shelter youth attend local public schools or parent-provided homeschooling. Shelter residents are provided with youth advocacy and individual or family counseling. They facilitate community referrals, services and any other aftercare needed.
<br/>The Youth Outreach Program conducts direct street outreach up to age 21 throughout Hampton Roads. Seton House Mentoring program is available to youth 4-18 years old who have been affected by the incarceration of someone in his or her life. The youth and mentor spend approximately one hour per week together, with the commitment of a year’s partnership. The mentors are 20+, have passed a background check and are fully trained by the staff. The goal of the MCP program is to make a positive impact on youth by matching them with an adult friend who will foster a sense of self-confidence and positive outlook for the future.
<br/>While always in need of monetary donations, Seton House has needs for Household items, food products, kitchen items, bedroom items, arts and crafts materials, medical supplies, school/office supplies, athletic equipment, hygiene needs, and miscellaneous items. A list of those items are attached to the minutes.
<br/>Lion President Jack thanked Michelle for speaking to us and offered her the gift of a peanut trio.
<br/> New Member Induction: 1st. District Governor Lion Dr. Kristina Ramsey's induction of Kathy and
John Robertson as new members. Lion Nancy and John Watters sponsored the new members. (pictures attached) Thalia Lions welcomes Lion John and Kathy. Lion John is a retired engineer and Lion Kathy runs their storage facility business. Lion Kathy formerly owned a flower shop. They are both very service-minded and are always involved in helping others.
<br/><br/>Business Meeting:
<br/>Lion President Jack Wagner
<br/>Leadership Possibilities – Need for new members to volunteer for positions. The new Lions year is approaching and we need new leadership in our club. There are several online classes and information sites on the District 24I website for training. Please consider the opportunity to offer your leadership in any office. Those offices to specifically consider are President, VP, Sect.
Sight & Hearing Van – drivers are needed. If you are at all capable, please consider reaching out to the District and offering your services as a qualified van driver.
<br/><br/>Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>*Winter Conference is Jan. 19th – Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center – 5655 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach. – (7) members attended and Thalia was awarded a Club Excellence Award Patch for our banner. <br/>*Lion Jack, as President, was given a Club Excellence pin. Lion Nancy presented the pin to him.
<br/>*Lion Stanley Furman, as LCIF Chairperson, exhibited the Model Club Award from the Lions Charity International Foundation, also awarded at the Conference. This award, a beautiful plaque, represents our club’s generosity in supporting the Foundation to meet the Campaign 100 goals. Please read the attached letter to learn more about the award and the efforts of LCIF.
<br/>*Lion President Jack also received the yearly patch to be placed on our banner below our Membership Satisfaction Award. Please read the attached letter describing this award.
<br/>*Region Meeting – Region VI meeting – 6:30 social/7 pm dinner/ 7:30 meeting Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, VB – (6) members attended.
<br/>*Lion Nancy read thank you notes for donations from the following:
King’s Grant Elementary School Clinic for $500
Ronald McDonald House for $200
Lions of Virginia Foundation for $500
<br/><br/>Service Reports
<br/>*Meals for Students – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that she, Lion Bob Perrine and Lion Nancy Lekberg fed the children earlier in the year. These are children who are picked up from Cook Elementary and bussed to a church at the oceanfront. There is a regular schedule for these meals and Lion Susie is going to see when we may be able to offer the service again. Our club is interested in participating more often.
<br/>*Bland Music Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy spoke about the Bland Music Competition to be held on Thursday, Feb., 22nd. She needs as many volunteers as possible to assist. At the moment there are 4 vocalists and 5 instrumentalists. One contestant is playing a special traditional Chinese flute. We have 3 instrumental judges and 1 vocal judge. The program starts at 7 pm but please arrive early. Semi District will be at the same location, Thalia United Methodist Church, on Saturday, March 30 at 2:00 pm.
<br/>*The State Convention is April 19-21st. Attached to Lion Nancy's email are the registration forms. The State Bland Competition will be held on Friday evening of the convention.
<br/>*SPOT screening – VBCC Preschool Feb. 1st. (54 with 4 ref) – Lion Nancy Watters
We are contacting Prince of Peace to schedule and will also add Emmanuel Lutheran Church. In addition, Seton House has requested that we screen their eligible children.
<br/>*Adult Learning Center – Sight & Hearing Van – April 24th, 9-2 pm –Lion Nancy Watters reported that the Adult Learning Center will hold another health fair. The Sight & Hearing Van is scheduled. We will offer blood sugar screening if we can find qualified people to assist. They also have requested blood pressure checks. The van will require 5 people to work at each station.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project - Thurs. Jan. 19th- DG Homer Cook for International Director – Corporate Landing Middle School. (10) members participated in the event and packed 1,322 bags of food.
<br/>*Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters will be on the second Thurs of each month. The next visit is on March 14th. Please meet at Best Buy at 9:30 if you wish to carpool. If you choose to drive directly the address is 2040 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake.
<br/>The new lensometer is fast, fun and easy to use. Processing the glasses is much quicker than before. <br/>We are able to supply glasses in quantity to Gleaning for the World.
<br/><br/>Our guest, 1st VDG Kristina, described how she took several hundred glasses on her recent trip to Cape Verde. Because the demand was so high, she is now sending more to the area.
<br/><br/> Fundraisers:
*Peanut Sales – Lion Jack Wagner has plenty of peanuts. He plans to give each of
the Bland contestants and judges peanuts tomorrow evening.
<br/><br/> Programs – Lion Bill Austin
<br/> March – Flag of Valor presentation to Lion Dick Kreassig
<br/> *From the Floor: Polo shirts – please see Lion Nancy Watters if you wish to order a new polo
shirt.
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<br/>*LOVF Raffle – Lion Stanley promoted the LOVF raffle. The books are $30 and the club keeps $20. The raffle is a great fundraiser. LOVF was formed to aid in disaster relief but has grown to support other needs of the clubs. In fact, the foundation has assisted with the purchase of many SPOT devices.
<br/> <br/> Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>Feb. Birthdays – Lion Mike Coren is turning 91 years of age. We sang happy birthday to him and he won the 50/50 raffle of $63.00. Lion Mike donated the money back to the club activity fund.
<br/>Adjournment: 8:01 pm
<br/> <br/>Upcoming Dates & Events
<br/> Thurs. – Feb. 22nd – Bland Music Competition -Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/> Wed. March 6th – Board of Directors meeting -Zoom-7pm
<br/> Thurs. March 14th – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA
<br/> Wed. March 20th – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. 6pm.
<br/> Sat. March 30th – Semi District Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/> Wed. April 3rd – Board of Directors Meeting – Zoom 7pm
<br/> Wed. April 17th – Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr 6pm
`<br/> Wed. April 24th – Sight & Hearing Van – Adult Learning Center – 9-2pm
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<b>Feb 7, 2024 - Board Meeting Minutes</b>, Wed. Feb 7 th 2024- 7 p.m.<br/>
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Board members present: President Lion Jack Wagner, Lions Nancy Watters, John Watters, Susan<br/>
Sumnick, Vickie Kennedy, Fran Scott, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, Roger Snell,<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order -7pm<br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
Lion Nancy Watters read a letter from the Lions Diabetes Camp thanking us for our club<br/>
donation of $200.<br/> Lion Vickie had thank you letters for donations from some of the elementary
schools and Ronald McDonald House.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Region VI Meeting – Thurs. Feb. 8 th – 6 members are registered to attend<br/>
*LCFSVA Hunger Grant -$500 to TUMC Food Pantry<br/>
*Winter Conference – Thalia Lions was presented with a Club Achievement Award and Lion
Stanley Furman accepted the LCIF 150% Achievement Award for Thalia Lions
*Delegate requirements for State Convention - There has been a change in the calculation
method for the number of club delegates sent to the State Convention. As interpreted, any
member other than Active and Life may not be included in the total for club calculation. We will
ask for clarification because the language is unclear as written.<br/>
*Member resignation – Lion Em has resigned because of health issues. Because is paid through
June 30, we will keep her on the role and in good standing.<br/>
*Polo Shirts – Lion Nancy Watters is still receiving requests for polo shirts. Hopefully, we can
finalize our order at the next meeting and continue the next step of pricing.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*EGRC – John Watters will lead a group to work at the center tomorrow. He is hoping for a
good turn out since we have the new lensometer.<br/>
*VBCC screening VBCC Feb. 1&2 – Lions Nancy W, Susan Sumnick and Rhonda Skaggs
screened about 55 students at Virginia Beach Christian Church preschool.<br/>
*Reuable bag collection -Lynnhaven NOW is requesting reusable bags to clean and distribute to
business and grocery stores where plastic bags are used. The collection may be delivered to the
Brock Center.<br/>
*ForKids has put out an urgent request for toothpaste, cleaning supplies, and towels<br/>
*Bland Music Competition – Lion Vickie Kennedy is accepting applications for the competition
on Feb. 22 nd . She will need the club to assist in the contest. Please be there by 6pm and she will
assign work duties.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*LOVF – PCC Stanley Furman was absent but he has distributed all the tickets and would
appreciate the return of stubs and money as soon as possible.<br/>
*Peanuts – Lion Jack will take some peanuts to the Food Pantry at Thalia United Methodist
Church. He has also taken a few to the fire and rescue stations.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bill Austin<br/>
*Feb – Seton House<br/>
*March- Vietnam Veteran Quilt Presentation<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
Adjournment:<br/><br/>
Upcoming Events:
<br/>*Thurs. Feb, 8 th – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake – meet at Best Buy 9:30pm
<br/>*Thurs. Feb. 8 th – Region VI meeting – Emmanuel Episcopal Church – 5181 Singleton Way, VB 23452
<br/>*Wed. Feb. 21 st – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. VB 6pm
<br/>*Thurs. Feb. 22 nd – Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm (please arrive by 6:15)
<br/>*Thurs. March 29 th – Semi District Bland Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church
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<b>Jan 17th, 2024 Membership Meeting</b>, Wed.- 6 pm.<br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7:28pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Vickie Kennedy – “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Mike Coren<br/>
Invocation: Lion Nancy Watters<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests –Lion Nancy Watters introduced prospective members, John and Kathy Robertson. Lion Nancy shared that they had just offered their application and check for membership.
1st. District Governor Lion Dr. Kristina Ramsey arrived later for the program.<br/><br/>
Recess for Dinner<br/>
Reconvene for Program<br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Bill Austin and our speaker have a lot in common. Lion Dr. Kristina attended school in Memphis and that is where Lion Bill is originally from. Lion Bill shared that Elvis owned property near his parents' home and that he sometimes saw him. Lion Bill went on to welcome Lion Dr. Kristina and encourage everyone to read her very impressive bio which he printed and distributed on the tables. <br/><br/>
Program: 1st. District Governor Lion Dr. Kristina Ramsey talked about her journey as District Governor. She was asked 3 years ago and she was not certain that she was ready. Since that time, she has constantly been asked what her theme for her year would be. Since she has a degree in chemical engineering, she is a doctor of optometry and she is a self-acclaimed Trekie. She loves to travel and has sacrificed her Star Trek Cruise for District Governor training in Chicago. So, she has tossed around many ideas. But everything led her back to the idea of service. In traveling to Pasadena over New Year’s for the Rose Bowl, she attended a church where she saw the motto “First, we serve.” She loved that emphasis on serving first above all else. Also, she is influenced by Dr. Martin Luther King’s quote of serving our beloved community. So, incorporating those ideas, Lion Dr. Kristina thinks her theme will be “First to Serve our Beloved Community.” <br/>
Lion Dr. Kristina will be leaving for Africa on Monday morning. Because she is going to Africa, she equates Lions with the African savannah. Lions are loud and courageous whose rumble and roar can be heard 5 miles away. They are the voices that point out needs and opportunities to serve. Others are like oxen. They bear the burden of getting the job done. They work hard and make sure the projects are executed. Some are falcons that soar above the community and see what needs to be done. They uplift others and bring others into service.<br/>
On that note, Lion Dr. Kristina encouraged everyone to identify their role in the Lions Club.
We appreciate Lion Dr. Kristina’s enthusiasm and excitement in her role as 1st Vice District Governor and her upcoming role as District Governor. <br/>
Because we will be inducting 2 new members, the Robertson’s, at the next meeting, Lion Dr. Kristina has accepted the invitation to return to the Feb. meeting and do the induction. <br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/>
*Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
*Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
Winter Conference is Jan. 19th – Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference
Center – 5655 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach. (7-8 members are attending.)<br/>
Region Meeting – Region VI meeting – 6:30 social/7 pm dinner/ 7:30 meeting
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, VB $20 per RSVP 2/1<br/>
Thank You letter from Social Service was shared with the members. <br/><br/>
Donation Presentation- Lion Jack Mallery shared that he and Lion Brenda have
been affiliated with the Uptown Gay and Lesbian League for over 30 years. Their uncle who lives in the Los Angeles area was instrumental in the formation of the alliance. Its stated purpose is to provide scholarships for gay and lesbian high school students. The success of the league in the last 30 years has allowed it to expand to support other charities nationwide and to provide matching funds donated by its members. Because Lion Jack and Lion Brenda donated to the League, they tripled the amount and designated our club as the recipient of $1,050.00.<br/>
The secretary will respond with a gracious letter of appreciation to the League for their very generous donation. <br/>
We also appreciate Lion Jack and Brenda for choosing our club as their designated charity.<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Because our financial business is generally
conducted in the Board of Directors meetings, Lion Vickie shared the report to show our membership our financial standing and the things we are supporting. <br/><br/>
Service Reports <br/>
*Bland Music Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that the James Bland contest will be on Feb. 22nd at Thalia United Methodist Church. She will need assistants and we need participation from the club for this event. One of our vocal judges died last week, Agnes Mobley Wynn. She judged for many years and we are sorry for her loss. As a result, Lion Vickie will be searching for another vocal judge. Professor Larry Gibbens from ODU will assist with the local contest but we will need another vocal judge for the Semi District. The Semi District contest will be March 29th and the District contest will be on April 19th at the State Convention in Dulles, Va. Four or five other clubs will be holding contests this year. Lion Vickie is asking a previous State winner to entertain during the judge deliberation period. It will be a treat to hear him play again.<br/>
*SPOT screening – All the elementary schools were screened before Christmas. So now it is time to approach the preschools and daycares for screening. The first will be on Feb. 1st at Great Neck Preschool located in Virginia Beach Christian Church. Several volunteers have already signed up to assist. More will be announced later.<br/>
*Beach Bag Project - Thurs. Jan. 19th- DG Homer Cook is doing this project for the visiting International Director at our Winter Conference this weekend. The location is the same, Corporate Landing Middle School and the time is 5:30 pm. Lion Homer has received a $6,000 grant from the Lions of Virginia Foundation to finance the food for the packing. We have about 30 volunteers registered, many from our club. <br/>
*Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters announced the purchase and delivery of a new
piece of equipment. This machine will revolutionize how we read glasses. Lion John found the machine for a special Lion’s price of $7.000 instead of the retail price of $9,000. He convinced the EGRC Board to purchase the equipment. The Vision VX40 will read the prescription of the glasses instantly and requires almost no training. The machine arrived from Israel last week. Lion John hopes that more volunteers will go with him to the Eye Glass Recycling Center. Our participation has been very slack for several months. We need to enlist members to help in processing glasses especially since we are now providing glasses to Gleaning for the World.
The next visit is Thurs., Feb.8th. Meet Lion John at Best Buy at 9:30 am if you wish to carpool. The address is 2040 Broad Street, Chesapeake, Va. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers <br/>
*Holiday Peanut Sales – Lion Jack Wagner stated that we have lots of peanuts on hand and the price is reduced on most. <br/>
*LOVF Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman distributed a raffle booklet to each person in
attendance. Each book has 30 tickets for $1 each. $20 from the sale of each booklet is
retained by our club so this is a really good fundraiser. Raffle cash prizes are $10,000, for the winning ticket and $500 for the 2nd & 3rd tickets.<br/>
Please turn in your tickets and money in a timely manner.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bill Austin – The February program will be presented by Seton House<br/><br/>
Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman led the group in a lovely rendition of Happy
Birthday.
Jan. Birthdays - Lions Vickie Kennedy (8), Stan Moss (28) Lion Dr. Kristina (31)<br/><br/>
50/50 drawing winners were $25 – Lion Vickie Kennedy, $15 – Lion Rhonda and $10 – Lion John Watters<br/>
From the Floor: -<br/>
*Lion Susan Sumnick stated that she had received emails concerning the RAM project that is scheduled for the end of Sept. in Norfolk. <br/>Lion John Watters gave a brief description of our unfortunate experience with RAM USA. <br/>Many were surprised at the turn of events. At least 8-10 of our members made the trip to Wise County Virginia each July for about 15 years to participate in their projects. As a result, RAM authorized the organization of RAM Virginia which became quite successful with at least 6 active clinics and growing each year. <br/>A year or so before the founder’s death, Stan Brock, RAM USA, without warning dissolved RAM Virginia, taking their equipment, bank account and assets. Since that time, our Lions have not participated in any of their events.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:40pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates & Events
<br/>*Thurs. Jan. 19- Beach Bag Project by DG Homer Cook for International Director – Corporate Landing Middle School
<br/>*Fri – Sunday – Jan. 19-21st – Winter Conference - Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center
5655 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach
<br/>*Wed – Feb. 7th – Zoom Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
<br/>*Thur. – Feb 8th – Region VI meeting – 6:30 social/7 pm dinner/ 7:30 meeting Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, VB $20 per RSVP 2/1
<br/>*Thurs. Feb 8th – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va.
<br/>*Wed. – Feb. 21st – Regular Membership Meeting – Baylake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, VB
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<b>Jan 3, 2024 Board Meeting</b>, Wed. Jan 3rd 2024- 7 p.m.<br/>
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Members Present: Lion President Jack Wagner, Lions Nancy & John Watters, Susie Sumnick, Bill Austin, Mike Coren, Vickie Kennedy, Nancy Lekberg, Fran Scott, and PCC Stanley Furman.<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order -7:00pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Lion Vickie will
disperse the budgeted contributions this month and will report those contributions to the club at the next meeting.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Winter Conference – please see the attached registration forms. The deadline originally set for Jan. 5th has been delayed until Jan. 11th. All members are encouraged to at least attend the classes. The fee is only $20. If you plan to participate in the Beach Bag Project on the 18th, please let Lion Nancy Watters know and also indicate if you are planning to join the group at Dockside for dinner after the event. <br/>
*A Melvin Jones suggestion – Lion Dick Kreassig proposed a candidate for a Melvin Fellow at the end of this Lion’s year. Since there is plenty of time to consider, Lions Jack will appoint a Melvin Jones committee later in the spring. <br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Secret Santa – Lion Nancy reported that we served 10 children with the project through ForKids.
Holiday Families – Lion Stanley Furman reported that all 5 families were served.
Ronald McDonald House – Lion Vickie Kennedy thanked the participants. They received many items and several cash donations from our Holiday Party Project.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers <br/>
Jenny’s Jolly Jubilee – Lion Jack Wagner reported that we only sold about $300 in peanuts and brooms. The weather was very cold, and our location was not ideal. Hopefully, next year's project will be better. We have so many peanuts left that Lion Jack will contact Belmont to see if some can be returned or relabeled.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bill Austin had a cancellation for the January meeting. Lion Nancy has
contacted 1st DG Lion Dr. Kristina Ramsey to see if she is available. Another idea from Lion
Bill is that we might have someone from Quilt for Heros. So the program is TBA at the
moment.<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
*Lion Stanley Furman moved that we take $1,000 from Admin. Acct and move it to the
activity account. Lion John Watters provided the second. The discussion revolved around the fact that we are paying all our budgeted contributions and the $1,000 would replenish some of those funds. The vote was unanimous to move the money to the Activity Account.<br/>
*Lion Susan Sumnick suggested that preliminarily decide which Holiday Project ideas we want to do for next year. Some of our experiences this year were less than satisfying.<br/>
*Secondly, Lion Susie suggested that we put the Tail Twister’s Fine Collecting Lion in a central location and have people volunteer their fines as they feel they can afford rather than soliciting everyone individually. We could see if the amount of collection stays relatively the same. Lion Stanley agreed without issue.<br/>
*Lion Vickie Kennedy shared that she did not have a good experience with her holiday family. Lion Bill Austin expressed the same feeling. She stated that the family was unappreciative and felt entitled. There was a discussion about the names of Social Services and how the families are selected. Lion Stanley stated that the families on SS are screened and are not supposed to be assisted by any other groups. But many times the family has found how to beat the system. <br/>
*Lion Nancy answered the question about ForKids stating that these children are in shelters and are not serviced by other organizations. <br/>
*Another suggestion is to work with the nurses and guidance counselors in our schools to select families. In that case, however, there is no screening for has who have contacted other services.
Lion Jack asked Lion Stanley to assess the ideas and offer some alternatives for next year.
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Adjournment: 7:37pm<br/>
Upcoming Events:<br/>
Jan. 17th – Membership Meeting – Baylake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Drive, Va. Beach – 6pm
<br/>Jan. 18th – Beach Bag. (DG Homer Cook)- Corporate Landing Middle School – 1597 Corporate Landing Pkwy, V. B. 5:30pm
<br/>Jan. 19th -20th – Winter Conference – Holiday Inn Va. Beach 5655 Greenwich Rd. VB. <br/><br/>
<b>Nov 15, 2023, Membership Meeting</b>, Wed. Nov. 15th, 2023- 6 pm.<br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/><br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order – 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Rhonda Skaggs – God Bless America<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Mike Coren <br/>
Invocation: Lion John Watters <br/>
Introduction of Guests –Lion Bill Austin – Thomas Yager & Chef Christina from Mercy Chefs<br/>
Recess for Dinner<br/>
Reconvene for Program <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Bill Austin<br/>
Program: Mercy Chefs – Thomas Yager<br/>
Thomas Yager, Vice President of Community Kitchens and Outreach with Mercy Chefs
Thomas has worked with Mercy Chefs for 3 years, December 2020. Mercy Chefs has added 3 new community kitchens serving Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, and most recently Richmond, VA. Before Mercy Chefs, he was the VP of Culinary at TASTE here in Virginia Beach for 10 years and ran the culinary production for all stores. Prior to that, Thomas was Sous Chef of Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach 4 years after graduating The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY in 2006. He has lived in Chesapeake for the last 14 years with his family. His wife is a special ed elementary school teacher and we have 2 teenage daughters in Hickory. <br/>
Mercy Chefs started 17 years ago in Portsmouth. It is a faith-based organization that provides food relief in disaster areas. They are now working in 10 countries in addition to the many locations in the US. In 2016, Mercy Chefs reached the 1 million mark for meal preparation. But only 3 years later they reached 2 million and in 2020 the mark raised to the10 million level.
Mercy Chefs works through mobile kitchens as well as semi-temporary facilities. The organization is fully funded through donations and through networking with major food suppliers like Omaha Steaks and Smithfield Foods.<br/>
Our club donated a case of 12 cans of peanuts to Thomas for Mercy Chefs. <br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters Winter Conference is Jan. 19th – Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center – 5655 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach.<br/>
Holiday Party- Wed. Dec.20th, 6 pm –2357 Haversham Close, VB (home of Lions John & Nancy Watters) Bring a dish – Bring treats for Ronald McDonald House.<br/>
MHK Award for Thalia Lions – Lion John and Nancy were invited to the” Rainbow Gala” on Nov. 4th held by Mile High Kids. Mile High Kids administers the Head Start Program. Thalia Lions has done vision screening for the Head Start Program for over 10 years. Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club was given a plaque at the ceremony for being a Head Start Hero. <br/><br/>
Service Reports <br/>
*Secret Santa –Lion Nancy Watters has taken 10 children in shelters to become their Secret Santa. Only 3 were left to be assigned. Lion Dick Kreassig, Lion Dorothy Young and Lion Stan Moss took the last 3 children. <br/>
*S&H Van – Lion Nancy Watters - Adult Learning Center – Wed. 25th – Thalia Lions screened 104 students for blood sugar and blood pressure. There were almost 90 that went through the S& H Van for vision and hearing screenings. We are scheduled to do this project again on Thurs. Jan 25th.<br/>
*Beach Bag Project - Thurs. Jan. 19th- DG Homer Cook for International Director – Corporate Landing Middle School. Lion Homer has received a $6,000 grant from the Lions of Virginia Foundation to finance the food for the packing.<br/>
*Jenny’s Jolly Jubilee – Atlantic Shores Lion Nancy Watters - The event will be on Dec. 14th from 5-7:30 pm. Thalia Lions will need to set up a display table with some sort of Christmas décor and sell peanuts and brooms. We may also collect eyeglasses and take donations. Volunteers are needed. Lion Paula offered the club 2 tables located inside the tent at Atlantic Shores. Lion Nancy Lekberg offered to get enough peppermint candy or candy canes to give out and to present them in some kind of Christmas container. Lion Susan Sumnick offered a small tabletop Christmas tree. Lion Nancy Watters has Lions tablecloths, a standing logo, and an eyeglass collection box. Lion Jack will provide peanuts and brooms to sell. Lion Nancy W will bring a cashbox and a credit card reader. <br/>
All club members are asked to attend or to work at the table. Please wear Lion wear and something Christmassy like a Santa Hat!!<br/>
*Meals for Kids report – Lion Susan Sumnick, Bob Perrine, Nancy Lekberg provided a meal to children picked up at Cooke Elementary School. The meal was served today, Wed. 15th at the Methodist Church on Pacific. They reported that the event was a great success and that the children especially enjoyed Lion Nancy Lekberg’s Mac & Cheese with cut-up hotdogs!
Undies for Elementary Schools – Lion Susan Sumnick is collecting underwear, socks, and anything else that the schools might find useful.<br/>
*Water bottles for schools – Lion Susan Sumnick, Nancy Lekberg and Nancy Nelson assembled 100 water bottles that were delivered to our 3 elementary schools. They will work on getting the other 100 bottles readied and delivered when needed.<br/>
*Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters and Lion Nancy Lekberg worked for 3 ½ hours each at the EGRC cleaning and reading glasses. They turned in a box of donated glasses as well.<br/>
*Donation of Washer & Dryer to Ronald McDonald House – At the last BOD meeting, Lion Vickie Kennedy confirmed that the RMH needed a washing machine. Lion Susan Sumnick donated both a washer and dryer to them. Lion John Watters and Lion Roger Snell delivered and installed the appliances the following week. In addition, Lion Nancy and John donated two sets of cookware to the kitchen at Ronald McDonald House<br/><br/>
Fundraisers <br/>
*Reverse Raffle- Lion John Watters – results of the drawing. Winners were $100 to each of the following: Lion Jack Wagner, Martin Joseph, and Em Davis. Additional winners were Cindy Hogan, Lion Nancy Watters's sister, and Nancy Moss, Lion Stanley Moss's wife. The grand winner for this year, winning $5,000, was Lion Rhonda Skaggs!! Congratulations to all!
Holiday Peanut Sales – Lion Jack Wagner is taking orders for the Holiday sales. He will probably make a couple of trips to fill the orders. The first order will be submitted next week.
Please get your orders to him.<br/><br/>
Programs –Lion Rev. Bill Austin - TBA<br/>
Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman<br/>
Nov. Birthdays –Lions Marvin Clemmons (4) Nancy Nelson & Jon Halvorson (27) Aziz Selahi (24) Rich Edwards (26)<br/>
Dec. Birthdays -Lions Jeri Furman (3), Dorothy Young (13), Jim Healy (19) Stan Moss(28)
50/50 – winners were: $25 – Lion Aziz Selahi $20 – Lion Fran Scott, $10 – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
Lion Stanley Furman expressed appreciation to the Lions who have taken on the Holiday Family Projects. He is hoping that all have contacted them and are progressing in their efforts to provide holiday food and gifts to the families.<br/>
Adjournment: 7:31 pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates & Events<br/>
Thurs. Nov. 24th – Happy Thanksgiving!
<br/>Wed. Dec. 6th – Thalia Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm Zoom
<br/>Thurs. Dec. 7th – EGRC – meet at Best Buy – 2040 Broad St. Chesapeake, VA
<br/>Wed. Dec. 20th – Holiday Party – Home of Nancy & John Watters – 2357 Haversham Close, VB 6 pm
<br/>Wed. Jan. 3rd – Board of Directors meeting – Zoom – 7 pm
<br/>Wed. Jan.17th – Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Dr., V.B.
<br/>Thurs. Jan. 19- Beach Bag Project by DG Homer Cook for International Director – Corporate
Landing Middle School
<br/>Fri – Sunday – Jan. 19-21st – Winter Conference - Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel &
Conference Center 5655 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach.
<br/>Thurs. Jan 25th– S&V at Adult Learning Center -9am.-2 pm. 5100 Cleveland St.
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<b>Nov 1, 2023 - Board Meeting</b> Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order -7pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
LCIFSV Food Grant – The Charity Foundation notified clubs of a possible $500 hunger grant per club if the application was made immediately. Since the Thalia United Church Methodist Church food pantry is supported by Thalia Lions, Lion Nancy made the application for that food pantry. She asked that the BoD please vote to approve her action after the fact. Lion Stanley Furman seconded the motion and the Board approved without question.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*S&H Van Adult Learning Center – There were 104 blood sugar screenings and about 90 people who went through the Van for sight and hearing screening. We particularly appreciate our non-Lion volunteers who offered their service for the day. Mary Snell and Lion HiLo Laxo were additionally asked to screen for blood pressure because the designated person from the ALC had an emergency. The ALC has asked that we continue to offer that service in the future. In checking with our volunteers, they agreed to do it next year when we are back at the ALC in January.<br/>
The driver of the Van, Lion Mike Barber gave our club a bill for $117. But he said that he would remit the invoice to the Charity Foundation for reimbursement. He also suggested that the club might consider a donation in that amount. After presenting that suggestion, the Board decided not to take that action. The Charity Foundation has agreed to pay for S&H Van use through next year.
<br/>*Eyeglass Recycling visit – Lion John Watters reported again that participation in this project is lacking. EGRC now has an organization that needs glasses donated called Gleaning for the World. The problem is that we have thousands of donated glasses that must be cleaned, read and prepared to donate to the organization. Without more participation from our members to work at the EGRC, this mission is impossible. Lion John again asked for any suggestions to encourage members to volunteer. Visits are each 2nd Thursday of the month. The address is 2030 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake Va. Or you can meet Lion John in the Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 am to carpool to the EGRC.
<br/>*Dinner for Cooke Elem Children – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that Lion Bob Perrine and Nancy Lekberg will provide the meal for the children on November 15th. They will meet at the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th St. Va. Beach, at 4 pm.
<br/>*Update on Water bottles for schools – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that the water bottles arrived and they are meeting with Lion Nancy Nelson to assemble the tops to the bottles. She reported that there has been lots of money donated for the clinic as well. So Lion Nancy Lekberg has purchased socks in addition to the donated underwear to give to the schools. They will deliver the bottles and the other items next week.
<br/>*Holiday Family Project – Lion Stanley Furman reported that all the families have been assigned and many of the members are working in groups to help with the costs.
<br/><br/> Fundraisers <br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters stated that all tickets were sold and our club made a profit of $2,510. The drawing is Sat. Nov. 4th. Lion Vickie Kennedy will attend.
<br/>*Broom/Peanut Sale- Lion Jack Wagner reported that he has enough inventory for the event at Atlantic Shores. He purchased some small red brooms, especially at Lion Paula’s request. He also said that we should put a White Cane Collection bucket on the table. Lion Jack said we also have a “million” or so mints to give away. We may also provide candy canes.
<br/>*Lion Jack explained that the cost of peanuts, like everything else, has increased. He suggested that we increase the cost of a 10oz. trio to $25 and a 20 oz. trio to $35. If the same product is bought from Belmont in the retail market, the cost is $36 for the 10oz and $53 for the 20 oz can. So, our peanut prices are much below.
Lion Nancy Watters will provide an updated order sheet for the membership. Lion Jack will place the orders as soon as there are reasonable requests and will possibly place additional orders as needed. <br/>The order sheet is attached.
<br/>*Jenny’s Jolly Jubilee – Atlantic Shores – Lion Nancy Watters reported that the event will be on Dec. 14th from 5-7:30 pm. Thalia Lions will need to set up a display table with some sort of Christmas décor and sell peanuts and brooms. We may also collect eyeglasses and take donations. We will appoint a committee at the Nov. meeting. <br/>
Lion Nancy asked for approval to order official Lion's tablecloths for this occasion and for other times when we need public displays. The request was granted.
<br/><br/>Programs – Lion Bill Austin <br/>
November- The Speaker is Thomas from Mercy Chefs. In Jan. a representative from Seton House will be the program.<br/>
Lion President suggested that we donate a case of peanuts to Mercy Chefs.
<br/><br/>From the Floor: <br/>
Lion Jack reported that the Ronald McDonald House needs a washing machine because one of theirs has died. Lion Stanley moved that we take money from our Admin account, which is lush at the moment, and purchase a new machine for RMH. Lion Nancy Watters seconded the motion. In the following discussion, Lion Susan Sumnick offer to donate a machine that is in good working order if someone would pick up and deliver it to the RMH. Lion Susie’s offer was accepted with much appreciation. Lion John Watters will solicit assistance in pick-up and delivery.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: <br/>
<br/>Nov. 4th – Southside Reverse Raffle Drawing – Founders Inn 7pm
<br/>Nov. 9th – EGRC visit – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va. – meet at Best Buy 9:30 to carpool
<br/>Nov. 15th – dinner for Cooke Elem children- Va. Beach United Methodist Church. 212 19th St. Va. Beach, 23451 – 4pm
<br/>Nov. 15th – Regular Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement 4225 Shore Dr. 6 pm
<br/>Nov. 23-25th Thanksgiving Holiday (all food for families should be delivered prior to these dates)
<br/>Dec. 6th – BOD meeting Zoom 7pm
<br/>Dec. 14th – Atlantic Shores Jenny’s Jolly Jubilee 5-7:30pm
<br/>Dec. 7-15th - Hanukkah
<br/>Dec. 20th – Holiday Party – 2357 Haversham Close VB (Home of Lion John & Nancy Watters) Bring treats for RMC
<br/>Dec. 24/25 – Christmas Holidays (deliver all food & and gifts to Holiday families prior to these dates)
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<b>Oct 18, 2023 -Membership Meeting</b>, Wed. 6 pm.<br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Roger Snell<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Nancy Lekberg<br/>
Invocation: Lion Dick Kreassig<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests –<br/>
Lion Nancy Watters – guest Deborah & Frank Hughes <br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner offered words of wisdom concerning mammograms, prostate exams, flu, COVID, RSV and pneumonia vaccines. <br/>
Lion Nancy Lekberg updated the club on Nancy Nelson’s progress and asked all to remember her in their thoughts as she continues to recover.<br/>
Recess for Dinner<br/>
Reconvene for Program <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – Deborah Hughes – Virginia Beach Education Foundation, Beach Bag Project
Bio: A New Jersey native (don’t hold it against her), she migrated south to Old Dominion University where she finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with professional writing emphasis with minors in Marketing and Speech Communication and continued at ODU to complete her Master of Arts degree—also in English. <br/>
For 32 years, she’s stayed in the area and has worked in public relations, event
planning, and fundraising—28 years specifically in the non-profit sector.<br/>
For the last 22 years, she’s coordinated the 30-45 volunteer board of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation to raise private sector support to fund innovation and provide services for the whole child in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.<br/>
One of the programs serving the needs of students is the Beach Bags program for which she is here to talk about tonight. She has three children, two dogs and a passion for the “underdogs”—
anyone or anything that needs more resources in their life.<br/>
As Director of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation, Debbie explained that the Foundation exists to support teachers and students without getting into politics. They fund classroom innovation and support the underdog. <br/>
One of the important projects is the House project where students in technical schools such as VoTec actually work with contractors and subcontractors to build a house. The Foundation purchases a piece of property and together they construct the home. This provides needed shelter as well as teaching construction skills to the students.<br/>
The Education Foundation also awards grants to teachers for innovative projects and for school and community projects. A perfect example may be seen at Redmill Elementary School where an entire room is dedicated to science experiences. Outside there are gardens that encourage hands-on experiences.
The Foundation also accepts computers and laptops to be cleaned, reprogrammed and given to families without a dedicated computer in the home. <br/>
Taking on the cause of hunger, the Education Foundation started the Beach Bag Program. Thalia Lions just packed 2,500 with a grant from the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia in the amount of $10,000. This past week, 1,272 bags were distributed. Debbie explained that 46% of the students in the school system are on free or reduced lunch. The need for this program is increasing every year. Already, 41,000 bags have been given to students. The program normally expects to distribute between 900-1300 bags each week. They have a small group of ladies that pack bags for 2 hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week to keep the program going. But only a very few donors make the impact that our club makes.<br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Secretary Report - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Fall Conference reported that the emphasis at this conference was on leadership and mentoring. Many clubs work on increasing membership without consideration of developing new leadership initiatives. Lions Club International actually has a virtual leadership development system called Lions University.
Lion Nancy also reported that Thalia stood out among Lions Clubs for dedicated service projects.
<br/>*Holiday Party- Wed. Nov. 20th, 6 pm - At the home of Lion John & Nancy Watters.
This is a potluck, so please consider bringing a dish to share. Also, in the spirit of giving, please bring packaged snacks for Ronald McDonald House. RMC has been very generous in offering things to give to children for our special projects and screenings. So, it would be nice to think of them at this time.<br/><br/>
Service Reports:<br/> <br/>- Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Vision Screenings - As of Oct.18th, we have screened about 1,500 children and referred 268 for further examination. There have been some very important findings in the screenings. <br/>
<br/>*Beach Bag Project report – There were 87 volunteers for the project and 2,500 bags were packed within 1 ½ hours.<br/>
<br/>*S&H Van at the Adult Learning Center, 5100 Cleveland St. 23462 – Wed. 25th – 9 am-2 pm <br/>Attached Schedule.<br/>
-9am-11:30am<br/>
1. Mary Snell (diabetes)
<br/>2. Roger Snell
<br/>3. Nancy Watters(diabetes)
<br/>4. John Watters
<br/>5.Jack Mallery
<br/>6. Dorothy Young
<br/>7. HiLo Laxo (diabetes)
<br/>-11:30am-2pm
<br/>1. Mary Snell (diabetes)
<br/>2. Roger Snell
<br/>3. Nancy Watters(diabetes)
<br/>4. John Watters
<br/>5. Fran Scott
<br/>6. Stephanie Peccia (diabetes)
<br/>7. Nancy Lekberg
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<br/>-Lion Susan Sumnick<br/>
*Meals for Kids report – The next date for preparing a meal for the afterschool children at the Methodist Church on Pacific is our meeting date in November. However, that would not present a problem because the children are picked up precisely at 5 p.m. So, there would be time to get to our meeting. <br/>Lion Susie will need 2 other volunteers to assist before she locks in that, November 15th date. If the November date does not work, she will look at dates in December. Please communicate with Lion Susie if you can help.<br/>
*Undies for Elementary Schools – We have been collecting underwear for the schools and reminded us that if children have accidents, their socks are usually wet as well. So, including crew socks in the donations would also be very helpful.<br/>
*Water bottles for schools – The schools are asking for some more water bottles. The price has increased to $300 for 200 bottles. But many of the schools have no potable water. Usually, there is only one filling station. The bottles are for those who do not have them, forgot them, or lost them. <br/>
Lion Stanley
moved that we purchase 200 bottles and Lion Nancy Watters seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. <br/>
It was commented that putting the lids on the bottles might be a project that Lion Nancy Nelson would be able to do. That would keep her engaged in club activities and may even offer her some therapy.
One other note is that many nurses are providing toothbrushes and toothpaste for students who do not have any. Maybe we could collect those items that are given to us at the dentist when we have cleanings or pick up extras when we think of it.<br/> <br/>
-Eyeglass Recycling: Lion John Watters is still very disappointed that few members are showing interest in the visits to the EGRC. We now have a connection to Gleaning for the World. They can use as many glasses as we can provide. So, it is now important that we get to work at the EGRC. We always go on the 2nd Thurs. of each month. The address is 2030 Broadmoor St., Chesapeake. If you can go, you may meet Lion John at Best Buy at 9:30am to carpool.<br/><br/>
-Holiday Family Project – Lion Stanley Furman presented 5 families for members
of our club to adopt to provide Thanksgiving dinners and December Holiday gifts
and food. Before the end of his presentation, all families were covered. <br/>
Thalia Lions – Holiday Project 2023 Thanksgiving<br/>
1. Marlene Bermudez, 812 Hilltop Rd., 23454 (757)469 7773
Email – Marlenebermudez@yahoo.com<br/>
(1) Adult, Children: Lelyivd (M)11 and Jayden (M) 9
Lions Em Davis, Brenda Mallery, Rhonda Skaggs<br/>
2. Erika Grant, 2645 Budding Avenue, 23462 (757)944 8197
Email- erikagrant08@icloud.com<br/>
(1) Adult, Children: Chrisitee (F) 7, Chastin (M) 5 and Chase (M) 4
Lions Aziz Selahi, Nancy Watters<br/>
3. Laura Jones, 3929 Wyckoff Drive, 23452 (517) 291 1091
Email – kaman2885@gmail.com <br/>
(1) Adult, Children: Edwin(M) 10 and Jaden (M) 5
Lions Vickie Kennedy, Bill & Karen Austin, Paula Racey<br/>
4. Lavenda Marshall, 120 Price St. #201 23462 (757)831 6333
Email – vendamarshall@gmail.com <br/>
(1) Adult, Children” Elijah (M) 11, Londyn (F)8 and MiAngel (F)4
Lions Nancy Lekberg, Fran Scott, Nancy Nelson, Susan Sumnick<br/>
5. Sherrita Perry, 309 N. Rosemont Rd. #201 23452 (757) 944 5510
Email- perry2545@gmail.com<br/>
(1) Adult, Children: Kaylen(F) 9 and Brailyn (F)5
Lion Stanley Furman<br/>
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Reverse Raffle- Lion John Watters has sold all the raffle tickets from the
Southside Lions. Our profit is $2,510. The drawing will be on November 4th at
Founder’s Inn.<br/>
*Atlantic Shores Proposal – Lion Paula Racey offered Thalia Lions Club the opportunity to participate and partner with Atlantic Shores in their Jenny’s Jolly Jubilee. We could set up a table with peanuts & and brooms for sale. We could also accept eyeglasses and hearing aids. They send out 17,000 mailers to advertise and they want to list us as a partner. The date is December 14th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Lion Stanley moved that we participate in the event. Lion Nancy Watters seconded and the club approved. This event will not require a lot of manpower but everyone in the club will be encouraged to come out and enjoy the fun, food and holiday festivities. Here is a link to a short video of the event last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxJ8MjdmjRg<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bill Austin has engaged Mercy Chefs for our next meeting.<br/><br/>
Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman – 50/50 winners were
Lion John Watters ($32.00), Lion Nancy Lekberg ($16.00) and Lion Paula
Racey ($10)<br/><br/>
Birthdays –Lions Marvin Clemmons (4) Nancy Nelson & Jon Halvorson (27) Aziz Selahi (24) Rich Edwards (26) Time was running short and we did not get a chance to recognize these birthdays. But we wish all a very Happy Birthday and many more to come!!<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:10 pm <br/>
Upcoming Dates & Events<br/>
Wed. Oct. 25th – S&V at Adult Learning Center -9am.-2 pm. 5100 Cleveland St.
<br/>Wed. Oct. 25th – Thalia Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement 6pm
<br/>Wed. Nov. 1st – Thalia Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm Zoom
<br/>Sat. Nov. 4th – Reverse Raffle Drawing – Founder’s Inn – 7 pm
<br/>Thurs. Nov. 9th – EGRC – meet at Best Buy – 2040 Broad St. Chesapeake, VA
<br/>Wed. Nov. 9th – Provide food for Cook Elem students – Methodist Church on Pacific – 4pm?
<br/>Wed. Nov. 15th – Thalia Membership Meeting 6 pm Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Dr.
<br/>Thurs. Nov. 24th – Happy Thanksgiving!
<br/>Wed. Dec. 6th – Thalia Board of Directors Meeting – 7 p.m. Zoom
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<b>Oct 4, 2023 Board Meeting</b>, Wed.- 7 p.m.<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order -6:59pm<br/>
<br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Lion Nancy reported that Lion Nancy Nelson will be released from Norfolk Sentara
Rehab Center on Friday, Oct. 6th. She has remarkably improved but still has reading and
some speech difficulties. As Lion Nancy understands, Lion Nancy Nelson will return
home until she can be admitted to a private rehab center for continued therapy. <br/>
*Though there is no official word from Lion Paula, it is expected that she has
recovered and returned to work.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Beach Bag Project is tomorrow evening. Please be there before 6 pm and park in the
front bus loop parking lot.<br/>
*KidSight Vision Screenings – Since the beginning of Sept., our club has screened 875
students at 6 schools and referred 119 children for further examination. Lions
Lekberg, Susan Sumnick, Roger Snell, Rhonda Skaggs, John Watters, and Karen Austin
have assisted in this project. <br/>*Screenings for Head Start will begin next week.
<br/>*S&H Van Adult Learning Center – Oct 25th Wed (We will be doing blood sugar
screening. Mary Snell and Cindy Furman have volunteered to help. There is a signup
sheet attached. The ALC has requested that we send the names of the volunteers as soon
as possible for their security officers.
Hopefully, we will have more volunteers to assist in blood sugar screening to relieve
Mary Snell and Cindy Furman. If you are working the Sight & Hearing Van on Wed., parking will probably be a problem. We have 4 dedicated parking spaces in the Renaissance parking lot but that will not be enough. Just understand that you will need time to find a place and may have to walk farther than you anticipate.<br/>
*Eyeglass Recycling visit – Lion John Watters is disappointed that so few members are
participating in the EGRC trips. He asks for any suggestions to encourage more club
engagement. He will continue the trips each 2nd Thursday in the month for now but hopes
there will be others to participate.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters reported that we have sold all 100
Reverse Raffle Tickets. The profit for our club is $2,510. That is half the sales. Lion
John asked if he should request more tickets but the Board felt that we had sold enough. <br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale- Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have not sold any brooms and
only a few peanuts. There is still enough brooms at Paul’s for the display. All that was
stored at Paul’s is now at Lion Jack’s.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson & Lion Bill Austin <br/>
*October- Our speaker for October canceled. We are attempting to get someone
from the Beach Bag to speak. TBA<br/>
*November- Mercy Chefs<br/><br/>
From the Floor: Holiday Party – Lion Nancy and John offered to host the Holiday Party this year. Lion Nancy
suggested that it be a potluck and that each member bring snack items for Ronald McDonald
House. Lion Vickie will send a list of items needed. She stated that she does not need children’s books.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: <br/>
<br/>*Oct. 5th Thurs – Beach Bag Project – Corporate Landing Middle School 1957 Corporate Landing Parkway, VB 23454
<br/>*Oct. 10th Tues– Atlantis Head Start Screening (1 person)
<br/>*Oct. 11th Wed– Head Start Academy Screening (5 people)
<br/>*Oct. 12th Thurs. – Twin Canals Head Start Screening (2 people)
<br/>*Oct. 13-14th Fri & Sat – District 24I Fall Conference – Williamsburg
<br/>*Oct. 18th Wed. – Brookwood Elem Screening –(4 people )
<br/>*Oct. 18th Wed. – Thalia Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 6 pm 4225 Shore Drive, 23455
<br/>*Oct. 25th Wed – Sight & Hearing Van – Adult Learning Center - 5100 Cleveland St., VB 23462
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<b>Sept 20th, 2023, Membership Meeting</b>, Wed. - 6 pm.<br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order- 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Susan Sumnick<br/>
Invocation: Lion Rev. Bill Austin<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests –<br/>
Lion Susan Sumnick - New member to be inducted, Dorothy Young. Dorothy asked to be a member
when Thalia Lions was conducting a Blood Drive at VBCC.<br/>
Lion Nancy Watters – New member to be inducted, Brenda Mallery<br/>
Lion John Watters – New member to be inducted, Jack Mallery<br/>
Brenda and Jack are members of Virginia Beach Christian Church. There they saw what Lions were doing because several members were also Thalia members. <br/><br/>
Recess for Dinner<br/>
Reconvene for Program <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – PCC Stanley Furman – District 24I Governor Homer Cook
(Please stand, if able, to welcome the DG)
DG Homer Cook’s bio:<br/>
Lion Homer has been married for 36 years to Dee, they met in Guantanamo while he was in the Navy. He retired from the Navy and ended up going back to sea as a Merchant Marine. He has been a Lion since 1995 when he joined Oceanside Lions. While at sea his ability to serve was limited but he did what he could. He retired in 2018 and got more involved. He has served in the normal club positions, Zone O Chair and is the current District Governor.
He is a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Member of the Lions Legacy Society, and a graduate of numerous Lions training institutes. He believes in doing what we say we are going to do. Provide fellowship for our members and service to our communities. Plant the seed, tend it and you may get to enjoy what grows.<br/>
Governor’s address<br/>
DG Homer informed the club of this year’s International theme, Changing the World.
International President, Dr. Patti Hill wishes to increase Lions Club membership to 1.5
million for this year, 2023-24. He also encouraged attendance at the Fall Conference and the
Lions Leadership Training during the month of October. The Winter Conference will be
held in January and the Regional Lions Institute Training will be in March.
DG Homer emphasized that a goal is to have every officer go through the LCI training. He
also pointed out that it is easier to recruit members through service and service projects.
Lion Homer encourages the club to think out of the box for service projects, for club meetings, and retaining members.
He also reminded us to support LCIF as much as possible with our donations.
DG Homer encouraged our club to participate in the Lion’s Safari, which once was called Traveling Leo, where we visit other clubs to learn how other clubs operate.
This year, DG Homer has reinstituted the Proud Lion Program. This program is to encourage new members and sponsors to complete certain requirements to earn a Proud Lion.<br/><br/>
Induction of 3 new members by District Governor Homer Cook<br/>
We welcome the following new members:<br/>
*Lion Dorothy Young – volunteers with the Food Bank and Salvation Army. She enjoys volunteer work and wants to participate in our Club. She is the Principal’s Secretary at
Independence Middle School.<br/>
*Lion Brenda Mallery – is a licensed social worker, semi-retired and a member of VBCC
where she saw the service provided by Lions and wished to be a part of the Club.<br/>
*Lion Jack Mallery – has been a therapist for over 50 years and is now partially retired. He is licensed as a Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, Marriage
Counselor and is a Clinical Supervisor on both State and Federal levels. Lion Jack and his
wife, Lion Brenda, are members of VBCC and the Medical Reserve Corp. Both participated
in the Covid vaccination program and with counseling for the Va. Beach shootings.<br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/>
*Lion President Jack Wagner reminded everyone of the importance of keeping meal contract commitments. We have a wonderful arrangement with Bay Lake Retirement Center and wish to stay in good standing. If we make a reservation for the meal and do not attend, we are required to pay the $20.00 commitment.<br/>
*Lion Jack updated the club on Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Paula Racey-
Lion Nancy Nelson had a heart valve replacement, then a stroke. She is in Norfolk Heart Hospital where she received a pacemaker on Monday. Lion Nancy is recuperating well from the effects of the stroke. She is in rehab at Sentara Norfolk, room N908.
Lion Paula Racey is still recovering from retinal surgery. She has had to stay still and quiet for the last 3 weeks or so. She is expecting good news from her Dr. on Thurs. and hoping she will return to work.<br/><br/>
Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Fall Conference Information – flyers were on the tables and attached to these minutes.
The deadline for registration is Sept. 29th. The Conference is in Williamsburg on the
weekend of the 13-14th.<br/>
*New Member Orientation PowerPoint – Lion Nancy sent the Power Point to our 3
new members and offers it to anyone who has never seen this year’s orientation.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/> *Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
-Vision Screenings - Head Start and Elementary School Screenings schedule - schedule was available to sign up and results are attached to these minutes.<br/>
-Beach Bag Project – Oct. 5th Corporate Landing Middle School 6 pm – This is “All Hands-on Deck” time. Please be at the site between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm. You will need to sign in and sign a photo release form. We will pack 3,000 bags of food. Hopefully, WTRK will have a camera there and cover our event. We need 50-70 volunteers, so please invite family and friends. <br/>
*Lion Susan Sumnick<br/>-New Project introduction: Suggested we prepare a meal for homeless children. There are 15-25 children from Cook Elem who are picked up on Mon and Wed each month. They are brought to Va. Beach Methodist Church where they are tutored and given activities until 5pm. At that time, the children are fed a meal provided by volunteers. The meals include an entrée, veggie and possibly fruit or cookies. We would need to provide the food and serve the meal. It is suggested that 3 people per meal works best. The Club liked the idea and members are encouraged to talk with Lion Susie to make arrangements. The foods the students like best are mac and cheese with hotdogs cut up and pizza. Lion Susie has participated in this program for a while and knows how it works. Please consider offering her a helping hand.
If the Club finds this project satisfying, we may decide to do it on a regular basis.<br/>
-Undies for Elementary Schools: She delivered 90 pairs of undies to Kings Grant Elem. Little did she know that the nurse was desperate because there was absolutely no supply and had asked the Principal what to do. She was brought to tears when the underwear was delivered.<br/><br/>*Lion John Watters schedules a visit to the Eye Grass Recycling Center each 2nd
Thursday of each month. He encourages more members to participate. If you need to
carpool to the Chesapeake location, meet him at Best Buy at 9:30.
*Lion Karen Austin repotered on the Peace Poster. She has had little response for the
Peace Poster and is open to any idea anyone may have to increase participation.<br/>
*Lion Stanley Furman presented the Family Holiday Project for this fall/winter which has been held yearly now for several yaers. The consensus was that we would take 5 families and cover their food and gift needs for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lion Stanley will get names from Social
Services. He asks for single-parent families.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers - Reverse Raffle- Lion John Watters encouraged members to purchase raffle tickets. Our
club keeps half of the sales. At this point he has sold a little over 50 tickets. The price is
$60 each or 2 for $100. Only 400 tickets are sold. The last ticket is the barrel is worth
$5,000 and each 25th ticket drawn wins $100. Plus, there are other incremental winning
tickets.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bill Austin – the next program will be presented by a young man from the
YMCA on staying fit in your later years.<br/><br/>
Birthdays: Tail Twister Lion Stanley Furman recognized birthday by having the members
stand and sing to the following celebrants:<br/>
Lions Stanley Furman (9/30), Dick Kreassig (9/23) Jack Mallery (9/22), Fran Scott (9/2), Roger Snell (9/6), and Billy McIntyre (9/2)<br/><br/>
50/50 winners were -$30,Lion Rich Edwards; $20, Lion Ellen Turman; and $15, Lion Steve Eggleston<br/><br/>
From the Floor: no comments<br/>
Adjournment: 7:59pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates & Events<br/>
*Sept. 21st – Windsor Oaks SPOT screening<br/>
*Wed. Sept. 27th – Sunnybrook Day School- SPOT screening<br/>
*Thurs. Sept. 28th – Sunnybrook Day School- SPOT screening<br/>
*Tues. Oct. 3rd. – Thalia Elementary School – SPOT screening
<br/>*Wed. Oct. 4th – BOD meeting Zoom 7 p.m.
<br/>*Thurs., Oct.5th – Beach Bag Project 6 pm – Corporate Landing Middle School
<br/>*Tues. Oct. 10 – Atlantis Head Start – SPOT screening
<br/>*Wed. Oct. 11th – Head Start Academy – SPOT screening
<br/>*Thurs. Oct.12th – Eyeglass Recycling – 2040 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake, VA (Meet at Best Buy 9:30 a.m. to carpool
<br/>*Thurs. Oct. 12th – Twin Canals/ Stonehouse Head Starts - SPOT screening
<br/>*Fri., Oct. 13-14 Fall Conference – Williamsburg, VA- Clarian Hotel 3032 Richmond Rd.,
<br/>*Wed. Oct. 18th – Brookwood – SPOT screening
<br/>*Wed. Oct. 18th – Membership meeting Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Dr. VB 2345
<br/>*Wed. Oct. 25th – Sight & Hearing Van w/diabetes screening – 10am-2pm- Adult Learning Center
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<b>Sept 6, 2023 - Board Meeting</b>, Wed. Sept. 6th- 7 p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion John Watters presented the report for Lion Vickie who could not be
present <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
* New Member Application – Dorothy Young submitted her application and check for $150
to apply for membership. Lion Nancy moved that she be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Lion Nancy Nelson. The Board approved the membership unanimously.<br/>
*Fall Conference Information: Please see the attached – Lion John and Nancy Watters plan
to attend and would love some more of our members to participate. The Conference is in
Williamsburg.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters / Lion John Watters<br/>
*KidSight Vision Screenings: Malibu, Sept. 13th. That day is before the meeting on the
20th. Lions Karen Austin and Nancy Lekberg have volunteered along with Lion John and
myself. Almost all the other screenings have been scheduled. The schedule is attached
and shows the dates, schools and how many volunteers are needed. Please
volunteering. These services are important and our “signature” projects.<br/>
*S&H Van Adult Learning Center – Diabetes screening will be offered -Oct 25th Wed 10-
2pm. <br/>
*Eyeglass Recycling visit – Lion John Watters reported that this visit is special because it
will be a training session for Kempsville. We would love to have several members of our
club a possible.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters has 100 tickets to sell. If we sell them all
Our club will make about $2,500. Only 28 tickets have been sold to date. Please
consider purchasing a ticket for $60 or 2 tickets for $100.<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale- Lion Jack Wagner has not been able to find a good place that will allow us
to sell brooms or peanuts. But he has a good supply if anyone wants to purchase them.
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Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson & Lion Bill Austin <br/>
*September - District Governor’s Visit – Lion Homer Cook<br/>
*October – Lion Bill has a young man from the YMCA who will speak about how to
be healthy as Seniors.<br/>
*November- Mercy Ships and how they help in disaster areas<br/>
*December – Holiday Party<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Discuss reservation & meal costs – Lion Nancy Nelson stated that the menu
for the meeting on the 20th is Meatloaf wrapped in bacon or Shrimp in Cream Sauce.
Because there have been so many cancellations at the last minute for meeting meals, the BoD wishes to remind every member that if you make a reservation for a meeting meal and do not attend the meeting, you are responsible for paying the $20 meal cost. It is not fair to Bay Lake Retirement Center to absorb our meal cost or the cost of preparing and serving the meal. And it is not fair to our Lions Club to pay for a meal when you do not attend.<br/>
*New Project Idea: Lion Susan Sumnick -
Lion Susie suggested that we participate in meals for homeless children. On Each 2nd and 4th Wed., 15 to 22 children are picked up from Cooke Elementary School and bussed to Va. Beach Methodist Church on 19th &Pacific. The students are tutored and given activities until 5pm. At that time, they are fed a meal by volunteers and then picked up by their parents at 5:30. Lion Susie suggested that we volunteer to prepare meals. Usually, about 3 people are needed, one for entrée, one for veggie and one for fruit. Their favorite things are mac & cheese, hotdogs, sliders and pizza. This project runs from October through May each year. It works best if we bring the food ready and made so that nothing needs to be done except serving the children.
Lion Stanley suggested that we may be able to move money from our admin account to the activity acct. to cover some of the charges. The BoD liked this idea and it will be on the agenda at the meeting.
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*<i>Added to the minutes</i>: I don’t know how I possibly forgot to emphasize that the Beach Bag Project is slated for October 5th. DROP EVERYTHING to help with this project. We received a grant from the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia for $10,000 to purchase food for this project. On Thursday, Oct. 5th, at Corporate Landing Middle School starting sharply at 6 pm, we will pack about 3,000 bags of food for kids to take home over weekends and holidays. Everyone in the club MUST be a part of this project. Please mark your calendars and prepare to work a few hours. <br/>
We will need between 50-70 volunteers. I am asking from my church, my golf group and from you all. Please feel free to invite others and to bring family members.
Thanks,
Lion Nancy<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:39pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming<br/>
*Sept. 13th, Wed. – Vision Screening – Malibu Elementary – (4 people)
<br/>*Sept. 14th Thurs. – Eye Glass Recycling Visit & Training – 9:30 at Best Buy to Carpool
<br/>*Sept. 19th – Windsor Woods Screening – (2 SPOTS – 5 people)
<br/>*Sept. 20th Wed. – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 6 pm 4225 Shore Drive, 23455
<br/>*Sept. 21st Thurs- Windsor Oaks Screening (2 SPOTS -5 people)
<br/>*Sept. 27th Wed – Sunnybrook Day School (3 people)
<br/>*Sept. 28th Thurs – Sunnybrook Day School (2 people)
<br/>*Oct. 4th Wed. – Thalia Board of Directors meeting – Zoom 7 pm
<br/>*Oct. 5th – Beach Bag Project – Corporate Landing Middle School 6pm
<br/>*Oct. 10th Tues– Atlantis Head Start Screening (1person)
<br/>*Oct. 11th Wed– Head Start Academy Screening (5 people)
<br/>*Oct. 12th Thurs. – Twin Canals HStart Screening (2 people)
<br/>*Oct. 13-14th Fri & Sat – District 24I Fall Conference – Williamsburg
<br/>*Oct. 18th Wed. – Thalia Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 6 pm 4225 Shore Drive, 23455
<br/>*Oct. 25th Wed – S&H Van with Diabetes screening at the Adult Learning Center 10-2pm
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<b>Aug. 16th 2023 - Membership Meeting</b>, Wed. 6 pm. <br/>
Bay Lake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 6:30pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion John Watters – “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Rhonda Skaggs<br/>
Invocation: Lion Aziz Selahi<br/>
Introduction of guests – Arriving late were Lions Jody and Brian Miller from the Southside Lions Club.
Lion Nancy Watters - Lion Mack Stevens, PDG Beth Stevens, Lion Annie Asher and Town Center Blind Lion’s new member, Terri Morelen. <br/>
Recess for Dinner- 6:35<br/>
Reconvene for Program -7:00 pm<br/><br/>
Lion Nancy Watters introduced our guest speaker Lion Mack Stevens, Global Membership Team Chair for District 24-I:<br/>
Lion Mack Stevens joined the Town Center Blind Lions Club in June of 2010. He is serving as club president for the 4th time, served twice as 1st vice president and membership chair. <br/>Mack helped District 24-D achieve growth in 2 of 5 years serving as the District Global Membership Coach. He is the current Global Service Team chair for District 24-I.<br/>
In addition to his leadership positions, Lion Mack served 5 years as Lion’s liaison for 24-I Vision Walk, chairperson for the Anthem / Lions service day 2019, and our club’s 4th-grade foresters project. <br/>He has chaired our club’s largest fundraiser the 400 raffle for the past 4 years.
<br/>Lion Mack is a graduate of the Regional Lions Leadership Institute and Advanced Lions Leadership Institute. He has served as a trainer at the club, district and multiple district levels on many occasions. Mack also trained at the Faculty Development Institute in 2020.<br/>
Lion Mack graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Technology Education from Old Dominion University. He went on to receive a master’s in Business Education from ODU in 1988. Lion Mack worked as a certified instructor for the American Red Cross teaching CPR Professional Rescuer, CPR and First Aid for 8 years. He has been employed as a Technology Education teacher in Virginia Beach for 35 years. Lion Mack taught Engineering courses at Landstown Governor’s STEM Technology Academy for 9 years. He is currently in his 7th year teaching Modeling and Simulation at the Advanced Technology Center for Virginia Beach City Public Schools where he was recognized as the 2017-18 Teacher of the Year. <br/>
In 2017 Lion Mack served in his most cherished role as the husband and driver of our outstanding Past District Governor, Lion Beth Stevens.<br/>
Lion Mack presented a PowerPoint New Member Orientation covering the origin of Lions, its history and structure from International to Club, and the impact of Lion’s service worldwide. He updated the new district officers for 2023-24, the goals of the District for this year and encouraged everyone to recruit new members.<br/><br/>
Business Meeting: Lion President Jack Wagner –<br/>
*Bayside Merger - Lion Jack sent a letter regretfully cancelling the merger with Bayside Lions emphasizing that Thalia Lions did not wish to give up our Charter for the merger. Since our club is the youngest of the two, that would be an LCI requirement.
<br/>*Donation- Lion Jack announced that Lion Paula Racey, representing Atlantic Shores, had made a generous donation in memory of Lion Linda Eggleston. He expressed gratitude of the club for her generosity.<br/><br/>
Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Humanitarian Award – Lion Nancy reported that our Club did not receive the Humanitarian Award but that the evening with WTKR was one of the most meaningful of her life. All contestants and their families were hosted for dinner at the WTKR studios catered by Cinema Café. Afterward, each person was highlighted and interviewed on stage in the auditorium, given an engraved crystal award and a very nice bookbag filled with wonderful gifts.<br/>
The gentleman receiving the Humanitarian Award was an exceptionally deserving candidate who started the Hope Foundation. The Foundation sees that yards are maintained for senior citizens who are not able to keep up their lawns. <br/>
Lion Nancy felt honored to represent our Club and had a chance to promote the work of Lions.<br/>
*Fall Conference - Information has been emailed and Lion Nancy encouraged everyone to consider attending especially since we want to support Lion Homer in his year as District Governor and the Conference is in Williamsburg.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>Lion Nancy Watters:<br/>
*Adopt a Student - 26 bookbags were purchased and filled by Thalia members and friends for the Adopt a Student Project. Thanks to all who purchased supplies and delivered them to Image Services.
<br/>*Jump Start – Thursday, August 10th at Corporate Landing Middle School, Thalia was joined by Town Center Blind Lions and Virginia Beach Host. Each club vision screened about 100 students. There were giveaway packets donated by Ronald McDonald House offered to those who were screened. Thanks to all who helped in the screenings.<br/>
*Back to School Care Fair - Saturday, August 12th at the Convention Center, Thalia Lions vision screened 283 students in 4 hours. Again, Ronald McDonald House donated about 200 pencil cases as giveaways. Thanks to all who assisted in this project. <br/>
*Vision Screenings - Head Start and Elementary School Screenings are in the process of being scheduled since school is starting early in August.<br/>
*Beach Bag Project – The date is Thursday, October 5th, 6 pm at Corporate Landing Middle School. Please plan to attend and help with this important project.<br/>
Lion Nancy Nelson: <br/>
*VBCC Blood Drive August 5th – our blood drive yielded 23 pints of blood. Again, several members assisted with the project. Thank you.<br/>
Lion John Watters:<br/> Lion John reminded everyone that Eyeglass Recycling trips are held each second Thurs of the month. The next is on Sept. 14th. This is a special orientation and training session including the Kempsville Lions Club. Please meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am, if you wish to carpool. If not, be at 2040 Broad Street, Chesapeake, VA by 10 am..<br/><br/>
Fundraisers - Lion John Watters announced that the Southside Reverse Raffle will begin within a few days. Please consider buying and or selling the tickets. They are $60 for one or $100 for two tickets. Only 400 are sold making the odds very good for winning. Tickets are drawn from a barrel. Every 25th ticket wins an amount with larger increments as the barrel numbers decrease. The final ticket in the barrel is worth $5,000!<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that we are attempting to enlist Ann Christie, who is with AidNow for our next program. Ann’s organization is responsible for JumpStart which offers many needed supplies and services to students in need.<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
Adjournment: <br/>
Upcoming:<br/>
<br/>Wed. Sept. 6th – Zoom BOD meeting at 7 pm
<br/>Thus. Sept. 14th – EGRC – 2040 Broad Street, Chesapeake, Va. or meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am to carpool
<br/>Wed. Sept. 20th – Regular membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 6:00 pm
<br/>Thurs., Oct.5th – Beach Bag Project 6 pm – Corporate Landing Middle School
<br/>Fri., Oct. 13-14 Fall Conference – Williamsburg, VA- Clarian Hotel 3032 Richmond Rd.,
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<b>Aug 2, 2023 - Board Meeting</b>, Wed. August 2nd- 7 p.m.<br/>
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In attendance: Lions Jack Wagner, John Watters, Nancy Watters, Vickie Kennedy, Stanley Furman, Fran Scott, Nancy Lekberg, Susan Sumnick and Gremlin (the cat)
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7pm<br/> <br/>
Audit Committee report – Lion Jack Wagner (Committee members – Lions Jack, Vickie, Stanley) Lion Stanley reported that the books were in order, the bank account in balance and there was nothing improper in the accounting. Lion President Jack commended Lion Vickie for her diligence in keeping the club accounts in order.<br/>
Bayside Lions Club Merger Proposal - Lion Stanley Furman & Lion John Watters – report on the disposition of the Charter if the merger were to happen between our two clubs. Lion Stanley checked with LCI and found that when clubs merge, the oldest club’s charter would take precedence over the younger club’s charter. Thalia is not willing to turn in our charter. Lion Stanley suggested that we write Bayside Lions a letter respectfully declining their offer to merge with our club. Lion Jack, as President, volunteered to compose the letter on Thalia Lion’s letterhead stationary.<br/>
Lion Stanley’s thought was that if they do not merge, some of the members may migrate to other clubs including ours. <br/>
The BOD was in consensus.<br/> <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/> <br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Club Excellence Award will be submitted for the year 2022-23 – Our club qualifies and the application will be submitted by the August deadline. <br/>
*New Lions International President 2023-24 - Dr. Patti Hill from Edmonton, Alberta. The theme for this year is Changing the World.<br/>
*Lions Medical Eye Bank Dinner – Aug. 24th – Norfolk Yacht Club – Lion John Watters has reservations for seven people. If there are others interested, please let him know immediately.<br/> <br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Adopt a Student Project – Our Club and friends have covered 20 children. Since (the BoD meeting 2 others have been added.) Bookbags and all school supplies are collected for homeless students and delivered to Image Services to be distributed to the appropriate shelter.<br/>
*VBCC Blood Drive, Aug. 6th 11-4pm. – Lion Nancy Nelson has 15 donors scheduled for blood donations. Volunteers are still welcome to assist. If you can come early, a bit after 10 am, please come and help with whatever they want. The work schedule is attached.<br/>
*Jump Start – Thursday, August 10th - Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5 pm – Corporate Landing Middle School. More volunteers are needed for the 1st hour, especially to set up. <br/>
*Back to School Care Fair - Saturday, August 12th – Convention Center 10-2 pm,
Please put both those dates on your calendar because we will need lots of volunteers!!<br/>
*Lion Nancy just received notice from the event that all items used for set up must be carried through the front doors. Nothing can be rolled in for fear of breaking the glass.<br/>
Arrangements must be made with the loading dock for an appt. time for all items that must be rolled into the Convention Center.<br/>
Since most of our things are in rolling luggage or such, the plan is to roll to the door, pick up and carry through and then continue to roll to the site. <br/>
*We do not have enough volunteers yet. So far only Lion Nancy, John, and Susan Sumnick are signed up. Lion Rhonda will be there from 10:30 until 12:00. Please consider coming out to assist. The schedule is attached. <br/> <br/>
Fundraisers<br/> *Southside Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters has been in touch with Southside in regard to their fundraiser. Lion John will get 100 tickets for us to buy and sell. We keep half of all our sales. $60 per ticket or $100 for two tickets. There are money prizes for each 25 tickets pulled with a $5000 winner for the last ticket in the barrel. Ticket sales are limited to 400 tickets. Thaila has sold many winning tickets.
This is one of our largest fundraisers.
<br/> *Broom/Peanut Sale- Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have peanuts and brooms if anyone wants them. He will have them at our meeting and at the Blood Drive.<br/>
Lion Stanley spoke to the owner of B.J.’s Shopping Center and apologized for his response to being refused access for our club to do White Canes there. The owner asked Lion Stanley how much we made on average per collection. Lion Stanley told him $1,000. He indicated that he would consider sending a check to the club.<br/> <br/>
Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson & Lion Bill Austin <br/>
*August – New Member Orientation – Lion Mack Stevens<br/>
*September – The speaker will be Charles Lutz who has a program to help disadvantaged young people through surfing.<br/> <br/>
From the Floor:
Lion Jack asked Lion Susie Sumnick to reach out to the elementary schools and see if there is a need for extra school supplies. We could bring items to meetings and have them delivered throughout the school year.<br/> <br/>
Adjournment: 7:35pm
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*Sunday, August 6th – Red Cross Blood Drive – VBCC 11-4 pm<br/>
*Thurs., August 10th – Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9-3 pm<br/>
*Saturday, August 12th – Back to School Care Fair – Convention Center 10-2 pm<br/>
*Monday, August 14th – deadline to deliver Adopt a Student bookbags to Image Services, 464 Investors Place Ste 106, VB<br/>
*Wednesday, August 16th – Regular Membership Meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center <br/>
*Thurs. August 24th – Lions Medical EyeBank Dinner – Norfolk Yacht Club <br/> <br/>
<b>July 18, 2023 -The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club</b> of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 19, 2023, by Lion President Jack Wagner at 7:00 pm at the Bay Lake Retirement Center, 4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br/>
ATTENDANCE: 3 Guests, 21 Members<br/><br/>
Program: As the meal was being served, Lion President Jack asked the presenters of the program if they would like to start. Sara Wood, Regional Fitness Director of the YMCA and Angie Gillen, Personal Training Coordinator of the Hilltop Family YMCA, described the origin and purpose of the Live Strong program. Live Strong is a program to improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors. It began 22 years ago sponsored by the American Cancer Society and has been run by the YMCA for the past 5 years. It is a 12-week program available without charge to any cancer survivor. The program is a twice-a-week meeting of a 90 min. session of strength and fitness exercises. An initial evaluation of flexibility, balance and strength is made, along with a 6 minutes simple walking test. They described several stories of remarkable progress in fitness made even after years of being cured of cancer. The exercise group also indirectly offers socialization and support in a welcoming community that often builds friendships. Questions after their presentation revealed that the cancer qualifying for the free program could have been any kind at any time in the past. Those undergoing active treatment are not eligible. Brochures and contact information were distributed. <br/><br/>
Business Meeting:<br/><br/>
Budget Committee Report: A proposed budget from the Board of Directors was distributed for review and comment. Lion John Watters described the main difference from last fiscal year is the loss of permission to use the BJ’s shopping center for White Cane collections and broom sales. Discussion centered on where we might do a White Cane. Lion President Jack has talked with several businesses, Sam’s Club, Walmart, etc. and there is no place to collect with permission at this time. Locations for White Cane collections are yet to be determined. Budget approval was moved and seconded and passed unanimously. <br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy noted in the agenda that those paying dues or other fees with Venmo will be charged the $2.00 fee per payment. Zelle payments have no fee.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report: Lion John Watters, standing in for the postop Lion Nancy Watters.
Please ask friends, family and all connections and groups to vote for our club in the WTKR Everyday Hero annual selection of the best of the year. This was a monthly presentation and our club (via Lion Nancy) won $300. Now an open vote of the community will choose the best of the 12 monthly winners for an additional $2,500 award! Please vote – just go to wtkr.com/everyday hero and select #4 as the choice. One vote per email address is permitted.<br/><br/>
Service Reports: Lion Nancy Nelson solicited members to sign-up for two important projects:
<br/> *Jump Start – Thursday, Aug. 10th at Corporate Landing Middle School 9 - 5, and the
<br/> *Back to School Care Fair – Saturday, August 12th at the Convention Center 10 – 2
Lion John Watters described each project. They are important as many children are screened for vision problems.
<br/> *VBCC Red Cross Blood Drive, Aug. 6th, 11-4 Lion Nancy Nelson is also in charge of signing people up for this important project held by Thalia Lions in conjunction with the Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, 23454 (Corner of Rose Hall Dr and Gr. Neck Rd) You may schedule an appointment time to donate by going to redcrossblood.org.
<br/> *Lion PCC J. Stanley Furman announced that the SEVLCF approved our request for a $10,000 grant for the Virginia Beach City Schools Beach Bag Project. Va. Beach Clubs will also be given the opportunity to apply for $500 food project grant this year. Last year we presented the $500 to Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry and combined it with a Lions Bag Hunger Project.
<br/> *Lion Pres Jack Wagner described a program he has started that provides needed brooms to three firehouses and rescue squads in our area. They will be offered every 3 months. This program was well-received by those present.
<br/><br/>
Upcoming Programs: (Lions Nancy Nelson & Bill Austin) -
August 16th – New Member Orientation, by Lion Mack Stevens, actually a refresher course for all Lions and vitally important for all of our new members. This will educate all on who – why – what Lions are.
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From the floor: Not surprisingly, our president, Lion Jack has peanuts to sell.<br/><br/>
Adjournment at 8:15<br/><br/>
Respectfully submitted, Lion John Watters, Acting Secretary for the Evening
Thalia Lions Club <br/><br/>
Upcoming Events:<br/>
<br/> Wednesday, Aug 2nd – BOD meeting Zoom 7pm
<br/> Sunday, Aug 6th Red Cross Blood Drive, VBCC, 2225 Rose Hall Dr, 11-4
<br/> Thursday, Aug 10th, Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9 - 5
<br/> Saturday, Aug 12th, Back to School Care Fair, Convention Center 10 - 2
<br/> Wednesday, Aug 16th, Thalia Lions Member Mtg, Bay Lake Retirement Center, 4224 Shore Dr
<br/> Wednesday, Sep 6th, Zoom BOD meeting 7pm <br/><br/>
<b>July 5th 2023- Board
Meeting</b>, 7 p.m via
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<b>Lion President Jack Wagner</b>:
Call to Order
–
7:00 pm<br/>
Lion Jack reported on a chance encounter with former member Lion Steve Rosnov, who is
now a member of Kempsville Lions. Lion Steve says that Kempsville Club is doing well.
Lion Debra Laughlin, also a former Thalia member is traveling while she is still
able to see.
Their favorite spot is in Key West. Lion Debra has retinitis pigmentosa which will eventually
take her sight. Lion Jack invited Lion Steve to one of our meetings at our new venue.
Lion Jack also reported that he has communicated with Lio
n Jim Healy who will turn 97 at
the end of the year. Lion Jim is doing as well as to be expected.
<br/><b>Budget Committee report</b> - Lion Jack Wagner (committee members -Lion John Watters,
Rhonda Skaggs, Nancy Nelson) The committee is not yet ready to present the proposed
budget but will work diligently to have the budget ready soon.
Though we thought it was to
be ready to present to the membership at the meeting on the 19th, we realized that the by-laws
only require a Board of Directors vote to approve the budget.<br/>
<b>Audit Committee report</b> – Lion Jack Wagner (Committee members –
Lions Jack, Vickie, Stanley) Lion Stanley set the date to meet with Lion Vickie at RMHC for Tues July 11th at 5pm.<br/>
<b>Bayside Lions Club Merger Proposal</b>-Lion Stanley Furman & Lion John Watters, committee. Lion Stanley talked with Lion Ed from Bayside and told him that we were not interested in making any type of merger that would require Thalia to change its name or give up the charter. His response was that Bayside was the older club and they also did not wish to change their name but they are willing to discuss issues. Lion Stanley has been asked to check with LCI to what the charter process
would be if we were to merge.<br/><br/>
<b>Treasurer’s Report</b> - Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/>
<b>Payments by Venmo</b> - Lion Vickie Kennedy informed the BOD that when Venmo is used
as a payment
method there is a
$1.90
plus .10 charge for the service. She moved that we add a $2.00 service charge to any Venmo uses. <br/>Lion Nancy Watters seconded and the Board approved the motion. That charge does not apply to Zelle use because it incurs no extra
charge.<br/><br/>
<b>Secretary’s Report</b> -Lion Nancy WattersC
WTKR Everyday Hero
Humanitarian Award ($2,500)-Lion Nancy and the Thalia
Lions Club are in the running for the WTKR Humanitarian Award to be presented on
August 10th at the WTKR studios. Thalia is one of the 12 contestants. For us to win, we
must get votes on the WTKR website. So, all members are asked to please go to WTKR,
Everyday Hero Humanitarian Award VOTE! Scroll down past all the contestant videos
until you reach the bottom of the list. We are #4 Lions Club. Cast your vote. The award is
for a $2,500 donation that would be made to the favorite charity. In our case, it would go to
the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia for use by Thalia Lions Club.<br/>
Please vote and forward the link to all your friends and family. Voting ends on July 31
st.
<br/><br><b>Service Reports</b> - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
<b>VBCC Blood Drive, Aug. 6th, 11-4 pm</b>.–Lion Nancy Nelson
reported that 8 people are registered to give blood. Lion Nancy will distribute posters to all the churches in the Great Neck corridor. It is posted on Facebook, on Nextdoor
Neighborhood and on our
website. There will be a work schedule at the meeting for sign up. We will need lots of
volunteers. Lion Jack will have peanuts and brooms to sell at the Blood
Drive also.
<br/><b>Jump Start</b>–Thursday, August 10th
-
Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5 pm
–
We
will need lots of volunteers for this project. The sc
hool system busses children
from all
over Hampton Roads
to this project to receive free services and supplies. We will do
vision screenings and some giveaway items. Because Lion Nancy and John may not be
available that day because of the WTKR conflict, lots of volunteers will be needed for set
up, managing the table and doing SPOT screenings. Sign up sheet will be at the meeting
on the 19th.<br/>
<b>Back to School Care Fair</b>
-
Saturday, August 12th
–
Convention Center 10-2pm
Please put both those dates on
your calendar because we will need lots of volunteers
again!
This event is only 2 days after Jump Start but again it requires display set up,
giveaways and screening with the SPOT. Sign up sheet will be at the meeting on the 19th.
<br/><b>White Cane</b>
–
Lion Jack
Wagner
update on locations
–
Sam’s Club does allow
solicitations but stopped during the pandemic. However, they may restart. Lion Jack
will follow up. Lion Jack also reported that the Hearing Aid Dept at Sam’s
is
interested
in working with us. Our club gets hearing aids through the LCFSV for $100
copay. But
there may be ways Sam’s can assist even if it is just
to collect
hearing aids. Lion Stanley
will follow up with Sam’s.
<br/><br/><b>Fundraisers</b>- Lion Jack Wagner<br/>
<b>Broom/Peanut Sale</b>
– On the 4th, Lion Jack went to the
Old Donation
Fire
dept and the
Plaza Rescue
Squad in the Thalia area and gave them
whisk
brooms for each ambulance,
brooms for sweeping up and push brooms for accident scenes. He also gave brooms to
Bay Lake and to Paul’s Auto. Li
on Jack suggested that we let other clubs know, through
DG Homer, that these services could use brooms and
possibly other clubs
could provide
that need in their own club’s area of service. Lion Stanley suggested that we could report
this as a service project not only
for
the recipients but also as supporting blind-made
industries. Many clubs have found other sources of brooms but we still order from the
blind industries.
<br/><br/><b>Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson & Lion Bill Austin</b><br/>
<b>July</b>–Angie Gillian head trainer of
YMCA and coordinator of Live Strong<br/>
<b>August</b> - Lion Mack Steven
New Member Orientation<br/>
<br/><b>From the Floor:</b><br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine again commended Lion Nancy Nelson for
having Doug Stampler with PiN for speaking at the May meeting.<br/>
*Lion Jack stated that Lion Dr.Ferrara was very pleased with the Melvin Jones Award and
was planning to hang it in his office.<br/>
*Lion Susie asked if it would be appropriate to offer the rescue squads cash. It was pointed
out that we make cash donations to Plaza Rescue each year as part
of our budget.<br/>
*Lion Jack thought we might at some point consider a power washer because they hand wash
the vehicles.<br/><br/>
<b>Adjournment 7:55 pm </b><br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
*Wednesday. August 2, 7pm -BOD meeting via Zoom<br/>
*Sunday, August 6th, 11-4pm -Red Cross Blood Drive -VBCC<br/>
*Thursday, August 10th, 9-5 pm -Jump Start, Corporate Landing Middle School
<br/>
*Saturday August 12th, 10-2pm? -Back to School Care Fair, Convention Center
<br/>*Wednesday August 16th, 6pm -Membership Meeting, Bay Lake Retirement Center
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<b>June 7 2023 - Board Meeting</b>, Wed. - 7 p.m.<br/>
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President Jack Wagner: Call to Order of the first B0D meeting of the 2023-24 Lions Year: 7:40
New Business:<br/>
Appointment of Budget committee by President Jack Wagner – Lion John Watters, Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Rhonda Skaggs.<br/>
Appointment of Audit Committee by President Jack Wagner – Lion Stanley Furman, Lion Vickie Kennedy and Lion Jack will meet at Ronald McDonald House.<br/>
Reports from these two committees will be presented at the July 1st BoD meeting.<br/>
Lion Stanley moved that we do not increase the dues for 2023-24 even though LCI increased the dues. Lion Bill Austin seconded the motion and it was passed. <br/>
Adjournments: 7:51<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Wed. June 21th – Installation Night – Bay Lake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. Va Beach
<br/>Wed. July 5th – Zoom Board of Directors meeting
<br/>Wed. July 19th – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center 6pm
<br/>Sunday August 6th – Red Cross Blood Drive – VBCC 11-4pm
<br/>Thurs.,August 10th – Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5pm
Saturday, August 12th – Back to School Care Fair – Convention Center 10-2pm<br/><br/>
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<b>June 7, 2023 - Board Meeting</b>, Wed.7 p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order of the last Board Meeting of 2022-23, 7 pm<br/>
Installation Night – June 21st Bay Lake Retirement Center 6 pm<br/><br/>
Incoming District Governor Lion Homer Cook will conduct the installation of officers for 2023-24. The menu for the evening will be a buffet of beef tenderloin, salmon filets, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, asparagus and roasted corn. Lion Nancy will check with them about salad and dessert. The approximate charge will be $25-26 per person. <br/><br/>
Bayside Lions Club Merger Proposal – Lion Stanley Furman has spoken with Bayside Lions. They are requesting a meeting with our “committee” to discuss merging. After some discussion, the Board recommended to Lion Stanley that he and Lion John and Lion Jack meet with the Bayside committee and tell them that we are not ready to change our club name in any respect or take any action that requires that we turn in our charter. We are basically willing to allow them to transfer individually to our club but not formally merge with our club.<br/><br/>
Club Awards – Lion Jack reported that we have been given an award patch from LCIF for our banner for Disaster Relief Fund contributions. The patch will be added to our club banner.<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Election of Officers – the email correction that was sent last week was incorrect. Our slate of Officers stands correct as written and elected.
End of the Year Cook Out - On June 24th, the District Governor will host an end-of-the-year awards and cookout at Burkville Lodge. Lion Nancy will forward the info to the members.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*VBPS Family & Student Wellness Expo was on Sat. June 3rd. Seven members volunteered from 12-3 pm and screened 46 students with 8 referrals. Though the event was run well, we were inside the gym in an adjoining room out of the traffic pattern. Because the weather was beautiful, most of the participants stayed outside for the events and activities.<br/>
*Red Cross Blood Drive – Sunday, August 6th, Virginia Beach Christian Church from 11-4 pm. You may register online at redcrossblood.org. or contact Lion Nancy Nelson.<br/>
*Jump Start – Thursday, August 10th - Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5 pm <br/>
*Back to School Care Fair - Saturday, August 12th – Convention Center 10-2 pm <br/>
*Please put both those dates on your calendar because we will need lots of volunteers!!<br/>
*Yearly Vision Screening Report – Lion Nancy Watters reported that our club has done 1,350 vision screenings for children this year at 17 different locations. Of those screenings, 214 children were referred for further examination.<br/>
*Yearly Sight Report – Lion Susan Sumnick submitted a report to Lion Nancy Watters. This year, we have referred 7 patients to Dr. Ferrara for exams and glasses. Four applicants were referred to other clubs and six applications were mailed to people who requested help but the applications were never returned.
<br/><br/>
Fundraisers Location<br/>
*White Cane – Lion Jack Wagner reported that we still do not have a location.<br/>
Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has 66 brooms, 30 Va. specials at $17 and 36 patio brooms at $20 each. If sold they could profit us $510. He has 12 wisks brooms that could net $84. He sold all the heart/toy brooms. We do not have a good location to sell right now.
We may try to do a broom sale at the Church when we have the Red Cross Blood Drive.<br/> `
*Lion Jack has plenty of peanuts on hand. He has given away quite a few a for promoting our relationship with the community. <br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson & Lion Bill Austin are working on programs through the end
of the year.<br/> *There is a presentation on cancer planned for July. <br/>*Lion Nancy Watters
suggested that Lion Mack Stevens from the Town Center Blind Lions present a New Member Orientation Program. He has a great PowerPoint and he is the District GMT, Global Membership Team Chairperson.
<br/>*June- Installation Night – Bay Lake Retirement Center
<br/>*July – Cancer topic
<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
*LCIF representative, Lion Stanley Furman reported that we have a 200% Model Club patch awarded to our club for this year. The patch will be added to the club banner.<br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine commented that he appreciated the program at the last meeting given by Dallas Stampler from PiN. <br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:39<br/><br/>
*Wed. June 21sth – Installation Night – Baylake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. Va Beach
<br/>*Wed. July 5th – Zoom Board of Directors meeting
<br/>*Wed. July 19th – Membership meeting – Bay Lake Retirement Center 6pm
<br/>*Sunday August 6th – Red Cross Blood Drive – VBCC 11-4 pm
<br/>*Thurs, August 10th – Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5pm
<br/>*Saturday, August 12th – Back to School Care Fair – Convention Center 10-2pm?
<br/><br/>
<b>Regular Meeting Wed. 17 May 2023</b> - 6:30 pm, >
Baylake Retirement Center 4225 Shore Drive, Va. Beach 23455<br/><br/>
Welcome and Call to Order- 6:25 - Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion John Watters led the Club in It’s a Grand Ole Flag<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Dick Kreassig<br/>
Invocation: Lion Nancy Watters in the spirit of diversity and inclusion, Lion Nancy asked the Club to observe a moment of silence to reflect on our love of mankind and our dedication to service of others.<br/>
Introduction of Guests: Dallas Stampler, the guest speaker introduced by Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Dinner and Business Meeting – 6:45 - Lion President Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Guest Speaker– Lion Nancy Nelson – Dallas Stampler, Executive Director, PIN Ministries<br/>
Dallas Stamper is a native of Virginia Beach, attended Princess Anne High School and graduated with a BS in Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University. Dallas worked at General Electric as an Engineering Manager from 1995 to 2006 where he was responsible for the integration of computerized condition maintenance systems for GE. <br/>
In 2006, Dallas Stamper felt God’s call to help the homeless, so he left GE to become the first employee of PIN Ministry. As the Executive Director of PIN, Dallas has had the privilege to be involved with the growth of PIN, as we have grown to help hundreds of homeless people every week.
The mission of PiN Ministry exists to connect people experiencing homelessness to a loving God who will heal and restore hope. Their ChageMakers Training Program has created a system of practical training to enable those that are homeless to gain employment. It is a program that teaches, trains, and connects those that are unemployed or considered unemployable.<br/>
The goal is to give dignity, confidence, and independence to those that have given up hope of what would be considered a ‘normal’ life and have thus reverted to dependency on charity and government subsidies.
<br/>
This groundbreaking program has three stages.<br/>
First Stage: 2 Weeks of Housing and Acclimation<br/>
Second Stage: 6 Weeks of Education<br/>
Third Stage: 0-8 Weeks of Job Search & Housing Assistance<br/>
ChangeMakers® sessions begin every March and September.
Once graduated, students are allowed to live within PiN’s housing program for a short time as they job hunt, get their career restarted, and build up enough of a financial nest egg to make initial rent and deposit payments for their own housing. PiN Ministry staff and business partners aid in the job search process. <br/>
PiN is proud to report that 9 out of 10 graduates have earned a livable wage job within a month of course completion!
Dallas answered several interesting questions from the membership. His best advice was to make donations to the organizations that assist the homeless rather than offering money to panhandlers.<br/><br/>
Resume Business meeting: Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Secretary’s Report – <br/>
*Election of Officers – all votes posted electronically were in favor of the slate. There were no votes cast in opposition.<br/>
*Lion of the Year - Thank you to all who voted for Lion of the Year. Enough votes were cast for a decision to be made. The statue will be presented at the Installation meeting on June 21st. A new method of selecting LOY will be implemented next year. The decision will be made by the President and a committee of members who formerly were recipients. All members will be given the opportunity to submit the name of a member whom you believe to be worthy of the award.<br/>
*Melvin Jones / Progressive Melvin Jones – Thalia has over $2,000 in reserve at LCIF. Lion Jack and a group of MJF have selected a member to receive a PMJ. With the other $1,000, it was suggested that we award Lion Daniel Ferrara an MJ for his help in providing exams and glasses to our clients.<br/>
*LCFSV Reserve Money –At the BoD meeting, Lion Nancy Watters made a motion to take the money in reserve at the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia and apply it to the Beach Bag Grant that will be requested this year. The grant will be written for $10,000 with the understanding that our club will contribute $2,000 of the funds already in reserve at the Foundation.
Installation Night June 21st – Meals for one member and one guest will be complimentary from the club. Installation Night will be held at Baylake Retirement Center.<br/>
*Lions Vision Workshop – May 19th – Providence Forge 9900 Carriage Rd. 10-3 pm. Lion
John and Nancy attended. This workshop was not on the topic of Sight. It was to consider
The future of Lions Club and our focus for the coming year. One important aspect of Lionism is our diversity by including members of all beliefs, philosophies, and ideas. Our continued purpose is to serve through our love of mankind and our dedication to serving those in need. <br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Spare Clothes & Underwear for Thalia Schools – Lion Susan Sumnick proposed that we buy and collect children’s underwear and spare clothes for our schools, Thalia, Kings Grant and Malibu. Children often have “accidents” at school and need a change. Lion Susie suggested that whenever we shop, look for underwear items on sale for reasonable prices (all donated must be new.) Pants and jeans may be purchased second-hand at thrift stores. General kid sizes are appropriate (K-3) But Malibu has a wider range of students so larger sizes in pants should be included. <br/>
*VBPS Family & Student Wellness Expo, June 3rd- 12-3 pm – Bayside High – We will offer vision screening for children and set up a display table with Club brochures and things.
A sign-up sheet was passed and is attached to these minutes.<br/>
*Red Cross Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson announced that our Red Cross Blood Drive will be at Virginia Beach Christian Church – August 6th - 11-4pm. Closer to the date you will be able to register online to give blood or contact Lion Nancy Nelson and Ellen Turman. A sign-up sheet for volunteers to work will be available later also.<br/>
*Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School- August 10th - 9-5pm – Lion Nancy Watters
has been given a box of cute pencil pouches to distribute to the students and Lion Susan has
about 50 leftover water bottles to use at the event. This is a wonderful event offering vision screenings to kids who really need our services. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be available closer to the date. But please mark you calendar and make this event a priority.<br/>
*Back to School Care Fair – August 12th - Convention Center 10-2 pm -This is another event where we will offer vision screenings to children. Last year we screened over 250 students and younger children. We will need a group of volunteers for this event as well so please mark your calendar.
Sight & Hearing Van – Lion Nancy reported that the Adult Learning Center has requested the Sight & Hearing Van for a Wed. (date to be announced) in October.<br/>
*Bland Contest & State Convention Report - Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that our club
received recognition with a “Club Excellence” patch and pin. She presented the pin to Lion Nancy Nelson since it was her year as president that was recognized. The patch will be added to our banner.
<br/>Two of our Sub Dist. contestants won at the State level.
<br/>Kobi Langen won 1st place instrumental ($3,000 scholarship) and Asheton Hendrickson won
<br/>3rd place vocal ($2,000 scholarship). <br/>
*Scholarship Committee- Lion Bob Perrine has called a meeting of the Scholarship
Committee for Monday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. at his house.
<br/>
Scholarships will be presented to two students at the Adult Learning Center 6 p.m. 24 May and one at Princess Anne High School 9 a.m. 9 June. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*White Cane – Lion Jack Wagner reported that the collection amounted to $721.00. However, we will no longer be allowed to collect in front of B.J.’s. If you know of another location where we may hold White Cane, please let him know.<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has given lots of peanuts away as a method
of promoting our club. But he still has plenty for anyone who needs them. He also has a good supply of brooms. We may sell those online since sales at Paul’s Auto are diminishing.<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters updated the Club on Lion Linda Eggleston’s progress. After her successful surgery, she took a turn for the worse and was readmitted to the hospital. Though her state was very serious, she is now recuperating well.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Nelson reported that Lion Nancy Lekberg’s surgery was delayed because of a double bout of Covid. She will be rescheduled soon.<br/><br/>
Raffle: Lions Vickie Kennedy and Susie Sumnick won the raffles.
Both contributed their winnings to the purchase of children’s underwear for the schools. (Even though Lion Vickie forgot her underwear for the meeting!)<br/><br/>
Birthdays – Lions Bradley Furman (1), Rhonda Skaggs (18), Em Davis (16), Nancy Watters (27), Otis
Ethridge (31)<br/>
Lions Rhonda and Nancy were the only members present with birthdays. Lion Rhonda’s request to sing Happy Birthday was Lion Bill Austin and Lions Susie Sumnick. Both serenaded beautifully. Who knew we have such great voices in our presence? <br/>
Lion Nancy asked for Lions Rich Edwards and Lion Bill Austin. A special rendition by Lion Aziz Selahi was performed in Farsi. <br/>
Not only were we entertained, but we raised $33 for the activity fund from these good-hearted Lions.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:00 pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:
<br/>June 3rd – VBPS Family & Student Wellness Expo 12-3 pm – Bayside High
<br/>June 7th – BOD Meeting ZOOM
<br/>June 21st – Thalia Installation Night Meeting – Baylake Retirement Center
<br/>July 5th - Thalia BOD meeting ZOOM
<br/>July 19th – Thalia Membership Meeting –
<br/>August 2nd – BOD meeting ZOOM
<br/>August 6th – Red Cross Blood Drive – Virginia Beach Christian Church 11-4pm
<br/> August 10th – Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5pm
<br/> August 12th – Back to School Care Fair – Convention Center 10-2pm?
<br/> August 16th – Thalia Membership Meeting -
<br/><br/>
<b>May 3, 2023 Board Meeting</b>, Wed. - 7 p.m.<br/>
Zoom Meeting <br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order <br/><br/>
Lion Vickie read a very nice thank you note from Kings Grant Elem for the $500 that
our club gave the nurse in the clinic. Lion Susan Sumnick presented the three schools with their checks earlier in the month. Lion Susie reported that the clinics really need changes of clothes for kids who have had “accidents.” They can use a variety of sizes of pants from the thrift stores but they are mostly in need of new underwear. They are unable to distribute used underwear. This may be an idea for our club to support. The suggested sizes are 5-7 for two of the schools but Malibu can use almost any size since they have the youngest population of students. Lion Susan said that she would collect any of those items that people are willing to donate.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – <br/>
*Election of Officers – all votes posted electronically were in favor of the slate. There were no votes cast in.<br/>
*Lion of the Year - Thank you to all who voted for Lion of the Year. Enough votes were cast for a decision to be made. The statue will be presented at the Installation meeting on June 21st <br/>
*Melvin Jones / Progressive Melvin Jones – Thalia has over $2,000 in reserve at LCIF. Lion Jack and a group of MJF have selected a member to receive a PMJ. With the other $1,000, it was suggested that we award Lion Daniel Ferrara an MJ for his help in providing exams and glasses to our clients. The BOD approved that idea. <br/>
*LCFSV Reserve Money – Lion Nancy Watters made a motion to take the money in reserve at the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia and apply it to the Beach Bag Grant that will be requested this year. Because of the increase in food cost, and the higher demand of children in need, Lion Nancy is writing the grant for $10,000. Our chances of getting that amount approved is much better if we can offer to meet that much of the grant. This year there 42% of the school-age children in Virginia Beach are on reduced or free lunch. The motion was seconded by Lion Stanley Furman and the Board approved the motion.<br/><br/>
New Meeting Place: Baylake Retirement Center- meeting time will begin at 6:30. Members may gather in the “parlor area” as early as 6:15. Cash bar is available in the parlor, Wine and beer will be available for $4 each. The meeting room will be available at 6:30 for the call to order. Dinner served at 6:45 and business might be conducted during dinner. The program should begin no later than 7:15.
The room will accommodate 35 in the main section. Two entrees will be offered at each meeting. Portions are generous so only entrée and dessert are served.
The facility can provide a sound system built into the podium and earphones for anyone hard of hearing. We will need to clear the room by 8:30 pm.
The number of diners must be submitted by Sat before the meeting.
Members are asked to park in the front of the facility and enter through the front reception area.
Meals will still be charged at $20 per member. Please bring correct change.
A menu will be sent out closer to the date of the meeting.
<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*May 19th – Lions Vision Workshop – Providence Forge 9900 Carriage Rd. 10-3pm. Lion
John and Nancy will be attending. Please let them know if you wish to attend and ride with
them.<br/>
*June 3rd – VBPS Family & Student Wellness Expo 12-3 pm – Bayside High – We will offer vision screening for children.<br/>
*August 6th – Red Cross Blood Drive – Virginia Beach Christian Church 11-4pm – Lion Nancy Nelson and Ellen Turman will be the contact.<br/>
*August 10th – Jump Start – Corporate Landing Middle School 9-5pm – Lion Nancy Watters
has been given a box of cute pencil pouches to distribute to the students and Lion Susan has
about 50 leftover water bottles to use at the event.<br/>
*August 12th – Back to School Care Fair – Convention Center 10-2pm?<br/>
*Bland Contest & State Convention Report - Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that our club
received recognition with a “Club Excellence” patch and pin.<br/>
Two of our Sub Dist. contestants won at the State level.<br/>
Kobi Langen won 1st place instrumental ($3,000 scholarship) and Asheton Hendrickson won
3rd place vocal ($2,000 scholarship). <br/>
Lion Jack expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Lion Vickie for her hard work on the
Bland Contest.<br/>
*Scholarship Committee- Lion Bob Perrine has called a meeting of the Scholarship
Committee for Monday, May 22nd. 7 p.m.to judge Princess Anne High School and Adult Learning Center Scholarship Applications. If you are on the committee, PLEASE let Lion Bob know.
if you are attending the meeting. If you do not let him know, he will be expecting you there.
<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*White Cane – Lion Jack Wagner will set up the White Cane. Lion Nancy W will send out
the schedule again as a reminder to all who are scheduled to work.<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has given lots of peanuts away as a method of promoting our club. But he still has plenty for anyone who needs them.<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
May – PIN ministries – Dallas Stampler<br/>
June- Installation Night – Baylake Retirement Center<br/>
July- Helping Cancer Patients through the YMCA<br/><br/>
New Business:<br/>
*Lion Stanley moved that we make the Installation Night meal free to the member and 1 guest. Lion Nancy W seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters reminded everyone that Lion Linda Eggleston is having surgery on Friday and to please remember her.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Nelson told everyone that Lion Nancy Lekberg is having surgery on Monday and to please remember her as well.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: <br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
*Friday, May 5th – White Cane – B.J’s Wholesale – 9-5pm<br/>
*Thurs. May 11th – EGRC – Meet at Best Buy 9:30am – 2040 Broadmoor St. Chesapeake, VA<br/>
*Sat. May 13th – Vision Workshop – Providence Forge – 10-3pm <br/>
*Wed. May 17th – Membership meeting – Baylake Retirement Center – 4225 Shore Dr. Va Beach <br/>
*Mon. May 22nd, 7pm - Scholarship meeting - 2416 Whaler Court, 23451.<br/><br/>
<b>April 19th, 2022 </b>- Regular Meeting Wed. - 6 pm- Lions Medical Eye Bank <br/>
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Because of the nature of this meeting at the Eye Bank, Lion President Jack dispensed
with our usual formalities.<br/><br/>
Speaker– Lion John Watters – History and Purpose and Tour of the Eye Bank<br/>
1. The “tour” of the eye bank consisted of viewing both the operatory and examination
rooms. The operatory is where the micro-dissection of a donor cornea removes the
extremely thin inner layer of the cornea (Descemet’s membrane and endothelium)
for transplant. The exam room is where a slit-lamp biomicroscope examines a
cornea to assure it is of good quality for transplant. An actual count of the inner-
layer (endothelium) cells is done (cells per square millimeter!).<br/>
2. We assembled in the board room, club members were shown excerpts of two videos
showing the two ways transplants are performed. A large plastic model of an eye
was used to demonstrate the anatomy and physiology of the eye. The two methods
being used for transplant currently are a full-thickness transplant (Partial Penetrating
Keratoplasty or PPK) and a transplant of the very thin inner layer of the cornea
(Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Transplant or DMEK). Currently, each
technique comprises about half of cornea transplants.<br/>
3. The eye model was used to answer general questions about the eye, e.g. how
cataracts are removed and how the clear cornea permits transplants to not be
rejected by the body. A piece of 10-O suture with needles was passed around to
impress attendees how such thin suture and tiny needle can be used in eye surgery.
The history of corneal transplant surgery was discussed, the first one being done in 1905!
The history of the LMEB and eye banking, in general, was discussed.<br/><br/>
Business meeting: Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Slate of Officer 2023-24 - Lions Jack Wagner/Roger Snell.
The slate of officers was presented. Since there were no further nominations, Lion
Stanley Furman moved that the slate be accepted unanimously. Lion Nancy Watters
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for those in attendance.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report:<br/>
*Lion of The Year – Lion Nancy Watters distributed and collected a Lion of the Year
ballot from all present who had not previously voted.<br/>
*Vision Workshop - Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Road,
Providence Forge, VA 23140 on 13 May. Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
The meeting will start at 10 AM and we should be done about 3 PM.
They need to know who is willing to participate in the process so please send an email
to 1 st DG Lion Homer Cook at (lionhomercook@gmail.com) and PDG Debbie Ivey
(debbieivey@earthlink.net), a count of who will be attending is needed to ensure
that they have enough stuff for everyone. A Zoom link can be offered if you wish.
Please respond by 5 May.<br/>
*Required Officer Training – Lion Nancy reported that all officers for this year are
require to take the officer training course. It will likely be offered online through our
District GLT or through Lions University. Lion Nancy will confirm when the links are
available.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Friday, April 21 st 7:30 pm. Please arrive by 6:30
to assist. There are 13 contestants this year. We have 3 judges for the vocal
competition and 3 judges for the instrumental competition.<br/>
*Eye-Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters reported that the last visit was canceled but
the club is scheduled for a visit on May 11 th . The address is 2040 Broadmoor St.
Chesapeake, VA. To carpool, meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am.<br/>
*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters reported that the Walk was a great success. The
weather was beautiful and we had 3 Lions in attendance. Lion Debra Laughlin, our
former member was the chairperson this year. They raised almost $60,000.<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner is planning a broom sale sometime in the
month of May.
He has stocked Lion Billy McIntyre’s restaurant with the smaller size can of peanuts
and they seem to be selling well.<br/><br/>
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson –<br/>
May – PIN Ministries, Dallas Stampler<br/>
June – Installation Night<br/><br/>
From the Floor: Motion proposal by Lion Nancy Watters – Lion Nancy proposed that the
Lion of the Year selection process be changed. Her proposal was that the President
select 2-3 members who are already award recipients to determine the winner. The
President would then order the nameplate, have it placed on the statue and present it
to the winner on Installation Night.<br/>
The practice at present is to attain a name from every member and simply count the
number of votes for each member. The problem is that there are 36 members in the
club. Getting a vote from everyone is difficult and often a member is selected with no
more than 3 votes and at the most 5. A committee headed by the President could
determine who actually is the deserving Lion rather that the vote turning into a
popularity contest.<br/>
Lion Nancy Nelson seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 13 to 1.<br/><br/>
*Birthdays –Lion Steve Eggleston (4/9) – Lion Jack Wagner (4/7) We all serenaded Lion
Jack with Happy Birthday.<br/>
*Raffle 50/50 – Lion Stanley Furman, Tail Twister No raffle at this meeting.
*Adjournment: 7:45<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Fri., April 21 st , James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 7:30pm
<br/>Wed., May 3rd – BOD meeting Zoom 7pm
<br/>Thurs. May 11 th – EGRC – Meet at Best Buy 9:30am – 2040 Broadmoor St. Chesapeake, VA
<br/>Sat. May 13 th – Vision Workshop – Providence Forge – 10-3pm
<br/>Wed., May 17 th – Membership meeting (new location) - Baylake Retirement Center, 4225 Shore Dr, 23455 - 6pm
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<b>April 5, 2023, Board Meeting </b>- 7 p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Meeting location- April – EyeBank<br/>
*Nominating Committee Progress – Lion Roger Snell reported that he and Lion Jack are trying
to reach Lion Nancy Lekberg and Lion Paula Racey to confirm that they will agree to be directors in the new Lions year. The offices of Administrative Assistant and 2nd are vacant at the moment. Lion Bob Perrine suggested that Lion Jack Wagner serve another term as President. The BOD liked the idea. Lion Jack has done a great job this year. Because there are still a couple of questions concerning the slate of officers, the BOD will take a virtual vote before the end of the week and present the slate to the membership for a vote at the April meeting.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Beach Bag – Lion Nancy Watters will donate $300 to the activity account instead of handing over the WTKR $300 debit card for club use. Cash makes usage easier for the treasurer.<br/>
*ForKids – Lion Jack Wagner took about $200 worth of purchased food to the charity. Lion Jack learned that they actually need things such as microwave meals and cash. They like to buy what their clients who live in hotels and shelters need. Lion Jack plans to take a tour of the facility with Miss Alice later this week if he can get arrangements made. ForKids serves the entire Seven Cities.<br/>
*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters reported that we have donated over $2,600. Vision Walk is Saturday, April 15th at Mr. Trashmore. The activities start at 10 am but the walk actually walk begins at 11am.
<br/>*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy is running the Bland Contest on Fri., April 21st, James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm. The contest is scheduled a bit later because some of the contestants are driving from the other side of the water. Lion Vickie will need all of us to help her run the event. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend and assist.
<br/>*EGRC – Lion John Watters -Thurs. April 13th – EGRC – Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am – 2040 Broadmoor St. Chesapeake, VA
<br/><br/>Fundraisers:
<br/>*Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner is watching the weather for the scheduled Broom Sale on Sat. April 8th. He will make the decision on Friday afternoon if we need to reschedule for later in the month of April.
A new peanut order is coming soon.
<br/>*LOVF – Lion Stanley passed out LOVF raffle tickets at the last meeting. He needs all the tickets and money returned to him at the April meeting. The club keeps $20 for each book and the $10 remaining goes to LOVF. This raffle is a great fundraiser for our club so please try to sell or buy your tickets.
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New Business: <br/>
*Next Program – Lion Nancy Nelson <br/>
April – EyeBank – Lion John Watters – The meeting will begin at 6 pm on April 19th. Parking may be the biggest issue. Sometimes valet is available. The EyeBank is located on the 2nd floor of the River Pavilion – Carpooling or caravanning can also be done. Lion John will send out instructions prior to the meeting. The plan is to have Ynot pizza delivered to the hospital for our dinner. We may require a small fee to cover tip or delivery charges, probably $5 or less. We will need to know the number of people planning to attend. Please remember that we will be voting on officers at this meeting and we need your attendance.
<br/>*Future
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
May – PIN ministries – Dallas Stampler<br/>
June – Installation Night<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:44pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
*Thurs. April 13th – EGRC – Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am – 2040 Broadmoor St.
Chesapeake, VA
<br/>*Sat., April 15th - Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore – 10 am
<br/>*Wed., April 19th – Membership meeting – Lions Eye Bank, 600 Gresham Dr., Norfolk,
VA 23507 6 pm
<br/>*Fri., April 21st, James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm
<br/>*Wed., May 3rd – BOD meeting 7pm Zoom
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<b>March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting</b> Wed 6m- Ynot Pizza <br/>
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Welcome and Call to Order- 6:25 - Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Channing Becker<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/>
Invocation: Lion Jon Halvorson<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests: Deborah Hughes Griffey, Coordinator for Va. Beach Education Foundation ( Beach Bag Project)<br/>
Guest Speaker– Lion Nancy Nelson – Emit Enriquez, Community Engagement Manager Samaritan House<br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45<br/><br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Program presentation by Emit Enriquez, Community Engagement Manager, Samaritan House. Emit has been in this position for a year and a half. His responsibilities include organization-wide management of external relationships including grassroots outreach and strategic relationship management. Prior to coming to the non-profit sector, Emit was a District Manager for a coffee chain for 4 years and sales management for the last 12 years. Emit is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach Jaycees. He thrives on telling the success stories of Samaritan program participants, spreading the mission of its worthy causes, and giving back to his local community from where he was born and raised.<br/>
The program explained the services offered by Samaritan House. Those services are heavily focused on domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, homelessness and children at risk. <br/>Samaritan House provides emergency housing at secure shelters to help break the cycle of violence. <br/>Their services include assisting with safety planning, protective orders as well as navigating the legal system. Children are offered counseling, play therapy and academic support. <br/>Case managers assist with transportation, food, health care and vocational training. Emit emphasized the signs of abuse, physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial& social abuse, and using children, pets, or threats of exposing LGBTQ status. Emit explained that violence does not discriminate. <br/>Children raised in violent homes are 6 times more likely to commit suicide and 24 times more likely to be sexually assaulted. <br/><br/>
Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Nominating Committee: Slate of Officer 2023-24 - Lions Jack Wagner and Roger Snell will share the list of candidates for next year within a few days. A vote for the new slate of officers will be at the April meeting.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters - Lions Portal (roster corrections) Lion Nancy passed out printed rosters and asked for corrections. The roster must be correct for the Lions Portal to operate properly.<br/><br/>
Actions taken by BOD –<br/>
1. Approved $1,000 donation to Disaster Relief at LCI and designated as future Melvin Jones. <br/>
2. Made all budgeted donations to designated causes (Vision Walk ($500), JDRF ($100), Plaza Rescue Squad ($250), School Clinics - $500 each to Thalia, Malibu and Kings Grant Elem., RMH ($200), Foodbank ($200)<br/>
3. Voted to meet at Baylake Retirement Center for the May meeting with the meal charge remaining at $20.00. <br/><br/>
Report on Meeting Place Search: Lion Nancy Nelson - Baylake Retirement Dinner Questions/Answers<br/>
• Capacity of 1st-floor dining room – 60<br/>
• Tables of 3 and 4 are available<br/>
• Second-floor dining room can be used for special occasions if not already booked for BLRC activity (only the kitchen is adjacent to the first-floor dining room)<br/>
• Two entrée choices will be available each month plus a salad-only choice. Price will be $15/person plus cash bar available - $4 wine and $3 beer (We will leave our price at $20 so we can offer a gratuity to the server, Sonja)<br/>
• Club can pay for dinner with one Club check<br/>
• There is WIFI, and a podium but no A/V equipment. The American flag is available and there is a storage room for our Club flag(s)<br/>
• Deadline for # of reservations will be Friday before the meeting. She can tell us ahead of time what 2 menu choices for the month will be offered, but we don’t need to choose which one we want till we arrive<br/>
• We can get in to set up at 6:15 and must be out around 8:30<br/>
• We do not have to sign a contract<br/>
• Ample parking in front and we can drop off equipment at the front door. Parking is also available around the back with doors opening directly into the dining room from back<br/>
• CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED!! Cash only!!<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – The Sub-Dist. Bland will be held on April 21st. Lion Vickie needs volunteers to assist. Please arrive at 6:30 pm. The contest will begin 7:30pm. Lion Vickie appealed to the BOD to authorize another $200 for the District Bland Contest. The amount was approved.<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger -Lion Nancy Nelson has bags available for anyone who wished to fill the bag with groceries and drop it by Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Some of our members have continued to support the pantry in such a way.<br/>
*Eye-Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters plans the next Eyeglass Recycling Center trip for April 13th. If you want to carpool, please meet him at Best Buy at 9:30 am. The address is 2040 Broadmoor St. Chesapeake, <br/>
*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters has signed all Thalia members up for Vision Walk as a team. A link was automatically sent to you should you wish to donate. Our team goal was $2,000 but we have already exceeded that amount. The walk will be Saturday, April 15th at Mt. Trashmore, 10 am. <br/>
*ForKids – Lion Jack Wagner was authorized by the BOD to purchase $200 worth of items for ForKids. Our members also brought toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and washing detergent supplies to the meeting. Lion Jack will accumulate all those items and deliver them to ForKids.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers:
Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner announced that we will hold a Broom Sale on Sat. April 1st in the parking lot at B.J.’s.
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Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson –
<br/>April – Lions Medical Eyebank
<br/>May – PIN Ministries, Dallas Stampler
<br/>June – Installation Night<br/><br/>
Birthdays –Lion Vickie Kennedy (1/8)– Lions Stan Moss (1/28) Lion Mike Coren (2/1) Lion Bob Perrine (2/12), Lion Bill Austin (3/7), Lion John Watters (3/10), Lion Linda Eggleston (3/21)
Lion Stanley Furman had all the Birthday Babies to stand as we sang a lovely rendition of Happy Birthday!<br/><br/>
Raffle 50/50 – Lion Stanley Furman, Tail Twister – Winners were Lion Jack Wagner ($30) and Lion Jeri Furman ($16)<br/><br/>
Adjournment: (sometime before 7:45)<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Sat. April 1st, Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore<br/>
Wed., April 5th – BOD meeting Zoom 7 pm<br/>
Thurs. April 13th – EGRC – Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am – 2040 Broadmoor St.
Chesapeake, VA<br/>
Sat., April 15th - Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore – 10 am<br/>
Wed., April 19th – Membership meeting – Lions Eye Bank, 600 Gresham Dr., Norfolk,
VA 23507 6 pm<br/>
Fri., April 21st, James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm<br/><br/>
<b>March 1, 2023 Board Meeting</b>, Wed. 7 p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 6:59 pm <br/>
BOD present: Lions Jack Wagner, Nancy Watters, Stanley Furman, Vickie Kennedy, Susan Sumnick, Nancy Nelson, Roger Snell, Karen & Bill Austin. Lion John Watters was also in attendance.<br/>
Lion Jack offered his sincere compliments to Lion Vickie for her work on the Bland Competition.<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Lion Stanley moved that we increase the LCIF donation to $1,000 for Disaster Relief and designate it as a future Melvin Jones. Lion Nancy Nelson seconded that motion and the vote carried unanimously. Lion Stanley pointed out that LCFSV needed no donations at this time because presently we have almost $2,000 in the account designated for our club’s use. Lion Stanley also moved that we disburse all budgeted money to the causes with the exception of the Scholarships. Lion Susan Sumnick seconded the motion. The Board passed the motion unanimously.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters reported that Lion Chris & Kim Widmer from the Aragona Woodstock Lions Club will be attending our meeting in March at Ynot. They are considering transferring to our club. <br/>
Lion Nancy also asked for suggestions for the entrée for the March meeting. The $20 choices are Spaghetti Marinara, Spaghetti Bolognese, Spaghetti & Meatballs or Stuffed Shells. Other items would push the price to more than $20. Lion Bob Perrine moved that we have Spaghetti & Meatballs. Lion Nancy Nelson offered the second and the motion passed without opposition.<br/><br/>
Nancy Nelson – Baylake Retirement Center: New possible meeting place!<br/>
The capacity of the 1st-floor dining room is officially 60. However, that would push the facility. There is a second-floor banquet dining room that can be used for special occasions if not previously reserved. The kitchen is on the first floor so food must be transported by elevator.<br/>
The dining room tables are set for 3 or 4 people and they do not wish to change the arrangement.
The deadline for reservations would be the Friday prior to the meeting. An entrée salad option would always be available upon prior request.<br/>
We would be allowed in the room between 6:15-6:30 and would need to be out by 8:30 pm.<br/>
There is no available a/v equipment but they would be willing to store our property. The facility does have a podium and an American flag. <br/>
The price is $15 for dinner (2 entree choices) + $4.00 for wine and $3.00 for beer (cash bar no credit cards) That total does not include service tip.<br/>
No contract is required,<br/>
There is parking in front or rear with drop-off at the front door.<br/>
Unanswered questions:<br/>
1. Would the charge for an “entrée salad” be the same as for the full meal?<br/>
2. Will they accept our Club check as a method of payment?<br/>
3. Is there Wifi available?<br/>
Considering the price does not include the tip, and the fact that the club has supplemented meal costs for a long time, the suggestion that we keep the meal cost to the members at $20 gained favor from the Board. <br/>
Lion Bob Perrine moved that we try Baylake Retirement Center for the May meeting. The Board approved without opposition.<br/><br/>
Nominating Committee Progress – Lion Roger Snell will be in touch with Lion Jack and they will work on the list of candidates for the coming year. Lion Nancy will send the list of current officers. The Board approved list must be made available to the club by April 5th and the vote must be made at the April meeting. Since we will be at the Eyebank for that meeting, a virtual election might be necessary is enough members do not attend.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters reported that he has enlisted the entire club as a team for Vision Walk. Each person probably received a personal request for a donation if you wish to make one. The goal of $2,000 was set for the team. As of today, a total of $1,605 has been donated. Since our club has $500 designated in our budget to donate to the Walk, we have already met our goal. Lion John will increase the goal that he formerly set. The Walk will occur at Mt. Trashmore on Sat morning April 15th at 10 am. The Hampton Roads Chairperson for the walk is Lion Debra Laughlin, a former member of our club.<br/>
*EGRC visits will begin again on Thursday, Mar. 8th. If you wish to carpool, please meet Lion John at Best Buy at 9:30 am. The address is - 2040 Broadmoor Street Chesapeake Va.)
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*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy thanked everyone who came out and supported the contest. Lion Vickie spoke about how close the points in the competition were between the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. Lion Vickie stated that because the points were so close and because more contestants are needed, we will send both our 1st and 2nd place winners to the Sub District.
The Sub District contest will take place on Friday, April 21st at Thalia United Methodist Church at 7:30 pm.
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Fundraisers:
Peanut Order – Lion Jack Wagner always has peanuts available. Please let him know your needs.
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New Business: Lion Jack proposed that we designate $200 to purchase supplies for ForKids in special appreciation for her wonderful program presented to our club. Lion Nancy Watters read a beautiful thank you note for the invitation from Sarah Carr who spoke to our club. Lion Jack wrote a letter to the executive director on her excellent presentation.<br/>
The Board approved Lion Jack to purchase items such as toiletries and foods in the amount of $200 and turn in the receipt to Lion Vickie for reimbursement. The Board also suggested that a list of items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoos, washing detergents and such be sent out to the club with a request to bring one or more of the items to the meeting for donation. Lion Jack will take the collection to ForKids.<br/><br/>
Programs: <br/>Mar., April program – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that Emmet Enriquez from Samaritan House will speak. <br/>In April, we will visit the Eyebank.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:50pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Thurs. March 9th- EGRC – Meet at Best Buy 9:30 - 2040 Broadmoor Street Chesapeake Va.) <br/>
Wed. March 15th – Regular membership meeting – Ynot Italian 6p6 pm <br/>
Fri. April 21st – Sub District Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church 7:30 pm <br/><br/>
<b>Feb 15, 2022 Regular Meeting</b> Wed. 6 pm at Ynot Pizza<br/>
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Welcome and Call to Order- 6:25 - Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Roger Snell <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Mike Coren<br/>
Invocation: Lion Susan Sumnick<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests: Bayside Lions Traveling Safari – Lions Eddie Winters, Bud Jones and
Rene Rickrode<br/>
President Jack announced that Lion Vince Medina, Region VI Chair had planned to join our meeting but had a family emergency. Lion Vince is from the Fil/Am club, started by Lion John Watters 4 years ago. Lion Vince is planning to run for 2nd VD for 2023-24.<br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 <br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Lion President Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Guest Speaker – Lion Nancy Nelson introduced Sarah Carr from ForKids<br/>
Sarah Carr is the Major Gifts Officer at ForKids, from Suffolk, VA.
For the past 5 years, Sarah was the Capital Campaign Manager at ForKids - The Campaign ForKids raised $25M to support a new Western Tidewater headquarters, The Birdsong Center, and a new regional headquarters in Chesapeake, The Landmark Center. Sarah feels privileged to work for a smart, growing organization making a life-changing impact on the lives of families and children here in our community and have the opportunity to meet the supporters who make the work possible, like the Lions Club.
Sarah presented an informative program with PowerPoint which gave an overview of the origin, purpose and growth of ForKids since its inception in 1988.<br/>
ForKids is one of the largest providers for families experiencing homelessness in Virginia. Its mission is to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness for families and children. They serve approximately 290 families each day, respond to approximately 1,100 calls each week and touch nearly 70,000 lives each year. ForKids serves 3,000 square miles across Southeastern VA. Their services cover housing, education and critical services. Their locations are The Landmark Center1001 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA and The Birdsong Center119 W. Constance Street Suffolk, VA.<br/>
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Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters Winterfest – Feb. 24-25, 2023 – Club Officers are requested to take the training class for your position. This is necessary even if you are not new to the position. The position requirements and responsibilities have been updated. <br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy -The James Bland Music Competition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at Thalia United Methodist Church at 7 pm. To date, we have 9 instrumentalists and no vocalists. The instrumental judges are Dr. Alex Travino, Dr. Harvey Stokes, and Music Teacher Master, Oksana Lutsyshyn. Lion Vickie needs lots of help, judge’s assistants, program distributors, practice monitors, ribbon & certificate presentations, members to welcome parents and people to check in contestants. Please let her know if you are willing to assist. We should plan to be at the church at 6pm. <br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger -Lion Nancy Nelson – On Jan. 26th we had 22 members and friends donate 54 bags of groceries to Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry. But later that week, someone else brought in 4 more bags making our total 59 filled bags for the Lions Bag Hunger Project. Lion Nancy expressed her gratitude to the cooperation this club showed for this project. <br/>
*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters<br/><br/>
Fundraisers: -
Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson – Mar –Samaritan House <br/>
April – Lions Medical Eyebank<br/>
May – Central Library – Blind Services<br/>
June – Installation Night<br/>
July – PIN Ministries<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
Bayside Lions Club Merger – Lion Eddie Winters explained to our club that Bayside Lions Club needs to merge with another club. They have lost many members over the past few years for lots of different reasons, aging members, Covid to name a couple. Just in Dec. of 2022, 5 of their members died. Their committee has selected 3 active clubs and is visiting each to learn their personality, involvement and willingness. Thalia is one of the clubs under consideration. When their committee is finished, they will meet and make a proposal to the club that they select.
Lion President Jack asked them to report on their meeting place as a possibility for our club to consider.<br/>
Lion Rene said that they meet at Baylake Retirement Center on Shore Dr. Their club may use their dining room after all the residents have eaten and they must be finished at an “early” hour. The cost of their home-cooked buffet is $15 at the moment and it is prepared by the same person for each meeting. The room can accommodate 35 to 40 people. Their meeting place may be something for our club to consider whether we merge or not. <br/>
Lions Nancy Nelson, Nancy Lekberg and Lion Bradley Furman will explore the possibility of meeting at the Center.<br/><br/>
Birthdays –Jan 8-Lion Vickie Kennedy, Jan. 28-Lions Stan Moss, Feb 1-Lion Mike Coren, Feb 12-Lion Bob Perrine. <br/>Tail Twister Lion Stanley decided to postpone birthday celebrations again. Next month we will celebrate birthdays Jan – March.<br/><br/>
Raffle 50/50 – Lion Nancy Lekberg was the lucky winner of the single drawing for $50.00. That should encourage her to attend every meeting!! Congratulations!!<br/>
Adjournment: 8:15pm <br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:
<br/>Feb. 23rd – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm – please arrive by 6pm to assist
<br/>Mar.1st Wed. BOD Zoom 7pm
<br/>Mar.15th – Regular Meeting
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<b>Feb 1, 2023, Board Meeting</b>, Wed. 7 p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order – 7pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy- Please see attached<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – <br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters reminded the Board that we need a committee to recruit officers for the next year. All officers this year must complete training for their office either live or online. LCI is rolling out a new site this year that combines MyLION and MyLCI. Both apps will be rolled into one called Lions Portal. There are many new changes and officers need the training. Our club cannot earn our Club Excellence Award without following those guidelines. The classes will be offered at the Winterfest at the end of Feb.<br/>
*Meeting location- Jan. 18th Ynot, Great Neck Rd. When the query was sent to the membership about the meeting at Ynot, the major complaint was that the room was too small. There were a couple of comments about the food (dislike for Italian) and there were some complaints about the noise level. There were 26 people at the meeting and we did not use a mic. Normally we have fewer people (20-22). The mic can be used at future meetings. The room may also be set up in a less congested manner. <br/>
*The positive aspects of meeting at Ynot are that a program presenter may tap directly into the TV located in the room, the price is acceptable and though we need approx. number of reservations, we are only charged for the number of people eating. <br/>
*We will meet there again on Feb. 15th but will search for other options. Lion Bradley Furman, Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Nancy Lekberg will form the search committee. <br/>
*SPOT Rebate – Check received for $500. It is confirmed that the money is in LCFSEV earmarked for Thalia Club use. Our club has a total of $2,400 for use in LCFSEV.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Nancy Nelson – reported that we donated 54 bags of food with 22 people participating. The total value was $2,555.00. There are still bags left for a future collection. Gail Von Mosh, head of the Food Pantry at the church was very grateful. This project is a great outreach for recruiting new members.<br/>
*Peace Poster participants – Lion Karen Austin has requested that we order 2 new Peace Poster Kits for this year. Though the Board approved covering the meals for the contestants and their parents this year, it was decided that in the future we would only cover the meals for the contestant and one guest. This year was unusual because we covered 2 winners, parents and a sibling.
Lion President commended Lion Karen for her handling this project. Lion Karen read a thank you note from one of the contestants.<br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine expressed a need for an article and the pictures to be resent to him for the blog. He is concerned and frustrated because he believes that no one looks at the Thalia Lions Blog. For this reason, I am adding this link: https://thalialions.blogspot.com<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy -Feb. 23rd 7pm Thalia United Methodist Church.
There are 6 pianists at the moment but no vocalist. The judges are being scheduled. Lion Vickie will reach out for volunteers to assist in registering contestants, working with judges, assisting in awards and programs. And managing practice rooms.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers: Peanut Order – Lion Jack Wagner still has plenty of peanuts for anyone who wishes to order. We will plan a broom sale and White Cane collection in the spring.<br/><br/>
Programs:
Lion Nancy Nelson <br/>
Feb. program will be Sarah Carr from ForKids <br/>
March program -a representative from Samaritan House<br/>
April program will be at the EyeBank<br/>
May program Susan Paddock from the Central Library will speak about new programs for the visually impaired.<br/>
June – Installation Night<br/>
July – Dallas Sampler with PIN Ministries<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
*Lion Jack asked Lion Stanley Furman if there was anything new about the request for merging with Bayside Lions Club. Lion Stanley had no information. Their committee will be attending the meeting in Feb. Lion Jack would like to query the number of people that would be involved and how their funds would be handled. What would be their expectations? <br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine commented that he added a description of the ALC presentation to the minutes. Lion Nancy Watters thanked him for the addition because it was very difficult hearing and summarizing from the recording when she was not able to be present.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:40pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Wed. Feb.1 – BOD meeting Zoom<br/>
Wed. Feb. 15th – Regular Membership meeting – Ynot Italian 6pm<br/>
Thurs. Feb. 23rd – James Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm. (be at the church by 6 pm<br/><br/>
<b>Jan 18, 2023 Regular Meeting </b>Wed. 6 pm<br/>
Location: Ynot Italian, N. Great Neck Shopping Center, VB<br/>
Welcome and Call to Order- 6:25 - Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Dick Kreassig<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Paula Racey<br/>
Invocation: Lion Aziz Selahi<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests:<br/>
Guest Speakers: <br/> *Lion Bob Perrine - Dr. Joseph Phillips, ALC Director and Elizabeth Herlog, ALC Scholarship Coordinator<br/>
*Peace Poster Winners – Lion Karen Austin – Lyla Hazell and Faith Helm <br/>
Lions Karen read a beautiful introduction (please see attached) of each Peace Poster Winner and presented them with a certificate and badge. Lion President Jack presented each winner with a $50 check and a can of chocolate-covered peanuts. We are proud of their representation in the District Peace Poster Contest.<br/><br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Lion President Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Program: Lion Bob Perrine – For 2019 and 2020 the Adult Learning Center (ALC) did not provide anyone, primarily because ALC students have been seeking vocational degrees at TCC, and the ALC had in place new criteria that discouraged a vocational degree. The ALC was reorganized in the summer of 2020 and pledged to use the Thalia Lions’ criteria exclusively without using more restrictive criteria. For 2021, only two ALC students applied and were approved by our Scholarship Committee. No ALC student applied for 2022. ALC Director Dr. Joey Phillips informed me that he was in the process of appointing a new scholarship coordinator and promised to correct any shortcomings so that we would have applicants for 2023. Last Sept. 27, I met with Dr. Phillips and the new ALC scholarship coordinator, Elizabeth Herlog, in preparation for their program at our meeting tonight. I look forward to their suggested scholarship application criteria to put new life into the Thalia Lions/ALC Scholarship program. He has invited a member of our Scholarship Committee to their scholarship awards ceremony on May 24. Please welcome ALC Director, Dr. Joey Phillips and Adult Academic Coordinator Elizabeth Herlong.<br/>
Dr. Joey Phillips, ALC Director and Elizabeth HeHerzog, ALC Scholarship Coordinator, provided very good information about the upcoming ALC Scholarships. <br/>In answer to Dr. Phillips printed requests the following was emailed back to him and Elizabeth - <br/>"<i>Thanks for a copy of your presentation. In answer to your questions:<br/>
*We welcome other districts in your region.<br/>
*We welcome opening scholarships to English Language Acquisition students.<br/>
*We plan to send a Lion Club representative to your InterAgency Council Friday June 2, 2023.<br/>
We will present our awards winners with a certificate at your award ceremony Wednesday morning May 24. <br/>We will stop by to pick up the applications Friday May 19 from Elizabeth Herlong as our meeting to judge these applications is Sat May 20.</i><br/>
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New Member Induction - Lion Stanley Furman – Inducted Paula Casey, sponsored by Lion Nancy Nelson and Channing Becker, sponsored by Lion Jon Halvorson. We officially welcomed both into the club. <br/>
*Lion Paula Racey is an 8th-generation Virginian. She grew up in Winchester VA and attended VCU. Paula is a realtor with Atlantic Shores Retirement Community and has two daughters who live in Raleigh and Charleston. The youngest is engaged to her HS sweetheart. Paula enjoys 5k or 8k races (running goal is always don’t fall down, don’t throw up and don’t be last), beach time with her friends, reality tv and good bourbon. Fun fact: She managed an historic inn that was an old Danish manor home in St. Croix for a year.<br/>
*Lion Channing Becker is native to Virginia Beach, attending Shelton Park Elementary where Lion Em Davis was Principal. She went to Independence Middle and Bayside High School. Her degree is in Exercise Science and Physiology from James Madison. After college, Lion Channing spent 4 years in California as a personal trainer and manager of a large fitness center. She returned to Virginia Beach and earned her masters in Public Health at Eastern Virginia Medical Center.<br/>
Lions Jon and Channing have 4 daughters, 2 his and 2 hers. She is currently employed as a Sentara Practice manager for a bariatric clinic.<br/>
Lion Channing has volunteered since high school. She has coached Girls on the Run, fundraised for field hockey teams, participated in feeding the homeless projects, volunteered for various youth organizations and offered services to church many other community causes.<br/>
Lion Channing joined the Lions because she has a “chronic” volunteer problem and the Lions Club is well established in helping others in need.<br/><br/>
Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Meeting place recommendation – Ynot Italian – Lion Jack informed the club that we would meet at Ynot again next month and that the menu entrée would be meatballs and spaghetti.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Winterfest – Feb. 24-25, 2023 – Club Officers are requested to take the training class for your position. This is necessary even if you are not new to the position. The position requirements and responsibilities have been updated. Early registration is due by Jan. 31st. Please see the Read Between the Lions Winterfest information sent to you by email.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – The James Bland Music Competition for our club is scheduled for Feb. 22nd, 7 pm at Thalia United Methodist Church. The contest is open to any K-12 student and the categories are Vocal or Instrumental. The winner of our contest will go to the Semi District competition. From there, winners go to the State competition where the winner receives a $3,000 scholarship and all competitors receive $1,500. Judges for all competitions are professional musicians. Two of our guests had recommendations of sources for Lion Vickie to recruit contestants. At this time there is only one contestant who has applied for the contest. <br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger -Lion Nancy Nelson – Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry Jan. 26th, 10:00 am. Almost all bags have been distributed.<br/>
*Sight & Hearing Van - ALC – Jan 18– Lion John Watters – Jan 18th, 10-2 pm. Twelve people including 2 spouses (nurses Mary Snell and Cindy Furman, worked at the S&H event at the Adult Learning Center on Jan. 18th from 10-2 pm. About 90 people were screened for hearing and vision through the van and 81 blood sugars were performed with 3 referrals. Thanks to all who volunteered their time for this important community service.<br/>
*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters reported that he and Lion Fran Scott worked processing and reading glasses at the EGRC on Thurs. Jan 12th for 2 hours <br/><br/>
*Fundraisers:<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sale – Lion Jack Wagner stated that he has plenty of peanuts and needs to sell them. Please let him know if you want some.<br/>
*Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson – <br/>Feb. – ForKids – Sarah Carr
<br/>Mar – open
<br/>April – Lions Medical Eyebank
<br/>May - V. B Library specialist to speak on sight/hearing offerings<br/><br/>
From the Floor: Lion Dick Kreassig expressed that his attention to Elizabeth Herlog, our guest, was merely fraternal. She is the daughter of a friend! (My mother warned me about people like that! 😊
<br/><br/>Birthdays –Jan. 8 -Lion Vickie Kennedy – Jan. 28, Lions Stan Moss) the meeting was running late, Lion Jack delayed the birthday celebrations until the next meeting. Sorry, Birthday Babies!<br/><br/>
Raffle 50/50 – 1st drawing – Lion Karen Austin $20, 2nd drawing $20 – Lion Nancy Nelson <br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:25 pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Thurs. Jan 26th – 10 am. Lions Bag Hunger – Thalia United Methodist Church<br/>
Feb. 1st. – BOD meeting Zoom 7 pm<br/>
Feb. 15th – Regular membership meeting – Ynot Italian 6pm
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<b>Jan 4, 2023, Board Meeting,</b> 7p.m.<br/>
Zoom Meeting<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Meeting location- Jan. 18 th Ynot, Great Neck Rd. will be our meeting location. <br/>
-The menu will be spaghetti, Bolognese. If anyone does not want meat, they may ask for marinara or
only butter. Other menu choices may result in an increase in price from $20 - $25.<br/>
-Menu and alternative locations resulted in Lion Bob Perrine moving that we recommend to
the entire club that Ynot be our permanent location. Lion Stanley Furman seconded the
motion. The BOD approved the recommendation. <br/>
-At the next meeting, the club will be
asked to discuss and approve that Ynot Italian be our new designated location.<br/>
*Application for membership – Channing Becker, sponsored by Lion Jon Halvorson was
nominated for membership by Lion Nancy Watters and seconded by Lion Vickie Kennedy.
Channing was unanimously approved!!<br/>
*New Member Induction - Jan 18 th (Channing Becker & Paula Racey will be inducted by
Lion Stanley Furman.<br/>
*Polo Shirts - Lion Nancy reported that we now have a source for accessing and embroidering
polio shirts for new members. The club paid a one-time digital setup fee and will be using
TDM Custom.<br/>
*SPOT Rebate – Thalia Club received the $500 rebate on the replaced SPOT that was
funded by a grant from LCFSV and LOVF (1/2 each less $575) Our club paid the remaining
balance of $575.00. The rebate check was made out to the LCFSV. The check has been sent
to LCFSV but has requested that the money be placed in our club account to use for our
projects. Hopefully, the amount may be placed toward the Beach Bag Project or some other
worthwhile project approved by Thalia. Just as a note, the SPOT was the oldest in the
District. It is the updated version of the original Pediavision that was anonymously
purchased by a member of our club in 2010.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Sight & Hearing Van scheduled for Jan.18 th at Adult Learning Center. Please see attached
work schedule. The response for volunteering on that day has been very good. Lion Bradley
Furman’s wife, Cindy and Lion Roger Snell’s wife, Mary will do blood sugar screenings.
Both have backgrounds in nursing and qualify for our project. We appreciate their
cooperation and service.<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Nancy Nelson – Bag collection at Thalia United Methodist
Church will be on Jan. 26 th at 10 am. Lion Nancy has at least 50 more bags so we encourage
members to take more and give them to friends. We want to make a large impact and take
pictures on the 26 th when the presentation of bags occurs.<br/>
*Peace Poster participants – Lion Karen Austin – presentation of Peace Poster awards will
be at the meeting on the 18 th . Lion Karen will find out how many students and or parents will
be in attendance. She will send the names of the contestants to Lion Vickie so that the checks
may be made out appropriately. Lion Karen will introduce the students but she has asked
Lion Jack, as President, to present the $50 checks. We are hoping to have the entry posters at
the meeting. The presentation will be at the beginning of the meeting so the contestants and parents may
leave afterward if they wish.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanut Order Progress – Lion Jack Wagner reported that our peanuts sales for this year has
netted approximately $2,500. He is pleased but encourages everyone to continue to sell. He
will have a supply at the meeting on the 18 th.<br/>
*Winetasting – Lion Nancy Nelson is thinking that the tasting should be planned for early
spring.<br/><br/>
New Business:<br/>
*Feb program – Lion Nancy Nelson has Sarah Carr from ForKids. She is looking for
suggestions for the March meeting. For April, Lion Nancy will work with Lion John Watters
to meet at the Lions Medical Eye Bank.<br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine reminded everyone that the January meeting will be given by the
Adult Learning Center, Dr. Joey Phillips and Scholarship Coordinator Ellizabeth Herlong<br/>
The scholarship committee will meet to discuss the criteria for the ALC scholarship
after hearing what Dr. Phillips has to present. Revising the criteria to meet the needs
of the ALC students may result in more applications that qualify for their specific
situations.<br/>
The committee consists of Lion Bob Perrine, Vickie Kennedy, Jeri Furman, Ellen
Turman, and Susan Sumnick. As President, Lion Jack is the Ex-Officio of all
committees.<br/><br/>
From the Floor:<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters made it clear that the meeting at Ynot on the 18 th may run
longer.<br/>
1. Meeting at a new location presents first-time setup issues with Zoom, restaurant
meal coordination and such<br/>
2. We have Peace Poster students to whom we will present awards.<br/>
3. We have 2 new members to induct into membership.<br/>
4. We have a program from Dr. Phillips at the ALC.<br/>
5. We have a Traveling Safari from Bayside Lions Club<br/>
Your patience will be expected as we take care of all necessary business.<br/>
*Lion Vickie announced that we are running late on our Bland Contest preparation.
The projected date is Feb. 23rd. She will work diligently to get the contest organized.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters welcomed Lion Mike Coren back after his battle with Covid
for the last 2 weeks.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:42 pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Wed. Jan. 18 – Sight & Hearing Van at Adult Learning Center 5100 Cleveland Street, Virginia Beach
<br/>Wed. Jan. 18 – Next regular membership meeting – Ynot Italian – Great Neck Rd. 6 pm
<br/>Thurs. Jan 26 th - Lions Bag Hunger – Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry (10 am)
<br/>Wed. Feb.1 – BOD meeting Zoom
<br/>Thurs Feb. 23 rd – James Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm.
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<b>21 December Holiday Party at Broad Bay Country Club</b> was our last meeting there. The next meeting will be 6 p.m. 18 January at the Ynot Italian, 2102 Great Neck Square Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
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<b>Dec 7, 2022 - Board Meeting</b><br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order <br/>
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Contract for December Party with Broad Bay Country Club – Lion Nancy is still
negotiating the menu and price for the Holiday Party on Dec. 21st. <br/>
There will be a free 50/50 raffle ticket given to each attendee. We will request donated prizes from
the membership such as bottles of wine, candles, or items that could be regifted.<br/>
*Monthly contract with Broad Bay Country Club 2023- menus for next year will be varied
with fewer chicken entrees. The cost of the meal and possible AV charge is still being negotiated.
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Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Sight & Hearing Van scheduled for Jan.18th at Adult Learning Center. A work schedule will be developed and members will be recruited to work the van. We require a medical person to do blood sugar screenings and can, hopefully, enlist from member spouses. <br/>
*Thanksgiving in a Laundry Basket – 18 baskets were delivered to ForKids before
Thanksgiving.<br/>
*Secret Santa – 12 Kids were sponsored by members and friends. Delivery deadline in this week.
<br/>*Holiday Family Project– Lion Stanley Furman confirmed that 11 families have been
covered which include our club and the nurses from Sentara, sponsored by Cindy Furman.
<br/>*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Nancy Nelson announced that 100 bags will be available for
distribution at our party on the 21st. A Jan date will be set for delivery to the food pantry at Thalia United Methodist Church.
<br/>*Club Merger possibility – Lion Stanley Furman reported that the Bayside Lions Club is sending
a committee to our January meeting. Our club committee needs to decide what we are
willing to forfeit if a merger should occur. Lion Stanley has a committee appointed for that
purpose.
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Fundraiser -
Peanut Order Progress – Lion Jack Wagner reported that we are not doing very well with
peanut sales. We have about $1,500 in inventory. He has lots of the 20oz, trios. Lion Jack
would like to see more orders come in before the party.
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New Business - January program – Lion Bob Perrine/Nancy Nelson – The program will be given by
two people from the Adult Learning Center. Also, at the meeting will be the Peace Poster
Contestants and we will be inducting 2 new members on that day as well
February program will be presented by ForKids.
<br/><br/>From the Floor -Lion Nancy has contacted a company referred to the club by Lion
Bradley for embroidered polo shirts. It will cost a one-time set-up fee of $25.00.
<br/><br/>Adjournment: 7:35pm
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Upcoming Dates:
<br/> Thurs. Dec. 8 – EGRC- 2040 Broadmoor Street, Chesapeake Va
<br/>Wed. Dec. 21 – Holiday Party – Broad Bay Country Club 6 pm
<br/>Wed. Jan. 4 – BOD meeting Zoom
<br/>Wed. Jan. 18 – Sight & Hearing Van at Adult Learning Center 5100 Cleveland Street, Virginia Beach
<br/>Wed. Jan. 18 – Next regular membership meeting – BBCC
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<b>Nov 16, 2022 Regular Meeting</b> Wed. 6 pm <br/>
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Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Jack Wagner 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Rhonda Skaggs<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Susan Sumnick<br/>
Invocation: Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests: Nancy Nelson introduced Soha Elliathy from Operation Smile. Soha is the Vice President for Strategic Partnerships with Operation Smile. Her journey in the humanitarian sector started 22 years ago, when after studying engineering, she realized that she preferred solving human problems over machine problems! <br/><br/>
Soha started out in the humanitarian sector working with Somali asylum seekers in Cairo, Egypt and ended up as a strategic partnerships leader in Connecticut, USA. Throughout her career journey, she worked in multiple roles, from assistance delivery and program management to communications and fundraising. She worked with UN agencies, human rights organizations, International NGOs and even worked for a couple of years at a non-profit founded by McKinsey & Co. <br/>
Soha was born in Cairo, Egypt and has spent the last 20 years living and working in different countries.
Fun fact: She visited 25 countries and working toward making them 50. She is currently based in Connecticut. <br/>
A powerpoint of Soha Ellaithy’s presentation has been forwarded to club members along with a YouTube video of a child’s surgery. <br/>
Though there were technical difficulties with the program, Soha’s presentation touched many of us with stories of children with cleft palates or deformities that greatly affected their quality of life. The personal accounts bring reality to their needs. Our club made a $100 donation to Operation Smile. <br/>
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Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
*Membership awards: Lion Mike Coren was presented with a 60-year membership chevron from LCI.<br/>
*Lion Vickie Kennedy was presented with a 20-year membership chevron from LCI<br/>
*Merger with Bayside Lions under consideration – Lion Stanley Furman reported that nothing had yet been done. After the first of the year, there may be more to report.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*New Member approved – Lion Paula Racey has submitted her application and paid the fees. A
BOD vote was taken electronically and she is now an official member of our club. Normally, an
induction ceremony would be held the following membership meeting. However, our next meeting is
our holiday party. So, the next membership meeting will be in January where we will ceremonially
induct Paula. In the meantime, the club welcomed Lion Paula to our club. Lion Paula is sponsored by Lion Nancy Nelson.<br/>
*Holiday Party – Lion Nancy reported that she would be talking to Broad Bay CC about the Holiday Party meal. Last year we had a heavy appetizer fare but we could ask for a nicer sit-down meal for a little more money. Lion Nancy asked for input from the membership about their desires. Please email her and offer suggestions about the meal and any interesting activities that would be preferred. Lion Nancy will be negotiating the new year contract shortly after Thanksgiving and can address our desires to the club at that time. Hopefully information will be available at the BOD meeting the first week of December.
Lion Stanley Furman made a motion that the club cover the cost of the party for all members and for one guest per member. The motion was seconded by Lion John Watters and passed by the club.<br/>
*Region VI Meeting – Eight or nine members attended the Region meeting at Emmanuel Episcopal Church this month. The District Governor, Lion Helen Persons was the guest speaker. Kempsville Lions hosted the meeting that was led by their president, Lion Debra Laughlin.<br/>
*District Cabinet Meeting – Lions Nancy and John Watters attended the District Cabinet meeting in Windsor last week. The District Peace Posters were displayed and judged by the District Governors.
Reports were offered concerning the activities of each Region. One main focus this year is to have every officer of the club to attend a training session for the office. There have been many changes over the years. So the idea is to get everyone updated on new information. <br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry Grant – LCFSV -Lion Nancy Watters has been assured that the check is in the mail. Ass soon as it is received, we will need to present the check to the food pantry at the church.<br/>
*Sight & Hearing Van Request – ALC – Jan 18– Lion Nancy Watters will send out a signup sheet for manning the van. We will need f medical person to do blood sugar screenings. Lion Roger Snell will check with his wife and Lion Bradley will check with his wife.<br/>
*SPOT Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters 1,500 screenings this year. At the District meeting it was announced that we will No longer need to be recertified. Once certified, always certified!!<br/>
*ForKids Thanksgiving in a Laundry Basket – Lion John ad Nancy delivered 18 Thanksgiving baskets to ForKids on Monday, Nov.14th. Thanks to all who participated in this worthwhile project!
Union Mission Luggage Collection – Lion Susan Sumnick collected a carload plus of luggage, totes, backpacks and such which were delivered to the Union Mission for homeless folks to use instead of plastic bags for their belongings. <br/>
*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters stated that the next date for going to the center is Thursday, December 8th. If you wish to ride with Lion John, please meet him at Best Buy at 9:30. <br/>
*Peace Poster- Lion Karen Austin reported that we do not know the results of judging our Peace Posters at this time. But our entries were much better than last year’s entries. Hopefully, we will have information by the next meeting. The Peace Posters that were displayed at the District Cabinet meeting are attached to these minutes. <br/>
*Holiday Family Project – Lion Stanley Furman announced that there is one family left to cover. Lion Fran Scott has volunteered but needs help to cover the expense. Lions Dick Kreassig, Lion Aziz, Lion Rich Edwards all contributed funds to this cause.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers:<br/>
*Brooms/Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner reported that we would hold another broom sale in the Spring but that he has about $2,000 in peanuts available for anyone who would like to purchase them tonight. Please give him a call for your Christmas needs. Today, Lion Jim Healy purchased about $400 for gifts for his family.
<br/> *Reverse Raffle: Lion John Watters reported that we made $2,200 on the raffle by selling 88 tickets. Three of our friends won money. Lion John won $100, Martha Dennis (one of our church choir) won $500. The $5,000 winner ticket was sold by Lion Vickie Kennedy to Elyse Brown, Manager and Administrator of Ronald McDonald House. This raffle was our biggest money raiser this year.<br/><br/>
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson announced that in December we have our Holiday party. But that she has scheduled Sarah Carr from ForKids to speak in January. (That has now been postponed until the Feb. meeting because Lion Bob Perrine has previously scheduled a speaker from the Adult Learning Center for January)<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Birthdays –Nov. Birthdays –Lions Karen Austin (7) <br/>
*Raffle 50/50 – 1st drawing $35 – Lion Stanley Furman, 2nd drawing $20 – Lion Bradley Furman
Adjournment: 7:58 pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Dec.7- BOD Zoom meeting 7 pm<br/>
Dec. 8 – EGRC - Best Buy 9:30 am (2040 Broadmoor Ave. Chesapeake Va)<br/>
Dec. 21 – Thalia Lions Holiday Party – Broad Bay Country Club <br/>
Jan. 4, 2021 – BOD Zoom meeting 7 pm<br/>
Jan. 18th – S&H Van – Adult Learning Center – 10-2 pm<br/>
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<b>Nov. 2, 2022, Board Meeting</b> 7p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Region VI meeting- Nov. 10 RSVP by Nov. 5th – Emmanuel Episcopal Church sponsored by Kempsville Lions Club catered by Yummy Goodness - $20. Speaker DG Helen Persons
(reservations are for Lion Vickie Kennedy, Brad Furman, Nancy & John Watters, Nancy Lekberg, Nancy Nelson, Rhonda Skaggs, Stanley and Jeri Furman and Lion President Jack Wagner) deadline is 11/5
District Cabinet Meeting – November 12: Lions Nancy & John Watters and Lion Vickie Kennedy will be attending.<br/>
*District Cabinet Meeting – November 12: Lions Nancy & John Watters and Lion Vickie Kennedy will be attending.
10:30 am – Noon District 24-I 2nd quarter Cabinet Meeting
Windsor Town Center
23361 Courthouse Hwy, Windsor
Noon: Peace Poster Celebration and Potluck
Bring your favorite dish to share,
enjoy Lions fellowship, and
vote for your favorite Peace Poster entry!
12:45 – 2:00 pm Cabinet Retreat
Touch base about goals progress,
identify where help is needed, and
celebrate success!
<br/><br/>Service Reports - <br/>*Lion Nancy Watters
LCFSV Food Grant update – Lion Nancy Watters reported that the BOD was asked to virtually approve a grant application submission to the Lions Charity Foundation of South Eastern Va. for $500 to be given to the food pantry at Thalia United Methodist Church. Twelve of thirteen board members responded, all in favor. The grant was submitted and the Foundation is processing it.
<br/>*Sight & Hearing Van scheduled for Jan.18th at Adult Learning Center. We will need a medical person to do blood sugar screenings. We have two spouses in the club who may be recruited. If not, there is a possibility that we may pull from the Fil/Am Lions Club to assist.
<br/>*Thanksgiving in a Laundry Basket – Dropoff times 11/7-16/22 M-F 9-4pm
<br/>*ForKids Chesapeake - 1001 Poindexter St. Chesapeake, Va. (757 622 6400 ext. 112)
All club members participating in this project are asked to bring their baskets to the parking lot at Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Dr., V.B. on Sunday afternoon Nov. 13th at 2pm. We would like to make photos of the collection before it is delivered by Lions Nancy and John Watters on Monday, the 14th. If you are unable to deliver the baskets at that time, please contact Lion John and Nancy to make delivery arrangements.
<br/>*Peace Poster – Lion Karen Austin presented the 2 Peace Poster entries. Both were selected as winners in our contests and the artists will be awarded $50 for their entry at the Jan. membership meeting. The entries are attached for you to see. The poster will be taken to the District Meeting on the 13th.
<br/>*Holiday Family Project– Lion Stanley Furman has not had the usual response by club members to take on the families provided by Social Services. Please let him know if you are willing to sponsor a single-parent family. Several members may join together to alleviate expenses. And several members have said that they want to help but have not seemed to make the connection. This project requires that you reach out to the family by email, phone or text, find out their specific needs, try to accommodate as much as possible, and deliver “Christmas” to the family at a time coordinated with the family. You are actually able to put a face on the people in need and have the heartwarming feeling of making someone’s holiday memorable. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters reported that our club made $2,200 from the reverse raffle. He has turned in all the tickets and the drawings will be held on Nov. 5th at 7pm at Founder’s Inn. Lion Nancy & John, Lion Vickie and several of her relatives plan to attend the drawing. If you wish to go, please let Lion John know soon! Keep you fingers crossed!!
<br/>*Broom Sale Report – Lion Jack Wagner reported that the broom sale made almost $700 with lots of member participation during the day. He thanked all who helped.
<br/>*Peanut Order Progress – Lion Jack Wagner announced the price increase from Belmont peanuts. He will sell all that he has in hand at the old price but any new orders will be charged at the increased amount. All $12 peanuts will be raised to $14. An email explanation will be sent out to the membership. <br/><br/>
New Business: <br/>
Bayside Lions Club merger- Bayside with Thalia Lions Club. Lion Jack Wagner appointed Lion Stanley Furman to head a committee to discuss the possibilities. The members volunteering to work on the committee Lions has requested to merge are Lion John Watters, Vickie Kennedy, Rhonda Skaggs and Lion President Jack.
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From the Floor – <br/>
*Lion Jack reported that Miss Alice, whom our club has supported for with donations of clothes, food and money, sold $120 worth of peanuts to some of her other supporters. She generously offered to sell peanuts as her way of giving back to our club.
<br/>*Lion John Watters reported that he is trying to get the Lions in the District involved in the Reading for the Blind project. Lions would be broadcasting and recording news to be transmitted to those who are blind or visually impaired.
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August program- Lion Nancy Nelson – Operation Smile <br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:56 pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Thurs. Nov. 10 – EGRC- 2040 Broadmoor Street, Chesapeake Va<br/>
Thurs. Nov. 10 – Region VI Meeting- Emmanuel Episcopal Church<br/>
Sat. Nov. 12 – District Cabinet Meeting – Windsor, Va<br/>
Sun. Nov. 13th - Thanksgiving Baskets, luggage collection at VBCC, 2225 Rose Hall Dr.,VB
2pm<br/>
Wed. Nov. 16 – Deadline to deliver Thanksgiving in a Basket<br/>
Wed. Nov. 16 – Regular membership meeting<br/><br/><br/>
<b>Oct. 19th, 2022- 6 pm Regular Meeting</b> Wed.<br/>
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Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Jack Wagner 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion John Watters<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Jeri Furman<br/>
Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine<br/>
Introduction of Guests: Nancy Nelson – Paula Racey, Dick Kreassig – wife, Ellie Kreassig, Jon Halvorson- friend, Channing Becker, Nancy Watters – Immacolata and Steve Pellegrino, Bayside Lions Club <br/>
Guest Speaker – Kristin Carter and son, Scotty <br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 <br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Program: Kristin Carter <br/>
– How Juvenile Diabetes is managed and how it affects the family.<br/>
Kristin’s presentation was not only informative but heartwarming. Both she and Scottie spoke of their experience. Kristin’s advocacy on behalf of her son has resulted in a better life for him as well as for thousands of young people with Juvenile Diabetes. <br/>Following is a detailed bio of Kristin that describes how involved she has been since the diagnosis of Scottie’s disease when he was 3 years old. <br/>
Kristen is Dick and Ellie Kreassig’s daughter, and the mother of Scotty. She has
been an active advocate for type 1 diabetes since Scotty’s diagnosis at age three.
Scotty celebrated his 22 nd birthday this past July.<br/>
The entire Carter family is active with the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, now
known simply as JRDF. JDRF is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that funds type
1 diabetes research, provides a broad array of community and activist services to
the T1D population and actively advocates for regulation favorable to medical
research and approval of new and improved treatment modalities.<br/>
Kristen’s served as the secretary of the Tidewater Chapter, later known as the
Hampton Roads Chapter of JDRF for seven years, while her husband, Dave served
as treasurer. They are both on JDRF’s Board of Chancellors and are BETA Society
Members. This means that they have designated a legacy gift in their will, trust or
retirement account to JDRF-- the ultimate way to ensure JDRF-backed or inspired
research continues. In addition, Kristen and Dave contributed to the T1D
curriculum for CHKD, helping CHKD earn a prestigious indicator of quality as a
“Diabetes Center of Excellence.”<br/>
Kristen is also an active member of a CHKD’s King’s Daughter Circle, Circle by the
Bay, and served as “leader” for four years. She is currently employed by EVMS,
Minus 9 to 5, in the Department of Pediatric Research and Outreach.
She and her son, Scotty, have presented at Thalia Lions Club meetings over the
years; however, most of us haven’t seen Scotty since he was a preteen.
Scotty is a 2022 Randolph Macon College alumnus holding a degree in
Engineering Physics with a minor in computer Science. He played NCAA volleyball
and intramural beach volleyball throughout his college career and was a member
of the college’s inaugural men’s volleyball team. Currently, Scotty is working as a
Designer with Team Fishal and is a Virginia Dominion Power contractor, helping
move power lines underground. He still finds time to work-out daily and play
volleyball every week with some of his college teammates and friends.<br/>
Tonight, Kristen and Scotty will share some of their experiences and challenges
related to T1D. <br/> <br/>
Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Region VI Meeting – Kempsville Lions Club Nov. 10, 2022, 6:30 pm $20 per person catered by
Yummy Goodness at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way – The guest speaker is
District Governor Helen Person. Lion Nancy encouraged as many members to attend as possible since this would be a great opportunity to meet our District Governor. Those who attend could possibly carpool.
Lion Brad Furman announced that the Diabetes Sports Camp has been canceled for this year but will be held next year.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Sight & Hearing Van Request – ALC – Jan 11th – Lion Nancy Watters (need for a medical person to do blood sugar screenings. This is a tentative date until further arrangements are made.<br/>
*SPOT Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters- 1,170 screened so far in the month of October. There are two more elementary schools left, Windsor Oaks Elem on Oct. 21st and Kings Grant Elem which is scheduled for Oct. 29th.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project Report – Lion Nancy Watters reported that 2,000 bags were packed and 71 volunteers came from 7 clubs, church, golf, PEO, and friends. An article with pictures was written for the Lion’s Roar and also forwarded to club members. <br/>
Beach Bag volunteering link – Lion Nancy Watters will forward a link for those who wish to volunteer on specific days of the week throughout the year.<br/>
*ForKids Thanksgiving in a Laundry Basket – Lion Nancy Watters – flyers with all information including suggested items for the baskets were on the tables. At the BOD meeting, we will decide on a specific date for delivery. Please let Lion Nancy know if you wish to participate.
<br/>*Lion Stanley Furman – Holiday Families - Lion Stanley had a list of five single-parent families given to him by Social Services. In the past, our club members have teamed together to provide holiday gifts for the children in the family and food for the Christmas dinner. Lion Nancy will send out this information and we encourage you, is you are able, to team with another member or two to cover these families in need over the holidays.
<br/>*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters reported that he and one other member worked at the center on Oct.13th. Monthly trips will continue to be scheduled on the second Thurs of each month. Meet at 9:30 am in the Best Buy parking lot if you wish to carpool. The address of the EGRC is 2040 Broadmoor Street Chesapeake Va)<br/><br/>
Fundraisers:<br/>
Broom/Peanut Sale – Oct. 22nd Saturday 10-5 pm B. J.’s parking lot near the gas station. A signup sheet was provided. <br/>
Lion Jack showed the club the Holiday Trio Peanut package both 10oz and 20oz., $20 and $30 respectively. He wants to place the order soon so please let him know what you need.
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Reverse Raffle: Lion John Watters explained our major fundraiser of the year. The first place is
$5,000. Each ticket is $60 or you can buy 2 tickets for $100. The drawing will be on November 5th at a dinner sponsored by Southside Lions Club. Only 400 tickets are sold and prizes are awarded at different intervals of the drawing. The last ticket in the barrel wins $5000, the second from the last wins $1,000 and the 3rd from the last wins $500. Each 25th ticket drawn will win $100. At the conclusion of the drawing, all tickets are tossed back into the barrel for a special drawing for $200.00. Lion John has sold all tickets and collected almost all.
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Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson <br/>
The November program will feature a speaker from Operation Smile.
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From the Floor: <br/>
*Lion Stanley Furman announced that LCFSV has allotted $25,000 toward club hunger projects. Clubs are asked to write a grant for $500 to receive the grant until the amount is depleted. <br/>
*The LCFSV also pays for the use of the S&H van so our usage in Jan will be covered.
<br/>*The Charity Foundation Raffle was on Oct. 14th – None of our members won any money.
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Birthdays –Oct. Birthdays –Lions Nancy Nelson (10/27) Jon Halvorson (10/27), Aziz Selahi (10/24), Marvin Clemmons (10/4) Lion Rich Edwards (26) Our Tailtwister, Lion Stanley Furman coaxed Lion Aziz to sing to his fellow birthday celebrators in Farci. Lion Jon, another celebrant, found that his wishes to have Channing sing were reversed and he had to sing to everyone!
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Raffle 50/50 – 1st - $27 – Lion John Watters, 2nd - $20 – Lion Rhonda Skaggs, 3rd -$13 – Lion Mike Coren
Adjournment: 8:40 <br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Fri. Oct. 21st -SPOT screening Windsor Oaks Elem – 8:30<br/>
Sat. Oct. 22nd – Broom/Peanut Sale – B.J.’s parking lot 10-5 pm<br/>
Fri. Oct. 28th – SPOT screening – Kings Grant Elem – 9 am<br/>
Wed. Nov. 2nd – BOD meeting on Zoom<br/>
Mon. Nov. 7-Wed. Nov. 16th – Drop off Thanksgiving in a Basket at ForKids.<br/>
Thurs. Nov. 10th – EGRC – Best Buy 9:30 am (2040 Broad Street Chesapeake Va.)<br/>
Thurs. Nov. 10th – Region VI meeting – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton<br/>
Way, V. B. 23462<br/>
Wed. Nov. 16th – Next Regular membership meeting at Broad Bay Country Club.<br/><br/><br/>
<b>Oct. 5, 2022, Board Meeting</b> 7p.m.<br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7pm<br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Region VI meeting- Nov. 10 RSVP by Nov. 5th – Emmanuel Episcopal Church sponsored by Kempsville Lions Club catered by Yummy Goodness - $20. Speaker DG Helen Persons. Members and Board are encouraged to attend and support this meeting which will be our District Gov. visit.<br/>
*Bayside Lions Safari - at the Oct. meeting with the purpose of considering a club with which to merge.
<br/>*Holiday Party – Please begin thinking about possible party locations and project ideas for the party.
<br/>*Scholarships - Lion Bob Perrine met with Joe Phillips of the Adult Learning Center on Tues.
Sept. 27th to discuss scholarship requirements and candidate selection. He will speak at our
meeting on Jan 18th and bring Elizabeth Herlog, who is now in charge of scholarships.
<br/>Lion Jack reminded Lion Bob that Lion Susan Sumnick has been working on the application
rubric and that she has heavily weighted service. Lion Jack thinks that is a step in the right
direction since we are a service organization. <br/>Lion Bob stated that we have 2 different types
of scholarships, one for the Adult Learning Center and the other for Princess Anne High
School. The high school is for $1,000 for someone going to a school of higher learning. So,
the criteria may need to be a bit different for each. The students at the ALC are going into
trades and many are ESL students. The scholarship committee will continue to work on the
application processes. <br/>Lion Jack thanked Lion Bob for all his efforts.
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Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Peace Poster – Lion Karen Austin reported that we possibly had 2 candidates. The deadline
is later this month. There was only one from the Girl Scouts.<br/>
*SPOT – Lion Nancy asked for a couple of volunteers to sign–up for Friday, Oct. 14th
Brookwood Elem 8:30 and Windsor Oaks on Oct. 21st Lion Rhonda volunteered for the
21st.<br/>
*Beach Bag Project – Thurs., Oct. 6th – Corporate Landing Middle School 6 pm – there are at
least 60 people signed up plus walk-ins.<br/>
*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters – next trip is Oct. 13th – Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 to carpool to 2040 Broadmoor Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323 <br/>
*Holiday Projects – Thanksgiving & Christmas – Lion Stan was not available for info
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters – needs ticket stubs and money at the next meeting on
the 19th. He must turn in money and extra tickets to Southside before the end of the month.
Out of 80 tickets, Lion John only has 12 left to sell. It was requested that Lion John bring the
tickets to the Beach Bag Project.<br/>
*LCIF Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman -drawing is on Oct. 14th.
<br/>*Lion Jack Wagner/Roger Snell – Brooms and White Cane <br/> -White Cane -Lion Jack reported that we only earned $288 at the last White Cane. There was a very limited showing for several
reasons. We plan to hold another White Cane just before Thanksgiving. Lion Jack was
reminded that the Salvation Army take their place in front of B.J.’s about that time.
Lion Jack hopes to do the White Cane during the week, not on a weekend.
<br/>-Broom Sale - The broom sale is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 22nd at B.J.’s. We have a request from a student in
need of community service who wants to volunteer. (9-6 pm)
<br/><br/>New Business: <br/>
*By-Laws explanation – Lion Bob Perrine made a motion that he be allowed to add to
the website suggestions for the Tail Twister that reflects information found on the LCI
website. Lion Nancy W seconded Lion Bob’s motion. Lion Bob is still concerned
that we do not have specific wording in the bylaws concerning club greeters.
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August program- Lion Nancy Nelson - <br/>
*October 17 - Kristin Carter, Lion Dick's Kressig’s daughter, and possibly her son
Scotty – Juvenile Diabetes and the effect on the family.
<br/>*November program is a representative from Operation Smile.
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From the Floor: Lion Vickie Kennedy reminded us that Red Shoes at the Zoo is on
Oct. 8th. You can bid and pay online. Please try to support the event.
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Adjournment: 7:37pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Sat. Oct. 8th – Red Shoes at the Zoo to benefit RMCH
<br/>Thurs. Oct. 13th – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (10-12 pm)
<br/>Fri. Oct. 14th – SPOT screening – Brookwood Elem – 8:30pm
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – SPOT screening – Thalia Elem – 9am
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – Thalia Regular Membership meeting – 6pm
<br/>Fri. Oct. 21st – Windsor Oaks screening -8:30-9am
<br/>Sat. Oct. 22nd – Broom Sale – B.J.’s parking lot – (9-5)
<br/>Fri. Oct. 28th – SPOT screening – Kings Grant Elem – 9 am
<br/>Thurs. Nov. 10 – Region VI Meeting- Emmanuel Episcopal Church
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<b>Sept. 21st, 2022 - Regular Meeting</b> Wed. - 6 pm <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Jack Wagner 6:30 pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Ellen Turman<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Invocation: Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Introduction of Guests: Stan Moss – Guest, Nancy Vaughn<br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 <br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Lion President Jack Wagner<br/><br/>
Program: Pat Thomas, Director of The Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired
National Industries for the Blind<br/>
Mrs. Thomas’s job is to manage Commercial, State and Federal subcontracts for employing the blind and visually impaired and wounded warriors. During her time at Mississippi University for women, she became an advocate for people with disabilities and participated in Special Olympics. Later she served on the Special Olympics board for 8 years. The birth of her youngest child, with multiple disabilities, has led to her last 30 years of dedication to advocating for the disabled.<br/>
The Dept. of Blind and Visually Impaired is a state agency that provides child sitting, school services, and homes blind and visually impaired. Pat’s job is to seek out and find employment opportunities for those qualified. Because part of the program is federally funded, Wounded Warriors also falls under her prevue.<br/>
Virginia Industries for the Blind started in 1923 in a small workshop in Charlottesville Virginia. Later it became a state-sponsored agency making brooms and caning and re-caning chairs. There are now 2 locations in Virginia, one in Richmond and the one in Charlottesville. Surprisingly, they presently make mattresses. At least 1/3 of all mattresses used by sailors on Navy ships are made by the Virginia Industries for the Blind and 2/3 come from the like facility in North Carolina. LCI, therefore, is the largest producer of shipboard mattresses. In Charlottesville, the industry produces mattresses for colleges, universities, prisons, and mental health facilities. In Richmond, the industry produces personal protection items, very profitable during Covid. They sold $24 million dollars’ worth of masks, gloves, sanitizers, cleaning supplies. Because the industry had a history of providing cleaning supplies to prisons, they easily transitioned to the needed supplies during the pandemic. The Richmond facility also produces orange safety vests and jackets worn by EMS and rescue services.<br/>
The largest customer of the industry is the Department of Corrections. The industry supplies pens and flyers for mailing out from Dept. of Health or VMI or other agencies.<br/>
Pat provides career opportunities managing 40 employees for service contracts. That team is the largest in the U.S. and they are all blind. One of her employees is the first totally blind job manager.
The point is that because a person is blind does not limit their intellect in handling a job. One major service contract is answering calls to the IRS. <br/>
At William & Mary, the fire extinguishers are checked by the visually impaired. The agency will monitor, clean, refill and certify fire extinguishers.<br/>
A major project at this time is called “Deck in a Box.” Each box contains everything needed to resurface 25 sq. feet. Sailors are trained at the agency’s school in Virginia Beach and each sailor is responsible for resurfacing their 25 sq. feet on board the ship.<br/>
The newest program is called NSITE, which is the LinkedIn for the blind world. If a visually impaired person is looking for employment, this site can be helpful and will become a national site.<br/>
Pat had success stories to verify that the Virginia Dept. of the Blind provides careers not just jobs for her employees. <br/>
*Lion Irene Conlin thanked Pat for speaking to our club and thanked her for her total dedication and capable management of the Department of the Blind and Visually Impaired. <br/><br/>
Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Lion Jack presented Lion Dick Kreassig with a pin from LCI honoring him with 30 years of service with Thalia Lions Club. <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Fall Conference: Sept. September 30 – October 2, 2022 – Longwood University, Farmville, VA.
The deadline for registration is Sept. 25th.<br/>
*Region VI Meeting – Kempsville Lions Club Nov. 10, 2022, 6:30 pm $20 per person catered by
Yummy Goodness at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way – The guest speaker is
District Governor Helen Person. <br/>
*Disaster Relief – Between the Lions – Thalia Lions Club sent a check to LCIF for $500 which
included a member donation to Flood Disaster Buckets filled with supplies for flood victims of
Virginia. The donation may also be designated to a future Melvin Jones Fellow.<br/>
*SPOT recertification – Please go to the KidSight website and follow the instructions. Printed
manuals were passed out at the last meeting. Please use them and then return them to me.<br/>
*City of Va. Beach Dept. of Human Services; Lion Nancy read much of a letter sent to our club from The Department of Human Services in Virginia Beach thanking us for our past sponsorship of families in our holiday projects and asking that we continue that service. Lion Stanley Furman has been and will continue to be the contact person for these projects at Thanksgiving and at Christmas & Hanukkah.<br/>
*Rosters available – Please let Lion Nancy know if you need a copy by email.<br/>
*By-Laws available in hard copy.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Disaster Relief – Between the Lions – Thalia Lions Club sent a check to LCIF for $500 which
included a member donation to Flood Disaster Buckets filled with supplies for flood victims of
Virginia. The donation may also be designated to a future Melvin Jones Fellow.<br/>
*SPOT Screenings – Sign-up sheet was passed for members to work the screenings.
Beach Bag Project – Oct. 6th 6at pm Corporate Landing Middle School. Flyers were available on the tables and members were encouraged to sign up to work the event. Members were asked to please arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. The project will begin precisely at 6 pm.<br/>
*Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters – we are restarting the visits on Oct. 13th. Gather
at Best Buy at 9:30 and we will carpool. We will work until 12 pm. Lion Irene asked if lenses alone could be used. Lion John informed the club that only lenses in frames were usable and all others were discarded.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers:<br/>
*Reverse Raffle: Lion John Watters explained our major fundraiser of the year. The first place is
$5,000. Each ticket is $60 or you can buy 2 tickets for $100. The drawing will be on November 5th at a dinner sponsored by Southside Lions Club. Only 400 tickets are sold and prizes are awarded at different intervals of the drawing. The last ticket in the barrel wins $5000, the second from the last wins $1,000 and the 3rd from the last wins $500. Each 25th ticket drawn will win $100. At the conclusion of the drawing, all tickets are tossed back into the barrel for a special drawing for $200.00.
<br/>*Lion John passed out 66 tickets of the 80 that our club was given. Thank you all for supporting the drawing. Thalia Lions will be able to keep half of all ticket sales.
<br/>*Broom/Peanut Sales - Lion Roger Snell expressed the desire to hold a White Cane on Friday, Sept. 23rd. If that does not work, he suggested Oct. 15th. White Canes usually start about 10 am and run until 5 pm. Oct. 15th is the LCI White Cane Day so it would be appropriate for us to hold it on that date. Lion Roger will solicit help by email. <br/>
Lion John explained to us and to all new members how the White Cane came to use. In the 1930s, the French invented the use of a white cane as an aid for the blind and for others to be aware of them. The Lions discovered their use and promoted it in the U. S. The use of the white cane is still important today. It is used by the blind not only for feeling their way but by using echolocation.
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Lion Jack Wagner announced that we will plan a Broom Sale for Sat., Oct. 23rd. Please save the date.
Lion Jack also reminded everyone that he has plenty of peanuts for sale. Please let him know what you need.<br/><br/>
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson that the October program will be Kristin Carter, Lion Dick Kreassig’s
daughter. Her son, Scotty, has juvenile diabetes. Kristin will talk about how her son’s condition has
affected not only him but the entire family.<br/>
The November program will feature a speaker from Operation Smile. <br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
Lion Stanley Furman announced that he had a letter from LCIF concerning Disaster Relief. If you can and are willing, please donate to LCIF Disaster Relief. Your donation can also be designated to future Melvin Jones. <br/><br/>
Birthdays – August Birthdays –Lions Roger Snell (6th), Dick Kreassig (23rd), Stanley Furman (30th) Fran Scott (2nd), Billy McIntyre (2nd) All were present except Lion Billy. All celebrants we asked to come forward. Lion Bradley Furman started the celebration with a lovely rendition of Happy Birthday while the 4 Nancy’s (including our guest, Nancy) followed as a melodious quartet.<br/><br/>
Raffle 50/50 – <br/>
1st Drawing - $25, Lion Jeri Furman, 2nd Drawing- $15 - Lion Stanley Furman, <br/>
3rd Drawing - $9 – Lion Bradley Furman (They kept it all in the family!!)<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:49 am
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Thurs. Sept 22nd – SPOT screening Twin Canal Head Start- 9 am (Lion John Watters)
<br/>Thurs. Sept. 22nd – Sunnybrook Day School – 9:00 am
<br/>Fri. Sept 23rd – SPOT screening – Mile High Kids – 9 am
<br/>Mon. Sept 26th – SPOT screening – Malibu Elem – 9 am
<br/>Thurs. Sept2 9th – SPOT screening – Windsor Woods Elem – 9 am
<br/>Mon. Oct 3rd – SPOT screening – Windsor Oaks Elem – 8:30 am
<br/>Wed. Oct 5th – Thalia Lions Zoom Board meeting at 7 pm
<br/>Thurs. Oct 6th – Beach Bag Project – Corporate Landing Middle School – 6 pm
<br/>Thurs. Oct. 13th – Eye Glass Recycling – Meet at Best Buy (9:30am)
<br/>Fri. Oct. 14th – SPOT screening – Brookwood Elem – 9 pm
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – SPOT screening – Thalia Elem – 9 am
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – Thalia Regular Membership meeting – 6 pm
<br/>Fri. Oct. 28th – SPOT screening – Kings Grant Elem – 9 am
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<b>Sept. 7, 2022 Board Meeting</b>, 7 p.m. <br/>
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Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order at 7 pm <br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Fall Conference –Sept 25th is the last day to register. Pre-registration is $25 but
walk-ins are $30. Please visit the website for the full registration packet.
https://lionsdistrict24i.org <br/>
*Lion’s Safari – Lion Brad Furman is interested in reinstituting the Traveling Leo Project which is now called Lions Safari. It will be on the agenda at the next general club meeting.<br/><br/>
Service Reports - Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*SPOT sign–up schedule was presented and members are encouraged to sign up even though they may not yet be certified. More people are needed this year because each child screened must be recorded by age and status of screening. The schedule will be presented again at the general club meeting. <br/>
*Beach Bag Project – Thurs., Oct. 6th – Corporate Landing Middle School 6 pm. There are about 30 volunteers already, some from golf friends and other Lions Clubs. We will begin precisely at 6 pm so please be on time. <br/>
*“Disaster Relief Bucket” – Lion Nancy Watters moved that we donate $425.00 to the Disaster Relief Bucket through LCIF. The money purchases a disaster supply bucket for flood victims in the State of Virginia. Along with the donation of $75 from another member, our club would be able to cover 5 buckets. Because the donation is made to LCIF, the amount could also be designated toward a future Melvin Jones Fellowship. Lion Stanley Furman seconded the motion. After discussion, the Board approved the donation which will be earmarked toward a future Melvin Jones Fellowship.<br/><br/>
Eye- Glass Recycling – Lion John Watters suggested that we begin visits to the EGRC again. The next date would be Oc.t 13th. Hopefully, some of our newer members will learn how to read, clean and sort donated eyeglasses. As many as 1 -10 people can work on the designated Thurs. All meet at Best Buy on Independence at 9:30 am, travel together to the Recycling Center in Chesapeake and work there until about 12 pm. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Reverse Raffle – Lion John Watters spoke about the Reverse Raffle, the single biggest fundraiser of the year. We work with Southside Lions Club to sell no more than 400 tickets in total.
Our club has been given 80 tickets. The price is $60 each or 2 for $100. The last ticket drawn from the barrel wins $5000. The second from last wins $1,000. The third from the last wins $500.
Every 25th ticket wins $100. The odds are excellent and the tickets should not be hard to sell.<br/>
Several of our members have won previously, Lion Dick Kreassig, Lion Bob Perrine, Lion Nancy Watters, and Lion Vickie’s sister-in-law. The Southside Club has a very nice affair, to which we are all invited on Nov. 5t,h where the drawing is done. But we must turn in the money before the end of October.<br/>
*Lion Jack Wagner/Roger Snell – Brooms and White Cane – Lion Jack will hold a broom sale in the middle of October. Lion Roger wishes to have a White Cane on the 16th or the 23rd. He will send out an email to see who can work on either of those days. The plan is to give out mints to donors.<br/><br/>
August program- Lion Nancy Nelson - Sept. 21 The speaker has canceled but Lion Nancy is working on getting someone at the last minute, possibly from ForKids.<br/>
*October 17 - Kristin Carter, Lion Dick's Kressig’s daughter, and possibly her son
Scotty – Juvenile Diabetes and the effect on the family. <br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine has Joe Phillips from the ADC to speak in January.<br/><br/>
New Business: Lion Bob Perrine – suggestion for bylaws changes concerning the description of duties of Immediate Past President. <br/>
After much discussion and a bit of confusion about terms and duties, Lion Rhonda moved that we postpone this discussion until certain issues are clarified. And then the issue can be presented at the next Board meeting. Lion Nancy seconded the motion and the Board agreed to postpone Lion Bob’s motion to change the By-Laws at this meeting.<br/><br/>
*Adjournment: 7:38pm <br/>
*Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Mon. Sept 19th – SPOT screening- Sunnybrook Day School 9 am
<br/>Wed. Sept 21st – Next General Club meeting at Broad Bay Country Club – 6 pm
<br/>Thurs. Sept 22nd – SPOT screening Twin Canal Head Start- 9 am (Lion John Watters)
<br/>Thurs. Sept. 22nd – Sunnybrook Day School – 9:00 am
<br/>Fri. Sept 23rd – SPOT screening – Mile High Kids – 9 am
<br/>Mon. Sept 26th – SPOT screening – Malibu Elem – 9 am
<br/>Thurs. Sept2 9th – SPOT screening – Windsor Woods Elem – 9 am
<br/>Mon. Oct 3rd – SPOT screening – Windsor Oaks Elem – 8:30 am
<br/>Wed. Oct 5th – Thalia Lions Zoom Board meeting at 7 pm
<br/>Thurs. Oct 6th – Beach Bag Project – Corporate Landing Middle School – 6 pm
<br/>Fri. Oct. 14th – SPOT screening – Brookwood Elem – 9 pm
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – SPOT screening – Thalia Elem – 9 am
<br/>Wed. Oct. 19th – Thalia Regular Membership meeting – 6 pm
<br/>Fri. Oct. 28th – SPOT screening – Kings Grant Elem – 9 am
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<b>August 17, 2022 -Regular Meeting </b> -Minutes Wed. 6pm <br/>
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Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Jack Wagner 6:30pm <br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Rich Edwards sang the National Anthem <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Dick Kreassig <br/>
Invocation: Lion Stanley Furman offered a prayer that included a Jewish wine blessing <br/>
Introduction of Guests: None <br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 (approx.)<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:00 – Lion President Jack Wagner <br/> <br/>
Program: Lion Nancy Watters - My Lion, District 24I website<br/>
While the members began dinner, Lion Nancy passed out and reviewed an information sheet with the Lions Club Hierarchy of Leadership from the International President all the way down to club officers, and an explanation of the Multiple District Structure, the names and purpose of the 3 Lions Charity Foundations in Virginia and a list of most of the acronyms used by Lions. This information should be kept in your Lions file for future reference. A copy is attached and has been amended with other very important information.<br/>
Lion Nancy opened the program by telling members that they must first download the MyLion app from Google Play Store or the Apple Store. By PowerPoint, she showed the members how to walk through creating a MyLion account. Every member should have access to MyLion to see what our club and other clubs are doing to serve the community. Every member should create a username and a password that should be recorded for future use. The MyLion app is a reporting site for Lions Club International. It is vital that we be able to report our service to LCI. Otherwise, LCI would not be able to support the claims of service we provide internationally and attract grants and partners to help accomplish huge projects. <br/>
Lion Nancy then proceeded to log in to her MyLion account and describe the capabilities of the app and how to access the information. She also showed the club how to log into the new District 24I website. This site has information that all Lions need. By following the drop-down menus from each heading, Lion Nancy showed how the District directory could be accessed and how our Thalia Blogspot is linked to the site. She also pointed out that the KidSight certification link is on the website. There was no time to work through each topic but Lion Nancy encouraged members to spend some time just exploring and discovering information by going to the site.<br/> <br/>
Business meeting: 7:30 Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*US Canada Forum- “The Stampede to Calgary” Sept. 15-17 In Calgary, Canada. Registration is online. <br/>
*Broad Bay Letter- upon the Club’s request, Lion Nancy Watters wrote a letter to the manager of
Broad Bay Country Club complimenting the Chef on the excellent meals and service our club has
received.<br/>
*Fall Conference: Sept. September 30 – October 2, 2022 – Longwood University, Farmville, VA.
SPOT recertification – Please go to the KidSight website and follow the instructions. Printed manuals were passed out at the last meeting. Please use them!! The link to the certification is also on the District 24I website.<br/>
*Disaster Relief – Between the Lions (weekly updates for the Lions of Dist. 24I) Lions are encouraged to donate to LCIF for “Lions of Virginia Flood Buckets”- $75 fills a 5-gal bucket with clean up supplies to be used in flood disasters in Virginia. <br/> <br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Red Cross Blood Drive – report by Lion Nancy Nelson reported that the 23 pints of blood collected
will serve 70 people. There were 9 volunteers for the drive with 37 volunteer hours of service.
Christmas Cards in July – Over 300 cards were signed at the Blood Drive. The Red Cross collected them and they will be sent to deployed troops over the holidays.
*Adopt a Student – ForKids – Homeless student – bookbag and school supplies delivery to Image Services is due by Aug. 29th. Those collected at the meeting on the 17th will be delivered by Lion Susan Sumnick. We have covered 32 homeless children. Photos of members and part of the collection were made after the meeting. We are hoping that this project will meet the service challenge offered by our District Governor, Lion Helen Person.<br/>
*Back to School Care Fair – 280 children were screened with 80 referrals in 4 hours. At least 2, maybe 3 prospective members were given information about our club. Six members volunteered for a total of 24 hours. Over 1,300 students received backpacks for Langley Fed Credit Union, 100 received vaccinations, 100 received haircuts, 2,300 were served lunch and water thanks to Papa John’s, and hundreds of books were handed out. Interpreters were on duty for Spanish speakers. This was a huge project and next year we will need much more manpower. The event has grown so large that it is expected to be moved to the V.B. Convention Center. <br/>
*Jump Start – August 18th, Thursday at Larkspur Middle School – 9:3- 4. Over 500 invitations to low-income families were sent out by the Virginia Beach School System. Please see the report on MyLion after the event is complete.<br/> <br/>
Fundraisers:<br/>
Broom/Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner – reported that sales have been going well. With Blood
drive sales and a few others this month, we have sold $244 in peanuts and $65 in brooms. Lion Jack
plans a White Cane in Sept and a Broom Sale in October.<br/><br/>
Programs: Lion Nancy Nelson has contacted a representative from Operation Smile to speak at the
September meeting. Lion Dick Kreassig’s grandson, Scotty, and his mother will be giving a program
concerning juvenile diabetes in the near future.<br/> <br/>
From the Floor: Lion Vickie gave details about Red Shoe @ the Zoo- an event for support of Ronald
McDonald House. The ticket information is attached.<br/> <br/>
Birthdays – August Birthdays –Lion Dr. Dan Ferrara (12), Lion Nancy Lekbery (20)<br/> <br/>
Raffle 50/50 – A total of $55 was raffled off. Lions Rhonda made up for never winning by having her tickets drawn twice. ($20, ad $15) Congrats, Lion Rhonda. Lion Rev Bill Austin won the final drawing for $10.<br/> <br/>
Adjournment: 8:05pm <br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
August 18, Thurs. – Jump Start Larkspur Middle School 9:30<br/>
Sept. 7, Wed. – Zoom Board Meeting – 7 pm<br/>
Sept. 21, Wed. – Regular meeting Broad Bay Country Club<br/>
Sept., 30-Oct. 2nd – Fall Conference<br/> <br/> <br/>
<b>Aug 3, 2022, Board Meeting</b>, - 7p.m.<br/>
In attendance by Zoom: Lions John and Nancy Watters, Vickie Kennedy, Stanley & Jeri Furman, Nancy Nelson, Bob Perrine, Fran Scott, Roger Snell, Mike Coren, Bill & Karen Austin, Susan Sumnick and Lion President Jack Wagner<br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7pm<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy gave an oral report. <br/>
The balance of the Admin Act is $6,064.47 and the Activity Acct balance is $8,101.72
Lion Vickie will send $100 from Activity to LCFSEVA for the Diabetes Camp<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*District Directories – Directories are now available on line through the District 24I website. Lion Nancy will school the club at the next meeting on how to access the directories. They may be downloaded to your computer or printed out. She also has 2 hard copies available and 2 flash drives that can be copied or used.<br/>
*Lions Safari – the former Traveling Leo program has been renamed Lions Safari. Requirements have also been updated to suit the merging of our District which now has almost 100 clubs.
Challenge by District Governor -Helen Person – MyLion/MyClub/MyCommunity Challenge - If a club meets the criteria it will be awarded a banner patch. <br/>
Criteria: <br/>1. Sponsor one of your traditional service projects and invite at least 32 prospective new members.<br/>
2. Sponsor a new club service project or fundraiser that places the club somewhere in the community it is not accustomed to being seen. Examples are spaghetti dinner, local food pantry, game booth at a fair; somewhere the community will turn out to support. And invite at least 3 prospective Lions to work alongside.<br/>
3. Have members wear Lions apparel.<br/>
4. Promote the event in local media, newspaper, radio, TV, online.<br/><br/>
Dues – all members have paid dues with the exception of 2. Lion Nancy is working on completing the member payments.<br/><br/>
Spot Update – Lion John Watters reported that we have purchased a new SPOT. The new price was $7,150.00. We got in grants $6,575.00 ($3,000 from LOVF and $3,575.00) When the SPOT arrives, we will apply for a $500 rebate. So, the SPOT itself will cost our club $75.00 plus the purchase of a new printer ($111.00) and carrying case ($50.00) a total of $240.00.
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Service Reports:
*Upcoming Obligations: Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*August 7 – Blood Drive – VB Christian Church 12-4pm - Lion Nancy Nelson reported that we have about 20 people registered to give blood. An advertising banner is to be erected in front of the church tomorrow and the drive has been posted on both Facebook and Neighborhood Nextdoor.
Christmas in July or Smiles Across the Miles - Lion Nancy Watters reminded everyone that we will be signing Holiday card for troops at the blood drive. There will be a card signing station and clipboards with cards and pens that can be given to donors as they wait to give blood or at the snack table.<br/>
Lion Nancy Watters also encouraged members to volunteer to work the drive. We have fewer volunteers this year than in years past.<br/>
*August 13, 2022 Sat. 9:30-2pm – Back to School Care Fair – Landstown High School- SPOT screening. Volunteers are encouraged to work this project. We need enough people to work a vision screening as well as a display table. <br/>
*August 18, 2022 Thurs. Jump Start – Larkspur Middle School 9:30-? SPOT screening for needy school children bussed in from the school system. As many volunteers are needed as possible. This is a project that busses in as many as 500 children from all over the school system. The children are given free clothes, shoes, haircuts, backpacks, food and lots of other things. We will have as many giveaway items as possible, joy jars, water bottles, etc. Several Va. Beach Lions Clubs will be participating in this project.<br/>
*Adopt a Student project -we have 30 students with only 2 left to be covered. <br/>
-(Since the Board Meeting, Lions Susan Sumnick suggested that those of us who have adopted a student, bring the packed bookbag to the next meeting at Broad Bay. We should wear our Lions shirts, hats or vests and take a photo before the bookbags are delivered. Lion Susie has volunteered to deliver all the bookbags that are brought to the meeting that evening.)
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Fundraiser: Lion Jack Wagner/Roger Snell – Brooms and White Cane
Lion Jack asked Lion Roger to hold a White Cane in September on a Friday and Lion Jack would hold the Broom Sale in October on a Saturday. <br/>
We will try to hand out mints to people who donate to the White Cane.
Peanuts are selling relatively well. Lion Billy is selling more cashews that others. The Chocolate Covered peanuts will be available in October. The Christmas Trio will again be available for the holidays but the prices may be updated.<br/><br/>
August Program: Lion Nancy Nelson – MyLion and District website by Lion Nancy Watters.
Lion Nancy W suggested that if each member has a laptop, ipad, phone, they might bring it to the meeting to have hands on application of the program.<br/><br/>
From the Floor- <br/><br/>
Lion Bob Perrine expressed frustration concerning updating the Thalia Lions
Blog spot. Since we are directly connected to the internet through the new District 24I website, we need to bring our blog spot up to date. Lion John Watters, offered the Club Bylaws updated in 2018 to help to answer some of Lion Bob’s questions. <br/>
Lion Bob is concerned that no one in the club is accessing the club’s information online. <br/>
Lion Nancy Watters explained that the new revised 24I website has just come online this month. <br/> She will present a program in August that will explain MyLion and also instruct the membership in accessing the District 24I website and how to reach our blog spot through that window. <br/>Lion Jack suggested that Lion Bob be given a couple of minutes to explain the work that has gone into this blog and to encourage every member take a look at the site.<br/>
Lion President Jack expressed appreciation to Lion Bob for all his efforts to get our clubs information up to date.
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Adjournment: 7:33pm
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Upcoming Dates:<br/>
August 3, Wed – Thalia Board meeting – Zoom 7pm<br/>
August 7, Sun – Red Cross Blood Drive - VB Christian Church 12-4pm <br/>
Holiday Card signing – Smiles across the Miles<br/>
August 13, Sat Back to School Care Fair – Landstown High SPOT screening<br/>
August 18, Thurs. – Jump Start Larkspur Middle School 9:30<br/><br/>
<b>July 20, 2022 - Regular Meeting </b>Wed. 6pm <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: 6:30pm Lion President Jack Wagner <br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Nancy Lekberg<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Stan Moss<br/>
Invocation: Lion Karen Austin<br/>
Introduction of Guests: (Speaker) PCC Chet Kramer and spouse, Lion MaryLou Newman-Kramer <br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45 (approx.)<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:15 <br/><br/>
Program: PCC Chet Kramer - Juvenile Diabetes Camp/REACH (introduction by Program Chair, PP Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Past Council Chair Lion Chet Kramer became a member of the Lions Organizationin1973. He resides in Williamsburg where he is a member of the Williamsburg Host Lions Club, and is currently serving as the Activity Treasurer and Youth Outreach Chair for his Home Club. PCC Chet served as the Governor of District 24 I (former 24D) in 2007-2008 and served as Council Chair in 2011-2012. He is a Past President of the Lions of Virginia Foundation, Lions Charity Foundation of 24I and the Pin Traders Club of Virginia. PCC Chet is currently the District 24I Lions Diabetes Family Camp Director, District Lions Quest and Youth Outreach Chairman, District Ethics Chairman, District 24I and State Trading Pin Chair. PCC Chet has previous served as a Zone Chair, Region Chair and numerous other District Cabinet positions, including Leo Club Chair, Membership Chair, Leadership Chair, White Cane Chair and has held other Leadership positions at the District and State level. For the past six (6) years, PCC Chet has served as an Instructor at the annual Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI). In recognition of service to the Lions Organization, he has received numerous awards, including nine International President’s Appreciation Awards, Lions of Virginia Distinguished Humanitarian Recognition, Lions 24D Charity Foundation Good Samaritan Recognition and a recipient of the International Presidents Leadership Metal. PCC Chet is also a Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lions activities, PCC Chet has been active in numerous community organizations, including foster parenting for special needs children, run-away teen hotline volunteer, meals on wheels volunteer, served on advisory board for the Center for Science and Technology in Chesapeake and is the recipient of the City of Chesapeake Mayor’s Award for Community Service. PCC Chet recently retired after 30+ years with E. T. Gresham Company as a Construction Estimator and Project Manager, specializing in historic restoration, church construction and medical facilities. PCC Chet has three daughters, four grandchildren and is married to his longtime Partner in Service Lion Mary Lou Newman.<br/><br/>
Special presentation - Past President Nancy Nelson presented a check to PCC Chet Kramer for the Diabetes Camp in honor of those members who had devoted their time and service during her tenure as President of the club last year. Lion Nancy also presented certain members of the club who were absent on Installation of Officer night. Appreciation certificates were given to Lion Bob Perrine for his work on programs and the blogsite, Lion Aziz Selahi for his efforts in collecting used eye glasses. Lion Nancy also presented Lion Vickie Kennedy a Lion’s script pin from Past District Governor, Lion Greg Cole, for her work on the James Bland Competition.
Installation of new member by PCC Chet Kramer inducted into membership, Bradley Furman. Lion Bradley is sponsored by his father, Lion Stanley Furman. Because Lion Stanley was unable to attend the meeting, Lion John Watters stood for him as Lion Brad was inducted. Lion Bradley is rejoining after several years of being separated from the club. He is looking forward to working as many projects as possible and devoting as much time as possible to Lions. Lion Bradley is a wonderful recruiter and has several possibilities for future members. His enthusiasm is contagious and we are very happy to have him back in our club. Welcome Lion Brad and thanks to PCC Chet for performing the induction.<br/><br/>
Program: PCC Lion Chet Kramer -Lions Diabetes Family Camp, Sports Explosion Weekend and REACH
Lions Diabetes Family Camp is run by Lions in cooperation with Old Dominion University at Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake, Va. Through the diabetes curriculum, ODU students help create activities, and participate with volunteer Lions in running the camp for families and children dealing with diabetes. The week is action packed with activities such as horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing and archery. In additions to activities, the campers and their families are provided helpful information and advice in learning and dealing with diabetes. The weekend is sponsored by the Lions Club International Foundation and Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia as well as Lions Clubs of District 24 I. The cost is about $150 per participant. The Diabetes Camp has become self-sufficient and has continued for the last 26 years. Most of the campers are Type 1 diabetes. Several educational sessions are offered and many families are able to share experiences and advice. Volunteer Lions are always encouraged to help.
Through the partnership with ODU, the REACH program was developed. REACH is a year-round event which offers activities every weekend. REACH is an acronym for Recreate, Educate, Advocate and Climb Higher.
An entirely new and different program through ODU for this year is called Sports Explosion Weekend. This program is for children (9 to 19 years) with vision impairment. The purpose is to empower youth with visual impairments to be physically active members of their schools and communities and improve their health and quality of life. <br/>
Events will include Beep Baseball, Goalball, Judo, Horseback/Pony Riding, Rock Climbing, Sport Science and Track & Field. Lion Chet expressed much excitement in sharing the news about the partnership with 24I Lions and Old Dominion University. Brochures and contact information were made available to club members.<br/><br/>
Business meeting: Lion President Jack Wagner<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Thank you - 2nd VDG Homer Cook has expressed special appreciation for being allowed to present his program a couple of months ago. Because of our graciousness, he is receiving his Doctorate from Lions University at USA Canada Opportunity. Lion Homer is the 1st Vice District Governor this year.
District Cabinet meeting and Club Officer Training – Sat, July 23rd – Amelia Courthouse, VA<br/>
Zoom link for Cabinet meeting for those not attending will be sent out. Please take a few minutes to participate by checking in and viewing the meeting. We need to participate in District activities. Log in is at 12:30pm with the meeting beginning at 1pm.<br/>
*Status of SPOT grants and processes – Lion John Watters reported to the club that one of our vital SPOT screeners had died after years of excellent performance and much use, (9 yrs.) To get another SPOT for screening this year, the cost range would be almost $8,000. But a grant had been requested from two of our Foundations. Lion Mary Lou Newman-Kramer, Lion Chet’s wife, as the grant chairperson for LOVF (Lions of Virginia Foundation) assisted our club in getting a grant for $3,000.00 toward the purchase of the new SPOT. We appreciate her efforts and thank her for her support. In addition, Lion Mary Lou is also on the Board of Directors of the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia along with our own Lion Stanley Furman. The Charity Foundation agreed to cover ½ the cost of the new SPOT. Lion John was able to show the newly delivered check from the Treasurer of the Foundation, Lion Jerry Phelps, in the amount of $3,575.00.<br/>
*There is to be a rebate of $500.00 from Welch Allyn. As approved by the Board of Directors, our club will make up any difference in cost for the new SPOT. The order will be placed before the end of the month to assure delivery for screenings this September. Thanks to all who assisted in getting this covered so expediently.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*KidSight – Lion Nancy Watters -Re-certification is required by all this year. Please go to the KidSight website and follow the instructions. Printed manuals were made available.
Red Cross Blood Drive – August 7th Sunday – 11am-5pm. VB Christian Church. Donors will be given e-gift cards and a chance to win a drawing for free gasoline. Work schedule signup sheet was available. Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Ellen Turman are in charge of the blood drive. More people are need to work!
Christmas Cards in July – In conjunction with the Blood Drive, will be signing new holiday cards to be given to the Red Cross for distribution to members in military service. Anyone who has time during the drive and anyone who will just come and man a table who will sign cards is asked to volunteer. You may sign up on the work schedule as part of the blood drive.<br/>
*Adopt a Student – ForKids will provide the list of homeless children by the end of July. Lion Nancy W has asked for 10 students to start but will be able to get plenty more. The student will be identified by a number. A bookbag, and all the school supplies for that child should be purchased, marked and delivered to Image Services in Va. Beach. They will deliver the bags to the appropriate shelters.<br/>
*SPOT Screenings:<br/>
July 23, Sat – Landstown High 9-12pm SPOT screening (1-2 people)<br/>
August 13, Sat Back to School Care Fair – Landstown High SPOT screening (sign up schedule)<br/>
August 18, Thurs. – Jump Start Larkspur Middle School 9:30- (sign up schedule) <br/>
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Fundraisers:<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have sold about $3,600 worth of brooms and peanuts this year which has netted about $1,300 total. We had to raise the price of brooms to $15 for the Va. broom and $20 for the Patio broom because of supplier cost increase. Lion Jack also said that we have a good supply of about 8 different kinds of peanuts. All are available except the chocolate covered which will not be ready until about October.
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From the Floor: <br/>
*Lion Dick Kreassig requested that we offer our compliments to the Chef at Broad Bay for all his excellent meals. <br/>
*Lion John announced that because of the upcoming surge of the new Covid variant, we are not yet restarting our visits to the Recycling Center.<br/><br/>
Birthdays – no July Birthdays<br/><br/>
Raffle 50/50 – It was a lucky evening for Lion Rich Edwards. He won both raffles of $31 and $35!!<br/>
Adjournment: 8:03pm <br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
July 23, Sat – Landstown High 9-12pm SPOT screening<br/>
July 23, Sat – Zoom link to Cabinet Meeting in Amelia (12:30pm)<br/>
August 3, Wed – Thalia Board meeting – Zoom 7pm <br/>
August 7, Sun – Red Cross Blood Drive - VB Christian Church 12-5pm <br/>
August 13, Sat Back to School Care Fair – Landstown High SPOT screening <br/>
August 18, Thurs. – Jump Start Larkspur Middle School 9:30<br/>
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<b>July 6, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes</b><br/>
Lion President Jack Wagner: Call to Order 7:00pm <br/><br/>
Approval of minutes of June meeting – The minute were submitted to the membership by
email with no comments. Lion Stanley Furman moved that they be accepted as presented.
Lion Rhonda seconded and they were approved.<br/><br/>
*Presentation of Proposed Budget – Lion Vickie Kennedy presented the budget. Please see
the attached copy. Lion Rhonda and Lion Stanley moved and seconded that the budget be
accepted. The vote was unanimous. By way of explanation, the amount budgeted for member
dues is slightly off. We have 4 family memberships who pay $180 per couple. We have one
life member who only pays the State dues of $25.00. We have 1 member who is honorary
and pays no dues other that the vision services he offers. Therefore, we have 25 members
paying $100. The total amount to be collected in membership dues is $3,045.00.
In addition, meal expenses for the coming year is calculated based on an expected increase in
meal cost after November. ($25.00)<br/><br/>
*Account Reconciliation report – Lions Stanley Furman, Vickie Kennedy, Rhonda Skaggs,
Jack Wagner and Nancy Nelson and John and Nancy Watters met last month at RMHC to
look over the accounts and propose a budget. All matters were in order.
Bank Signatory changes – Lion Jack instructed Lion Vickie Kennedy to set a date and go to
the bank and we will get this task completed.<br/><br/>
*Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
*Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Dues – Collected by July 6 = $1,865 Outstanding amount is $1,100. 11 members are yet to
pay but many will submit money at the next meeting.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Upcoming Obligations: Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*July 9, 2022, Sat. 9-12pm- Virginia Beach Health Dept. Clinic - SPOT screening for
school children. 4452 Corporate Lane. (only one person required)<br/>
*July 23, Sat. Landstown High 9-12 (with Kempsville) Need SPOT and 1 or 2 people <br/>
*August 7, Sunday – Red Cross Blood Drive – VB Christian Church 12-5pm – Lions <br/>
Nancy Nelson and Ellen Turman are in charge. A work schedule will be sent out along
with a request for people to donate. <br/>
*August 13, 2022 Sat. 10-2pm – Back to School Care Fair – Landstown High School-
SPOT screening. Need 3 -4 people to work. Member to man display table and a couple
of people to do screenings. This is a multiple club event.<br/>
*August 18, 2022 Thurs. Jump Start – Larkspur Middle School 9:30-? SPOT screening
for needy school children bussed in from the school system. This event is all day and will
need a full work crew of people. A sign-up schedule will be sent out.<br/><br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger Project – Lion Nancy Nelson has 100 bags with Lions Logos for
another hunger project. We do not have to do all at the same time. One event can be in
this year the other in the spring of next year.<br/><br/>
*Christmas in July – Lion Nancy Watters is planning a card making project from the
holiday cards that have been collected. The target is before the end of July or the first of
August.<br/><br/>
*August – Adopt a Student project – please keep this project on the radar. The list has
not yet been sent out but I expect the information to come on July 25 th . Since Prime day
is the first week in August, the list will be just in time.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/><br/>
*Lion Jack Wagner/Roger Snell – Brooms/White Cane/Peanuts - The club had done very
well selling peanuts this last year. Lion Jack has plenty if you need them on hand and will
give a complete report at the meeting in July.<br/>
The cost of the brooms ordered from the blind lions in Greensboro has increased. Lion Jack
stated that the selling price must increase to $15 for the Virginia broom (small) and $20 for
the Patio broom (larger)<br/>
A White Cane and Broom Sale will be scheduled for later in the summer. He would like to
have 3 White Cane Collections and 2 or 3 Broom sales.<br/><br/>
July Program- Lion Nancy Nelson has scheduled PCC Chet Kramer speaking on Diabetes
topics.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: Lion John Watters reported that our second oldest SPOT in the District has
died making it the 3 rd that is beyond update and repair. Our club has used this machine for 10
years and now we need another machine. We have requested a grant from LOVF and will also
approach the Lions Charity Foundation. This information is being presented to you because
we may need to request some money from the club for funding. The retail price is $7,850 but
the Lions price is $7,150 less a $500 rebate for an old machine. Actual cost would be $6,650.
Other clubs may also participate in the cost. We need quick action because the high demand
school year begins Sept. The earliest deliver is at least 3 weeks because of the chip shortage.
Lion John asked the Board to approve an amount of money, possibly as much as $3,500, to
purchase a new SPOT. Lion Stanley reminded everyone that we have a large carryover
amount in our budget that could be used. He moved we provide permission to fund up to half
the cost. Lion Roger Snell seconded the motion. The motion was approved. We want to
express our appreciation to the Board for their generosity and for understanding the
importance of the work we do with the SPOT. Our pledge is to get the best price and the most
funding possible to make the cost to the club as low as possible.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters has printed a hard copy of the Lions KidSight Manual to be used
for SPOT certification and will bring several copies to the meeting on the 20 th . The copy will
make taking the certification test easier for most members. Everyone using the SPOT must be
recertified this year. If you wish more information or need passwords to take the test, please
let her know.<br/><br/>
*Lion Nancy also reminded everyone to set up the MYLION account from the link that
she sent out.<br/><br/>
Lion Bob Perrine read a thank you note from the P. A. scholarship winner as follows:<br/><br/>
Dear Mr. Perrine and the Thalia Lions Club,<br/>
Thank you so much for awarding me with a $1000 scholarship from your organization, I am sincerely honored to be chosen as the recipient this year. I truly appreciate the generosity of you and the Thalia Lions Club in supporting students at Princess Anne High School. I will definitely continue my hard work at UVA! I would really like to attend the dinner meeting on 7/20 and say thank you in person. Unfortunately, my UVA summer orientation has been scheduled during the week of 7/18 - 7/22. As such, I will be out of town on 7/20 and unable to attend. It's a pity but I believe that we will have a chance to meet again in the future. Also, I seem to remember that you mentioned something to me over the phone for June 17th. I did not notice anything in the letter about an event on the 17th and was wondering if you could clarify this for me? Thank you again for offering me this scholarship and the opportunity to meet the club. I will do my best to keep you updated over email!<br/>
With gratitude,<br/>
Allan Cheng<br/><br/>
<br/>Adjournment: 7:28
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June, 15, 2022, Installation Night <br/><br/>
The list of new officers for the coming year. <br/>
We gave 1 Progressive Melvin Jones Award to Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/>
Lion Susan Sumnick was given a Melvin Jones by an anonymous donor (you might have inside info about that)<br/>
We awarded a Good Samaritan Award to Lion Jack Wagner<br/>
The Lion of the Year was given to Lion Nancy Nelson (Pres.)<br/>
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Slate of Officers 2022-23</strong></span>
<br/>President – Lion Jack Wagner (GAT) Global Action Team
<br/>1st V.P. Lion Roger Snell
<br/>2nd V.P. Lion Susan Sumnick
<br/>Treasurer – Lion Vickie Kennedy
<br/>Secretary (GST- Global Service Team) Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>Administrative Assistant – Vacant
<br/>GMT – Global Membership Team – Lion John Watters
<br/>Marketing and Communication – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bill Austin (Program Chairperson)
<br/>Lions Clubs International Foundation – Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>Lion Tamer – Lion Mike Coren
<br/>Tail Twister – Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>Sight Chairperson – Lion Susan Sumnick
<br/>One Year Directors - Lion Fran Scott and Lion Bob Perrine
<br/>Two Year Directors – Lion Nancy Lekberg and Lion Stan Moss
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Continuing Directors serving 2nd year of a 2-year term require no nomination or vote
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<b>Duties:</b> <br/>
A description of duties is on <b>Lions Clubs International Officers Team Manual </b><br/>
See Club Officers Manual -
<a href="http://www.frostburglions.org/files/clubofficersmanual.pdf">http://www.frostburglions.org/files/clubofficersmanual.pdf</a>
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<b>Extract from Virginia Beach Thalia Club Approved By-Laws, 18 Sep 2018</b><br/>
Article VII - Officers<br/>
Section E. DUTIES<br/>
1. <b>PRESIDENT</b>: The responsibilities for this position shall be as
follows:<br/>
(a) Serve as chief executive officer for this club.<br/>
(b) Preside at all meetings of the board of directors of this club.<br/>
(c) Chair the Club Global Action Team and ensure the
following:<br/>
(1) Ensure the election of qualified Lion leaders for the
position of club service chair, club membership chair and
club first vice-president, who will serve as the leadership
chair.<br/>
(2) Ensure regular meetings to discuss and advance
initiatives established by the Global Action Team.<br/>
(3) Collaborate with the district Global Action Team and
other club presidents to further initiatives focused on
expanding humanitarian service, leadership development
and membership growth.<br/>
(d) In collaboration with the club officers and committee chairs,
implement a plan for membership growth, community
engagement, operational improvement and the fulfillment of
humanitarian services as presented and approved by the
club’s board of directors.<br/>
(e) Issue the call for regular meetings and special meetings of
the board of directors of this club.<br/>
(f) Appoint standing and special committees and cooperate
with chairs to effect regular functioning and reporting of such
committees.<br/>
(g) See that regular elections are duly called, noticed and held.<br/>
(h) Ensure the club is operating in accordance with local laws.<br/>
(i) Ensure proper administration of club operations by
ensuring that all club officers and members adhere to the
club’s Constitution and By-Laws and the International
Constitution and By-Laws.<br/>
(j) Encourage diplomacy and solve disputes in a fair and
transparent fashion utilizing the Dispute Resolution Procedure
if needed.<br/>
(k) Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory
committee of the zone in which this club is located.<br/>
(l) Serve as a mentor to vice presidents to ensure the
continuance of effective leadership.<br/>
2. <b>IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT</b>: He/she and the other past presidents shall serve as mentors to the club president and vice presidents and may serve as the club LCIF Coordinator unless this position is filled by another club member.<br/>
3. <b>FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT</b>: The responsibilities for this position
shall be as follows:<br/>
(a) Conduct an annual club quality assessment and
collaborate with the club officers, specifically members of the
club’s Global Action Team and other committee chairs during
his/her term as first vice president to develop a plan for
membership growth, community engagement, and the
fulfillment of humanitarian services to be presented and
approved by the board of directors during his/her term as
president.<br/>
(b) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team
as the club Leadership Chair and along with other members of
the leadership committee:<br/>
(1) Ensure new members are provided an effective
member orientation.<br/>
(2) Identify potential leaders and encourage their
development as future leaders.<br/>
(3) Encourage members to participate in leadership
training offered by the district, multiple district and Lions
Clubs International.<br/>
(c) Communicate the need for training, the names of potential
new leaders and leadership development activities that club
members attend to the district-level Global Leadership
Coordinator.<br/>
(d) Take a key role in membership retention and ensure
organizational excellence by measuring member satisfaction
and utilizing feedback to improve club operations.<br/>
(e) Understand the club’s role in district activities and events.<br/>
(f) Network with the officers of other clubs to gain ideas that may
be applied to the club.<br/>
(g) Gain in-depth knowledge of district, multiple district initiatives
that support leadership development, membership growth and
the expansion of humanitarian service.<br/>
(h) Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory
committee of the zone in which this club is located.<br/>
(i) If the president is unable to perform the duties of his/her office
for any reason, the vice president next in rank shall occupy
his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same
authority as the president.<br/>
(j) Oversee the functioning of such committees of this club as
the president shall designate.<br/>
4. <b>VICE PRESIDENT(S)</b> If the president is unable to perform the
duties of his/her office for any reason, the vice president next in
rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with
the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall,
under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such
committees of this club as the president shall designate.<br/>
5. <b>SECRETARY</b>: He/she shall be under the supervision and
direction of the president and the board of directors and shall act as
the liaison officer between the club and the district (single, sub- and
multiple) in which this club is located, and the association. The
responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:<br/>
(a) Submit regular monthly and other reports to the
international office of the association containing such
information as may be called for by the board of directors of
this association.<br/>
(b) Submit to the district governor’s cabinet such reports as it
may require.<br/>
(c) Be an active member of the district governor’s advisory
committee of the zone in which the club is located.<br/>
(d) Have custody and keep and maintain general records of
this club, including records of minutes of club and board
meetings; attendance; committee appointments; elections;
member information, addresses and telephone numbers of
members; members club accounts.<br/>
(e) Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her
term in office, the general records of the club to his/her
successor in office.<br/>
6. <b>TREASURER</b>: The responsibilities for this position shall be as
follows:<br/>
(a) Receive all monies, from the secretary and otherwise, and
deposit the same in a bank or banks recommended by the
finance committee and approved by the board of directors.<br/>
(b) Arrange for issuance, in cooperation with the secretary,
quarterly or semi-annual statements to each member for dues
and other financial obligations owed to this club and report
payments to the Board of Directors.<br/>
(c) Pay out monies in payment of club obligations only on
authority given by the board of directors.<br/>
(d) Have custody and keep and maintain general records of
club receipts and disbursements.<br/>
(e) Prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual financial
reports to the board of directors of this club.<br/>
(f) Deliver, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of his/her
term in office, the financial accounts, funds and records of the
club to his/her successor in office.<br/>
(g) Serves as chair for the finance committee.<br/>
7. <b>LION TAMER</b>: The Lion Tamer shall have charge of and be
responsible for the property and paraphernalia of the club, including
flags, banners, gong, gavel, song books and button board. He/she
shall put each in its proper place before each meeting and return the
same to the proper storage area after each meeting. He/she shall act
as sergeant-at-arms at meetings, see that those present are properly
seated, and distribute bulletins, favors and literature as required at
club and board meetings. He/she shall give special attention to
assure that each new member sits with a different group at each
meeting so that he/she can become better acquainted.<br/>
8. <b>LION TWISTER</b> - He/she shall promote harmony, good fellowship, life and enthusiasm in the meetings through appropriate stunts and games and the judicious imposition of fines on club members. There shall be no ruling from his/her decision in imposing a fine, provided, however, that no fine shall exceed an amount fixed by the board of directors of this club, and no member shall be fined more than twice at any one meeting. The Tail Twister may not be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present. All monies collected by the tail twister shall be immediately turned over to the treasurer and a receipt be given therefor.
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9. <b>MEMBERSHIP CHAIR (GMT)</b>: The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:<br/>
(a) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Membership Chair. <br/>
(b) Collaborate with the District Global Membership Coordinator, district leaders, members of the club’s membership committee and others to develop annual membership goals and action plans to recruit new members and to increase membership satisfaction among current club members. Present the plan to the club’s board of directors for approval and support.<br/>
(c) Develop and lead a membership committee to help implement action plans to achieve the club’s membership goals and to positively increase the member experience. <br/>
(d) Collaborate with the club service chair as well as other club committees to promote membership opportunities. <br/>
(e) Understand the different membership types and programs offered and promote membership programs to club members.<br/>
(f) Ensure each new member is provided an effective membership orientation and is provided opportunities to be engaged in club activities that are meaningful to the new member.<br/>
(g) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate. <br/>
(h) Participate in Global Membership Team meetings held by the district.<br/>
10. <b>SERVICE CHAIR (GST)</b>. The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows:<br/>
(a) Serve as a key member of the club’s Global Action Team as the club Service Chair. <br/>
(b) Collaborate with the District Global Service Coordinator, club LCIF coordinator, district leaders, members of the club’s service committee and others to develop and communicate annual service goals and action plans that address current community needs and align with the Lions Clubs International service framework and/or district service goals when relevant. <br/>
(c) Lead the service committee to implement the club’s service action plans in order to achieve the club’s service goals. <br/>
(d) Incorporate opportunities for local youth and Leos to engage in all aspects of service activities, including goal setting, implementation, project evaluation and reporting. <br/>
(e) Report service activities to Lions Clubs International. <br/>
(f) Serve as a club resource on current community needs by monitoring the service activities of other service clubs, developing community partnerships to expand service, and utilizing tools and resources offered by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation. <br/>
(g) Increase member satisfaction by encouraging participation and engagement in service projects.<br/>
(h) Collaborate with the club membership chair and other club committees to promote membership opportunities to non-Lions during service projects. <br/>
(i) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate.<br/>
11. <b>MARKETING COMMUNICATION CHAIR</b>. The responsibilities for this position shall be as follows: <br/>
(a) Develop and implement annual communications plans for internal and external audiences, including club members, news media, supporters/sponsors and potential new members.<br/>
(b) Publicize club activities, including service projects, fundraisers, donations, Lions Clubs International sponsored contests and other newsworthy accomplishments both internally and externally via the news media, social media, and other effective means. <br/>
(c) Expand humanitarian initiatives, community involvement and membership initiatives through social media.<br/>
(d) Provide communication tools to club members and to encourage all club members to participate in promoting the club’s activities via social media, referral and other effective means of communication. <br/>
(e) Assist the club president in communicating information from the district, multiple district and international headquarters with the club members.<br/>
(f) Work closely with the club membership chair to target and reach out to new potential club members. <br/>
(g) Attend the district governor’s advisory committee meeting of the zone in which this club is located when appropriate. Participate in meetings held by the district marketing communications chair.<br/>
12. <b>LCIF COORDINATOR</b>. He/she communicates the mission and success of LCIF and its importance to Lions Clubs International, implements LCIF development strategies within the club and collaborates with LCIF district coordinator to promote LCIF in the local area to ensure alignment with district goals. This position also collaborates with the club service chairperson and the Global Action Team to support club initiatives.<br/>
13. <b>DIRECTORS</b>: The four (4) elected directors shall serve as advisors and voting members of the Board of Directors. Generally, two are elected each Lion’s year for two-year terms, thus each year two will be serving one more year (“One Year” directors) and two new directors will be elected for the two-year term (“Two-Year” directors). However, vacancies for “one-year” directors unable to complete the two-year term may be filled by electing a director for a one-year term.<br/>
<b>End of Extract from Virginia Beach Thalia Club Approved By-Laws, 18 Sep 2018</b><br/><br/>
*In carrying out his/her responsibilities, the following are suggestions that are in addition to those duties prescribed in the By-Laws (see above). <br/><br/>
*<b>The Immediate Past President</b>: To assure members become better acquainted with each other, he/she with the other past presidents greet members and their guests.<br/><br/>
*<b>The Lion Tail Twister</b>: In becoming better acquainted with each other, humor and laughter can be promoted through jokes, puns, witticisms, mimicry, acting, singing or dramatizations. For example, special presentations to members can brighten the meeting. Give a hairbrush to a bald-headed member, a set of curlers to a curly-headed member, and a gardening tool to a gardener.<br/>
Fining is a key element of a successful tail twister. By fining, the tail twister involves everyone and assists the president in general management of the meeting. Following are just a few examples of how a tail twister can raise funds for the club or just promote fun and camaraderie at meetings.<br/>
1. Call on a Lion to give a spontaneous joke on-the-spot. A fine can be levied according to the response. <br/>
2. Announce a Lion <i>pin</i> or <i>name-tag</i> to be worn on the left or right side for the next meeting. <br/>
3. At the beginning of the meeting, announce a word. Toward the end of the meeting ask various Lions to say the word.<br/>
4. Give a slip of paper to the president. On it is written a word. The first Lion to use that word will be fined. <br/>
5. During meetings, call upon a Lion to stand and formally introduce another Lion pointed out. Any mistake will earn a fine. <br/>
6. Fine members who arrive late for the meeting. <br/>
7. Fine anyone not using the prefix "Lion" when a Lion is talking about another Lion.<br/>
8. Ask a tricky question. Go right down the tables or move around with the question and fine the first one to give the wrong answer.<br/>
9. Stunts are important at every club meeting and, to be most effective, the tail twister should have a different stunt or gimmick at every meeting. <br/>
10. Finally, the tail twister should use his/her imagination in handing out fines. Just going around requiring each member to put money in the bucket will not enliven the meeting.<br/>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The Thalia Lions Club Bland Committee arranges an annual youth music scholarship contest in honor of James Bland, the famous composer of "<em>Carry Me Back to Ole' Virginny</em>", Virginia's state song for many years. An escalating series of contests from club to state level results in significant scholarship awards to both vocal and instrumental contestants. The state level awards are scholarships of $3,000 – 1<sup>st</sup>
place, $2,500 – 2<sup>nd</sup> place, and $2,000 – 3<sup>rd</sup> place, and
cash awards of $1,500 for 4<sup>th</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup>, and 6<sup>th</sup>
places for both vocal and
instrumental finalists. <span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The contest is open to any youth
attending elementary, middle or junior or senior high school (or equivalent
home-schooled level) and who is a resident of Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only one club contest may be entered as the
winners from each club contest progress to the next higher level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-size: 16pt;">Interested instrumentalists
and vocalists may contact the Bland Contest Chairperson for the Thalia Lions,
Lion Vickie Kennedy, at 627-5386 or <a href="mailto:vkennedy@rmhcnorfolk.org">vkennedy@rmhcnorfolk.org</a>
for an application packet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deadline for
completed applications will be in Feb of the contest year. See application form and rules at end of this article. <br/> <br/>
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<b>Lions of VA Sub-District 24I <br/>
2023 Competition Winners</b>
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From Left to right<br/>
1st Place Instrumental (piano)- Isaac Li, Princess Anne High <br/>
2nd Place Instrumental (piano)- Kobe Quino Langen, Menchville High <br/>
3rd Place Instrumental (piano) - Ethan Jackson Kane attends Lancaster High School <br/>and Lancaster County Lions Club is his sponsor <br/>
1st Place Vocal - Zaynah Sarene Berkley Weems, Poquoson High<br/>
2nd Place Vocal - Ashton Taylor Hendrickson, Poquoson High<br/>
3rd Place Vocal - Niara Rain Ashburn, Salem High <br/><br/>
<b>Sub District winners at the State level James Bland Music Competition</b>!<br/>
1st Place Instrumental - Kobe Quino Langen from Menchville High <br/>
3rd Place Vocal - Ashton Taylor Hendrickson from Poquoson High <br/><br/>
<b>At the State Bland Contest</b><br/>
Kobe Quino Langen won 1st place Instrumental - $3,000 (Kobe was our 2nd place Sub Dist winner who competed at the State level because our 1st place winner had a conflict)<br/>
Ashton Taylor Hendrickson won 3rd place Vocalist - $2,000 (Ashton was our 2nd place Sub Dist winner who competed at the State level because our 1st place winner had a conflict)<br/>
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<b>Lions of VA Multiple District 24 <br/>
2022 Competition Winners</b> <br/>
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From left to right first row <br/> *Anna Hubbard, 24-I - 1st place winner (Vocal)<br/>
*Jenna Ng, 24-C Instrumental first place winner (Piano) <br/>
From left to right second row <br/>*PDG Ann Ragland, Vickie Kennedy, DG Greg Cole, DG Eric Mills and PDG Clark Vandergrift.
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<b>2022 Bland Contest Winners</b></div>
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From left to right, <br/>
*Gabriella L. Waite - 2nd Place Vocal (Mezzo-Soprano) Maury High School<br/>
*Olivia M. Carey – Instrumental (Flute) New Kent High School<br/>
*Matthew J. Fan – 2nd Place Instrumental (Violin) York High School<br/>
*Anna S. Hubbard – 1st Place Vocal (Soprano) Poquoson High School <br/>
*Bradley R. Song – 1st Place Instrumental (Piano) – Old Donation. Brad will be representing our club at the State Bland contest and in May at the State Convention.<br/><br/>
Anna and Bradley went to the Lions of Virginia Multiple District 24 level competition that was held at the State Convention in Chesapeake, VA. where Anna won 1st place (Vocals) and Bradley placed 4th (Instrumentals).<br/> <br/>
Special thanks to Lion Vickie Kennedy for all your hard work and thank you to all who attended and assisted.
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In 2021 and 2020, Ava Shedd was Thalia Lions Instrumental 1st place winner and represented the 2021 State Finals winning 2nd place and a $2,000 Scholarship, and at the 2020 State Finals winning 3rd place and a $1,500 Scholarship. <br/>
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Ava now attends Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where she won a concerto competition and earned the opportunity to play Gagliano violin for this performance values at $150,000 to $200,000. She thanks Thalia Lions for being a part of her development and growth! <br/> <br />
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<b>2021 Bland Contest Winners</b></div>
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Thalia Lions was happy to continue despite the pandemic to hold our 28th Annual James A. Bland Memorial Music Scholarship Competition (live). We had 8 contestants compete in the Instrumental category with 7 piano and 1 violin. Ava Shedd won 1st place (Violin) and Emily Wu placed 2nd (piano) and Edric Han placed 3rd (piano). Our judges (Dr. Harvey Stokes and Dr. Alex Trevino) were impressed with the talent presented on April 8, 2021, at Thalia United Methodist Church. We thank Thalia United Methodist Church for allowing us to hold our competition in their sanctuary. Ava Shedd moves on to the Sub-District competition to be held on May 14, 2021 at Thalia United Methodist Church as our Instrumental contestant and our vocalist Lindsey Turner will represent us as our 1st place vocal winner.
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<b>2020 Bland Contest Participants</b> - Left to right<br />
1st Row: Gabrielle Pinkey, Angela Zhang, Bradley Song, Blake Armstrong, Jayna Deeb, Isabella Rosario
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2nd Row: Emily Wu, Rose Zhang, Jessica McMillian, Amanda Suh, Isaac Li,<br/>
3rd Row: Ava Shedd, Rafael Viray Ava Stevenson
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Back row: Thalia Lion President, Ellen Turman, Lion John Watters & Lion Vickie Kennedy
<br/><br/>Bland Contest Winners 2020 - <br/>*Instrumentalists: <br/>1st place -Ava Shed (violin)<br/>2nd place - Blake Armstrong (violin) <br/>3rd place - Jayna M. Deeb (flute)<br/>
*Vocalists:<br/>1st place- Ava Stevenson (soprano)<br/>2nd place- Gabrielle D. Pinkey (suprano)<br/>3rd place- Isabella C. Rosario (mezzo soprano)<br/><br/>*Special appreciation to our Bland Competition Chair, Lion Vickie Kennedy, our Emcee, Lion Dr. John Watters, and our Thalia Lions Club President, Lion Ellen Turman. <br/><br/>*Judges: Bianca Hall, Dr. Brian Nedvin, Dr. Alexander Trevino, and Dr. Brian Diller
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Row is Lydia Li, Isaac Li and Bradley Song<br />
Second Row is Austin Mo, Kurt Kannetti, Annie
Liang, Rose Zhang, Emily <br/>
Wu, Ava Stevenson, Rafael Viray, Kevin Wang
and Alyssa Reichard <br/>Third Row is Vickie Kennedy and John Watters.
<br/><br/>Feb 26, 2019 - Nine Thalia Club members attended and assisted this year’s Bland Contest.<br/>The talent exhibited in the performances was absolutely amazing.<br/>Judging this contest by professional musicians Sondra Gelb, Brian Nedvin, and Dr. Alex Travino, was extremely difficult. Thalia Lions greatly appreciates their time and efforts.
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Bland Contest Winners 2018. </span></strong>The 2018 Region III Bland contestants are from left to right Donte’ Thompson, a 2</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place Vocalist from Thalia Lions , Kurt Lannetti, 1</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place Vocalist from Bayside Lions Club, Ava Shedd, 1</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place Instrumentalist from Thalia Lions Club, Rafael Viray, 2</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place Instrumentalist from Bayside Lions and Nathaniel Zhang 3</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> Place Instrumentalist from Bayside Lions. Along with Lion John Watters – Master of Ceremonies and Lion Vickie Kennedy, 24-D Bland Chair. The 1</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place winners will proceed to the District 24-D Bland Competition that is being held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm on the campus of ODU in Diehn Center for Performing Arts Choir RM 1201, Norfolk, VA. All three regions will send their 1</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> place winners in both categories to compete to represent 24-D District at the State Finals. State Finals is were all six districts will have a vocal and an instrumental compete for scholarships starting at $2,500 going on down to $1,000 scholarship. Every contestant will receive at least $1,000.00 scholarship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong><u>Lions of Virginia Bland
Music Scholarship Foundation, Inc.</u> <o:p></o:p></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">
</span> REGISTRATION AND RULES
OF THE CONTEST FOR <o:p></o:p></strong><br />
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</span>VOCALIST OR INSTRUMENTALIST<o:p></o:p></strong><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Annual Bland Music
Scholarship Program was established in 1948 to assist and promote cultural and
educational opportunities for the musically talented youth of Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program consists of elimination contests
starting at club level and continuing through “State Final Contest” and is
administered by the following rules.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. Any<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>boy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>girl,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>vocalist<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>instrumentalist,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>properly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>sponsored<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Virginia<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Club,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>resident<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Virginia<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>within<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>club’s jurisdiction) and
attending elementary, middle or senior high school or is home schooled is
eligible to participate. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Contestants<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">a. Are allowed to enter only
one club contest annually and may participate in either the vocal or
instrumental division but not both. Students who enter more than one contest
may be banned from future participation.<o:p></o:p></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">b. Shall render only one
composition and is allowed only eight (8) minutes to present it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In order to keep within the 8-minute time
limit, contestant may eliminate part of his or her composition.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The part cut out shall be marked on the score
for the information of the judges.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A
one-point penalty (per judge) for every five seconds exceeding the eight-minute
limit, with a grace period for the first five seconds, will be assessed at the
state level.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The point penalty may be
enforced at the district, zone/region, or club level at the discretion of the
Contest Bland Chairman. In case of a tie, the judges shall determine a winner.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">c. Must memorize his or her
composition.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">d. Shall furnish the required
number of copies of his or her composition as defined by the club, zone/region,
district and state chairmen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">e. Lions of Virginia shall
provide no instrument for contestant other than a piano.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instruments other than piano must have an
accompanist, if dictated by the composition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Accompaniment must be provided with musical instruments played by live
performers, other than the contestants themselves. No pre-recorded
accompaniment is allowed.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">f. All contestants must
compete on the date and at the place and time of the scheduled club,
zone/region, district or state contest.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">a. Judges for the contest
shall be competent teachers or performers of music not connected with the
contestant or the sponsoring club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">b. When appropriate, there
should be 2 judges for each division of music (vocal and instrumental).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two judges for each division are required at
the District and State levels.<o:p></o:p></span>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">c. Shall score the contestant
on his or her musical ability.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">d. Score sheets shall be
given to the contestant after the contest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. Awards shall be furnished
by the State Bland Foundation Committee as follows:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">a. Official certificates (1st
and 2nd places, and participation) at the club, zone/region, district and state
levels.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">b. State Scholarships for
BOTH Vocal and Instrumental WINNERS are: <br/>First Place SCHOLARSHIPS -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$3,000 each<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Second Place SCHOLARSHIPS -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$2,500 each<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Third Place SCHOLARSHIPS -
$2,000 each<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Place
SCHOLARSHIPS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$1,500 each<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">c. Scholarships are not
transferable, and those not claimed within five (5) years after date of State
Contest will be forfeited.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">d. State first place winners
are NOT eligible to compete again.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">e. Scholarships are payable
only to an accredited college or school of music, summer music program or to an
accredited private or public music teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Requests for payment to a college or school must be accompanied by the
winner’s course curriculum, which must include a music course,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>statement from the school<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>indicating an outstanding balance at least<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the payment<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
amount<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>being requested. Requests for
payment to private and public teachers must include a signed statement for
lessons previously given the winner, showing the dates, the number of lesson
hours, and fee per hour. In order for payments from scholarships to be
disbursed, the aforementioned information must be submitted to the Bland
Foundation, 402 Scott Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All participants are required
to SIGN a copy of the “Registration Form” certifying their familiarity
therewith and their COMPLETE acceptance thereof. The contest dates and locations will be posted soon.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Please enter me in the contest to be held Feb. 22, 2023<o:p><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE VIRGINIA LIONS</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">JAMES A BLAND MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The Lions of Virginia first became interested in James A. Bland in 1938 as the composer of the stirring song, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny. Impressed by the patriotic fervor and nostalgic quality of this lyric, the Lions began a campaign that resulted in the General Assembly of Virginia officially adopting the song in 1940 as the Virginia State Anthem. In 1994, the Virginia State Senate adopted a revised version Carry Me Back to Old Virginia. In February 1997, the State Legis-lature of Virginia voted to retire the song for reason of political correctness. The Lions of Virginia still honor the man who wrote hundreds of well-known melo-dies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">In the 1940’s, Lions delved into the life and career of this distinguished composer and discovered that his grave was unknown and unmarked. Through diligent investigation they discovered his grave in a cemetery in Merion, PA, near Phila-delphia. The Lions of Virginia erected a monument over his grave and at the Convention of Lions International in Philadelphia in July of 1946 the monument was unveiled in the presence of many distinguished representatives of govern-ment, the world of music, and Lions International. In 1997, at the Lions Interna-tional Convention again in Philadelphia, the Virginia Lions rededicated the mo-nument.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The Lions of Virginia were not content that only a granite monument memorial-izes the author of the official state song. Hence, as a continuing memorial, they established the Virginia Lions Bland Music Scholarships Program in 1948. Since the beginning of this contest, the Lions have continued to add to the value of the scholarships. Today, the contest is spread over the entire state, commencing with individual club contests, and escalating through zone and/or region and district contests to the final state contest at the Annual State Convention. The project is financed entirely through contributions from Lions Clubs throughout the State of Virginia. The Thalia Lions Club awards trophies and medallions, but at the state level, scholarships are awarded in both vocal and instrumental categories in the amount of $3,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place and $2,000 for third place. Cash awards of $1,500 are given to the 4th, 5th and 6th place Winners.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The Thalia Lions Club is always looking for men and women of good character who would like to help their community and humanity. We meet twice a month for din-ner and fellowship. Our fund-raising efforts include sale of blind-made products, a fruit sale, a raffle and other activities. In addition to other donations we provide eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy, hearing and sight tests for adults and children and scholarships. If you are interested in membership, please speak to any Lion here tonight. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Following is an article by Lion Ed DeLong, Thalia Lions in the May 2010 24D's Knight's Vision.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">"<span style="font-style: italic;">Aundi Marie Moore, a soprano who won first place honors in the Thalia Lions music scholarship contest some years ago is now a successful opera singer appearing with Virginia Opera as Serena in George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. She and Virginia Opera conductor Peter Mark attended the Wells theater the other evening and during a discussion with them Miss Moore reminisced about her win with the Lions and how much we helped her in her successful career. She has sung the role of Elvira in Don Giovanni with Monte Carlo Opera; Nedda in Pagliacci with Sarasota Opera; Rusalka in the 2008 Salzburg festival; many events with the Washington National opera including Elvira from Don Giovanni and is scheduled to sing the role of Serena with the Atlanta Opera. It’s not often that a star of her caliber returns to our area to tell us about how much our efforts helped her along the way. Our Bland program is working fellow Lions. Please keep supporting it.</span>"</span></span><br />
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The purpose of the program is to award and fund scholarships and thereby demonstrate to the community that Thalia Lions Club is interested in furthering education. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients of scholarships awarded annually. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and be committed to their education. Two college/university scholarships are usually awarded each year as follows:<br />
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a. <strong><span style="color: #660000;">A $1,000 scholarship to a Princess Anne High School graduate</span></strong> to attend a Virginia college.<br />
* The 2023 winner was Elijah (Trey) Simmons III<br />
* The 2022 winner was Allan Cheng (attending University of Virginia)<br />
* The 2021 year was the COVID year with no applicants<br />
* The 2020 winner was Wan Ting (Ivy) Wu) (attending University of Virginia)<br />
* The 2019 winner was Sage Thomas (attending Regent University)<br />
* The 2018 winner was Leigh Mante (attending University of Virginia)<br />
* The 2017 winner was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rand
Gabriel Buenaventura (attending VCU in Richmond)</span><br />
* The 2016 winner was Lara De Haan (attending George Mason University)<br />
*The 2015 winners ($1,000 to each one) were Peter Nguyen (attending George Mason University) and Amanda Ponack (attending James Madison University)<br />
*The 2014 winner was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Erin Bryant</span> (attending Randolph-Macon College)<br />
*The 2013 winner was Isaiah Simmons (attending William and Mary)<br />
*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The 2012 winner
was Amy Cohen (attending VA Tech)</span><br />
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*The 2010 winner was Chris Horton, a young man who is a MERSA survivor. <br />
*The 2009 winner was Regina Stallings, (attending the University of Virginia)<br />
*The 2008 winner was Lydia Michailow (attending VA Tech)<br />
*The 2007 winner was Devin Prater<br />
(see <a href="http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/">http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/</a>)<br />
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b. <strong><span style="color: #660000;">A scholarship to an Adult Learning Center graduate</span></strong> who is successfully enrolled at Tidewater Community College. For 2011 the Thalia Lions increased this $600 scholarship to $1,000, and beginning in 2016 Thalia is also awarding $500 to the second place applicant set up as the EdDelong Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Ed who served as chairman of the Thalia Lions Scholarship Committee for many years and died July 16th, 2015.<br />
<br />For 2019 and 2020 the Adult Learning Center (ALC) did not provide anyone. In the interim the Scholarship Committee reached out to Seatack, an area that is in crying need of financial support. New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack provided two candidates, Amanda Montalvo and Mar’Tyria Hayes. Ocean Lakes High School serves the Seatack community, and their scholarship coordinator provided one applicate, Jared Plaatsman. Finally, the TCC financial aid office provided two applicants, one of which we chose, Jacob Reese. These four individuals were approved by the Scholarship Committee. For 2021, only two ALC students applied, Meagan Murray and Annalisa LaZar. These two were approved by our Scholarship Committee. Again, as in 2019 and 2020, no ALC student applied for 2022. ALC Director Dr. Joey Phillips has appointed a new scholarship coordinator, Elizabeth Herlong who was Thalia Lions guest speaker for our Jan 2023 meeting. She has promised to correct any short comings and provided 13 applicants for 2023. Elizabeth has
put new life in the Thalia Lions/ALC Scholarship program. Lion Bob
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<br/>* May 2023, $1,000 awarded to Brittani McLaughlin (ALC)
<br/>*May 2023, $500 awarded to Michael Hernandez (ALC)
<br/> *Aug 2022, no ALC students applied
<br />*Aug 2021, $1,000 awarded to Meagan Murray (ALC)
<br />*Aug 2021, $500 awarded to Annalisa LaZar (ALC)
<br />*Aug 2020, $1,000 awarded to Amanda Montalvo (New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack)
<br />*Aug 2020, $500 awarded to Mar’Tyria Hayes (New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack)
<br />*Aug 2019, $1,000 awarded to Jared Plaatsman (Ocean Lakes High School serving the Seatack community)
<br />*Aug 2019, $500 awarded to Jacob Reese (TCC Financial Aid Office) <br />
* May 2018, $1,000 warded to Hunter Perez<br />
* May 2018, $500 awarded to Gianni Miranda.<br />
* May 2017, $1,500 awarded to Giancarlo Gabriel Balarezo <br />
(one applicant - both $1,000 and $500 scholarships awarded to Giancarlo)<br />
* May 2016, $1,000 awarded to Winda Kerr<br />
* May 2016, $500 awarded to Jennifer Smith/Barongan<br />
* May 2015, $1,000 awarded to Erin E. Snyder<br />
* May 2014, $1,000 awarded to <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tina Martinez</span><br />
* May 2013, $1,000 awarded to Kelly Yarbourgh<br />
* May 2012, $1,000 awarded to was Ayotunde F, Oyedele <br />
* May 2011, $1,000 awarded to was Steven F. Hulmes, a 54 year old gentleman.<br />
*May 2010, $600 awarded to Jeri Gussman<br />
*May 2009, $600 awarded to Skye Fibish<br />
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c. <strong><span style="color: #660000;">Sight Impaired Scholarship</span></strong>. On July 7, 2010, a special scholarship presentation was made to a sight impaired student from Ocean Lakes High School, Sahara Gooding. Sahara's vision impairment began at birth and as a result of albinism. She is attending Virginia State University. She plans a career in the medical field.<br />
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d. <span style="color: #660000;"><strong>Local Elementary School Scholarships</strong>.</span> Three elementary school clinics in the Thalia area (Thalia, Malibu, and King’s Grant) are presneted $200 each year for health related needs.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-54284183392749355962022-05-25T07:00:00.002-07:002023-04-22T11:43:00.121-07:00Hearing<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Jul 15, 2009 - New Procedure for Applications for Hearing Aids</span></strong><br />
When we have an application for a hearing aid, fill out the financial forms and send directly to Lion Sammie Reid. She will process them, set up the appointment and refer to the Charity Foundation if required. By centralizing this process it will make it easier for everyone.<br />
Lion Sammie Reid<br />
600 Briar Court<br />
Virginia Beach, VA 23452<br />
Phone 757-340-5223<br />
Email : <a href="mailto:powerhearing@aol.com" ymailto="mailto:powerhearing@aol.com">powerhearing@aol.com</a><br />
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The Hearing Conservation Committee is responsible for providing hearing aids and exams for people in need of assistance. Applications for assistance may be obtained from Jeri Furman, phone 757 422-5877. When an application is reviewed and approved, a voucher for an exam and purchase of a hearing aide is given to the applicant. Thalia Lions has negotiated a generous reduced rate for both the exam and hearing aid for about $400. Depending on the level of need Thalia Lions covers a portion of this cost.<br />
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Thalia Lions supports the Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation (VLHF) located at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA –<br />
<a href="http://www.lions24b.org/VLHF/">http://www.lions24b.org/VLHF/</a> and <a href="http://www.lions24c.org/hearing.htm">http://www.lions24c.org/hearing.htm</a><br />
by promoting at regular meetings and in the Virginia Beach community one of VLHF’s prime objects, i.e., “To conduct informational programs to educate the public on hearing disorders and to encourage hearing protection.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-66064034486631207052022-05-25T05:00:00.002-07:002023-04-22T12:06:45.839-07:00Sight<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
The Thalia
Lions Club provides eye glasses, exams for people in need
of assistance, for screening preschool children for vision problems, and
drawing attention to problems faced by sight impaired and blind people.<br/><br/>
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The Lions Club is using<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Spot</strong>, a breakthrough
device that quickly and easily detects vision issues in young children to help
ensure they have an opportunity to reach their full potential. <a href="http://www.spotvisionscreening.com/2011">http://www.spotvisionscreening.com/2011</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Lazy Eye</b>
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(Amblyopia) is a disorder of the visual
system that is characterized by a vision deficiency in an eye that is otherwise
physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities
of the eye. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amblyopia">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amblyopia</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br/> The <b>Human Services Forum</b> features Lions
Nancy and John Watters in their talk about PediaVision - <a href="http://www.whro.org/home/html/podcasts/cityofnorfolk/player/?p=HumanServicesForum&f=HSF1122111">http://www.whro.org/home/html/podcasts/cityofnorfolk/player/?p=HumanServicesForum&f=HSF1122111</a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mar 8th 2014, (Sat) Kids in the Kitchen (children’s eye screening) Pembroke Mall, 10-2 pm</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> Want to see happy children??? Screen their eyes and let
them pick out a book!! One hundred
seventy one children went away with smiling faces as they were offered the
opportunity to select their own book after the Lions Clubs of Virginia Beach
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">On
March 8<sup>th</sup>, 2014, for the third year in a row, the Lions worked with
the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach who sponsored the <i>Kids in the Kitchen</i> event at Pembroke
Mall. Twenty two Lions from eight clubs
worked from 10am until 2pm to screen 171 children in an effort to identify
those with conditions that lead to amblyopia (lazy eye). Screening was done with the SPOT, a handheld
auto refractor developed by PediaVision that does an instant reading and
identifies any condition that leads to lazy eye. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The
Lions of District 24 D now own 12 of these amazing devices and have screened
38,000 children since October 2010. Of
that number, almost 6,000 children have been identified with a potential
problem. What better way to make a
difference in the life and educational success of a child than to help prevent
blindness, improve vision, and inspire reading.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> At this screening, twenty two children were
given reports for parents to take to the eye doctor for a complete
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were delighted that they were allowed to select their own book to take home and
working Lions again followed their motto, “We Serve!!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">What a rewarding day for
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Nov 19, 2011 - PediaVision (SPOT) eye screening at Pembroke Mall
center court sponsored by the Region Lions Clubs and other club participation
(including Thalia). Santa was also there to help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /><strong style="font-size: 100%;">“Santa Spotted at the Mall”</strong><span style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="_GoBack"></a></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">T’was Nov. 19th and throughout Pembroke Mall </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">There were children and shoppers out having a ball </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">When what to their wondrous eyes should appear </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">But Santa and 26 Lions volunteers. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">From 9 different clubs they rose early to arrive </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">To check each little one for a problem in eyes. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">21 children were “SPOTTED” that day </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">And parents were told “See an eye doctor right away.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">83 others were let off the hook </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">They proved they could see to read a good book. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">Thanks to the Lions on duty that day </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">For sharing their time in a meaningful way. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">There was Central and Center, Kempsville, P.A. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">Aragona, and Golden all of VA </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">But Thalia and Bayside had the most </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">And oh, I forgot, there was Virginia Beach Host. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">We work hard and play hard with all of our might </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">To insure that kids have the gift of sight </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">What better holiday gift to preserve </span><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">Merry, Merry to all and remember “We Serve!” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">by Nancy Watters</span></span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 100%;">Sight Committee Activities Plan 2012-13 </strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>Goals: </strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;">1. To provide assistance in the procurement of eyeglasses and eye exams for indigent and needy individuals. <br />2. To offer preschool eye screening service to both public and private schools in the Thalia Club area. <br />3. To offer a donation to the three Elementary School clinics to use toward the clinic needs or the children needs not provided by the school system. <br /><br /><strong>Activities: </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>Eyeglasses and Exam Assistance </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>*Objective</strong>: to provide assistance in obtaining eye glasses and exams for those in need. </span><br /><strong>*Description of Services</strong>: When an application is reviewed and approved, a voucher for an exam and for purchase of eyeglasses is given to the applicant at no charge. Applications are evaluated by the Sight Chairperson and assistance to obtain eyeglasses and exams are provided by dispensing vouchers at Lens Crafters, Dr. Robert Seim’s and Dr. Mark Crafford’s office. <br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>* Contact Person:</strong> Applications for assistance in procuring eyeglasses and exams may be obtained from Linda Eggleston, 2249 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454 (H) 757-481-1791. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>Preschool Eye Screening </strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;">* <strong>Objective:</strong> to eye screen every child 5 years old and under in an effort to provide the child good vision for better school performance. Eye screening in the preschools is important because approximately 5% of children develop serious eye problems between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Some of those problems may not be correctable unless treated before the age of five. Common problems causing amblyopia (lazy eye) are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (defect of the curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye), anisometropia (different focus in each eye), strabismus (crossed or deviated eyes), and opacities such as cataracts. <br /><strong>*Description of Services</strong>. <br />Thalia Lions Club volunteers perform eye screenings free of charge. The school clinic or nurse is contacted for scheduling and for obtaining proper consent forms from parents. In most cases children are screened with a PediaVision or a PediaVision SPOT. Please see the following links for information. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTWyhk4nOE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTWyhk4nOE</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PediaVision">http://www.youtube.com/user/PediaVision</a> <br /><a href="http://spotvisionscreening.com/2011">http://spotvisionscreening.com/2011</a> <br /><strong>*Contact Person:</strong> Lion Nancy Watters, District 24 D Children’s Services/ PediaVision Co-Chairperson - 757 496 3684 Home or 757 288 3684 Cell </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><br /><strong>Schools and Daycare Facilities in Thalia Lions Club Area </strong>*Malibu Elementary – 3632 Edinburgh Dr. 467-8900 <br />*Emmanuel Lutheran Church – 3900 Va. Beach Blvd. 340-3866 <br />*King’s Grant Presbyterian Church – 745 Little Neck Road, Va. B. 340-2840 <br />*King’s Grant Day School – 873 Little Neck Rd. 431-9744 <br />Our Future Child Care Learning Center – 3794 Virginia Beach Blvd., 631-2442 <br />Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 424 Kings Grant Road, Va. B. 340-3033 <br />*Rainbow II Preschool & Child Care Center – 3820 Va. Beach Blvd. 498-8900 <br />*St. Aidan’s Head Start Center 3201 Edinburgh Dr. 631-0585 <br />*Sunnybrook Day School 3380 Edinburgh Dr. 340-2266 <br />*Thalia Day School 4321 Va. Beach Blvd. 648-1150 <br />Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church 420 Thalia Rd., 340-6156 <br />*Stratford Preschool 4300 Shore Drive – 460-0659 <br />*VBCC – Great Neck Preschool – 2225 Rose Hall Dr. 461-5278 <br />Kindercare #964 – 3704 Lampl Ave., Va. Beach, 23452 (757) 498-8522 <br />In addition to the above listed locations, free eye screening with the PediaVision or the SPOT may be offered at public libraries, Malls, or other public locations or events. Other locations may be added at any time. <br /><br />Submitted by Committee Chair: Lion Linda Eggleston <br />Committee members: Lion Dr. Rob Seim , Lion Susan Sumnick, Lion John Watters and Lion Nancy Watters. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong>Nov 2011</strong> - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach salutes Thalia Lions Nancy and John Watters for making a difference by detecting possible vision problems in young children for referral to ophthalmologists and optometrists. District 24-D had been using an eye screening instrument (the MTI Photoscreener) since 1999, a system that was poor in detection, took considerable time in producing results, and used Polaroid instant film that was increasingly more expensive to buy. When in the fall of 2009, Lion John Watters, District 24-D Sight Conservation Chair, began researching new techniques for screening pre-school children, he learned about the PediaVision Screening Assessment System that shows instant results. With the purchase of the first PediaVision device in September 2010, Lion Nancy, now District 24-D Children’s Services/PediaVision Co-Chairperson, worked tirelessly to screen children. Through their work Lions Nancy and John realized the considerable benefits of PediaVision and turned their efforts to persuading the rest of the 24-D clubs to use it. As a consequence, preschool eye screening has grown exponentially with most clubs in 24-D now having access to the expensive ($9,600) PediaVision system (one in each zone; i.e. five machines with two upgrade instruments called SPOT). As a result of their hard work the number of children screened by 24-D clubs is expected to surpass 8,000 by the end of the year. Nationwide, up to 15 percent of preschool children between the ages of three and five have a vision condition that, if not corrected, can result in reduced vision followed by poor performance in school. Unfortunately, many parents are unaware of their children’s eye problems because vision problems are not painful and children do not know how well they see. Lions Nancy and John bring credit to District 24-D through their laudable efforts in providing for the next generation’s vision.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;">See the Wed Oct 19, 2011 Article in the Suffolk News-Herald, “Can You See Me Now?” Lions John and Nancy Watters tests 3-year-old Amayah Lee’s eyes at the CDI Head Start Center. <a href="http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2011/10/19/can-you-see-me-now">http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2011/10/19/can-you-see-me-now</a></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><strong>History of Preschool Screening in District 24-D</strong> - </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;">Updated November 2011 by Lion John Watters.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;">Preschool vision screening began in the district about 25 years ago when the Western Branch Lions Club began screening with the help of Prevent Blindness in Richmond. After the 24-D Charity Foundation bought an MTI Photoscreener™ for nurses in Gloucester in 1996 at the suggestion of Lion Hauser Weiler, its success in screening prompted the purchase of a device for the District in 1999. Eventually many clubs began using the several photoscreeners in the district. Direct measure of vision (a subjective method) using the HOTV and stereopsis methods began in 2005. The use of the PediaVision Screening Assessment System™ was introduced to the district in September 2010. The ease and speed of screening with this latest device reactivated the entire district’s interest in this important community service.In the fall of 2009, Lion John Watters, District 24-D Sight Conservation Chair, began researching new techniques for screening pre-school children. The MTI Photoscreener had lost all manufacturer support, was statistically poor in detection and delayed in producing results. It also used Polaroid™ instant film that was increasingly more expensive to buy. Lion John learned that were two new devices being sold, the Welch-Allen Sure-Sight and the PediaVision Screening Assessment System. The Sure-Sight was a monocular (one eye at a time) device and the PediaVision was binocular and would indicate mis-aligned eyes (strabismus). The name PediaVision was the USA name for the PlusOptic screener developed in Germany, now marketed by a company in Florida. It was being used by Lions in Alaska, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Enthused by the description and on-line videos of the PediaVision, Lion John asked local pediatric ophthalmologists for their recommendation. After their positive remarks, he contacted both the Western Branch Lions Club and the 24-D Charity Foundation in October 2009, proposing the purchase of one device as a trial. District Charity funds were tight and there was no interest in using this expensive equipment. In the spring of 2010, both the DG (Lion Gary Rapier) and VDG (Lion Donna Weiler) became interested in PediaVision and were quite supportive in attempting to obtain one. Use of the PediaVision for screening became the District Governor’s Signature Project under DG Donna for the 2010 – 2011 Lions’ year. The company was contacted and many questions asked. Lions John and Nancy Watters spoke to a number of Lions Clubs about PediaVision, and Lion Hauser Weiler wrote grant requests to LCIF, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation and the O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Foundation. At the District 24-C District Conference on September 18, 2010, a demonstration by the sales representative from PediaVision, Jeff Mortensen, was presented, with several Lions from 24-D attending. After the demonstration, Lions Hauser and Donna (then the DG for 24-D) Weiler ordered two units for the district. These orders anticipated the approval of a grant in progress, and an anonymous donor provided funds for the second unit. On September 26, 2010, the first unit was delivered and the first screening of a preschool was carried out at the preschool associated with Norfolk State University. The sponsoring club was the Norfolk Mid-Town Lions Club, assisted by Thalia Lions John and Nancy Watters. Lion Nancy was subsequently appointed the PediaVision Chair for the district, to organize training and use of the devices. Additional units of PediaVision devices were added to the district’s armamentarium as the grants from the O’Shaughnessy-Hurst (one unit), the Hampton Roads Community Foundation (one unit) and Lions Clubs International Foundation (matching for two units) were approved. Lion John Watters submitted grant requests to the Obici Health Care Foundation in Suffolk and the Ronald McDonald House Foundation in Norfolk, both subsequently approved (one unit each). Approved in September 2011 is a grant request to the City of Virginia Beach Community Organization board from the Central Lions Club of Virginia Beach to purchase one devices. Since the first PediaVision screening in September 2010, the district has screened more than 6,440 children under the age of 10. In order to keep accurate records, statistics are being compiled as screenings are completed. Many clubs are now “certified” as being capable of organizing and performing preschool screenings. The certification process consists of learning about the PediaVision method, learning how to set up a screening with the necessary documents and then being observed and supervised during a screening. This method of “training the trainer” is working well to spread the ability to run an effective screening. In addition to preschool screening, the PediaVisions are being used to screen non-verbal children and as an adult automated refractor in the district’s health care activities (Lions Medical Assistance Projects or LAMP’s). This permits the eye doctors at a LAMP to have refraction information before the exam to speed the refinement of the prescription for eyeglasses. The latest development in this preschool eye screening project is the interest being shown by other districts in Virginia. Several other districts have submitted grant requests and are actively interested in following 24-D in the use of the PediaVision. <br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 100%;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“<em>Vision Impaired</em>” helps
those in need, raises funds and draws attention to problems faced by sight
impaired people. Currently Thalia Lions are engaged in four areas, (1) VisionWalk,
(3) partnering with the local libraries, (3) helping the visually impaired
youth of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Virginia Association of the Parents
of the Visually Impaired (VAAPI), and (4) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Journey for Sight</span>.</span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VisionWalk </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">supports the mission of the Foundation Fighting
Blindness working to find treatments and cures for over ten million Americans affected
by blinding retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa
and Usher syndrome. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.fightblindness.org/site/PageNavigator/VisionWalk_Homepage"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://www.fightblindness.org/site/PageNavigator/VisionWalk_Homepage</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> <o:p></o:p></span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Sunday 28 April, 2013, the 2nd Annual <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Hampton Roads </span>Vision Walk at 17th Street Beach Front, grew from 600 at the first walk a year ago to 1,400 walkers. It was </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">a tremendous success! This makes the Hampton Roads <span style="font-family: Georgia;">Vision Walk </span>officially the largest walk for attendance in the history of Vision Walk. This year’s goal was $75,000 and over $85,000 was raised.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/hr_show/audience-vision-walk-2013"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://www.wavy.com/dpp/hr_show/audience-vision-walk-2013</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Inaugural Hampton Roads Vision Walk Sunday, May 6,
2012 at the 17th Street Park Beach Front. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">“<em>Hampton Roads Vision Walk</em>,” 23 Apr 2012, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/hr_show/live-audience-hr-vision-walk"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://www.wavy.com/dpp/hr_show/live-audience-hr-vision-walk</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">“<em>Virginia Beach events bring blindness into focus</em>,” the
Virginian-Pilot, April 24, 2012<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/virginia-beach-events-bring-blindness-focus"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/virginia-beach-events-bring-blindness-focus</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><o:p><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thalia Lions Debra Laughlin’s
personal story about how she became involved with the Foundation Fighting
Blindness and Vision Walk. <a href="http://www.tidewaterwomen.com/featured/may-2013/a-brighter-future-ahead"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.tidewaterwomen.com/featured/may-2013/a-brighter-future-ahead</span></a></span></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partnering with the local libraries</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to help them expand or enhance their pre-school and
kindergarten reading programs through book drives, teaching fundamentals of
reading, or assisting library personnel with events. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">In November, 2012, Thalia
Lions Debra Laughlin and Irene Conlin joined with Pamela Brown, Senior &
Disability Services Librarian at Bayside & Special Services Library, to
host the inauguration of a monthly program called “<em>Seeing Beyond Youth</em>” for a
visually impaired teens craft workshop and get-together. The Thalia Lions Club donated
materials for the workshop. Besides holding meetings for blind and low-vision
adults, Brown thought it was time to create a support group for the younger
generation. Blind and low-vision teens are often unable to participate in the
same school events and programs as their sighted peers. Lion Conlin, whose
daughter was among the teen participants, said of her daughter, “<em>This gives her
the opportunity to network with kids her age and develop age-appropriate
behavior. It’s all about building a community</em>.” See </span><a href="http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/seeing-beyond-brings-visually-impaired-teens-together"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/seeing-beyond-brings-visually-impaired-teens-together</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thalia Lions Laughlin and Conlin’s participation
in “<em>Seeing Beyond Youth</em>” grew out of a 2012/13 partnership between the American
Foundation for the Blind and Lions Clubs International (LCI) 2012/13 theme “<em>In
a World of Service</em>.” See </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">On Jan 5, 2011 Brown was the
Thalia Lions Club’s guest speaker where she explained the talking book program
for the blind. See </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">As of 2011 about 15,000
Virginia Beach residents who have visual or physical impairments qualified to
receive “<em>talking books</em>” and Braille items mailed to them, free, from NLS, but only
about 3% of them use the service. See </span><a href="http://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=263"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=263</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Helping Visually Impaired Youth of the Hampton Roads
Chapter of the Virginia Association of the Parents of the Visually Impaired
(VAAP) </span></span></b><a href="http://www.vaapvi.org/">http://www.vaapvi.org</a> </div>
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>"The Virginia Beach Town Center Blind Lions Club Audible Easter Egg Hunt,"</em> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Virginian-Pilot, April 21, 2013<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Dec 12, 2010, 1-4 pm - VAAPVI “<em>Float a Thon</em>”</div>
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Mar 27, 2010, 2-4 pm – VAAPVI Easter Egg Hunt </div>
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/\ First Picture - A clown hands out goodies to a visually impaired child at the <date day="27" month="3" year="2010">March 27, 2010</date> VAAPVI Easter Egg Hunt held at <span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><place><placename>Bayville</placename> <placetype>Park, </placetype></place><street>4132 1st Court</street> <city>Road</city>, <state>Virginia, </state>Beach. <br />
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The VAAPVI Easter Egg Hunt was a great success. The <city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city> police department bomb squad planting 200 Easter Eggs with sensors inside so that the children could detect them. Lions helped guide the visually impaired children around searching for the ticking eggs, and then all enjoyed a visit from the Easter Bunny, games, drinks and eats, and a trip over to two fire trucks brought in for the occasion. Thalia Lions Bob Perrine, Kimberly Vakos, and Bob Donnelly attended as well as members from four other Lions Clubs. Lee Ann Arnbruster, Teacher of Vision Impaired (TVI), sent a thank you letter to the Thalia Lions for the Five Lions Clubs’ help.<br />
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Oct 17, 2009 - 11-12 noon, <place><placename>Fun</placename> <placetype>Forest</placetype></place>, <city><place>Chesapeake</place></city>. <span style="font-size: 0px;"></span>The VAAPVI held a business meeting while Thalia Lions volunteers played games at tables and took the visually impaired children to the playground and explored. Afterwards the Thalia Lions provided 20 pizzas and drinks to all. Leftovers were donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Thalia helping hands were Lions Nancy Watters, Bob Perrine, Dick Kreassig, and Stan and Jeri Furman. Paper products drink mix, coolers, and cookies were donated by Thalia members. This was an uplifting worthwhile sponsorship for which the Thalia participants were eager to continue sponsorship of future events. VAAPVI sponsors Lee Ann Armbruster and Irene Conlin sent a thank you letter to the club in appreciation of Thalia’s helping hands and generous donation for the park retail and food and drink. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Journey for Sight</strong>.</span> <br />
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Each year the Thalia Lions Club assists this 24D sponsored program. A sighted person guides blind in different events. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">April 13, 2013, Journey for
Sight - Poker Run and Vehicle Show, Sponsored by Lions of District 24 D. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The poker run started at 1075 General Booth
Boulevard in Virginia Beach. Registration was from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. The run
ended with a vehicle show and food. For more information call (757) 431-1205. - </span><a href="http://www.lets-ride.com/event/Journey-for-Sight---Poker-Run-and-Vehicle-Show.Virginia-Beach-Virginia.17586.htm"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">http://www.lets-ride.com/event/Journey-for-Sight---Poker-Run-and-Vehicle-Show.Virginia-Beach-Virginia.17586.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">
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The Lions Diabetes Awareness Program was introduced in 1984. Lions became involved in diabetes education because diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among people between the ages of 20 to 74. Nearly one half of people with known diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy which affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The primary objective of the Lions program is to reduce the number of new cases of blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy through diabetes education, early detection and treatment, and support of research. Lions are especially encouraged to conduct awareness activities in their communities throughout the year. Lions Diabetes Education Month is celebrated in November. The Lions Diabetes Awareness Program Mission Statement is: <br />
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“<em><span style="color: #660000;"><strong>To conduct and support local and large-scale effort leading to the control and treatment of diabetes and its complications through education, prevention and research</strong></span></em>.” <br />
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The United Nations General Assembly on Dec 21, 2006 passed a landmark Resolution recognizing the global threat of the diabetes epidemic. For the first time, governments have acknowledged that a non-infectious disease poses as serious a threat to world health. <br />
<a href="http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/the-campaign/unite-for-diabetes/press-releases">http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/the-campaign/unite-for-diabetes/press-releases</a> <br />
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It is estimated that more than 230 million people have diabetes world wide. This number is expected to rise to a staggering 350 million by 2025. More than 23.6 million Americans have diabetes which almost two times more than the rest of the world. And more than 20% of those Americans or about 5.7 million don’t know that they have the disease. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in America with over 200,000 Americans dying each year of diabetes-related complications. <br />
http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/diabetes-diabetes-facts.html <br />
http://www.idf.org/home/index.cfm?unode=F19F01A1-B3EC-4D51-AC8D-F10CA45A24BA <br />
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24D: Clubs desiring to do Diabetes screening in conjunction with the use of the Mobile Sight and Hearing Van should contact Lion Randy Foster @ 757-416-8337. Lion Randy is responsible for seeing to it that the Diabetes Kit is filled and available for the Van Driver to pick up the day of Thalia's event. If the Thalia Sight and Hearing Van coordinator fails to contact Lion Randy at least 3 to 4 days before the event, Thalia might get a kit that is not well stocked. The Thalia Sight and Hearing Van event coordinator needs to contact Lion Randy and keep him informed. <br />
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IMPORTANT. Individuals cannot be screened if they have not filled out and signed the Diabetes Permission form in both areas where they are required. Also, the results of the test should be documented on this sheet also. This is very important and will protect us from any liability issues. Please take the time. Also, please collect and retain these sheets for our records. If you use the Sight and Hearing Van, place completed sheets with the kit and they will be collected by the Diabetes Van Coordinator. If you have an independent kit, please collect these sheets and find a way to get the completed ones back to Lion Randy Jones 421-3006 cell 450-6118 (Diabetes Coordinator for the Region) or Lion Ed Novak 410-2823 cell 268-4668 (Diabetes Chair). Please call District Governor Lion Gary T. Rapier (757-469-5493 cell 757-967-9970) if you have any questions about these sheets. Also, Lion Darlene 483-0199 cell 535-6827 can be reached if you have any questions about Diabetes testing and issues you find. Remember to follow protocols and be safe in all our controls and practices. Every effort should be made to put Diabetes screening on the Thalia schedule. <br />
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<city><place><b>Albemarle</b></place></city><b> Regional Health Services</b></div>
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<place><city>City</city>, <state>NC</state> <postalcode>27909</postalcode></place> <br />
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Phone: Diabetes Education - 252-338-4370 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 252-384-4139 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 252-338-4370 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Bon</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Secours</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>DePaul</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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<street>150 Kingsley Lane</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23505</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-889-2273 (free)</div>
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Support Group – 757-889-2273 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-398-2094 (free)</div>
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<b>Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital </b></div>
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<street>2 Bernadine Drive</street>, <city>Newport News</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23602</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-886-6700 (free)</div>
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Support Group – 757-947-3391 (free)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Bon</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Secours</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Maryview</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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<street>3636 High Street</street>, <city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23707</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-889-2273 (free)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Chesapeake</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Regional</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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<street>800 Battlefield Blvd.</street>, <city>Chesapeake</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23320</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-312-6132 (cost)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-312-6132 (cost)</div>
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<b>Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters </b>(pediatric patients only to age 21)</div>
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Location: 601 Children’s Way, <place><city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23507</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-668-8609 (free)</div>
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Support Group – 757-668-8609 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-668-8609 (cost)</div>
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<b>Eastern </b><place><placename><b>Virginia</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>School</b></placetype></place><b> (EVMS)</b> <b>The Leonard R. Streliz Diabetes Institute</b> </div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-446-8477 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 757-446-8478 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-446-5913 (cost)</div>
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<b>Naval </b><place><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b> </b><city><place><b>Portsmouth</b></place></city><b> (Military)</b></div>
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Location: 620 John Paul Jones circle, <place><city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23708</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-953-2116 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757 953-2627</div>
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<place><placename><b>Riverside</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Endocrinology</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Diabetes</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-534-5050 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Riverside</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Walter</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Reed</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Hospital</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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Location: 7519 Hospital drive, <place><city>Gloucester</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23061</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 804-693-8880 ext 588 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 804-693-8880 ext 588 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 804-693-8800 ext 588 (cost)</div>
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<b></b></div>
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<b>Riverside Wellness and </b><place><placename><b>Fitness</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: Several <place>Peninsula</place> Locations</div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-875-7533 (cost)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-875-7533 (cost)</div>
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<b>Sentara Bayside Hospital </b></div>
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Location: <place><city>800</city> Independence Blvd., <state>VA</state></place> <place><city>Beach</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23455</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-363-6834 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-388-2030 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>CarePlex</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Hospital</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: </div>
<address>
<street>300 Coliseum Drive</street>, <city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23666</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 1-800-736-8272 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 757-827-2313 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-827-2313 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Indian River</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Therapy</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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Location: <street></div>
<address>
5660 Indian River Road, Suite 121</address>
</street>, VA <place><city>Beach</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23464</postalcode></place> <br />
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-961-4974 (cost)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-961-4974 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Leigh</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Hospital</b></placename></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: </div>
<address>
<street>830 Kempsville Road</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23502</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-388-2030 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 757-261-4705 (free)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Norfolk General</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Hospital</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: </div>
<address>
<street>600 Gresham Drive</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23507</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 1-800-736-8272 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Obici</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Hospital</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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<address>
<street>2800 Godwin Blvd.</street>, <city>Suffolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23434</postalcode></address>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-934-4879 (cost)</div>
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Support Group – 757-934-4721 (free)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-934-4721 (cost)</div>
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<b></b><place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Virginia Beach General</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Hospital</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: 1060 First Colonial Road, <state><place>Va.</place></state> Beach, VA 23454</div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-395-8836 (cost)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-395-8836 (cost)</div>
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<place><placename><b>Sentara</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Williamsburg</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Regional</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Location: 100 Sentara circle, <place><city>Williamsburg</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23188</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: Diabetes Education – 757-984-7106 (cost)</div>
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Nutrition Education – 757-984-7106 (cost)</div>
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<b><u>Diabetes Health Information</u></b>:</div>
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<b>Access Partnership</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.accesspartners.org/">http://www.accesspartners.org/</a> </div>
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For information on Hampton Roads health centers, clinics & dental care – 757-853-8500</div>
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<b>American Association of Diabetes Educators</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.diabeteseducator.org/">http://www.diabeteseducator.org/</a> </div>
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<b>American Diabetes Association (</b><city><place><b>ADA</b></place></city><b>) Greater </b><city><place><b>Hampton</b></place></city><b> Roads – Virginia Office & </b><place><b>Northeastern North Carolina</b></place><b></b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.diabetes.org/">http://www.diabetes.org/</a> </div>
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Phone: 757-424-6662</div>
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<b>American Diabetes Association (</b><city><place><b>ADA</b></place></city><b>) National Office </b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.diabetes.org/">http://www.diabetes.org/</a> </div>
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Phone: 1-800-342-2383</div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.diabeteswork.org/">http://www.diabeteswork.org/</a> </div>
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<place><placename><b>International</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Diabetes</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b> </b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.idcdiabetes.org/">http://www.idcdiabetes.org/</a> </div>
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Phone: 1-888-825-6315 or 952-993-3393</div>
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<b>Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation </b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.jdrf.org/">http://www.jdrf.org/</a> </div>
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Phone: 757-497-2202 (local)</div>
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1-800-533-2873 (national)</div>
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<b>National Diabetes Education Program</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.ndep.org/">http://www.ndep.org/</a> </div>
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<b>National </b><place><placetype><b>Institute</b></placetype><b> of </b><placename><b>Health</b></placename></place><b></b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.nih.gov/">http://www.nih.gov/</a> </div>
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<b>State of </b><state><place><b>Virginia Diabetes</b></place></state><b> Education Program</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.vahealth.org/cdpc/diabetes">www.vahealth.org/cdpc/diabetes</a> </div>
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<state><place><b>Virginia</b></place></state><b> Association of Free Clinics</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.vafreeclinics.org/find-a-free-clinic.asp">www.vafreeclinics.org/find-a-free-clinic.asp</a> </div>
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Phone: 804-340-3434</div>
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<b>Virginia Diabetes Council</b></div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.virginiadiabetes.org/">http://www.virginiadiabetes.org/</a> </div>
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* Online resource for employers designed specially to address the management of diabetes in the workplace – <a href="http://www.diabeteswork.org/">http://www.diabeteswork.org/</a></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 130%;">Free/Reduced Income free Clinics Dental and Diabetes</span></u></b></div>
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<b>AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT DENTAL CLINIC</b></div>
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Shirley Bisciglia, Director, Dental Programs</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
611 West Brambleton Avenue</address>
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<place><city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23510</postalcode></place></div>
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Clinic Location:</div>
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<place><placetype>Park</placetype> <placename>Place</placename> <placename>Multi</placename> <placename>Service</placename> <placetype>Center</placetype></place></div>
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<street></div>
<address>
606 West 29th Street</address>
</street><br />
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<place><city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23510</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 446-7756</div>
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Fax:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>(757) 623-5747</div>
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Email: bisciglias@seva-redcross.org</div>
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Serving: <city><place>Norfolk</place></city> city</div>
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Eligibility is determined by income and residency. The clinic requires that all persons requesting services be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. They must be <city><place>Norfolk</place></city> residents age 18 or older and may not have an existing patient relationship with a dentist. A high percentage of those we see have chronic medical problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Pre-medicating these patients is often necessary.</div>
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<b>BEACH HEALTH CLINIC</b></div>
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Susan Hellstrom, Executive Director</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
3396 Holland Road, Suite 102</address>
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<place><city>Virginia Beach</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23452</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 428-5601</div>
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Fax: (757) 428-7872</div>
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Email: beachhealthclinic@gmail.com</div>
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Website: www.beachhealthclinic.org</div>
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Serving: <city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city> city</div>
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The Beach Health Clinic serves the uninsured population of <city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city>. Our patients all fall at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and they are required to provide financial information for verification. Of the 2,217 patients seen in 2003, 82% were below 125% of the poverty level. By looking at the number of patient visits the clinic provided last year (more than 11,000) compared with the total number of patients seen, it is obvious that our patients come for multiple visits throughout the year for continuing treatment of their chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension.</div>
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<b></b><city><place><b>CHESAPEAKE</b></place></city><b> CARE </b></div>
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Cathy Revell, Executive Director</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
2145 Military Highway South</address>
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<place><city>Chesapeake</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23320</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 545-5700</div>
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Fax: (757) 545-7706</div>
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Email: crevell@chesapeakecare.org</div>
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Website: www.chesapeakecare.org</div>
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Serving: <city><place>Chesapeake</place></city> city, <city><place>Norfolk</place></city> city, <city><place>Portsmouth</place></city> city, <city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city> city</div>
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Chesapeake Care was founded in October 1992. Throughout our history, Chesapeake Care's mission remains constant: To provide free healthcare to families without health insurance earning below 200% of the federal poverty income guideline. Our vision, adopted in February 2007 is: Chesapeake Care Free Clinic changes lives through education and compassionate healthcare. </div>
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Current services include medical and dental care, medications, lab and diagnostic testing, case management, diabetic clinic, health education, follow-up and preventive care, and support groups for <city><place>Chesapeake</place></city> residents and dental services for uninsured, low income individuals residing throughout Hampton Roads. We rely heavily on the generosity of on-site licensed volunteers, medical assistants and clerical volunteers supported by a skeleton staff. Over 100 volunteer physicians in the community offer specialty care and consultations on a referral basis. Partnerships with area hospitals, diagnostic centers, community agencies and donors are critical to our ability to serve patients each day.</div>
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A profile of our 2007 patient population follows: :</div>
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• 100% have no health insurance coverage at all (medical, dental, vision or prescription)</div>
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• 100% earn <></div>
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• 81% household incomes fall at or below the 2007 FPIG </div>
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• 48% Caucasian, 48% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian</div>
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• 70% are female, 30% are male</div>
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• 61% are currently employed, 39% are actively looking for employment, temporarily or permanently disabled, recent graduates, or unemployed </div>
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• 68% have at least one chronic condition </div>
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• Top 5 diagnoses: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, asthma </div>
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<b>DR. RICHARD F. CLARK H.E.L.P. FREE CLINIC</b></div>
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Charlotte Dillow, Executive Director</div>
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<address>
<street>PO Box</street> 190</address>
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<place><city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23669</postalcode></place></div>
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Clinic Location:</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
317 Rip Rap Road</address>
</street><br />
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<place><city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23669</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 850-8956</div>
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Fax: (757) 723-0649 </div>
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Email: cdillow@help.hrcoxmail.com </div>
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Website: www.helphouse.org </div>
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Serving: <city><place>Hampton</place></city> city, <city><place>Newport News</place></city> city</div>
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H.E.L.P. Free Clinic, located in <city><place>Hampton</place></city>, serves the low-income poor and working populations of <city><place>Hampton</place></city> and <city><place>Newport News</place></city> who do not have health insurance. We are an acute medical clinic which will see patients who earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level.</div>
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<b>H.E.L.P. FREE DENTAL CLINIC </b></div>
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Charlotte Dillow, Executive Director </div>
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<address>
<street>PO Box</street> 190</address>
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<place><city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23669</postalcode></place> </div>
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Clinic Location: </div>
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1310 Todd's Lane </div>
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<place><city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23666</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 848-5396</div>
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Fax: (757) 848-5390</div>
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Email: cdillow@help.hrcoxmail.com </div>
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Website: www.helphouse.org </div>
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H.E.L.P. Free Dental Clinic, located in <city><place>Hampton</place></city>, serves the low-income poor and working populations of <city><place>Hampton</place></city> and <city><place>Newport News</place></city> who do not have health/dental insurance. We see patients who earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level. Preventative and restorative dental work. No dentures. </div>
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<b>EVMS (Eastern </b><place><placename><b>Virginia</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Medical</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>School</b></placetype></place><b>)</b></div>
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Clinic Location: <place><city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state></place> </div>
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Assessment & evaluation of people of all ages with known or suspected brain dysfunction from disease, head injuries, strokes, learning disabilities, ADHD, etc. Fees based on income or no income</div>
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Phone: 757-446-8400</div>
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Service Area: Tidewater</div>
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<b>Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic</b></div>
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Clinic Location: </div>
<address>
<street>2276 George Washington Memorial Highway</street>, <city>Hayes</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23072</postalcode></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>804-642-9515</div>
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Fax:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>804-684-3691</div>
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Website:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
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Service Area:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><place><placename>Gloucester</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Mathews</placename> <placename>County</placename></place></div>
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<b>Lackey Free Clinic</b></div>
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Robert R. Bradley, Jr., LCSW, Executive Director</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
1620 Old Williamsburg Road</address>
</street><br />
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<place><city>Yorktown</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23690</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone: (757) 886-0608</div>
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Fax: (757) 369-3821</div>
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Email: rbradley@olivetministries.org </div>
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Website: www.lackeyfreeclinic.com</div>
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Serving: <place><placename>York</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, cities of <city><place>Hampton</place></city>, <city><place>Newport News</place></city>, and <city><place>Williamsburg</place></city>. </div>
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The Lackey Free Clinic is a faith-based free health ministry, and serves patients who live in <city><place>Williamsburg</place></city>, <place><placename>York</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, and <city><place>Newport News</place></city>. We provide basic primary care medical services to adults and children residing in the area who fall below 200% of the federal poverty level and are not insured or are under-insured and who have no access to health care aside from the clinic. Many of our patients work multiple part-time jobs or full-time jobs but do not have health benefits. </div>
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* Accredited through the <state><place>Virginia</place></state> Association of Free Clinics</div>
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<b>MAPP (Medication Access Program for </b><city><place><b>Portsmouth</b></place></city><b>)</b></div>
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Clinic Location: </div>
<address>
<street>1701 High Street</street>, <city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23707</postalcode></address>
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Provides generic medications for people without insurance, this emergency assistance is not on going. Referral is offered to the Patient Assistance Program of various drug companies.</div>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-405-1800</div>
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<place><placename><b>Maryview</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Foundation</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Healthcare</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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Clinic Location: </div>
<address>
<street>3600 High Street</street>, <city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23707</postalcode></address>
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Provides medical services & medication assistance to indigent & uninsured in <city><place>Portsmouth</place></city></div>
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Phone: 398-2449</div>
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Website: www.bonsecourshamptonroads.com</div>
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Service Area: <city><place>Portsmouth</place></city><span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
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<b>Northern Neck Free Health Clinic</b></div>
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Jean Nelson, Executive Director</div>
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<address>
<street>PO Box</street> 1694</address>
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<place><city>Kilmarnock</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>22482</postalcode></place></div>
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Clinic Location:</div>
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51 Harris Drive</address>
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<place><city>Kilmarnock</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>22482</postalcode></place> </div>
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Phone: (804) 435-0575</div>
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Fax: (804) 435-9017</div>
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Email: nnfhc@verizon.net</div>
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Website: www.rivnet.net/nnfhc</div>
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Serving: <place><placename>Lancaster</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Middlesex</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Northumberland</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Richmond</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Westmoreland</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place></div>
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The Northern Neck Free Health Clinic provides health care to persons in Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, <city><place>Richmond</place></city> and Westmoreland counties. Our patients have a part-time or seasonal job, are waiting for government benefits, may have recently suffered a financial disaster, could be handicapped or disabled, meet the financial requirements and do not have access to Medicaid, Medicare or health insurance coverage. </div>
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<place><placename><b>Portsmouth</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Community</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Health</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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<address>
<street>664 Lincoln Street</street>, <city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
2370 <br />
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Provides primary medical care without regard to patient’s ability to pay</div>
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Phone: 757-393-6363</div>
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<place><placename><b>Surry</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>County</b></placetype></place><b> Area Free Clinic</b></div>
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Terry Lewis, Executive Director</div>
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<address>
<street>PO Box</street> 32</address>
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<place><city>Surry</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23883</postalcode></place></div>
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479 Colonial Trace West</div>
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<place><city>Surry</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>23883</postalcode></place> </div>
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Phone: (757) 294-0132</div>
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Fax: (757) 294-3352</div>
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Email: tlewsur@peoplepc.com</div>
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Serving: <place><placename>Isle of Wight</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Prince George</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><placename>Southampton</placename> <placetype>County</placetype></place>, <place><city>Surry County</city>, <country-region>Sussex</country-region></place> County </div>
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The mission of the Surry Area Free Clinic is to provide medical, dental and pharmaceutical care to the area working poor, using volunteer and professional staff. The Surry Area Free Clinic’s intention is to help those who are making a sincere effort to help themselves and their families. Most of our patients have incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty level. We treat mostly patients who have at least one chronic illness.</div>
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<b>Tappahannock Free Clinic</b></div>
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Blake Slusser, Executive Director</div>
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<address>
<street>PO Box</street> 2313</address>
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<place><city>Tappahannock</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>22560</postalcode></place> </div>
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<address>
317 Duke Street</address>
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<place><city>Tappahannock</city>, <state>VA</state> <postalcode>22560</postalcode></place> </div>
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Phone: (804) 443-9590 </div>
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Fax: (804) 443-9560 </div>
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Email: tappahannockfreeclinic@gmail.com </div>
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Serving: <place>Essex</place> & Surrounding Counties</div>
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We work to provide chronic and acute medical care to patients who are not insured and fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.</div>
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<b>Western Tidewater Free Clinic</b></div>
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Doris Salem, Executive Director</div>
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<street></div>
<address>
2019 Meade Parkway</address>
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<place><city>Suffolk</city>, <state>VA</state><span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><postalcode>23434</postalcode></place></div>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>(757) 923-1060</div>
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Fax:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>(757) 923-1068</div>
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Email: dsalem@wtfreeclinic.org </div>
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Website:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>www.wtfreeclinic.org </div>
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<b>Public Health Departments</b></div>
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Chesapeake Health Department</div>
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<place><placename>South</placename> <placename>Norfolk</placename> <placename>Health</placename> <placetype>Center</placetype></place></div>
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<address>
409 Liberty Street</address>
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<place><city>Chesapeake</city>, <state>VA.</state></place> 757-382-2650</div>
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<b>Isle of Wight County Health Department</b></div>
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<address>
402 Grace Street</address>
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<city><place>Smithfield</place></city>, VA<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-357-4177</div>
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<b>Norfolk Public Health Department</b></div>
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<address>
830 Southampton Avenue</address>
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<city><place>Smithfield</place></city>, VA<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-683-2756</div>
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<b>Portsmouth Public Health Department</b></div>
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<address>
1701 High Street</address>
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<place><city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state><span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><postalcode>23707</postalcode></place><span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-393-8585</div>
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<b>Suffolk Public Health Department</b></div>
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<address>
1217 North Main Street</address>
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<city><place>Suffolk</place></city>, VA<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-686-4900</div>
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<b>Virginia Beach Public Health Department</b></div>
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Pembroke Corporate center III, 1st Floor, <street></div>
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4452 Corporation Lane</address>
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<city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city>, VA 757-518-2700</div>
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<city><place><b>Chesapeake</b></place></city><b> Care Free Clinic</b></div>
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Clinic Location:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
<address>
<street>2145 South Military Highway</street>, <city>Chesapeake</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-545-5700</div>
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Service Area:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><city><place>Chesapeake</place></city>, <city><place>Norfolk</place></city>, <place><city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>Virginia</state></place> Beach – uninsured residents at or below 200% of federal poverty level. Proof of income & residency required.</div>
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Services provided:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, & extractions</div>
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Fees:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Fee for financially eligible people</div>
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<b>Kool Smiles Clinics</b></div>
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Clinic Locations:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
<address>
<street>4239 Holland Road</street>, <city>Virginia Beach</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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<address>
<street>5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd</street>, <city>Virginia Beach</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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<address>
<street>2165 Cunningham Road</street>, <city>Hampton</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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<address>
<street>14346 Warwick Blvd</street>, <city>Newport News</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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<street>4072 Victory Blvd.</street> <city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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<span style="font-size: 0px;"></span>2338 E. Little </div>
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<street>Creek Road</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-588-5665</div>
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Service Area;<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Hampton Roads – underserved children & young adults ages 1 – 21 who are covered by Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Programs- Smiles for Children, & Tricare Health Insurance</div>
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Fees:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, FAMIS Smiles for Children,<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Tricare & private pay</div>
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<b>Norfolk Department of Health</b></div>
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Clinic Location: 207 E. Little </div>
<address>
<street>Creek Road</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-531-2133</div>
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Service Area:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><city><place>Norfolk</place></city> – low income preschool & school age children. Proof of income & residency required.</div>
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Services provided:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>oral exams, treatment plan, medical history, restorative dentistry, dental sealants, endodontic, space maintenance, scaling prophylaxis, oral hygiene, & fluoride treatments.</div>
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Fees: Charges for some services depending on ability to pay; some services are free, Medicaid & FAMIS are accepted for children up to 18.</div>
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<place><placename><b>Old</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Dominion</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>University</b></placetype></place><b> Dental Hygiene Care Facility</b></div>
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Clinic Location: <place><placename>ODU</placename> <placename>Health</placename> <placename>Sciences</placename> <placetype>Building</placetype></place>, 1st Floor, <span style="font-size: 0px;"></span><street></div>
<address>
46th Street</address>
</street>& <address>
<street>Hampton Blvd.</street>, <city>Norfolk</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-683-4308</div>
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Service Area: Tidewater area - No financial requirements. Insurance is not accepted</div>
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Services provide: Oral cancer screenings, dental & periodontal charting, oral prophylaxis therapeutic scaling, stain removal, soft tissue management, fluoride therapy, sealants, denture cleaning, custom athletic mouthguard, & X-rays<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
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Fees: Minimal fees are charged to cover the expense of supplies used.</div>
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<b>Peninsula Institute for Community Health</b></div>
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Clinic Location:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><street></div>
<address>
157 North Main Street</address>
</street>, Suite A, <place><city>Suffolk</city>, <state>VA</state></place> <br />
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-942-1280</div>
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Service Area: <span style="font-size: 0px;"></span><city><place>Suffolk</place></city> </div>
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Services provided:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Adult & pediatric dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, sealants, fluoride, & other treatments.</div>
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Fees:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, FAMIS “smiles for Children”, & sliding fees according to income</div>
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<place><placename><b>Portsmouth</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Community</b></placename><b> </b><placename><b>Health</b></placename><b> </b><placetype><b>Center</b></placetype></place><b></b></div>
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Clinic Location:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>Healthy <place><placename>Smiles</placename> <placename>Dental</placename> <placetype>Center</placetype></place></div>
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<span style="font-size: 0px;"></span></div>
<address>
<street>644-A Lincoln Street</street>, <span style="font-size: 0px;"></span><city>Portsmouth</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
2370 <br />
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-399-4588</div>
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Service Area:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><place>South Hampton</place> Roads, children enrolled in the school lunch program are automatically eligible for services. Proof of income & residency required.</div>
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Services provided: Dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, extractions, root canals, partial & full dentures</div>
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</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 0px;"></span>Virginia Beach Department of Health</b></div>
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Clinic Location:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span></div>
<address>
<street>4452 Corporation Lane</street>, <city>Virginia Beach</city>, <state>VA</state></address>
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Phone:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span>757-518-2694</div>
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Service Area:<span style="font-size: 0px;"> </span><city><place>Virginia Beach</place></city> children ages 3 – 18 & enrolled in the free school lunch program, Income information & city residency required.</div>
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Services provide: Exams, X-rays, cleaning, sealants, restorations, & selective root canals</div>
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Fees: Sliding scale fees based on income; certain services free. Medicaid & FAMIS accepted. <span style="font-size: 0px;"></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-40491250913225610612022-05-25T02:00:00.003-07:002023-04-22T12:13:37.260-07:00White Cane Days<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51);font-family:georgia;" >Thalia Lions Club White Cane collections </span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">provide one hundred percent of collected donations to Thalia Lions charities which include for the blind and visually impaired:</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">* Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">* Lions Medical Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">* Leader Dog Program (Lions International)</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">* Charitable glasses and eye examinations</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">* Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit</span>
<span style="font-family:georgia;">In the Spring and Fall the Thalia Lions Club holds their White Cane collections. During these times Thalia Lions publicize and educate folks about blind people carrying white canes so they will be courteously afforded the right of way when crossing a road or in a public place. Thalia Lions want folks to know about the aspirations, hopes, and abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.</span>
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<p style="FONT-FAMILY: georgia" class="MsoNormal"><b><u>History of the White Cane</u></b>. Blind people have used canes as mobility tools for centuries, but it was not until after World War I that the white cane was introduced. In 1921 James Biggs, a photographer from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:city><st1:place>Bristol</st1:place></st1:city> who became blind after an accident and was uncomfortable with the amount of traffic around his home, painted his walking stick white to be more easily visible. In 1931 in <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region>, Guilly d'Herbemont launched a national white stick movement for blind people. In the <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region>, the introduction of the white cane is attributed to George A. Bonham of the Lions Clubs International. In 1930, a Lions Club member watched as a man who was blind attempted to cross the street with a black cane that was barely visible to motorists against the dark pavement. The Lions decided to paint the cane white to make it more visible. In 1931, Lions Clubs International began a program promoting the use of white canes for people who are blind.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p> The first special White Cane Ordinance was passed in December 1930 in <st1:place><st1:city>Peoria</st1:city>, <st1:state>Illinois</st1:state></st1:place> granting blind pedestrians protections and the right-of-way while carrying a white cane.<o:p></o:p> On <st1:date month="10" day="6" year="1964">October 6, 1964</st1:date>, a joint resolution of the Congress, HR 753, was signed into law authorizing the President of the <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> to proclaim October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day" (see <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cane_Safety_Day">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cane_Safety_Day</a></span>) . President Lyndon Johnson was the first to make this proclamation.
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</p><p style="FONT-FAMILY: georgia" class="MsoNormal">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-45556632254087812832022-05-25T01:00:00.006-07:002023-04-22T12:14:36.348-07:00Broom and Peanut Sales<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
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Brooms are sold at Paul’s Auto Service all year long - 757-486-1575
128 Happy St, 23452. <br/>
Paul's Auto Service is located in the heart of Virginia Beach offering all your automotive repair needs including VA State Inspection - see Paul’s Auto Service @
<a href="http://www.paulsautoservice.com/">http://www.paulsautoservice.com/</a><br/>
From Virginia Beach Blvd go south on Lynn Shores Dr for 475 ft and continue on Happy Street 400 feet to Paul’s on the left. <br/> <br/>
Each year the Thalia Lions Club members sell brooms in the parking lot in front of BJ's Wholesale Club, 3712 Virginia Beach Blvd, 23452.
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Brooms are all made by Industries for the Blind of Greensboro, NC (<a href="http://www.industriesoftheblind.com/io_blind_e.asp">http://www.industriesoftheblind.com/io_blind_e.asp</a>) where both blind and visually impaired workers staff the broom making assembly line.
One hundred percent of all profits go to charities. <br/> <br/>
<b>Brooms</b> <br/>
#4 Virginia Special Broom - $15 <br/>
Hotel / Patio Broom (plain handle) - $20 <br/>
Witches Broom - $9 <br/>
Push Broom 24” Black Bristle - $30 <br/>
Push Broom 24” Brown Bristle - $30 <br/>
Whisk Broom - $7 <br/>
Toy / Hearth Broom - $9 <br/><br/>
<b>Peanuts in 20 oz cans</b> <br/>
Gourmet Salted Peanuts 20 oz. $14 <br/>
Gourmet NO salt Peanuts 20 oz. $12 <br/>
**Sea Salt & Black Pepper (Best Seller) 20 oz. $14 <br/>
Red Skin Gourmet 20 oz. $14 <br/>
Honey Roasted 20 oz. $14 <br/>
Peanut Brittle Squares 20 oz. $14 (only in cold weather)<br/>
Chocolate Covered Peanuts 20 oz. $18 <br/>
Gourmet Cashews 20 oz. $20 <br/>
Butter Toffee 20 oz. $14 <br/>
***Christmas Trio Pkg.,(1) Salt & Pepper,(2) Butter Toffee, (3) Chocolate Covered Peanuts,<br/>
10 oz. in each tin, 30 oz.total for $20,<br/>
20 ozs. in each tin, 60 oz. total for $30<br/><br/>
The Committee Chairman is responsible to keep an inventory record and order the blind made products through Jim Adams at 874-0055 prior to Dec 15. Status of order can be tracked by calling Industry of the Blind in Greensboro, NC at 800-909-7086. Delivery to Paul’s Garage is in April. Upon delivery, the committee is responsible to unload the truck and place the merchandise in storage at Paul’s Garage.
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Broom sales were quite different from years past, when Thalia Lions Club members would sell their wares door to door. Lion Dick Kreassig recalled those days - “<i>There were a lot of long driveways and then nobody was home</i>,” and 81-year-old Lion Ed DeLong added, “<i>In our area, a lot of the houses are a quarter-mile apart. It’s just difficult for people our age to go around door to door</i>.”
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-3720957022770518282022-05-24T06:00:00.005-07:002023-04-22T12:15:38.004-07:00Club Responsibilities<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">
<strong></strong><span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>The Thalia Lions Club Finance/Budget.</strong></span> All club fund raising activities prepare budgets for summision to the Board of Directors at its August meeting for approval. Separate budgets are prepared for<br />
the Administrative Account and the Charitable Fund. The budget is based on the best estimates of income and expenditures to stay within the yearly income. It includes such carryover items as previously approved by the membership. The Finance Committee reviews the financial records kept by the Treasurer at least quarterly and recommends to the Board of Directors any adjustments to the budget it may deem necessary. The Finance Committee recommends to the Treasurer, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, a bank or banks to deposit all monies and, as required, financial institutions for the establishment of money market accounts, purchase of certificates of deposit, obtaining of loans, and such as financial transactions as may from time to time be deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee selects and recommends to the Board of Directors an accounting or tax preparation firm to assure all books are kept in a proper manner and that all tax obligations and tax reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>Thalia Lions Club Leadership Development </strong></span> is a responsibilty of all members of the Board Of Directors to make new and current members aware of a variety of leadership development oportunities by Lions of Virginia as follows:<br />
* Officers' Training at the Sarah Hudgins Bonwell Center - 2009-04-18<br />
* District Leadership Training 2009-9 (to be announced)<br />
* Lions Learning Center Online - see<br />
<a href="http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_contact_leader.shtml">http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/resources_contact_leader.shtml</a><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong></strong></span><span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong></strong></span><span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong><b>The Thalia Lions Club Website</b></strong></span> is part of the <i><b>Lions of Virginia</b></i>, <i><b>District 24i</b> </i>(<a href="www.lionsdistrict24i.org/">http://www.lionsdistrict24i.org/</a>) Region VI, Zone O. A direct link to Thalia Lions Club is by web subject THALIA LIONS (<a href="http://thalialions.blogspot.com/">http://thalialions.blogspot.com/</a>), kept up-to-date by Lion Bob Perrine. The site is a resource for club description/history, activities, meetings minutes, future events/schedules, local news, activity descriptions, club rules, and officer/member duties. It is an important introduction to new Thalia members and for Virginia Beach residents exploring and investigating Lionism for the first time. THALIA LIONS is a District award winning site that stand out as a vital resource to Thalia Club members, other District 24i Clubs and the community.<br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><br /><span style="color: #660000;"><strong>The Thalia Lions Club Constitution and By-Laws </strong></span></span> is under the overall supervision of the Board of Directors responsible to<br />
1. Keep up to date on any changes to the standard Lions Club Constitution and Bylaws.<br />
2. Keep up to date the Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club Constitution and By-Laws Manual.<br />
3. Prepare amendments to the By-Laws for presentation at a special meeting called by the President.<br />
4. Mail the proposed amendment(s) to each club member two (2) weeks prior to the special meeting.<br />
5. Bring to the attention of the President any procedures being improperly administered by the club.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>The Thalia Lions Club Phone Tree </strong></span> is assigned to a member by the Board of Directors to ensure the Member Roster is up-to-date and mailed to all members.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>The Thalia Lions Club Socials / Recreation Activities</strong></span> are assigned to a member by the Board of Directors for ...<br />
1. The Christmas Party (December)<br />
2. The Charter Night (June)<br />
3. Ensuring that the one half hour socials prior to regular meetings are well attended.<br />
4. Encouraging and hosting informal get-togethers.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>Thalia Lions Club Drawing </strong></span> is assigned to a member by the Board of Directors to<br />
1. Conduct auctions, raffles, or drawings for the Charitable Fund as carried out by the the TailTwister.<br />
2. Turn over all money collected to the Treasurer.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>Thalia Lions Club Public Relations </strong></span> are assigned to a member by the Board of Directors to provide information and press releases to newspapers, radio, bulletin boards, clubs, community organizations, business establishments, etc. about Thalia activities and its web site <a href="http://www.thalialionsclub.org/">http://www.thalialionsclub.org/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>Thalia Lions Club Member Care, Health & Social Services</strong></span> are assigned to a member by the Board of Directors President to<br />
1. Keep up with Thalia members insuring the club knows about sickness, celebrations, births, and other major events of club members and family.<br />
2. Send out appropriate greeting cards.<br />
3. Coordinate with the Phone Tree Committee to ascertain absences.<br />
4. Notify the President of any extended absences from regular meetings.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-89517918262687095362021-03-01T00:10:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:11:18.022-07:00Meeting 2021-2022<b>May 18, 2022 Regular Meeting</b>, Wed. - 6pm <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Nancy Nelson (6:30)<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Bob Perrine- Lion Bob led in Thalia Serves, the tune of Mickey Mouse.<br/><br/>
Who’s a memnber of the club that's made for you and me? <br/>
T-H-A L-I-A S-E-R-V-E <br/>
Hey there, hi there, ho there <br/>
You're as welcome as can be <br/>
T-H-A L-I-A S-E-R-V-E <br/>
Forever let us hold our banner high <br/>
High, high, high<br/>
Come along and sing a song <br/>
And join the jamboree <br/>
T-H-A L-I-A S-E-R-V-E <br/>
THALIA-THALIA-THALIA <br/>
WE SERVE, Yes, WE SERVE <br/><br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Nancy Lekberg <br/>
Invocation: Lion Roger Snell<br/>
Introduction of Guests: PDG Scott and Lion Mary Durbin were unable to attend the meeting. <br/><br/>
Presentation of Club Award: In lieu of PDG Scott Durbin’s absence, Lion Homer Cook, incoming 1St Vice District Governor present our club with a framed certificate for becoming an LCI Campaign 100 Model Club. Becoming a Model Club means our club has raised and donated at least $500 per member to LCIF. Thalia has reached the $750 per member goal which places the club in the Visionary Model Club category. The club may be recognized for that status at a later date.<br/><br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:39<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:09<br/><br/>
Program: 7:10 Region Chair and incoming 1st DG Lion Homer Cook introduced himself as the incoming 1st Vice District Governor. He thanked the club for allowing him the venue to do his presentation, part of his final commitment for LLRI Training. Lion Homer’s topic was “Time and Money.” Very informative, he discussed basic principles of time usage and money management. A qualified financial planner, Lion Homer explained investment options and planning opportunities that made simple some complicated concepts. <br/><br/>
Business meeting 7:39<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Nelson for Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake – April 28-30 – attending the convention were PDG Stanley Furman and Lion Jeri, Lions John & Nancy Watters, Lion Rhonda Skaggs and Lion Vickie Kennedy. The classes were well presented and were well attended with approximately 200 people registered for the convention.<br/>
*World Wide Induction Ceremony – Lion Rhonda Skaggs was virtually inducted into Lions by International President Douglas Alexander. On hand and in person was International Director Jose Marrero who presented an inspirational speech.<br/>
*Final District Awards meeting – June 18th Providence Forge, Va. Lunch is free but a donation of $20 is requested for attendees. An email will be forwarded with all information.<br/>
*Broad Bay Installation Night – Wed. June 15th – 6pm – The Board decided to make the meal for both member and guest gratuitous. Absolute confirmation for reservations will be June 4th. Please be ready to respond when Lion Jeri calls with definite answer.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – State Bland Contest April 29th – State Convention results were amazing. Our contestant, eleven-year-old, Bradley Song came in 4th place winning $1,500. The winning vocalist was the winner of our Sub Dist. Contest came in 1st place. The talent on display was truly memorable. Lion Vickie thanked the club for the support we have offered.<br/>
*KidSight – Lion Nancy Watters -Re-certification is required by all this year. Please go to the KidSight website and follow the instructions. Recertification requires that you watch 3 short 10 min videos and then take the “open book” type test.
the instructions.<br/>
*Beach Bag – Lion Nancy Nelson for Lion Nancy Watters -Grant has been approved by LCFSVA but we do not yet know if it will be fully funded.
Information will follow after the June meeting of the Foundation Board.<br/>
*Scholarship Report – Lion Bob Perrine – Our club gives $2,500 in scholarship money. One thousand five hundred goes to the Adult Learning Center (ALC) and $1,000 to Princess Anne High School. Applications for P.A. High will be picked up on Monday for review.<br/>
ALC has had problems with finding or identifying students who qualify. The Director, however, ` promises that next year, there will be applicants. <br/>
The Board will discuss what we should do with the extra $1,500 unused money.
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Broom/Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner – May 21st – B.J.’s parking lot. Schedule is available but
please volunteer for any of the time slots. A minimum of three people per shift is required but more
would be welcomed. <br/>
Lion Nancy and John packaged 100 seed packets while they were quarantined. Everyone who makes a purchase at the Broom/Peanut Sale can be given a “Go Wild with Lions” seed packet. Then we can consider the sale an environmental cause as well as a fundraiser.<br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson – 18 reservations for the wine tasting have been
Confirmed but there are 20 paid, (donation) If anyone wishes a reservation, please let us
know immediately. We have room for 25. Lion Homer gave some encouraging words about the wine tasting and how much you learn, laugh and enjoy the occasion with Marc Sauter. Marc is an advanced sommelier, soon to rank in the top 250 in the United States.<br/><br/>
Lion President, Nancy Nelson presented application for membership reinstatement from Bradley Furman sponsored by Lion Stanley Furman. A motion by Lion John Watters for the acceptance of Brad Furman back into the club was seconded by Lion Jack Wagner. The membership voted unanimously to approve. We welcome Lion Brad back and look forward to seeing him very soon.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: Program for Month of July – Lion Bob Perrine – PCC Chet Kramer – Diabetes Camp<br/><br/>
*Birthdays – Lion Em Davis (16) Lion Rhonda Skaggs (18) Lion Nancy Watters (27)<br/>
Lions Rhonda and Em Davis were not present. Lion Nancy requested Lion Homer Cook sing Happy Birthday to her. About $50 was raised for him to sing. <br/>
*Raffle 50/50 - $14 – Lion Jack Wagner $15 – Lion Nancy Watters $20 – Lion Nancy’s number was drawn again. The money was returned for another drawing won by Lion Homer. Lion Homer donated the winnings back to be given to LCIF.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:15pm<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Thurs. May 19th– Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:50pm<br/>
Sat. May 21st – Broom/ Peanut Sale – B.J.’s parking lot 9-3pm<br/>
Wed. June 1st – Zoom Board Meeting 7pm<br/>
Wed. June 15th – Installation Night Broad Bay Country Club<br/><br/>
<b>May 4, 2022 Board Meeting</b> <br/>
Zoom Meeting <br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7pm <br/>
President started the meeting with get well wishes to Lion John Watters who tested positive
for Covid-19 and to Lion Aziz Selahi who is battling a severe case of Shingles<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
Lion Stanley moved that we accept the report. The motion was second by Lion Nancy<br/>
Watters and the Board approved the report.<br/><br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson was encouraged to select a Good Samaritan Award for a
member to use the designated $500 our club has budgeted to LCFSEVA.<br/>
Our club has almost $1,900 on reserve for our use at LCFSEVA. The foundation has
approved the Beach Bag Project. It will be determined at their next meeting if they will fund
the entire $7,000.00 requested in the grant.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Installation Night – Discussion involved location, attendees and charges per member. A
motion was made by Lion Jack Wagner and seconded by Lion Roger Snell to invite spouses,
partners or one guest and to make the meeting free to all in attendance. The Board voted
unanimously to pass the motion. Lion Stanley Furman will conduct the induction ceremony.
The location will be Broad Bay Country Club. We will need confirmed reservations 10 days
prior to the evening on June 15 th .<br/>
*May 18 th Meeting – Incoming 1 st Vice District Governor has requested to speak as the
program presenter because he needs to meet his last requirement at Lions University. At that
meeting also, PDG Scott Durbin, PDG and his wife have requested to attend to present our
club with an award.<br/>
*Polo Shirt Order- It has been requested that we consider another club polo shirt order. Lion
Nancy will assist in organizing someone to head up this service to our club. This may be an
excellent project for our new Administrative Assistant, Lion Rhonda Skaggs. She made quiet
an impression at the Convention. An International Director spent time talking and
encouraging Lion Rhonda after the World-Wide Induction Ceremony.<br/>
*KidsSight – Everyone must be recertified this year to participate in vision screenings.<br/>
*State Convention Report – Lion Stanley Furman reported that the Convention was quite a
success. The schools ran on time and were well presented. The Bland was well attended and
the talent impressive. As at most conventions, the food was barely eatable. The general
sessions were slow and mostly painful. Lion Chet Kramer received a Presidential Medal for
his work in Diabetes.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that Anna S. Hubbard from
Poquoson who participated in our contest won 1 st place vocalist. Bradley Song, our
instrumental contest received $1,500 for his participation in the contest. Lion Vickie
described a touching, personal letter written by one of our members apologizing for not being
able to attend the contest. She praised Lion Vickie for her work on the Bland and she offer
praise and encouragement to Bradley, our contestant. The letter was read by Lion Vickie and
present to Bradley, father before Bradley performed. Lion Vickie did not reveal the name of
the member who wrote the letter but it was not me, Lion John, either of the Furmans. There
was on one other attendee who had to leave before the Bland Contest.
The Bland was very well attended with more that 200 peoples. The talent was extraordinary.
<br/>*Guatemalan Embassy Health Screening Request – Sat. May 14th – Lion Nancy Watters
reported that Lion Randy Jones contacted her about the request. The location is at Cooke
Elementary School on May 14 th . Though Lion Nancy had planned to work the afternoon at
the project, she is now quarantined through May 14 th . Hopefully, someone else will be able to
fill the slot.<br/>
*Go Wild with the Lions – Seed packets – Lion Nancy Watters picked up the materials to
make wild flower seed packets to be distributed by the club members. The packets include
cards that need to be trimmed, pasted, and filled with the provided seeds. The cards have “Go
Wild with Lions” printed on the front and a bar code on the reverse directing to a Lions
website for information. We have 100 packets to be distributed as part of our environment
and membership projects. The plan is to use them at the wine tasting and at other events.
Scholarship Report: Lion Bob is working on sending out notices for applications Princess
Anne High School and the Adult Learning Center. Lion Susan Sumnick, Ellen Turman,
Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren are on the committee.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Wine Tasting Progress - Lion Nancy Nelson reported that we have 22 participants with all
paid except 2 couples and 1 single. The tasting is scheduled for May 19 th . Our club will
receive $22 per attendee and a percentage of sales.<br/>
*Broom/Peanuts Sales – Lion Jack Wagner proposed a broom sale for May 21 st . The sale will
be from 9-5 with 2 hr. shift increments. A sign-up schedule will be made.<br/>
Lion Roger Snell related that his source is no longer available to make labels for the peanuts.
*There would be a charge of over $1 per label. It was decided that we could make our own
labels. Lion Roger will design the new label and we will print ourselves.<br/>
*Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine – Lion Homer Cook, incoming 1 st Vice District Governor
will present the program in May. The July program will be presented by PCC Chet Kramer.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:59pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Wed. May 18 th – Regular meeting – Broad Bay Country Club 6pm 1 – State Convention – Delta<br/>
Thurs. May 19 th – Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:30pm<br/>
Thurs. May 21 st – Broom Sale at B.J.’s parking<br/><br/>
<b>April 20,2022- Regular Meeting</b> Wed. 6pm <br/>
Join Zoom Meeting <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Nancy Nelson – 6:30pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Rich Edwards (National Anthem)<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Fran Scott<br/>
Invocation: Lion Rhonda Skaggs<br/>
Introduction of Guests: Nancy Lekberg, Emma Davis (new inductees)<br/>
Recess for Dinner: 6:45(approx.)<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:15(approx.)<br/><br/>
Program: Lion Debra Laughlin – Lion Bob Perrine introduced Lion Debra Laughlin. Lion Debra was
recruited by Lion Bob in 2010 because he saw an article in the newspaper about her vision issues. <br/>
<br/>Lion Debra, a former member and president of our club. She is President of Foundation for Fighting Blindness, VisionWalk Walk Chair and Region Chair for District 24 I. Lion Debra informed the club that over 20 million Americans have retinal diseases and 10 million have macular degeneration. She and several members of her family have blinding cone/rod dystrophy. In 1996, Lion Debra was diagnosed and forced to retire from her job as a nurse anesthetist. <br/>
Lion Debra organized a health fair at her church which attracted the press. The article attracted the attention of Lion Bob Perrine who invited Lion Debra to speak to our club. During the program, Lion Debra expressed her desire to start a VisionWalk to provide research funds for Foundation for Fighting Blindness. Our club immediately offered her the support she needed and she became a Thalia Lion. Lion Debra attributes the beginning and success of the VisionWalk to our club. Eleven years later the Walk has raised over $700,00. Lion Debra expressed her gratitude to our club for taking that very first step and in believing in her. As we say, “where there is a need, there is a Lion.”
<br/>Foundation for Fighting Blindness was started in 1971 and has raised over $860 million for retinol research and community education. There are 40 Chapters in the U.S., 36 VisionWalks, and VisionWalk has raised 58 million. The Foundation is funding 92 grants, 90 investigations, running 72 labs worldwide, and conducting 45 clinical trials. The Foundation provides free genetic testing and tracking for retinal disorders. Through this service, Lion Debra’s disease has been genetically identified.
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer, present Lion Debra with our Club’s budgeted donation of $200.00.
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Installation of New Members by PCC Stanley Furman – Em Davis sponsored by Lion Rhonda Ska Nancy Lekberg sponsored by Lion Nancy Nelson
<br/>After installation, each new member was given 2 minutes to speak about themselves.
<br/>*Lion Nancy Lekberg is a retired school administrator with 3 grandboys. She loves people and has many friends in our club. Lion Nancy believes that life is boring if not serving others. <br/>
*Lion Em Davis is originally from N. C. but has lived in Virginia since 1965. As she says “Tarheel born and bred but when she dies, Virginia dead! Lion Em described her 50 years of extensive experiences in education and administration positions in Virginia Beach. She served 12 years on the Virginia Beach School Board of Education and loves Virginia Beach. She has 4 grandchildren, one granddaughter who lives with her and is student teaching in Williamsburg. She is very proud that her granddaughter will be teaching in Norfolk next year in a completely Spanish immersed position. Lion Em is an advocate for the Arts and encouraged our club members to attend the water exhibit at MOCA. (Maya Lin – A Study of Water, April 21st – Sept. 4th)
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Presentation of Slate of Officers for 2022-23 –<br/>
Lion President Nancy thanked Lion Jack Wagner for his efforts in filling the slate of officers for this
Year and asked if there were any more nominations from the floor. None were offered.
<br/>Though the slate of officers was only presented to the club a few days prior, the club generously permitted the election to be held at this meeting. The slate was elected unanimously. <br/>The motion was offered by PCC Stanley Furman and seconded by Lion John Watters.
<br/><br/>Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*New Member Zoom Orientation – March 28th – 4 participants, Lions Rhonda Skaggs, Em Davis John & Nancy Watters joined the session.
<br/>*State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake – April 28-30. Members were encouraged
to attend the morning classes at the convention and to attend the World-Wide Induction Ceremony
on Friday afternoon.
<br/>*World Wide Induction Ceremony – Fri. April 29th between 2-3pm. (State Convention)
any new member or sponsor since last July 1st is eligible to participate. Participants from our club are Lions Nancy Nelson, Rhonda Skaggs and Nancy Lekberg.
<br/>*Broad Bay Meeting – Wed. May 18th
Lion of the Year Ballots – all members were given a ballot to submit before the end of the meeting.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – State Bland Contest April 29th – State Convention
<br/>*Our Sub District Bland was held March 25th. Bradley Song 6th Gr. from Old Donation, playing piano, placed 1st in instrumental category. All 3 judges scored Bradley with the same score indicating confidence in their opinions. Anna S. Hubbard, 12th Gr. soprano from Poquoson H.S. placed 1st in the vocal category. These two contestants will represent our Sub District in the State Contest at the Delta Hotel in Chesapeake on Friday, April 29th 7pm. The contest is open to the public and Lion Vickie encouraged all members to support the contest. There will be 6 instrumentalists and 6 vocalists from the three districts in the State.
<br/>Lion Vickie explained that our club was asked to pay for the Bland expenses with the understanding that we would be reimbursed. A plea was extended to the District and money was donated to defray the costs. Our club will be reimbursed the $622.26.
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*Recycling Paper Bag and Toiletries Project – Lion Susan Sumnick made deliveries to Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry. We will continue to collect items.
<br/>*Recycled Holiday Cards – Lion Nancy Watters is collecting holiday cards and plans a “<i>Christmas in July</i>” project to remake and recycle the cards for the USO or for Luther Maner.
<br/>*Miss Alice Donations – Lion Jack presented a thank you note from Miss Alice with many signatures of recipients. She also insisted on presenting receipts for money donations that were made. Miss Alice continues to be most appreciative to our club and our generosity.
<br/>*Lion Jack Wagner (clothes, baby products, gift cards) Most needed items are diapers sizes 3, 4,.5 and clothes sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. Thrift store finds are good buys. Egg cartons are needed.
<br/>*Wine bottle corks – Lion Fran Scott has agreed to collect wine corks for recycling to Whole Foods.
After suggesting to Lion Nancy W, that there is a cork collection box for recycling projects and for promoting the growth of cork trees.
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Fundraisers<br/>
<br/>*Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have plenty of peanuts upon request.
<br/>*Our sales at Lion Billy McIntyre’s place is going fine.
<br/>*Brooms Sales – Paul’s garage is beginning to sell brooms again.
<br/>Lion Jack is contemplating another
broom sale in May or June in BJ’s parking lot.
<br/>*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson reported that the wine tasting which has been
postponed twice will take place on May 19th. Eighteen people have signed up to attend.
There is a cap of 25 people. If you want to have dinner, you will need to make dinner
reservations prior to the evening. ($50 per person.) Our club receives almost half the ticket
price plus a percentage of sales.
<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine has invited Chet Kramer to speack at our 20 July meeting about the Diabetes Camp for Blind Children.
<br/>*The Scholarship Committee, Lions Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Jeri Furman, Vickie Kennedy, Ellen Turma, and Susan Sumnick, sent out Scholarship Applications to Princess Anne High Shool ($1,000) and the Adult Learning Center ($1,000 and $500) with a suspence of 20 May.
<br/>*Lion Dick Kreassig reminded everyone that we support the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Our club gave Lion Dick a $100 check, our budgeted donation. Lion Dick’s grandson, Scottie, has lived with diabetes all his life. He is graduating from college soon and Lion Dick plans to invite him for a club visit again.<br/><br/>
Birthdays – Lion Jack Wagner’s birthday was April 7th. He requested Lion Vickie to sing happy birthday
to him. She offered a dollar not to sing but was overwhelming out bid even though Lion Dick
offered a measly $5 for her not to sing! On request, she sang a “recordable” version of Stevie
Wonder’s Happy Birthday! Thank you, Lion Vickie and Happy Birthday, Lion Jack!
<br/><br/>Raffle 50/50 – Winners were - $17 – Lion Rich Edwards, $18 – Lion Roger Snell, and
$25 – Lion Nancy Watters.<br/>
The Tail Twister, Lion Bill Austin raised $31 in Birthday money and $60 in 50/50/ raffle (this money goes into the Administrative account for club expenses.
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Adjournment: 8:15pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Thur. April 28- May 1 – State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake, VA<br/>
Wed. May 4th- Zoom Board Meeting 7pm<br/>
Thurs. May 19th– Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:50pm<br/>
Wed. June 1st – Zoom Board Meeting 7pm<br/>
Wed. June 15th – Regular Meeting Broad Bay Country Club<br/><br/>
<b>March 23,2022</b>- 7p.m., Board Meeting, <br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order: 7pm <br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – the Treas. Report will be updated and sent
separately from these minutes. <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*New Member applications: Em Davis, Nancy Lekberg <br/>
The Board unanimously voted to approve the membership applications of both Em Davis and Nancy Lekberg. Lion Nancy Watters moved to accept them into membership and Lion Jack Wagner seconded the motion. We are so lucky to have these two fine people join us in service to the community.<br/>
*New Member Polos shirts and name tags: Lion Nancy Watters explained that the cost of polo
shirts and name tags for new members has increased. The Board approved continuing the
policy of providing new members these items without increasing any charges at this time.
<br/><br/>
Business<br/>
*District Governor’s Gift – Request from District to contribute to PMJ
District 24I Secretary requested that each club contribute to a Progressive Melvin Jones in honor of the services of District Governor Gregg Cole. Lion Stanley Furman moved that we donate $100 toward the PMJ and Lion Vickie Kennedy seconded. The Board approved a contribution of $100.
<br/>*Nominating Committee for 2022/23.
Lion Jack Wagner as incoming President for 2023/24. He has some people in mind for offices and will select a nominating committee. Because we are running late, the slate will be sent out in April before the meeting so the club will be able to vote on the incoming officers at the April meeting.
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*Account reconciliation committee and questions out who is the proper signatories on the
accounts. Lion Vickie and Lion Stanley will organize the reconciliation to be done after the election of new officers.
<br/> *$1000 Raffle prize – Further discussion concerning use of funds.
The $1,000 was temporarily placed in the Admin account because money may be transferred from Admin to Activity but not from Activity to Admin. After discussion, Lion Jack moved that we transfer the $1,000 to the Activity Account. Lion John seconded. The Board approved unanimously.
<br/>*As an additional comment concerning Admin funds, Lion Nancy Watters informed the Board that Broad Bay Country Club has increased their dues by 12%. Our banquet contract expires in November and we should expect an increase in our meal prices.
<br/><br/>
Service Reports <br/>
*Bland Contest Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy announced a time change in the Semi-District
Bland. Because people are coming form New Kent and Jamestown, more time is needed
for travel. The new time is 7:30 pm.
Lion John added that one of our judges for the contest is from Lviv, Ukraine. She is one
of the instrumental judges, Oksana Lutsyshyn.
<br/>*ROC Solid Foundation: Lion Jack Wagner reminded the Board that we should consider
supporting ROC Solid. Lion Stanley moved that we purchase two Ready Bags at a cost of $50 each. Lion Jack offered a second and the Board unanimously approved. LCI added Childhood Cancer to our International Initiatives several years ago. By supporting ROC Solid, our club falls in line with that initiative.
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Fundraisers: Wine Tasting Progress - Lion Nancy Nelson has received no money but has about 8 people
on the reservation list. The event has been posted on Nextdoor and Facebook. The flyer
is attached. <br/><br/>
Future Programs- <br/>*Lion Bob Perrine stated that Lion Debra Laughlin will speak about Vision
Walk at the April meeting.
<br/>*A suggestion was made to contact Lion Chet Kramer to speak at the May meeting. He is heading a new initiative in District 24 I being set up for blind children with diabetes.
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The June meeting will be Installation Night and no program will be scheduled.
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From the Floor:<br/>
*Lion Nancy Nelson reminded everyone that the State Convention begins
28th. Please register soon if you plan to attend.
<br/>*Lion R honda reminded everyone that the Zoom New Member Orientation is on Monday
evening, March 28th. She and Em Davis plan to attend. Hopefully we have more members to sign on. There is always something new to learn. <br/>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624577091?pwd=ZlJzSFBjdVZ0aHhBYm5rdG1XZ3JOQT09
<br/>Meeting ID: 846 2457 7091 Passcode: LIONS
<br/><br/> Adjournment: 7:49pm
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<br/>Upcoming Dates:
<br/>Fri Mar 25 – Sub District Bland Contest
<br/>Mon Mar 28 – New Member Orientation Zoom 7pm
<br/>Sat April 9 – Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore
<br/>Wed April 20 – Regular meeting Broad Bay Country Club 6pm
<br/>Thur. April 28- May 1 – State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake, VA
<br/>Thurs. May 5th – Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:30pm
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<b>Mar. 16, 2022</b> - 7pm, Regular Meeting Wed. <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Nancy Nelson – 6:30pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Rhonda Skaggs<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Stan Moss<br/>
Invocation: Lion Aziz Selahi<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests:<br/>
* District Governor Greg Cole <br/>
* Nancy Lekberg (guest of Pres. Nancy Nelson) <br/>
*Em Davis (guest of Lion Rhonda Skaggs)<br/>
* Traveling Leo Bayside: Lions Tom Walsh, Ed Winters, Bud Jones<br/>
*Speaker Stacey Malone – ROC Solid Foundation <br/><br/>
Special Presentation: District Governor Greg Cole introduced by PCC Stanley Furman
District Governor Greg Cole attended the Thalia meeting to present Thalia Lions Club with a check for $1,000 to use as the club sees fit. The money was the winning Service Raffle award from D.G. Greg from his Governor’s Discretionary fund and can be used for either Admin or Activity.
DG Greg is also offering a New Member Challenge. For each member who recruits a new member before the State Convention in May, will be entered into a drawing for a $50 prize. In addition, the winning member’s club will also receive $50.
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Recess for Dinner: 6:45 (approx.)<br/>
Resume meeting: 7:22
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Program: Stacey Malone of ROC Solid Foundation. <br/>
Stacey is a VCU graduate who has always had a heart for children, spending most of her life babysitting and nannying. Now with two children of her own, she and her husband live in VA Beach. Stacey joined the Roc Solid team in January of 2020 as a Development Coordinator and works to engage Roc Solid donors and sponsors – the perfect fit for a people-pleaser. Stacey told us about Roc Solid's mission and all of the ways that we can support their cause. <br/>
ROC Solid provides Ready Bags for cancer patient children and their parents. Each back pack is filled with necessities and comfort items that might be needed upon hospital entry. The largest project for ROC Solid is building playgrounds for children with cancer. The goal is to make their lives as worry free as possible. The stated mission of ROC Solid is to build hope for kids and their families fighting cancer. Stacey presented a touching video showing the reactions of children with cancer and their families. ROC Solid is a non-profit organization that will accept donations of any amount from both individuals or groups. If you would like to make an impact on the 16,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year, please go to the following website: ROCSolidfoundation.org. Also attached are a couple of videos provided by Stacey.<br/>
Lion Nancy presented Stacey with a can of our famous peanuts as a token gift of appreciation.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*New Member Orientation – March 28th 7pm Zoom - Lion Nancy encouraged all newer members and old members alike to join in the Zoom meeting. There is always something new to learn about Lionism. The link will also be sent by email before the meeting.<br/>
*State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake – April 28-30 – Registrations forms were on the table. Because the convention is local this year, you have the opportunity to pick and choose the activities in which you wish to participate. Please seriously consider registering for some of the events, classes, lunches, or activities before the end of March. The registration price increases after April 1st.<br/>
*Broad Bay Meeting – April 20th meeting 6pm<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Nancy Watters for Lion Vickie Kennedy – Sub District Contest March 25th at Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm. There will be 3 instrumentalist and 3 vocalist each from separate regions in our District. Lion Vickie needs the same jobs filled as our last club contest in Feb. at the same location. Please try to be there by 6pm if at all possible and Lion Vickie will assign you a job. Come out and support our contestants and Lion Vickie. We will have 3 instrumental judges (one pianist) and 2 vocal judges. You will enjoy the remarkable talent in this District.<br/>
*Recycling Paper Bag and Toiletries Project – Lion Susan Sumnick – Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Please bring paper grocery bags and travel size toiletries to Lion Susie for recycling through the food bank at the church. <br/>
*Recycled Holiday Cards – Lion Nancy Watters suggested that we collect all used and new holiday cards to be used at a “Christmas in July Party.” The cards may be recycled with messages of cheer and sent to deployed military, USO or nursing homes this holiday season.<br/>
*Miss Alice Donations (BEACH BABIES) – Lion Jack Wagner (clothes, baby products, gift cards) Most needed items are diapers sizes 3, 4,.5 and clothes sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. Thrift store finds are good buys. No Easter finery. Lion Jack gave a brief explanation of how Miss Alice works so tirelessly to provide for homeless babies and those in need. Please consider providing items to Lion Jack who will deliver them to Miss Alice. She could also use empty egg cartons because she has a source for eggs but must pack them herself before she distributes them.<br/>
*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters announced that the Vision Walk would happen on April 9th. Our team now has 9 members and we have raised over $2,500. If you have not seen the link before, he will send it out again before the walk. The money goes to the Foundation for Fighting Blindness for research and treatment of eye diseases, particularly those of the retina. Lion Debra Laughlin will be speaking to our club next month about some of the research.
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner<br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson - described the Thalia Lions wine tasting on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. The tasting will begin at 5:30 at Zoe’s Seafood Restaurant on 19th St. The cost is $50 per person. Our club receives almost half the ticket price plus a percentage of wine sales for the evening. There is room for only 25 participants. If you wish to dine afterwards, it is highly suggested that you make those reservations prior to the tasting. Please contact Lion Nancy Nelson for your reservation. The flyer is attached to these minutes.<br/>
*LCIF Raffle tickets – PCC Stanley Furman stated that we are doing well with the LOVF raffle. Only a couple of people have not yet turned in the stubs and money.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>Program for Month of April – Lion Debra Laughlin -Foundation for Fighting Blindness
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Birthdays – Lion Bill Austin (5) Lion John Watters (10) Linda Eggleston (21).
Lion Bill, Lion Rhonda and Lion Stanley were chosen to serenade each of the Birthday Lions. Lion Aziz Salahi graced us with Happy Birthday in Farsi! A total of $51 was raised to celebrate.
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Raffle 50/50 - there were 3 drawing of $15 each. I (Lion NW) won the second drawing. Can’t remember who the other lucky two people were and can’t tell from the recording! You may have to hire a new secretary!
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Adjournment: <br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Fri Mar 25 – Sub District Bland Contest<br/>
Wed April 6 – Board meeting Zoom<br/>
Sat April 9 – Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore<br/>
Wed April 20 – Regular meeting Broad Bay Country Club 6pm<br/>
Thur. April 28- May 1 – State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake, VA<br/>
Thurs. May 5th – Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:50pm<br/><br/><br/>
<b>Mar 2, 2022, Board Meeting</b> <br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7pm <br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion John Watters for Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that we had some money, we got some money and we spent some money and we are going to get some more money!<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*State Convention voting Representatives – Lion Nancy asked for 3 volunteers to be the voting delegates at the State Convention. Lion Vickie had already volunteered. Lion Stanley and Jeri Furman will make up our remaining delegation of three voters. <br/>
*Governor’s Visit March 16th meeting – Raffle prize presentation of $1,000 will be presented at the March meeting by DG Greg. <br/>
*Reg Meeting reservations at BBCC – deadline March 5th – thus far we have
Business<br/>
*James Bland Music Semi-Dist. Competition – Lion Vickie Kennedy was not present for the meeting. We assume she will need the same volunteer jobs filled on March 25th for the Sub District Bland as she did for the Club competition in Feb. There will probably be no more than 4 contestants, 2 instrumentalists and 2 vocalists. Lion Vickie has engaged an additional judge who is a pianist to help solve any judging issues.<br/><br/>
Peace Poster response – Lion Karen Austin read a lovely note from our winner, Kaitlyn. In the note, she included a link to order Girl Scout cookies to be sent to the USO.<br/><br/>
Melvin Jones Award Committee – Lion Jack Wagner chaired the Melvin Jones Committee. They have met, chosen the honoree and forms have been submitted to LCIF. The award will be given on Installation Night.<br/><br/>
Melvin Jones Historical Record for the Club Blog – Lion Bob Perrine has completed a very nice club record of who is a Melvin Jones Fellow that dates back to 2011. The list is on the Thalia Lions blog at thalialions.blogspot.com <br/><br/>
Update on Paul’s garage – Lion Jack Wagner reported that broom sales at the garage may not be a strong since the loss of Nick. There are others in charge who are not as motivated to sell our brooms. Hopefully we will be able to sell brooms and do a White Cane at B.J.’s when the weather becomes warmer.
<br/><br/>Service Raffle winnings designation- Lion Nancy Nelson – The raffle money being presented to the club by DG Greg Cole was from his discretionary fund. Therefore, it could be used for either administrative or activity fund. The Board by consensus decided that the money should be placed in the activity account for future projects. <br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger response– Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson read a very grateful note from Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry administrator, Gail VonMosh. <br/>
*Toiletry and Paper Bag collection – Lions Nancy Watters reported that Lion Susan Sumnick will collect the toiletries and the paper bags at the meeting on March 16th. <br/>
*Egg carton collection- Lions Jack Wagner will collect all donated egg cartons to give to Miss
Alice. Please bring them to the meeting on March 16th.<br/><br/>
Vision Walk: Lion John Watters said that we had 8 members on our team at the moment.
We have exceeded our goal of $2,000 by collecting $2,289.00 to date. The walk is April 9th at Mt. Trashmore. Lion John will again send out a notice to join and/or contribute. Only one team is ahead of us, Beach Eye Care.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanuts/Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner said that Billy McIntyre has been selling 5 or 6 cans peanuts per week for our club. Lion Jack has peanuts on hand and is almost ready to replenish stock. Please let him know if you need nuts…other than the ones you live with. <br/>
*LOVF Raffle Tickets – Lion Stanley Furman is waiting on everyone to turn in their money and stubs for the tickets. If you have not done so, please bring them to the meeting on the 16th.
<br/>*Wine Tasting – Lion Nancy Nelson – The flyer for the wine tasting is attached. Even is you do not drink wine and do not wish to come, please tell you friends and pass out flyers to others. Our club receives almost half of the $50 per person cost as well as a percentage of wine sales. The event is limited to 25 people.<br/><br/>
Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine<br/>
*March – ROC Solid Foundation – Stacey Malone – the organization builds playsets and distributes ready bags for Children’s Hospitals. Their mission is to build hope for every child fighting cancer. ROCfoundation.org<br/>
*April – Lion Debra Laughlin will speak about Vision Walk. She is a former member of our club.<br/>
* May - A program has not yet been made.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:33 <br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
*Wed March 16 – Regular Meeting Broad Bay Country Club
<br/>*Fri. March 25th – Bland Music Competition Semi-Dist. – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm
<br/>*Sat. April 9th – Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore
<br/>*Thur. – Sunday - April 28-May 1 – State Convention – Marriot Chesapeake
<br/>*Thurs. May 5th – Wine Tasting – Zoe’s Va. Beach 5:30pm
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<b>Feb. 16, 2022, Regular Meeting</b> Wed. 7pm Zoom Meeting <br/>
Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Nancy Nelson – 7pm <br/>
Patriotic Song: recorded <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Jack Wagner <br/>
Invocation: Lion John Watters <br/>
Introduction of Guests: None <br/><br/>
Program: Lion Bob Perrine introduced Lion Irene Conlin who will speak on bees and beekeeping. Irene Conlin is from Long Is. New York. She is a middle child of nine and is her father’s favorite. She knows because he tells her so all the time and he and her mother moved to Virginia Beach because she lives here. Irene came to V.B. courtesy of the U.S. Navy and traveled all over the world but never changed ports. She served on ships, aircraft carriers, Seabees, Explosive Ordinance, Navy Dive Command and Joint Staff Community. Lion Irene broke all kinds of barriers for females in the Navy and took advantage of every opportunity offered. She retired after 24 years and still considers them the best years of her life.
She works currently as a computer security Analysist for a private technology firm in Crystal City. Though her husband, Steve, is from Southeastern North Carolina, they have survived the language barrier and been married for 25 years. They have 4 children. All four are pursuing careers in medical, computer or customer service. <br/>
Lion Irene came to Lions asking for financial assistance to host a Virginia Parents of Blind Children of which she was president. Lion Bob Perrine met her at a VPBC event and sponsored her as a member. She joined Lions because she saw it as a way to give back to the community. As a result, Lions of Virginia hosted the first every Audible Easter Egg Hunt for Blind Children. The first year was great fun and there were two events. Lion Irene is no longer with the organization but as of 6 years ago there were over 23 events in the state. <br/><br/>
Lion Irene's program, <i>Honey Bees and Other Pulinators</i> (also available on the Meeting Minutes as a Power Point). <br/>
There are three types of honeybees within a hive: the queen, the workers, and the drones. A queen bee is the only female bee in the hive that gets to reproduce. Queens are reproductive and are larger than the workers. Worker bees are all female and are all offspring of the queen. There are males in the hive called drones. The drones have much larger compound eyes, and do not have stingers. Drones fly off to reproduce with other young queens who will start a new colony. Honeybees start out as eggs, which then hatch into larvae and later turn into pupae—like caterpillar cocoons. The pupae then develop into the fuzzy adult honeybees you know so well. Developing from a larva to an adult worker honeybee usually takes about 21 days. <br/>
*Honeybee colonies only have a single queen, and every bee in the colony is her daughter or son. Queens are easily recognized by their large abdomens and the retinue of workers bees that follow her around. If a second queen appears in the colony the workers will either force the invading queen out of the hive or the two queens will fight until only one is left standing. A queen’s primary duty is to lay eggs. In order to maintain a large colony a honeybee queen lays on average 1500 eggs per day.<br/>
*All honeybee workers are female. These workers change the tasks they do as they age—kind of how we change what we do as we get older: first we stay at home, then we go to school and then work. Young honeybee workers first do tasks inside the nest like take care of the queen and young larvae. Young bees also produce wax from glands on their abdomens and build all of the structures you see in the nest. How long each bee works at a certain job will change depending upon the needs of the colony. Usually after a few weeks inside the nest, workers will transition to outside tasks and take their first flight. The last task a honeybee worker performs is foraging. Forager bees leave the nest and collect nectar, pollen and water. Adult honeybee foragers will usually live another 30 days after they begin foraging, about 51 days in total. This is because foraging is one of the most dangerous tasks in the colony. Outside the nest foragers are exposed to all the dangers of the outside world. They could be attacked by predators, lose their way back home, get caught in a wind storm, fall victim to diseases or pesticides in the environment, or any number of other dangers. In that time, each adult visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey.<br/>
*Male bees are called drones and do not have stingers, unlike most of the female bees you see.
Male bees are only around for a few months out of the year. They can look a bit strange with their large eyes, which surround almost their entire head. Their eyes are big in order to spot queens while flying. The male’s only job is to spread the genes of their colony. They leave the colony every day in search of potential new queens looking to mate.<br/>
*Pure vs Fake Honey: How to tell the Difference <br/>
-Thumb Test: Put a small drop of the honey you have on your thumb. Check to see if it spills or spreads around. If it does, it is not pure.<br/>
-Water Test: Fill a glass with water. Add one tablespoon of honey into the glass. Adulterated or artificial honey will dissolve in water and you will see it around the glass. Pure honey on the other hand will settle right at the bottom of your glass. Pure honey will stay intact on your thumb.
<br/>*Pollinator: A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma of a flower. This helps to bring about fertilization of the ovules in the flower by the male gametes from the pollen grains.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Winter Conference- Feb. 19,2022 Williamsburg - Our Club is to be presented the Model Club Award by Past International President Frank Moore<br/>
*KidSight Award – Our Club is also being presented the KidSight Patch at the Winter Conference
State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake – April 28-30 – Please consider registering for some part of the conference especially since it is being held locally. <br/>
*Broad Bay Meeting – location for March meeting 6pm – the menu entrée for the meeting is Salmon. If you have seafood allergy, please let Lion Jeri know when she calls so we may have them prepare alternative dishes. The deadline for reservations is March 5th. Also, masks are recommended unless eating.
<br/>*End of month reporting – please send your activities to Lion Nancy as soon as possible. Feb is a short month.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy announced that the Bland will be held at Thalia United Methodist Church tomorrow evening, Feb. 17th. She has 12 contestants; 3 vocalist, 1 violinist and 8 pianists. Lions Stanley Furman will assist the instrumental judges and Lion Nancy W will assist the vocal judges. Please arrive early (6pm) and Lion Vickie will make job assignments. We are so happy that Amanda Suh, Lion Susie’s granddaughter is our only violinist and will perform. Lion Vickie thanked Lion John for his continuing support in being emcee for the program. Attendees will be asked to wear masks unless performing. Lion Jon Halvorson will provide the club banner and scarf. Lion John Watters will bring the medals and the participation certificates.
<br/>*Sight Chair Report – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that Nick Bounopane died before he was able to use our services to provide him glasses. We did, however, refer a young ODU music student to Dr. Ferrara for assistance this month. She is a student of Patti Watters who expressed great concern for her. Her mother died, her father is imprisoned and she is trying to get through school. This is a special referral from our club.
<br/>*Lion President read a note from Gloria Liston, Malibu nurse. She appreciated the water bottle contributions and wished to express her gratitude.
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*Lion Susie said the company from which we ordered the 100 water bottles made a mistake and sent us the wrong bottles. They have shipped us 200 more without extra charge. We have those at our disposal until needed.
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*Recycling Paper Bag and Egg Carton Project – Lion Susan Sumnick will be collecting paper grocery bags and toiletry bags to donate to the Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry and other targets. Egg cartons should be given to Lion Jack Wagner for donation to “Miss Alice.” Please bring these items to the March meeting.
<br/>*Miss Alice Donations – Lion Jack Wagner explained that Miss Alice Harrell works full time as a nurse’s aide. She starts everyday by furnishing food and clothes to the homeless. She seems to know where every homeless baby is located in the Beach and sees that they get formula, diapers and other necessary items. She accepts anything anyone donates, even if outdated, and finds a person or place for it to be used.
Lion Vickie has sent things from RMCH, Lion Nancy cleaned out her closet and sent bags of clothing, our club gave her foodbank money and Lion Bob Perrine has generously contributed to Miss Alice over the last year. When she received these things, she was so grateful that it brought her to tears. Miss Alice has a brother with an egg farm and she goes once a week to get eggs. The egg cartoons we collect will go to her to distribute the eggs. She specifically needs diapers size 3-4 because most of her babies are older. Toiletries are especially needed as well. If you have things to donate, please contact Lion Jack.
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*Vision Walk – Lion John Watters stated that Vision Walk will be April 9th. A website team has been formed and we have 6 members. Lion John will periodically send out information for you to register for the team and possibly contribute. You can join the team and not walk. The event will be at Mt. Trashmore. If you have trouble, please let Lion John know and he can help get you on the team. This fundraiser is to support Foundation for Fighting Blindness, a research foundation that focuses on retinal diseases. The kick off will be virtual on March 2nd. Lion John will send out that information. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner took some peanuts to Lion Billy McIntyre at Billy D’s restaurant in Portsmouth. We are hoping that he will be able to sell them for us. Please let Lion Jack know if you need peanuts. Lion Jack will visit with Paul’s Auto this week to make sure they will continue selling our brooms since we have lost our old friend Nick.
<br/>*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson reported that the Wine Tasting at Zoe’s is rescheduled for May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. Marc Sauter, the Sommelier, recommends reservations if you plan to stay for dinner. The price is the same $50 with a limit of 25 attendees.
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*LOVF Raffle tickets – PCC Stanley Furman reported that we are doing well but everyone needs to fill out the stubs and send him the money. You may bring your money and stubs to the March meeting is you wish.
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Programs: Lion Bob Perrine reported that Lion Stacey Malone from ROC Solid Foundation will speak in March. ROC Solid provides emergency ready bags for families of patients at Children’s Hospital. But their main purpose is to find ways to build hope for children and parents who are going through the most difficult time of their lives.
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From the Floor:
Birthdays – Lion Mike Coren (2/1/22) Lion Bob Perrine (2/12/22) Very Happy Birthday to these two dedicated Lions!
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Adjournment: 8:01pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Thurs Feb 17 – James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm<br/>
Fri Feb 18-19 – Winter Conference – Williamsburg <br/>
Mon Mar 2 – Vision Walk Kick Off<br/>
Wed. Mar 4 – Board meeting (Zoom)<br/>
Sat April 9 – Vision Walk – Mt. Trashmore<br/>
Thur. April 28- May 1 – State Convention – Delta Hotel by Marriot Chesapeake, VA <br/>
Thurs. May 5th – Wine tasting Zoe’s 5:50pm<br/><br/>
<b>Feb. 2, 2022 - Board Meeting</b> 7p.m.<br/>
Join Zoom Meeting <br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order <br/>
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Winter Conference forms<br/>
State Convention<br/><br/>
Business<br/>
Broad Bay Club meetings in person for Mar.? – Lion President Nancy Nelson<br/>
Peace Poster recommendation – Lion Karen Austin<br/>
Melvin Jones Award for 2022?<br/>
Update on Nick (Paul’s garage)<br/>
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Service Reports <br/>
Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/>
Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson<br/>
Toiletry collection – Lions Nancy Watters & Susan Sumnick<br/>
Paper Bag and egg carton collection- Lions Susan Sumnick and Nancy Nelson<br/>
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Fundraisers<br/>
Peanuts/Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner<br/>
LOVF Raffle Tickets – Lion Stanley Furman<br/>
Wine Tasting – Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
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Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine
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Adjournment:
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Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Fri. Feb 18-20 Winter Conference – Williamsburg<br/>
Wed. Feb. 16, Regular meeting<br/>
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<b>Jan 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting</b> Wed.- 7pm
<br/> Welcome and Call to Order: Lion President Nancy Nelson – 7pm
<br/>Patriotic Song: recorded
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: Lion President Nancy Nelson
<br/>Invocation: Lion Bill Austin
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Introduction of Guests: <br/>
<br/>*Peace Poster winner & parents – Kaitlyn Salway and mother Heidi.
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*Peace Poster presentation by Lion Karen Austin:
Kaitlyn has been Girl Scout since kindergarten and is a 7th grader at Old Donation School. She enjoys gardening, kayaking, camping, dancing. She is always the top seller of Girl Scout Cookies. Kaitlyn earned her bronze award by making a complete Christmas video for St. Mary’s that included cooking, singing, and art work. She plans to apply to the medical academy at Bayside High School next year to pursue her goal of becoming a nurse. <br/>
<br/>*Lion Karen presented Kaitlyn with a certificate of appreciation and participation along with an LCI Peace Poster Girl Scout Patch.
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Program: Lion Bob Perrine to introduce Terri Gorman, Pearl Homes and Pearl Neighborhoods Coordinator for Lynnhaven River Now. <br/>
Terri attended Virginia Wesleyan College where she completed her liberal arts degree in Sociology and Studio Arts. Like her liberal arts degree, she brings a broad base of experience to Lynnhaven River Now. She has over 20 years’ experience in business sales, management and development. Along with years of experience in sales and event coordinating in the Arts. Born in the Appalachian Mountains and raised in a rural town in Connecticut, Terri has made Virginia Beach her home for the past 30 years where she enjoys the beauty of Virginia Beach natural areas. She credits her father for teaching her to respect and protect nature and the environment. In her spare time, Terri can be found creating art or walking her dog Coco along the Virginia Beach waterways.
Terri presented a well-done power point explaining the watershed of our area, our influence on its health and what we can do to help improve, maintain and protect our waterways.
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For information you may contact Terri at terri@lrnow.org
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Winter Conference- Feb. 19,2022 Williamsburg – We may not have a representative but we will receive the Model Club Certificate. We will also be presented a patch for our placement in the KidSight Program. Multiple District 24 (state of Virginia) placed 4th in the nation and Our club placed within the top 10 clubs for screenings in our State. We were the only Multiple District where all Districts (L, C, & I) placed in the top rankings. Our MD 24 will receive $500, and our District I will receive $300. Thalia Lions alone completed over 2,000 screenings this last year.
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*Broad Bay Meeting Location is canceled for the Jan & Feb meeting. We will meet each month on Zoom until it is safe to return to in-person meetings.
End of month reporting – Feb is a short month, please send your activities to Lion Nancy as soon as possible.
<br/>*Zoom Meeting suggestion – It was suggested by Lion Jack Wagner that we send the $20 we would normally spend on a meeting meal to Lion Nancy or Lion Vickie to be donated to the Food Bank. We did this before when we were meeting on Zoom and were able to make periodic donations. You may use Venmo if it is easier than mailing a check. The Venmo address is
ThaliaLionsClub@SereivceIs OurMotto and the phone # is 757-319-0017.
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Service Reports<br/><br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Friday, Jan 21, 2022 Thalia United Methodist Church 11am has been postponed until Jan. 28th because of the threat of snow.
<br/>*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy is still scheduled for Feb 17th but we are on alert. There seems to be little interest in participation at this time because of Omicrom. Lion Vickie will keep us posted as things develop. She will need a few volunteers is the Contest goes forward.
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*Sight Chair Report – Lion Susan Sumnick was not in attendance. Lion Nancy reported that Nick, from Paul’s Garage had contacted the club to request help in getting glasses. He had requested no line bifocals which is not normally provided through our services. Considering his assistance in selling brooms at Paul’s for our club for the last 20 years, we are attempting to honor his request. Lion Susie has sent him a letter to authorize the exam and glasses. She has also contacted the eye doctor requesting that an exception be allowed concerning the no line bifocals.
Nick has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment. Just last week, the club presented him with a certificate of appreciation.
<br/>*Lion Bob Perrine brought up the fact that the tree we planted several years ago is no longer there. He suggested that we plant another tree at that location in Nick’s honor. We will put that idea on the agenda for the next Board meeting.
<br/>*Recycling Paper Bag and Egg Carton Project – Lion Susan Sumnick has suggested that we collect brown paper bags and egg cartons to donate to the food pantry at Thalia Untied Methodist Church. Lion Jack also indicated that he had a source that needed egg cartons because they pack nearly 400 dozen each week. Please begin collecting. When we meet again in person, we can organize a delivery.
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Fundraisers
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*Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have a good supply of peanuts ready when anyone wants them. He has delayed taking peanuts to Lion Billy McIntyre to sell because he is opening a new location and thought he may be too busy at this point to handle them.
Lion Jack also said that he has brooms at his home and can supply them to anyone who wants one.
<br/>*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson reported that we are postponing the Wine Tasting scheduled for Feb. 10th until a later date because of the risk of Omicrom transmission.
<br/>*LOVF Raffle tickets – PCC Stanley Furman said that he will be mailing all of you lucky people a book of tickets. Each book is 30 tickets at $1 each. Please rip off the stubs, mail him a check for $30 made to Thalia Lions Club. This is a fundraiser for Thalia Lions. Our club keeps $20 and sends LOVF $10 for each book sold. The grand prize is $10,000 and the 2 second prizes are $500 each.
That is not bad for a $30 investment. The drawing is Sunday, May 1 2022. These tickets will be coming in the mail. Lion Stan says “don’t put if off! Just fill out the stubs, write the check, and let’s get this done!! Our club can make $600 if you do as you are asked.”
LOVF is the charity founded for disasters and other things in the State of Virginia.
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Upcoming Programs: Lion Bob reported that Lion Irene Conlin will speak about beekeeping at
the next meeting.
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From the Floor: Lion Jeri asked if anyone had heard from Lion Jim Healy. Lion Jack will give him a
call to see how he is doing.
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Birthdays – Lion Vickie Kennedy (1/8/22) Lion Stan Moss (1/28)
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Adjournment: We sang Happy Birthday (in the key of Q) to Lion Vickie and Lion Stan as we signed off at 8:15pm. <br/>Lion Stanley Furman requested that each send $20 to the Tailtwister! (Good luck with that!)
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
*Fri Jan 28– Lions Bag Hunger – Thalia United Methodist Church 11am<br/>
*Wed. Feb 2 – Thalia Board Meeting Zoom 7pm<br/>
*Wed Feb 16 – Thalia Regular Meeting Zoom 7pm<br/>
*Thurs Feb 17 – James Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm<br/>
*Fri Feb 18-19 – Winter Conference – Williamsburg<br/><br/>
<b>Jan. 5,2022 -Board Meeting</b>, - 7p.m., a Zoom Meeting <br/><br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Called to Order 6:59pm and wished everyone a Happy New Year!
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Winter Conference forms were sent by email to each member. Winter Conference is Feb.
19th in Williamsburg.<br/>
*Nick’s illness – Nick Buonopane who has sold brooms for our club at Paul’s garage is ill
with pancreatic cancer. He will begin treatment soon and let us know that Stewart who
works with him at the garage, will take care of the money from sales for a while. After
asking for ideas of how we can show our appreciation for his 20 years of help, it was decided
that we would present him with a certificate of appreciation. Lion Jack will also talk to the
people working with him at Paul’s and see if he has other needs with which we could help.
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New Business to be addressed <br/>
Club meetings in person for Jan. and Feb. Lion President Nancy Nelson posed the question of in person meetings for Jan. and Feb. in
light of the recent wave of the highly contagious Omicrom variant which seems to be
breaking through to even those vaccinated and boosted. There was little division in opinion
that we should return to Zoom meetings for the present. Lion Stanley made the motion and
Lion John Watters seconded and the vote carried unanimously. Lion Nancy Watters will
contact Broad Bay Country Club of the decision. According to the agreement, they will be
willing to suspend the meeting obligation in light of the situation.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson announced that we will move forward with this
project. Please meet in the parking lot of the Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 VA Beach Blvd, on Feb 21st at 11am to deliver your bags and make photos of everyone. It is important that we be able to prove that we have at least 22 participating in order to qualify us for the $1,000 drawing at the Winter Conference. If you work and cannot possibly make the project, please arrange to deliver your bags to Lion John and Nancy or to Lion Nancy Nelson before the date. Please note that the bags should be filled with at least 10 different items not 10 items of the same thing.<br/>
*Toiletry collection – Lion Nancy Watters stated that someone had asked about toiletry collection.
Lion Susie Sumnick has headed up that project before. Though we may not have as many things a usual because no one is doing very much traveling, it would be good to just collect and keep those things on hand until we have enough to donate to the different organizations.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers <br/>
Wine Tasting – Feb. 10th Zoe’s restaurant- Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson will ask Marc Sauter at Zoe’s if we may postpone the wine tasting until things settle.
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Future Programs-
<br/>*Lion Bob Perrine will contact Terry Gorman with Lynnhaven Now to see if
she can do our meeting virtually for January. (She emailed Lion Bob and will provide the progarm via Zoom)<br/>
*For March, Lion Bob is considering one of the following options:<br/>
- CHKD Diabetes Campfor Blind Children, <br/>
-Aid Now sonsors of Jump Start- Ann Richards Montero Missions, <br/>
-Health Equity Campus - POC Lion Jon Halvorson<br/>
-Vanguard Independent Living - POC Lion Irene Conlin,<br/>,
-Lion Billy McIntyre, President of a Diversity and Inclusion Organization<br/> <br/>
From the Floor-<br/><br/>
*Bland Contest -
Lion Vickie said that the Bland Contest on Feb. 17th at Thalia United Methodist Church is still planned to happen. She will need MC, judges, ushers, and assistants.
After discussion, we recommended that we consider Covid mitigations again and eliminate the use of practice rooms. Hopefully we will have enough participants and we will be able to hold the contest safely.
<br/>*Caution from Lion John Watters. He reminded everyone to get their flu shots. There are many cases of Fluvona that can be prevented with the Covid vaccine, booster, a flu shot.
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Adjournment: 7:27pm<br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Wed., Jan. 19, 2022 – Regular Lions meeting on Zoom 7pm<br/>
Fri., Jan. 21, 2022 – Lions Bag Hunger – Thalia United Methodist Church 11am<br/>
Wed. Feb. 2 2022 – Board meeting Zoom – 7pm<br/>
Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022- James Bland Music Competition – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm<br/>
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<b>Dec. 1,2021 Board Meeting</b>, - 7p.m.<br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Broad Bay Holiday Party reservation deadline Dec. 6th<br/>
*Board Meeting for Jan. 5. Unless there is business that cannot be handled online, the Board
meeting for Jan 5th will be cancelled.<br/>
*Lions Learning Institute – Lion Nancy emphasized that there is a great potential for Lions
education online at the Lions Learning Institute. She encouraged everyone to explore the site
for information.<br/>
https://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/leadership-resource-center/lions-learning-center/login-video.php<br/>
*She suggested that we have an education session for a program at some point.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Holiday Families – Lion Stanley Furman and several members described their experience
with the families thus far. All seemed to be positive and rewarding.<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson will bring the labeled bags to the Holiday
Party on Dec. 15th. We will designate a time and location when the bags should be collected
and delivered. If we have at least 22 members participating, our club becomes eligible for a $1,000 prize being offered by District Governor Greg Cole. Please consider filling a bag or more. You may also give them to your friends. We have a total of 50 bags.<br/>
*Peace Poster – Lion Karen Austin – District entries for this contest are attached to these
minutes. The winning poster is designated. Lion Karen will invite our winning poster
contestant and her parents to our meeting in January to present her with a Girl Scout Patch
and a certificate of
achievement.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanuts – Lion Jack and Roger – We sold $141 worth of peanuts at the Shop Local Fest. Lion
Billy McIntyre will sell peanuts for us in his Billy D’s restaurant. Lion Jack and Rog will
deliver them to him. Thank you, Lion Billy.
If anyone wants more peanuts, please let Lion Jack know immediately.<br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson has the flyer ready for our wine tasting on Feb. 10th.
The flyer is attached to these minutes. Please circulate to your friends and encourage people
to attend. We are limited to 25 participants at $50 each. Half of that price goes to our club
profit and we receive a percentage of all wine sales.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine<br/>
January – Terri Gorman Will talk about Lynnhaven River Now <br/>
February – Lion Irene Conlin speaks about Beekeeping.<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy announced that the Bland will be held at Thalia United Methodist Church on Feb. 17th at 7pm. Please mark your calendar to come and enjoy some remarkable talent.
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Adjournment: 7:50
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
*Dec. 15 – Holiday Cocktail Party – Broad Bay Country Club – When you arrive, you will be asked to write down on a slip of paper something that no one in the club knows about you. That slip will be placed in a container and drawn out during the party. People attending will try to guess who wrote the item on the paper. This should be fun, interesting and maybe revealing!
<br/>*Jan. 19, 2022 – next regular meeting.
<br/>*Feb. 10 – Wine tasting – Zoe’s 5:30
<br/>*Feb. 2 – Board meeting
<br/>*Feb. 17 – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church 7pm
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<b>Nov. 17,2021 - Regular Meeting</b> Wed. 6p.m. Broad Bay Country Club <br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 6:30pm <br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Bob Perrine “America the Beautiful” <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Fran Scott <br/>
Invocation: Lion Jack Wagner <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests: Joanne Murphy guest of Lion Nancy Nelson. <br/>
Mick Sumnick guest of Lion Susan Sumnick<br/>
Betsy &Steve Moison guest of Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Channing Becker guest of Lion Jon Halvorson<br/>
Ellie Kreassig – guest of Lion Dick Kreassig<br/><br/>
Recess for dinner: 6:35<br/>
Reconvene for Program and Meeting: 7:08<br/><br/>
Program: Lion Bob Perrine to introduce Lion Aziz Selahi<br/>
Lion Aziz will relate his life experiences and exit from Iran. We are so grateful to Lion Aziz for his informative talk and for sharing his personal feelings and experiences. A video of his program will be sent out to you soon. If you would like to hear his presentation again or if you were absent and missed his talk, please click on the link. <br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Pembroke Mall – Working Class Karma – Shop Local Saturday is Nov. 27th
We will be vision screening, selling peanuts and selling brooms. Ten percent of all vendor sales will
be donate to the Lions Charity Foundation. Clubs have been asked to support the project by
volunteering to work, thank the venders and promote Lionism. This is a great opportunity for Lions
to be visible.
Please see sign-up sheet.<br/>
*December Holiday Party – set for Dec. 15th at BBCC. Lions Susie Sumnick and Nancy Nelson are working on party activities for the evening. Reservations must be confirmed no later than Dec. 7th. Members may bring a spouse or guest. The club will cover the cost of the evening with the exception of a cash bar. The menu is at the end of the minutes.<br/>
*Fall Conference – Nov. 19-21st. Lions Vickie Kennedy, Nancy and John Watters will attend. As part of the ROC Solid project, there will be a collection of toiletries for emergency hospital admissions. If you have travel size items that are suitable for either sex, please give them to Lion Nancy, John or Vickie before they leave for the conference on Friday. ROC Solid flyer is attached.<br/>
*Region VI meeting was at Susan’s Kitchenette on Nov. 9th. Attending were Lion Vickie Kennedy and Lions John and Nancy. <br/>
*Sunnybrook Day School Donation – After screening their students for 2 days in a row, Thalia Lions were presented with a $500 check as a donation in appreciation of our service. Their comment was,
“ This has been a hard year for charitable organizations and we appreciate what you do for them us year.” This donation is twice the amount that the school usually donates to our club. Lion Nancy has written them a thank you note for their generous donation.<br/><br/>
Service Reports<br/>
*Water Bottles for Elementary schools – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that the elementary schools in our area have expressed a need for more water bottles. The fountains are still not available to the students. She as said that the school advised that when we have projects, they would be happy to inform their parents. Lion Susie made a motion that we purchase 200 more bottles and Lion John Watters seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimously.<br/>
*Thanksgiving Holiday Family Project – Lion Stanley Furman reported that all the families should be taken care of by now. Please make certain you deliver your Thanksgiving items and get ready for the Christmas holidays as well. <br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson will have grocery bags with Lions logos to distribute to Lion, friends and relatives. A list of non-perishable items will be provided to those participating. You simply fill the bag with those items. We will be partnering with Thalia United Methodist Church Food Panty. Bags may be delivered to them at any time.<br/>
*Peace Poster – Lion Nancy Nelson reported for Lion Karen Austin. There were 7 Girl Scouts participating in the project this year. The judging was done by 6 club members and the winning poster was selected. The posters had perimeter requirements and a theme. All 7 girls will receive a certificate of participating and the winning poster will be presented at the Fall Conference. That winner will go on to the State level competition. <br/>
*EGRC – Lion John Watters announced that we are temporarily pausing our eye glasses recycling activities because of excessive amounts of glasses. <br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanut Sales - Lion Jack Wagner reported that broom sales are booming. One peanut order has been
placed and he will place another order before Christmas. Please let him know you needs. These are
great gifts, especially the Holiday Trio sets.<br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson reminded everyone that we will be hosting a Wine
Tasting at Zoe’s on Feb 10th. The tasting will cost $50 for 10 wines. Part of the ticket price
will be our profit along with a percentage of sales. A flyer will be ready soon.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Tail Twister: - Lion Stanley filling in for Lion Bill Austin omitted the birthdays for this month because
Lion Karen was absent. We will do December birthdays later, probably in Jan since we do not have an official Dec meeting.<br/>
*Birthdays – Lions Karen Austin (11/7) Jeri Furman (12/3) Irene Conlin (12/9) Jim Healy (12/19)<br/>
*50/50 Drawing - $45 – Lion John Watters;
$25 - Guest Betsy Moison who donated the winnings back to the Club;
$11 - Lion Aziz Selahi<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:20pm <br/>
Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Nov. 19-21 – Fall Conference – Farmville<br/>
Nov. 27th – Pembroke Mall – Working Class Karma – Shop Local. 10-5pm<br/>
Dec. 1 – Board meeting Zoom<br/>
Dec. 15 – Holiday Cocktail Party – Broad Bay Country Club - Menu; Scallops and Bacon, Italian Sausages Stuffed Mushrooms,
Chicken Sate or Coconut Chicken,
Caprese Skewers,
Brie and Phyllo w/ Raspberry,
Blondies.<br/><br/>
<b>Nov. 3, 2021</b>- 7p.m. Board Meeting,
Zoom Meeting
<br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order – 7pm<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – The report is attached to these minutes. In the
discussion about the budget, Lion Vickie requested that the club consider donating some money to the Bland Contest. Lion Stanley Furman moved that we take the $300 budgeted for Children’s Services and send it to the Bland Contest to assist in covering Region and Dist.
expenses. The motion was seconded by Lion Jack Wagner and approved by the Board.
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Lion Vickie took the opportunity to read a thank you note for our support from Alyse Brown, Administrator of RMHC. In addition, Lion Vickie also read a note from the McFaddens who were staying at the RMH. She emphasized that our help made it possible for families like this to have a positive experience during traumatic times. The McFaddens stayed at RMH while their daughter had a Nuss procedure. This procedure is for correcting a sunken chest.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
Broad Bay Contract 2021-22 – Our Club has contracted with Broad Bay Country Club to hold our meetings the 3rd Wed night of each month for the 2021-22 year for the same price as this year, ($21.00). We also have the option to cancel meetings within 30 days if we choose to meet at another location.
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Broad Bay Holiday Party- The following menu is suggested for the Holiday Cocktail party on
December 15.<br/>
Fruit and Cheese Platter<br/>
- Scallops and Bacon<br/>
- Italian Sausages Stuffed Mushrooms<br/>
- Chicken Satay or Coconut Chicken<br/>
- Caprese Skewers<br/>
- Brie and Phyllo w/ Raspberry<br/>
- Blondies<br/>
Lion Stanley Furman moved that we make the Holiday party free to both members and guests. Lion Jack offered a second and the Board approved.<br/>
Lion Nancy Nelson suggested that we appoint a sub committee to provide ideas for things to do at the party. Because Lion Bob Perrine, Program Director, had a couple of ideas, the committee may be composed of Lion Bob, Lion Susie Sumnick, and Lion Nancy Nelson.<br/><br/>
*Region VI Meeting – Nov. 9, Susan’s Kitchenette, 1270 Diamond Springs Rd. -6pm $10 –
Lion Vickie Kennedy will be speaking about the Bland.<br/>
*Fall Conference – Farmville, Nov. 19-21 – attending is Lion Nancy & John and Lion
Vickie Kennedy <br/>
*November Meeting deadline – 11-9 for reservations<br/><br/>
Service Reports <br/>
*Holiday Families – Lion Stanley Furman reported that all 6 families are covered.
EGRC – Lion John Watters reported that the storage area at the center is full. There will be an EGRC Board meeting soon to discuss pausing the collection. There is a need for reading glasses but not for prescription glasses. Lion John feels that we need to suspend our visits for the present time. Lion John has sent an email to every processing center in the world with no response for need.<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson – reported that we will participate in the
project in January. The bags are ready upon request and we will fill the bags with items
from a provided list. Our bags will be donated to Thalia United Methodist Church on
any Monday –Thurs. <br/>
*Peace Poster – Lion Karen Austin -Judging of the posters was on Sunday, Oct. 31st by Lion
Rhonda Skaggs, Nancy Nelson, Karen Austin, Steve Eggleston. The winner of the contest
was Kristin Gallaway (sp?). The theme for this year was “We are all connected.” Kristin’s
description was “as the world and society changes we must continue to pursue peaceful
connections.” The poster is attached along with all the other entries.<br/>
Lion Karen suggested that we present a certificate to her in the January meeting. Lion John
agreed to reproduce extra certificates to recognize all 5 participants.<br/>
Lion Karen’s judging committee suggested that we start working on the contest in January to
encourage more participation and possibility offering a monetary award. So, Lion Karen asked and received permission to form a Peace Poster Committee.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanuts – Lion Jack and Roger – Orders may be placed now. Lion Jack will place and pick up
orders before the end of the month and will make a second trip later.
Interestingly enough, broom sales are picking up, possibly because people have been asking
about brooms when we are doing projects.<br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle - Lion John Watters -Status of Southside/Thalia Reverse Raffle<br/>
1. Tickets for sale by Thalia -- 100<br/>
2. Tickets sold by Thalia -- 89<br/>
3. Proceeds of sales -- $4,460 (44 pairs at $100 ea, 1 at $60)<br/>
4. Profit to Thalia Activities Fund -- $2230<br/>
Thanks to all who both bought and sold tickets for this fundraiser. Winners will be announced Nov 6.<br/>
Lion John Watters<br/><br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson reported that the wine tasting is scheduled for Feb.
10th at Zoe’s. Lion Nancy will contact Zoe’s and see if they have a flyer that we can use. We
will sell 25 tickets earning about $24 for each $50 ticket sold. Plus we will receive a portion
of wine sales from the evening.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/>
*Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine – <br/>Nov. – Lion Aziz Selahi
<br/>Dec. – Holiday Party
<br/>Jan. – Lynnhaven River Now
<br/> Feb. – Lion Irene Conlin – Bees<br/>
*Other suggestions are: Lion Chet Kramer – Diabetes Camp<br/>
Aid Now – Jump Start<br/>
Montero Medical Missions<br/>
Health Equity Campus<br/>
Vanguard Independent Living<br/>
Lions Medical EyeBank<br/>
Lion Bob was commended by the Board for the excellent job he has done scheduling programs for our club.
<br/><br/>Adjournment: 7:47
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Nov. 9 – Region VI meeting – Susan’s Kitchenette, 1270 Diamond Springs Rd. 6pm
<br/>Nov 9 – deadline for Broad Bay Reg meeting reservations
<br/>Nov. 17 – Regular meeting – Broad Bay Country Club
<br/>Nov. 19-21 – Fall Conference – Farmville
<br/>Dec. 1 – Board meeting Zoom
<br/>Dec. 15 – Holiday Cocktail Party – Broad Bay Country Club
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<b>October 20, 2021</b>, 6pm, DISTRICT 24-I GOVERNOR’S VISIT, ZONE O <br/>
Broad Bay Country Club<br/>
Hosted by Thalia Lions Club<br/>
6:30pm: Call to order - Lion Vincent Medina, Zone O Chair,<br/>
President, SE Virginia Filipino-American Lions Club<br/>
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jeri Furman, Thalia Lions Club<br/>
Song: Lion Mike Coren, Thalia Lions Club <br/>
Invocation: Lion John Watters, Thalia Lions Club<br/>
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6:35pm: Introduction of District Governor by<br/>
Region VI Chair Lion Debra Laughlin – Lion Homer Cook, 2nd VDG, a member of the Oceanside Lions. <br/>
He has held every club office, been Zone O Chair, hosted the Lions Leadership<br/>
Conference and District Cabinet Secretary. Lion Homer holds a BA from Lions University and will soon be completing the master’s level.<br/>
Lion Homer Cook introduced District Governor Greg Cole. <br/>
Lion Greg Cole has been a member of the Farmville Lions Club for 15 years and club treasurer offering his experience as an accountant. He has held many club offices, been Lion of the Year, received Presidential Leadership Award, Melvin Jones Fellow, and holds a 10 key membership award. District Governor Greg has attended RLLI, ALLI, local FDI and District Governor training. He intends to achieve his goals by working with the GAT team, clubs, to increase club engagement in 24I events, enhance education and communication with clubs, revitalize clubs and members with opportunities to serve and focus on leadership and development strategies.<br/>
Lion Greg has been married to his wife, Roberta, for 38 years and they have a son and a daughter. He is currently the President and CEO of the Woodlands, a Healthcare and retirement community.<br/>
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6:40pm: Governor’s Address, Lion Gregory C. Cole<br/>
District Governor Greg began by saying it is a great day to be a Lion and to share what is in his heart as a Lion. He focused on the singular need of Lions, service to the community.
Lion Greg emphasized that Lions impact the community by our services, pointing out examples of children’s eye screening. Our services touch the lives of people.<br/>
Two ingredients are necessary for a club to grow and succeed. When these two ingredients work in tandem, success is assured. First, we need to be seen, not heard. Second, we need to equip Lions to be leaders. To be recognized in our communities we should be providing services, not handing out checks. If we connect to our community, our service becomes meaningful and effective.<br/>
His slogan for the year is Growth through Leadership and Service.<br/>
The foundation of Lions needs support. 3 years ago, we had 2400 members and 98 clubs. On June 30 this past year we had 1,937 members and 90 clubs. That is an average of 150 members lost per year. We have brought in over 400 but lost 550. Dist.24I is very large but we risk being redistricted by LCI in the future. It is not out of the question that we could become a single district state.<br/>
Our motto is We Serve. We need to remember that our service does not depend on numbers but on how we use what we have to touch the community.<br/>
Small things make a difference. We have the opportunity to create a vision for our club. Lion Greg related the story of when he first became a member of the Farmville Lions Club. He wanted to put a Lions sponsored play ground in Farmville. The cost was to be $100,000. His club felt it may be impossible. But 3 years later with the assistance of an LOVF grant and a partnership with the town, the Lions Playground and park became a beautiful reality.<br/>
The club benefited because the membership grew during that time from 28 to almost 80. This is a perfect example of leadership and visibility to the community. <br/>
Lion Greg described his professional title a CEO but in as District Governor that acronym means Challenge Everyone Often. <br/>
Without growth we decline. Lions must grow, lead, and serve.<br/>
When people see Lions, they see hope. Lion Greg likes change the phrase, “where there is a need, there is a Lion, to “where there is a Lion a need has been met.” <br/>
Clubs need vision and purpose plus passion. You must believe in the mission and vision of the club to create passion in our hearts. <br/>
This year, Lion Greg has instituted a District Governor’s Distinguished Club Program. A 3-year process, he hopes to enlist clubs to participate. He offers the follow meaning for the LIONS: Love people, Inspire hope, Offer help, No is not an option, Serve from the heart. Our international theme is Serve from the Heart. Lion Greg’s message culminated with this request. He asks clubs to adopt purpose and vision that instills members with passion for service<br/><br/>
7:00pm: Recess for Dinner<br/>
(Thalia Lions Club business and door prizes during dinner)<br/><br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson asked for any important club business that needs to be addressed this evening. <br/>
PDG Lion Stanley Furman: Holiday project this year of 6 families still have one family with single member and 2 children to cover with food for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Christmas gifts for children. Lion Stanley asked for volunteers and Lion Rhonda volunteered to take the family.<br/><br/>
Lion Nancy thanked BB Country Club for a very nice dinner.<br/><br/>
With no further business, Lion John Watters moved that we focus on “nutrition!!” There was no vote, but we assumed consensus since everyone was digging in to their salmon entrée.<br/><br/>
Raffle prizes were drawn. <br/><br/>
7:30pm: New Member Induction –<br/>
District Governor Lion Greg Cole inducted Rhonda Skaggs into membership of the Thalia Lions Club. Before Lion Greg started the induction, he made sure everyone remembered the Fall Conference in Farmville, on Oct. 19-21st. Registration is only $25 for everything including meals. <br/>
Lion Greg has had the privilege of inducting over 100 new members.<br/>
Lion Rhonda is sponsored by Lion President Nancy Nelson.<br/>
When the induction was complete, Lion Rhonda thanked the club for inviting her into Lions. She retired from 36 years in public school education from teaching to being principal. She expressed the desire to offer 36 more years of service to Lions. Lion Rhonda attributed her interest in Lions to her affiliation with Virginia Beach Christian Church where she has observed so many Lions members discussing and planning service projects for the community.<br/>
Not only was Lion Rhonda presented with a membership pin and kit but she also received her membership polo shirt.<br/>
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7:45pm: Zone O Chair, Lion Vincent Medina thanked Lion Greg for the induction ceremony he conducted recently for his club where 20 people were brought into the Fil/Am Lions Club.
Lion Vince passed out a flyer inviting everyone to participate in a Diabetes Health Expo on Nov. 6th. November is diabetes awareness month. <br/>
Out of respect of time, Lion Vince asked that all clubs in Zone O to forward reports to Region VI chairperson Lion Debra Laughlin.<br/><br/>
Lion Vince asked for announcements from the floor.<br/>
*Lion Homer Cook announced the Oceanside Lions Club upcoming winetasting at Zoe’s on Feb. 8th. He also reminded everyone that Thalia Lions will be sponsoring a winetasting on Feb 10th at the same location.<br/>
*Other events are on Oct. 23 at the Convention Center with the Police and Hispanic Community Center and PDG Scott Durbin is “Rolling for Dough.”<br/>
*Lion Eddie Ackiss is looking for assistance in the Special Olympics which will occur later in the Fall. An email will be sent soon concerning the event.<br/>
*Lion Beth Stevens announced training webinars on Oct. 26 and 28th. The topic for the 26th is Reading Between the Lions
and the 28th will be training for Jerry the Bear. These are Zoom seminars and links will be sent.<br/>
*Lions Bag Hunger service planner is on the website for those who missed the training session. Lion Mack Stevens has the bags for the project available upon request. <br/><br/>
Lion John Watters offered “last hour” Reverse Raffle tickets for sale. <br/>
Tickets are $60 each or $100 for 2 tickets.<br/><br/>
8:00pm: 50/50 raffle<br/>
$50 – Lion Dick Kreassig – Donated the
money to Jerry the Bear.<br/>
$25 – Lion Ernie Guarin <br/>
$25 – Lion Mack Stevens<br/>
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8:05pm: Adjournment, Lion Vincent Medina
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<b>Oct. 6, 2021, Board Meeting,</b> Wed. 7p.m., Join Zoom Meeting
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Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order – 7pm<br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
Lion Vickie reported that she has submitted the State Corporation fee of $25 and filed our 990-N e-postcard for the IRS.<br/>
Considering that the Admin account has enough money, the following actions and motions were made, seconded, and passed.<br/>
a. From Children’s Services – Lion Nancy Watters moved that we purchase a Jerry the Bear
and I Pad ($135.00) <br/>
b. Make budgeted donation to Plaza Rescue Squad<br/>
c. Make budgeted donations to the 3 Elementary Schools.<br/><br/>
Club Business – <br/>
*Membership Application – Rhonda Skaggs submitted an application for membership and a check for entry dues. (After some discussion that involved blood types), Lion Bill Austin moved that we accept Rhonda as a new member. Lion Stanley Furman seconded, the vote was unanimous. We are very happy to have Rhonda Skaggs sponsored by Lion Nancy Nelson. She will be inducted at the Zone O meeting by DG Greg Cole.
<br/>*Holiday Party- Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson -reservation count by Dec. 3rd
for Dec. 15th date. After discussion about the party, it was decided that we will have a “Cocktail Party” for about the same price (tba) from 7:00- 8:30. Broad Bay will prepare heavy hor d’oeuvres. <br/>
*Meeting location for 2022 – Lion Vickie moved that we remain at Broad Bay and negotiate a contract for the coming year. Lion Bill Austin seconded and the vote passed. Negotiations are underway for giving us the same price point. Chances are good if we allow the chef to make the dinner choices. We will remind Broad Bay that we are tax exempt.<br/>
*Wine Tasting Fund Raiser – Lion Nancy Nelson asked the club to consider confirming a wine tasting at Zoe’s on Feb. 10th. That date is near Valentine’s Day. There would be 10 choices of wine and the cost would be $50 per. The club receives half of the cost plus a percentage of wine sales. After discussion, we found that most of our club members are not wine drinkers but Lion Nancy Nelson, Nancy Watters felt that they might muster up enough interest to make the event worthwhile. Lion Stanley Furman made a motion that the “girls” do the fundraiser. Lion Nancy Watters seconded and the motion passed.
Thalia Club Patch Award – Lion Nancy Nelson announced that our club has been awarded a banner patch because our club has donated at least $100 per member to LCIF during 2020-21. The patch is an honor and will be placed on our newest banner.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Zone O meeting – October 20th – at this point there are 15 club members and 16 guests from other clubs. The agenda is very tight and will include the District Governor address, dinner, raffles, DG new member installation and Zone O Vince Medina remarks. The meal will be a buffet with a salmon entrée. If someone cannot eat seafood, chicken will be available. On the program, there will be time slots to help keep thing on schedule. Masks will be required when not eating.
<br/>*Raffle Prizes for Zone O – Pres. Lion Nancy Nelson reported that Lion Karen has donated hand made note cards, Lion Bill has donated 2 autographed books, Coconuts for Hammocks and When Your Security Blanket is in the Dryer. Lion Jim Healy will also donate a signed copy of one of his books. Lion Vickie has assembled a “Hot Toddy Basket” which included Jameson, teas, cozy throw, honey and other neat items. We will hold the 50/50 at the end to encourage people to remain through the meeting. Additional bottles of wine will be added as well.
Service Reports
<br/>*Bow Creek Flannel Fest – Bow Creek Rec Center – Sat. Sept. 25th- Participating in the event was Lion Nancy Nelson, Nancy Watters and Lion John Watters. Thirty-five children were screened with a couple of important referrals. Also, one hundred x dollars’ worth of peanuts were sold for our club.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project – Oct. 7th - About 45 volunteers have been recruited and are expected to attend. The event starts at 6pm and we plan to pack 3,000 bags of food. The location is Corporate Landing Middle School. There will be a sign in list and masks are required.
<br/>*Food bag Project - Lion President Nancy Nelson has been in contact with Thalia United Methodist Church Food Pantry. We hold the Bland Contest at that church every year. The District has the logo grocery bags for us to use. We would pack the bags with a list of designated supplies and donate them to the food pantry at the church. After much positive discussion about the project, we decided that the best time of the year to do this project is in January. Because we are doing the Beach Bag, Thanksgiving Families and Holiday Projects, tapping our club additionally at this time of year is not recommended. It was also noted that the food banks receive lots of support during this time of year anyway. Lion Vickie suggested that Ronald McDonald House may be able to assist when we are ready to do the project.
<br/>*Peace Poster Contest – Lion Karen stated that the schools she contacted have not responded to her requests. But the Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast want to participate. On Oct. 24th the girls will work on their project with local artists. On the 30th, they will submit their work. On Oct. 31st there will be a judging at VBCC from 1:30 – 3:30. Lion Karen contacted the District Governor for permission to participate in the project. He needs the submission by the 15th of Nov. We appreciate all the time and work Lion Karen has put into this project.
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – month of Sept. - Lion John Watters reported that we have sold 84 tickets. We have 16 left and hopefully Lion John will be able to sell them on the 20th at the Zone meeting.
<br/>*Charity Foundation Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman reported that the drawing will be held on Oc.t 18th. The Foundation has cleared the expenses and our club has collected and sold all our tickets.
<br/>*Holiday Family Project: Lion Stanley has received all of the names of six families that we will cover for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Before the discussion was over, all but 2 families were assigned. The remaining families will be assigned at the Zone O meeting or before.
Lion Nancy Watters asked if we want to participate in Thanksgiving in a Basket and Secret Santa this year through ForKids. The general opinion was that the club members are being heavily taxed financially this time of year and we should not commit unless someone makes a request.
<br/>*Bowling Challenge Fundraiser – PDG Scott Durbin Oct. 23. 1pm Pin Boy’s. This is a fundraising challenge. Lion Scott is requesting donations to challenge his ability to knock down 1,000 pins in 5 games. His objective is to raise money and encourage Club participation across the Region.
<br/>*Wine Tasting by Oceanside Lions – Lion Homer Cook is holding the wine tasting on Oct. 12 to fund feeding at the JCOC. The location is Zoe’s.
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From the Floor: <br/>
*EGRC visit is cancelled for October
<br/>*Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine <br/>– Nov. Lion Aziz Sehali
<br/>-Jan. – Lynnhaven River Now
<br/>-Feb. – Lion Irene Conlin
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*Lion Vickie Kennedy announced that Grace Coldren at Thalia United Methodist Church has resigned. But her husband will remain Sextant. We are still on the calendar for the Bland at the church.
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Adjournment: 8:04
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
Oct. 7th – Beach Bag<br/>
Oct. 8th – Kings Grant SPOT screening<br/>
Oct, 12th – Wine Tasting Zoe<br/>
Oct. 13th – Diamond Springs SPOT screening<br/>
Oct. 14th – Hermitage SPOT screening<br/>
Oct. 15th – Brookwood SPOT screening<br/>
Oct. 18th – Luxford SPOT screening<br/>
Oct. 20th, 6 p.m. – Zone O meeting Broad Bay Country Club<br/>
Oct. 22nd – Shelton Park SPOT screening<br/>
Oct. 28th – Bayside SPOT screening<br/>
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<b>Sept 15, 2021, Regular Meeting</b> Wed.7p.m., Regular Meeting, Broad Bay Country Club @ 2120 Lords Landing, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 - also on Zoom
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Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 6:30pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Mike Coren<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Karen Austin<br/>
Invocation: Lion Ellen Turman<br/>
Introduction of Guests: Rhonda Skaggs guest of Lions Nancy Nelson, Lion Nancy met Rhonda at our church, Virginia Beach Christian. She is a retired educator and administrator in the Virginia Beach School System and wants to join an organization that serves the community. Channing Becker guest of Lion Jon Halvorson. Lion Jon explained that he had know Channing since childhood and that she has a dedication of service to others.<br/>
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Recess for dinner: 6:35<br/>
Reconvene for Program and Meeting: 7:08<br/>
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Program: Lion Bob Perrine <br/>
Lion Bob is the historian of Old Donation Episcopal Church which was started in 1637. Just by the nature of his position, it draws him into much of the history of the area. Lion Bob presented an interesting talk about the Lost Colony. Please listen to the video sent separately for the details of his presentation. <br/><br/>
Also here is his presentation in word. <br/>
-Most everyone knows 1607 is the year the Jamestown Colonists started the first permanent English settlement in America. But did you know there was an attempt to create a permanent settlement around the Chesapeake Bay 20 years before Jamestown? It was known as the Lost Colony. If you’ve heard the story, did you know it was supposed to be along the Chesapeake Bay? <br/>
-So here’s that story.<br/>
-It all began when Walter Raleigh, as favorite of Queen Elizabeth, persuaded her to fund a trip to the Chesapeake Bay. He never went, only organized trips.<br/>
-The first trip in 1584 missed the Chesapeake Bay by 90 miles landing near Hatteras Island. There they met young Manteo of the Croatan tribe. After exploring the area as far north as North Carolina’s Roanoke Island, they took Manteo and another Native-American back to London. There the strange looks of Manteo so excited Queen Elizabeth that she knighted Walter (Raw-lee) Raleigh, Sir Walter and gave him money for more trips. In return Sir Walter named the land Virginia in honor of Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen because he mistakenly assumed this first trip had been somewhere near the Chesapeake Bay.<br/>
-A year later in 1585, Sir Walter sponsored the second trip, this time with 600 soldiers. Led by Richard Grenville, he followed the route taken on the first trip which was assumed to be near the Chesapeake Bay.
When Grenville landed on Roanoke Island, he realized this was not the Chesapeake, but, anyway, a good place for a permanent settlement. Grenville’s 600 soldiers spent the summer building Fort Raleigh and houses. In August, Grenville sailed back to England leaving Ralph Lane in charge of 107 soldiers. <br/>
-A year later in the spring of 1586, Francis Drake stopped by Roanoke Island. He was surprised to find the 107 soldiers starving after fights with the Secotan Indians. When a sudden storm hit, the starving soldiers pleaded with Drake to be taken back to England. Drake agreed, and to load the 107 soldiers, he emptied his ships of 250 captives he had taken from exploits in the Caribbean. <br/>
-A week later, after Drake had left, Grenville returned for his 107 soldiers. Finding them gone with no word that Drake was taking them back to England, he left 15 soldiers to hold down Fort Raleigh and sailed back to England. As for the 250 captives, Grenville did not report seeing them. They apparently were received warmly by the local Indians as tribes in the area claim to be the descendants of these African and Native Americans. <br/>
-A year later, in 1587 John White came with 117 colonists and Manteo. They were families, not soldiers, willing to settle for life, not on Roanoke Island, but along the Chesapeake Bay. These are the settlers who would become the Lost Colony. White left London at a bad time during the Anglo-Spanish War, and what happened next was heavily influenced by Spanish warships on the Atlantic Ocean.
The first stop was in the Caribbean to get supplies, but the ship’s captain, Simon Fernandez, cut short the stop. Little did White know Fernandez was planned to pick up the 15 soldiers left behind the previous year on Roanoke Island and leave the 117 colonists there without taking them on to the Chesapeake Bay as he had promised. Fernandez sailed on to Roanoke Island with the 117 colonists. Finding the 15 soldiers gone, Fernandez finally told White he would not take the colonists on to the Chesapeake.
After five days on Roanoke Island, Virginal Dare was born, the first English baby born in the New World.
After her birth, being low on food from their quick stop in the Caribbean, the colonists persuaded White to return with Fernandez for supplies. <br/>
-Four-years pasted before White was able to return because of the Anglo-Spanish War. On his return White found the 117 colonists gone, with the only clue, the word “Croatoan” carved on a tree, Manteo’s home on Hatteras Island. Fernandez, again as the ship’s captain, refused to stop by Hatteras Island to look for the Lost Colony, and, instead, set sail for England. White went with Fernandez never to return. <br/>
-In 1591, to avoid being killed by other Indian tribes who had taken control of the region, Manteo travelled north to Massachusetts where his ancestors had settled. In the 1630’s he served as an interpreter and ambassador for the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop (1588 - 1649). Manteo died in the 1640’s.<br/>
-More than a hundred years passed with the Lost Colony all but forgotten. When explorers did return, they found Indian tribes, some with darker skin and others with blue, green and hazel eyes. This marked the beginning of a strong possibility the 117 colonists, the 15 soldiers, and the 250 African and Native Americans left behind in 1586 had left Roanoke Island and joined up with local Indians. <br/>
-Again, another hundred years passed when in 1858 Maria Lander became interested in the long-forgotten story of the Lost Colonists, especially young Virginia Dare. Lander labored 14 months in a Rome studio to create what she though a grownup Virginia Dare would look like. In 1860 a ship carrying Lander’s masterpiece to the United States sank off the coast of Spain and lay at the bottom of the ocean for two years. The Dare statue was rescued by a collector who bought it for $5,000, only to die in a fire along with the Dare Statue. In 1923 the statue turned up in a Raleigh, North Carolina public building. Seeing a nude woman near portraits of three Confederate generals, the public was outraged, and so the Dare Statue was moved to a basement where it remained crated until in 1951 the Dare Statue was given a final resting place in North Carolina’s Elizabethan Gardens on Ranoke Island in 1951, the same year the gardens opened. Virginia Dare was paced in a beautiful private site. <br/>
-Local Indians created a legend telling how Virginia Dare grew up learning the ways of the forest. When many Indians competed for her, a witch doctor had to step in and transform her into a snow-white doe. For years hunters told of spotting a white doe claiming it was actually Virginia Dare.<br/>
-In 1937 a musical play, “The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island,” began. Not willing to include in the play any speculation of finding clues about what had happened to the 117 colonists, the play ended by saying John White’s 117 colonists were “lost.” The play brought capacity audiences year after year. <br/>
-In 1937, the same year the musical play started, a stone, known as the Dare Stone, surfaced. A California man found the stone while driving through the Carolina coastal region. The stone carving says Virginia Dare was killed by Indians when she was four-years old. From there the stone past through several places. With several claims of authenticity, the message written on the Dare Stone has turned out to be either one of America’s most important artifacts, or a remarkable fake that duped some of the country’s most respected scholars.<br/>
-Recently there have been discoveries that have kept the Lost Colony in the news, not mere speculations but real proof as to where the colonists had gone and what had happened to them.<br/>
-In 2009 Mark Horton, an archaeologist at Britain’s Bristol University, while searching near Buxton on Hatteras Island, found part of a slate writing tablet and other English artifacts. Further, Hatteras Indians told Horton several of their ancestors could, as they put it, “talk in a book.” Since Hatteras Island was Manteo’s home, he most likely took a group of the colonists with him in 1587.<br/>
-Another group most likely moved inland to a place shown on John White’s map. Before John White left for his 1587 trip, he marked a location on his map west of today’s Edenton in case of Spanish attack. An overlooked patch stuck to the map remained ignored for centuries. In 2012 the patch was examined by using special lights which showed a faint image symbol of an English settlement where English artifacts were later found. <br/>
-And finally, in 2020 Scott Dawson discovered why just about everyone on Roanoke Island keeps saying those 117 colonists were lost. In his 2020 book “The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island,” he says that if the play had ended with colonists inter-marring with Indians and Blacks, the public would have torn down the stage. The legend was put out to cover up a very simple explanation. They were never lost. It was made up. The mystery is over.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Zone O Governor’s Visit – Oct. 20th - Broad Bay Country Club- This event will take the place of our regular members meeting. Reservation invitations have been sent to all 6 clubs in Zone O. At this time there has been only one response. Lion Nancy Watters will follow up. The charge for Lions outside our club will be $25 but Thalia members will only be charged $20. That difference is because the Thalia Admin account subsidizes our meal cost.
<br/>*Lion Nancy Nelson requested that we offer raffle prizes along with 50/50. At least 2 of our members have offered signed books they have authored. Bottles of wine or baskets are good suggestions along with any other ideas you may have. Please bring the items that evening and have them display ready (packaged as a gift)<br/>*
December Holiday Party – tentatively set for Dec. 15th at BBCC. Ideas about what to do at that party can be discussed at the next Board meeting. .
Service Reports
<br/>*Bow Creek Flannel Fest – Bow Creek Rec Center – Sat. Sept. 25th – SPOT screenings, and donated give-a-ways. This is a rustic themed event centered around the great outdoors with a hobby horse race, cornhole, nature skill games, and of course, “Flannel Fun.” The event will be held inside and outdoors at the Bow Creek Rec Center gym from 11am-2pm. Vendors will be in the gym and the adjacent park area located just before the center’s entrance. Attendance for the event is expected to be between 150-200.<br/>
Lions will be located inside in a space allowing vision screening. Please let Lion Nancy know if you are available to assist.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project – Oct.7 – Lion Nancy had a sign-up sheet for the event. Corporate Landing Middle School, 6pm. We will be packing 3,000 bags of food. Because of Covid mitigations, we are limited to 30-35 volunteers. At this time, we are up to 29 but we still need all our available club members. <br/>*
Wine Tasting – Oct. 12th Oceanside Lions Club – Zoe’s 5:30pm. This event is a fund-raiser for their club to finance an important food project with JCOC. Please consider attending. You only need to submit your name to Lionhomercook@gmail.com. You may pay ($50) when you arrive at Zoe’s. Thalia Lions is considering doing the same kind of event in Feb. around Valentine’s Day. The club receives almost half of the cost of the event plus a percentage of wines sold.
<br/>*SPOT Screenings - Elementary School screenings have started. Lion Nancy had a volunteer schedule sign up and asked for volunteers. The schedule is attached to the minutes for those who forgot to sign up.
<br/>*Thanksgiving and Holliday projects – Lion Stanley Furman announced that he will have names of six families from Social Services by the next meeting. Traditionally, we pair up with each other to support these families by providing both Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas Holiday “Santa”.”
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Fundraisers<br/><br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – month of Sept. - Lion John Watters has the last 20 tickets left to distribute. We have sold 82 tickets at $60 per ticket or 2 tickets for $100. For every 25th ticket pulled wins $25. The last ticket in the barrel wins $5,000. There are other $100, $200, and $500 winning increments as well. The drawing will be held on Nov. 7th and we are invited to attend.
<br/>*Lions Charity Foundation Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman thanked the club for turning in their ticket stubs and money for the raffle on Oct. 18th. If you have not yet sent in your money, please send it to Lion Stanley Furman, 4004 Atlantic Ave, VB 23451. Please make your check payable to Lion Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia.
<br/><br/>From the Floor: <br/><br/>
Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine<br/>
Oct. 20 – Governor’s Zone O <br/>
Nov 17, Lion Aziz Selahi will give a very lively talk about his family during the exile of the Shah in 1979.<br/>
Dec15 – Holiday Party<br/>
Jan 19, Terri Gorman, Pearl Homes and Neighborhood Coordinator, will talk about the Lynnhaven River Now mission.
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Feb 16, Lion Irene Conlin will give an informative talk on “beekeeping.”
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Tailtwister: - Lion Bill Austin - $71 total – Drawing <br/>#1 - $5 – Lion Mike Coren<br/>
#2 - $5 – ?<br/>
# 3 - $10 -Lion Vickie Kennedy<br/>
#4 – $ 10 -Lion Susie Sumnick<br/><br/>
Birthdays – Lions Stanley Furman, Fran Scott, and Dick Kreassig-<br/>
After a bit of discussion and dollars flying, Lion Jon Halvorson and Lion Dick paid to have guest, Channing Becker off a lovey serenade to the Birthday trio.
<br/><br/>Adjournment:
<br/><br/>Upcoming Dates:
<br/>Wed. Sept 15 – Next Regular Meeting – Broad Bay Country Club 6pm
<br/>Thurs. Sept. 23 – Windsor Oaks Elem SPOT Screening
<br/>Fri. Sept. 24 - Head Start Academy SPOT Screening
<br/>Sat. Sept. 25th – Bow Creek Flannel Fest
<br/>Mon. Sept. 27 – Malibu Elem SPOT Screening
<br/>Wed. Sept. 30 – Thalia Elem SPOT Screening
<br/>Oct. 7th – Beach Bag
<br/>Oct. 12th – Wine tasting – Oceanside Lions Club – Zoe’s 5:30pm
<br/>Oct. 20th – Governor’s Visit – Zone O meeting
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<b>Sept 1, 2021, Board Meeting, Wed. 7 p.m.</b>
Zoom Meeting
<br/> Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7:00pm
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Treasurers Report - Lion Stanley Furman suggested that we add a line in the budget showing the amount held in escrow at the Charity Foundation. Another suggestion was that we should also add a line showing what we have in reserve at LCIF for Melvin Jones designations. <br/>
Lion Stanley moved that the treasury report be accepted as presented an all present approved.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
*Zone O meeting – October 20th – Lion Nancy Nelson, Lion Nancy Watters and Lion Vince Medina, Zone O Chairperson, held a Zoom meeting to work out details of the meeting. Lion John created a flyer to be sent to the clubs detailing reservation requirements. The flyer is attached.
<br/>*Our club members will pay $20 for the meal as usual but meeting attendees outside our club will be charged $25.
<br/>*Raffle Prizes for Zone O – Pres. Lion Nancy Nelson asked for donations such as peanuts, autographed books for our authors, wine, baskets. (Lion Vickie describe something called a “Corona Basket – Have you got your Shot today!!”
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Sept 15th Regular meeting Broad Bay- reservation deadline Sept 3rd (Fri) – A list will be sent out with these minutes.
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Service Reports <br/>
*Adopt a Student Report– Lion Nancy Watters – reported that we filled 36 bookbags for children in local shelters.
<br/>*Bow Creek Flannel Fest – Bow Creek Rec Center – Sat. Sept. 25th – Information will be sent out for those who may be interested in helping. Screening with SPOT will be offered and a few give -a- ways donated from Ronald McDonald House.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project – Thurs. Oct. 7th at 6pm– Corporate Landing Middle School. The grant from the Charity Foundation came through for $7,000. The 25% required to match the grant has been met with some extra. We acknowledge the generosity of our members in donating to this cause. All money raised over the $1,750.00 will be held over for next year. Because of Covid mitigation, the number of volunteers will be capped at about 50. But that number should be ok. Masks will be required. We will pack 3,000 bags of food and possibly include little cards with our club logo.
<br/>*EGRC – Sept. 9th 11-1pm Lion John Watters – Scheduled from 11am-1pm – I you wish a ride, meet Lion John in the Best Buy parking lot at 10:30am
<br/>*FOODBAG PROJECT – Lion Nancy Nelson - Lion Beth Stevens told us about the Grocery Bag Food Project. The club would be given a supply of club branded grocery bags with a list of items to be placed in the bags. The bags would be distributed to various people along with a list of items to be placed in the bags. At a designated time and location, bags would be collected and we would partner with a facility or organization to donate the bags. Lion Beth wants a test club to run the project before the State Convention to work out any kinks. Lion Stan pointed out that the Food Bank of Southeastern Va. had more buying power for the dollar than the individual buyer. He suggested we search for other organizations where the project would be better used. Lion Nancy Nelson suggested the Eastern Shore Chapel or Samaritan House may be a better donation organization. Lion Stan Moss suggested PIN (People in Need.) Lion Nancy Nelson will investigate before we carry on with the project.
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Southside Reverse Raffle – month of Sept. - Lion John Watters reported that all but 20 tickets have been sold. If anyone wants more, please contact Lion John. Please make checks to Thalia Lions Club.
<br/>*Charity Foundation Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman – Everybody in the club has received their tickets. Checks should be made to the Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia. Please bring your stubs and checks to the next meeting.
<br/>*Wine Tasting – Lion Nancy Nelson reached out to Marc Sauter, sommelier at Zoe’s concerning the possibility of doing a wine tasting in late winter or early spring. They will meet in a few days.
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Future Programs-
<br/>*Lion Bob Perrine will present the Sept program – The Lost Colony
<br/>*October’s program will be given by the District 24I Governor, Lion Greg Cole.
<br/>*November’s program will be Lion Aziz Selahi
<br/>*December will be the Holiday Party at Broad Bay Country Club – no program
<br/>*Lion Bob is reaching out to Lynnhaven River Now for January.
<br/>*Lion Bob asked for suggestions for future programs.
Some of the suggestions were:
<br/>-Lion Chet Kramer – Diabetes Camp for Blind Children sponsored by CHKD
<br/>-Aid Now – sponsors of Jump Start – Ann Richards
Montero Missions
<br/>-Health Equity Campus – (suggested by Lion Jon Halvorson)
<br/>-Vanguard Independent Living in Princess Anne (contact Lion Irene Conlin for information)
Lion Billy McIntyre - Pres. of a Diversity and Inclusion Organization
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Adjournment: 7:45
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Upcoming Dates:
<br/> Sept. 9th - EGRC
<br/>Sept. 15th - Regular member meeting
<br/>Sept. 25th – Bow Creek Flannel Fest
<br/>Oct. 6th Zoom Board Meetig
<br/>Oct. 7th – Beach Bag
<br/>Oct. 20th – Zone O meeting Broad Bay Country Club
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<b>Aug 18, 2021, Regular Meeting </b>- 6p.m.
Location: Broad Bay Country Club<br/>
2120 Lords Landing<br/>
Virginia Beach, VA 23454<br/>
Join Zoom Meeting<br/>
Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 6:30pm<br/>
Patriotic Song: Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Invocation: Lion Dick Kreassig <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guests:<br/>
*Lion Nancy Nelson welcomed and acknowledged our guest speaker Past District Governor and District Global Service Team Leader Lion Beth Stevens and her spouse, Global Membership Team Leader Lion Mack.<br/>
* Lion Nancy Watters introduced guest Venus Marshall. Venus visited the Virginia Beach Back to School Care Fair at Pembroke Mall on August 7th. She has expressed interest in membership in a Virginia Beach Lions Club and plans to visit many clubs. She was especially invited tonight because of her interest in what PDG /GST Lion Beth Stevens has to share in our program tonight.
We extend a warm welcome to Venus.<br/><br/>
Recess for dinner: 6:35<br/>
Reconvene for Program and Meeting: 7:10pm<br/><br/>
<b>Program</b>: PDG Lion Beth Stevens – GST introduced by Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
* Global Service Team District coordinator, Lion Beth Stevens is a member of the Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind Lions Club. She served as Club President in 2012 – 2013. Thanks to the members’ teamwork, the club was honored that year for outstanding community service by the Virginia Beach Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Volunteer Hampton Roads and Lions Clubs International with a world of Service Award. She went on to serve the district in numerous positions including District Governor in 2017 – 2018. <br/>
*PDG Beth is well-known for her passion for service projects and is bringing that enthusiasm to the district by initiating several new service projects that she will share with us tonight. With your support, we can make the LCI Presidential theme, “Service from the Heart,” come to life in our district this year.”<br/>
*Lion Beth congratulated our club for continuing our service and meeting online through the shutdown. The theme this year is Global Service Team in Action. Lion Beth started by introducing Jerry the Bear. Jerry is an AI bear with indicators located on several parts of his body. The indicators denote places on the body where a child can give themselves insulin injections. Jerry is designed for children ages 4-6 who are first diagnosed with type I diabetes. A companion app goes along with the bear that teaches the child how to monitor and control blood glucose levels. With the app, Jerry can also teach the child how to select the proper foods to eat. He responds “yum, yum, yum” when proper selections are made. There also 26 different lessons for children and their families who are first dealing with juvenile diabetes.
<br/>*Our District is partnering with CHKD and with the Children’s Hospital in Richmond who will refer families to us who could benefit from Jerry the Bear. Our club can help in a couple of ways. Jerry the Bear costs $55.00 each and the Amazon tablet is $90. Donations for the purchase of the bears and the tablets can be made to Lion District 24I with designation to the Diabetes line item. The other way to help is to become educated in using Jerry and be willing to meet with a designated family to instruct them in how to use and benefit from Jerry. <br/>
To purchase a bear, a tablet or both please make your check to: Lions District 24I (in the memo line please indicate “Jerry the Bear”) <br/>
Mail check to: Lions District 24I, Evonne Green, Treasurer, 1420 Ski Lodge, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453<br/>
*Another new project, sponsored by a $20,000 grant from the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia, is a sports and recreation camp for blind and visually impaired children ages 9-19 years. The location is Triple R Ranch on October 22-23. Volunteers are needed. <br/>
*The next project presented by Lion Beth deals with pediatric cancer. The Rock-Solid Foundation provides readiness kits for children who are in crisis from cancer and are entering the hospital or who are returning to the hospital. Comfort items or kid size toiletries are included in the kits. These items will be collected at the Fall Conference as a service conference.<br/>
*The an additional project presented is a food drive both as a District and as a club. Grocery bags will be presented and branded with your club’s name. Our goal is to provide 3,000 bags of food throughout the District.<br/>
The club may select which foodbank to choose as partner. A list of items will be presented to be placed in the bag. These bags are handed out to friends, co-workers. The bags should be collected at a certain time on a specific chosen date and the food partner or foodbank should be present. It is an opportunity for the food partner to talk about the difference they are making in the community and for the club to talk about the difference Lions are making in the community. A service planner will be available. Lion Beth is looking for a couple of clubs to run a pilot version of this project. She and Lion Mack will work with those clubs for the trial and may develop best practices for the District at Fall Conference.
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*And the last project presented by Lion Beth is dealing with the environment. The District plans to purchase 500 trees on Arbor Day this spring. More details will follow but it is hoped that this project may be conducted on a Region basis.
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*Our standing projects:<br/>
Diabetes Camp – goal of 50 children with one parent each ($350 per camper)<br/>
Children’s Eye Screening with SPOT – goal is 5,000<br/>
Peace Poster Contest – Theme “We are all Connected”<br/>
James Bland Music Competition<br/>
Disaster Relief – Lions of Virginia Foundation and Lions International are available as source for events
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*Lion Beth thanked our club for reporting our activities on MyLion. She noted that as an international organization we served 350 million people last year. But the reporting average was 40% meaning that we may have actually served many, many more. We are making a difference. Lion Beth encouraged everyone to download MyLion on you phones so you can see and share our work.<br/>
*The Governor’s Distinction Award is outlined in the District Newsletter. Lion Beth encouraged our club to work for this award this year.
<br/>1. Conduct a community needs assessment by the end of Dec.
<br/>2. Start a new global project announced tonight.
<br/>3. Report the project in MyLion.
<br/>*Lion Beth concluded by asking all of our members to watch the video by International President Douglas Alexander entitled Service from the Heart or Heartbeat of Service.
<br/>*At her conclusion, President Nancy Nelson thanked Lion Beth for an inspiring presentation and presented her with a small token of appreciation.
<br/><br/>Lion Pres. Nancy Nelson – Reminds the Board members that there will be a short very important meeting after the adjournment tonight. Please stay.
<br/><br/><b>Secretary’s Report</b> – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>December Holiday Party – Set for Dec. 15th at BBCC
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<b><b>Service Reports</b></b> <br/>
*Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson – Aug.1st Blood drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church resulted
in 24 pints of blood. A few people were rejected for the usual reasons. Eight Lions assisted with the
drive.<br/>
*Virginia Beach Public School Back to School Fair – Aug. 7th - Pembroke Mall – Lion Nancy Watters reported that 5 Lions Clubs participated, Thalia, Oceanside, Princess Anne, Virginia Beach Host and TCBL. Two SPOT machines were used to screen 235 children. Lion Homer Cook enticed children and adults to play a bit of chess. And Princess Ann Club gave out several hundred children’s books.
<br/>*Jump Start is tomorrow at Larkspur Middle School. We will offer SPOT vision screening to the estimated 500 children bussed in to receive services and goods donated to AIDNOW.
Lion Vickie Kennedy has offered 300 Teddy bears and over 100 boxes of crayons from Ronald McDonald House for us to give to children as we screen them.
<br/>*Bow Creek Flannel Fest – Bow Creek Rec Center – Sat. Sept. 25th – Vision screening will be offered and a few giveaways will be available.
<br/>*Beach Bag Project – Oct.7th- Landsdown Middle School. A grant for $7,000 has been written and
submitted to the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia to fund food to pack 3,000 bags
this year. Because we expect the grant to be award at about 75%, all the Virginia Beach Clubs have
been contacted to help by donating to the project. We will need 50-60 people to volunteer to pack
bags. Please put that date on your calendar. (The Beach Bag project provides non-perishable foods
for students identified as food insufficient to take home over long weekends and holidays. Over 1,500
children in Virginia Beach depend on the schools for nutritional food.)
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<b>Fundraisers</b>
<br/>*Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia Raffle Tickets:
Lion Stanley Furman distributed tickets to members. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be made at the Fall
Conference. This fundraiser is the only one for the year for the Foundation. The club keeps part of the sale of the tickets. Please bring your money and stubs to the next meeting. Checks should be made to the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia.
<br/>*Southside Reverse Raffle – month of Sept.
Lion John Watters has the tickets to distribute. The tickets are $60 each or 2 for $100. Our club is again participating in this Reverse Raffle with Southside Lions Club. We keep half of our ticket sales so this is probably our most profitable fundraiser for the year. Please buy or sell as many tickets as you possibly can. Last year we sold 80 and this year we have been allotted 100. Last ticket in the barrel wins $5,000, 2nd prize is $1,000, 3rd prize is $500. Every 25th ticket gets $100 and a special drawing ticket at the end wins $200. These are really great odds! Only 300 tickets are sold.
We have had several winners in our club within the last 2 or 3 years.
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<b>From the Floor: </b>
<br/>*Future Programs- Lion Aziz Selahi's program for Oct is switched to Sep 15 to allow the District Gov's program Oct 20. Lion Bob Perrine will be in the future. All previous programs are on our blog. (thalialions.blogspot.com)
<br/><br/><b>Raffle</b>: Tail twister Lion Bill Austin - announced the amount collected tonight is $82 and that there
would be one drawing for ½ of that amount. Lion Dick Kreassig’s ticket was drawn for the winning amount of $42. He generously donated that money as part of a donation to Lion Beth for covering one Jerry the Bear. Thank you, Lion Dick.
<br/><br/>Adjournment: 7:48pm
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<b>Upcoming Dates</b>:
<br/>August 19th– Jump Start – Larkspur Middle School, 4696 Princess Anne Rd. VB 9:30am
<br/>Sept. 1st – Zoom Board Meeting
<br/>Sept 15 – Next Regular Meeting – Broad Bay Country Club 6pm
<br/>Sept. 25th – Bow Creek Flannel Fest
<br/>Oct. 7th – Beach Bag
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<b>Aug 18,2021, Impromptu Board Meeting</b>, Wed. Aug 18, 2021
<br/>Broad Bay Country Club (after regular meeting)
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7:50m
<br/>Secretary’s Presentation– Lion Nancy Watters stated that the District Secretary has requested
that our club hold a Zone O meeting to host the District Governor on <b>Oct. 20 th.</b>
<br/>The Zone consists of 6 Virginia Beach Clubs and Lion Vince Medina of the Fil/Am club is the
Zone O Chairperson.
<br/>Our club would be responsible for confirming reservations 10 days prior to the dated and
collecting the meal costs. Broad Bay has agreed to serve a buffet to give cushion to the number
of confirmed reservations.
<br/>After discussion, Lion Dick Kreassig moved that we hold the Zone O meeting for the Governor’s
visit. Lion John Watters seconded and the vote was unanimous.
<br/>Lion Nancy Nelson, Pres, Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary, will coordinated with Lion Vince
Medina, Zone O Chair to work out arrangements and to assure that Thalia does not incur expense
from unpaid reservations. They will report the progress at the Sept. Board meeting.
<br/>Adjournment: 7:55pm
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<b>Aug 4, 2021, Board Meeting, Wed.- 7p.m. </b>
Join Zoom Meeting
<br/>Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7:00pm
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
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*Installation Night July 21, 6pm - Broad Bay Country Club – Lion President Nancy thanked everyone for their attendance at the event.<br/>
*Lion Jeri Furman said that at the Installation Night she forgot to thank Lion Dick Kreassig for his contributions throughout the year as well as Lion John, Ellen, and Bill. She also especially thanked Lion Stan, her beloved.<br/>
*Decision about future in person meetings – The club overwhelmingly voted to continue meeting in person at Broad Bay Country Club. Lion Nancy will talk to Broad Bay to assure that they wear masks and seat us apart. We must wear masks except when eating. And we will ask if all personnel at Broad Bay are inoculated.
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*August 18th Regular meeting Broad Bay- reservation deadline August 7th <br/>
Lion Jeri will make calls on Thurs to confirm the number of reservations for the meeting. That number is due by the 7th and we must have a minimum of 15. If you make a reservation and do not attend, our Club still pays for your reservation so we ask that you reimburse the club for the cost ($20.00)<br/>
The members present for the Zoom meeting were polled for a total of 14. With guests, Lion Beth and Mack Stevens, that will make 16. Lion Jeri will contact all those not in attendance for confirmation.
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*December Holiday Party? Broad Bay Country Club will allow the use of the club for the Holiday Party. Lion Nancy will speak to them about reserving the room but not being obligated if the current state of the virus worsens.
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Service Reports <br/><br/>
*Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that 19 pints of whole blood and 3 pints of power red were collected making the total 24 pints. Eight members participated or worked at the drive. One pint of blood can serve a minimum of 3 people which means we helped at least 72 people.<br/>
*Virginia Beach Public School Back to School Fair – Aug. 7th - Pembroke Mall – 12-4pm.<br/>
TCBL, Oceanside, OLG/Va. Host, and Fil/Am clubs are all participating. We will give out water bottles to the children screened as well as Coloring book and crayon packets.<br/>
TCBL may be giving books to the children as well. There will be at least 2, maybe 3 SPOTS.<br/>
Set up is from 10 – 11:45 am. Enter at the Kohl’s side of the mall. The store front we are using is just on the right after Bit of England. Please remember that there will be more people than necessary to do screenings. So, this will be considered a Public Relations Event.
Extra members may be asked to help with the organizers of the fair.
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*Bow Creek Flannel Fest – Bow Creek Rec Center – Sat. Sept. 25th – Health Fair Expo where we can do screenings and sell peanuts and brooms. 12-2pm. Lion Nancy will complete the application for the event. Lion Ellen, Bill, Karen, and Jack volunteered immediately for the event.
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*Beach Bag Project – Oct. 7th is the date. The event is at Cooperate Landing Middle School. About 60-70 people will be needed for packing the food. Though the date is set, Lion Nancy has not yet written the grant because she is waiting for the budget from the school system. The Lions Charity Foundation has set aside the money already. We will also need all Virginia Beach clubs to contribute funds and participate in the event.<br/>
*EGRC – August 12th 11-1pm – meet at Best Buy parking lot at 10:30 is you want to ride. <br/>
*Adopt a Student – Image Services that administers for ForKids is doing the Adopt a Student Project again this year. For this project you are assigned a homeless student and you provide a bookbag and school supplies from a list provided by the school where the student attends. Lion Nancy asked for 10 students to start. Before the discussion ended, 14 students were requested. So, Lion Nancy will reach out to Image Services and ask for at least 20.<br/>
As soon as the information is available, Lion Nancy will distribute the information to those who asked for a student.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
*White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Jack and Roger – Lion Jack thanked everyone for selling brooms and peanuts at the Blood Drive. Hopefully we will try for a White Cane in Sept. broom sale soon also. Lion Jack does not want to do both at the same time.
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*Southside Reverse Raffle – month of Sept. - Lion Nancy Watters reported that Southside wants us to again participate in the raffle. Since we made more than $4000 last year we will be running the raffle during the month of Sept. (the total made last year is corrected from $2,000 to $4,000, the actual amount netted.)<br/>
*Wine Tasting – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that the Oceanside Lions Wine Tasting was a lot of fun and was profitable for the Lions. About half of the $50 ticket was profit. The wine Sommelier handles the event and we just need to sell the tickets. Zoe’s restaurant is an excellent location. We also receive a percentage of wine sales.<br/>
*It was suggested that we do something like this during February possibly for Valentine’s Day. Lion Nancy will look into it with Zoe’s.
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From the Floor: <br/><br/>
*Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine reported that our next program, August 18th, will be Lion Beth Stevens, Dist. 24I Global Service Team Chairperson. She will describe the different service events that our District is supporting. In September, Lion Bob will be the presenter, the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, and in the Oct. Lion Aziz will be the presenter, his adventures in leaving Iran.<br/>
*Lion Bob was complimented on his recent additions to the blog, Person Making a Difference.
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Adjournment: 7:43pm
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
August 7th – Virginia Beach School Back to School Fair – Pembroke Mall<br/>
August 12th, 10:45am - Eye Glass Receycling Center, 2040 Broadmoor, Ave, Chesapeake, 23323<br/>
August 18th, 6pm – Regular member meeting, Broad Bay Country Club, 2120 Lords Landing, VA Beach, 23454<br/>
Sept. 1st, 7pm – Zoom Board Meeting<br/>
Sept 9, 10:45am - Eye Glass Receycling Center, 2040 Broadmoor, Ave, Chesapeake, 23323 <br/>
Sept. 18th, 6pm – Regular member meeting, Broad Bay Country Club, 2120 Lords Landing, VA Beach, 23454<br/>
Sept. 25th – Bow Creek Flannel Fest<br/>
Oct. 7th – Beach Bag<br/>
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<b>July 7, 2021 Thalia Lions Club Zoom Board Meeting</b>
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Lion President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7pm
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
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Installation Night July 21, 6pm - Broad Bay Country Club – reservations have been made
for 25 attendees.<br/>
District Meeting and Region/Zone Training - July 10 – Farmville – The Zoom link in
included in this email. District Zone and Region meeting begin at 9 am.<br/>
Lion Vickie Kennedy plans to attend the meeting because of her
responsibilities for the James Bland Competition.<br/>
Dropping member – Lion Marsha Montgomery has resigned from the club because of school
and work obligations. She will be dropped in good standing and allowed to rejoin without
penalty of initiation fees if she rejoins within the next 6 months.<br/>
Dues – update<br/>
Lions Charity Foundation Meeting – Lion Stanley Furman and Lion Jeri will represent out
club and the Zone. This is the Annual meeting. The information will be forwarded in a
separated email. Anyone is encouraged to attend. Lion Beth Stevens will become the new President.
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Service Reports <br/>
Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson – August 1st, Sunday from 12-5pm. People are needed to sign up to work and to schedule a donation. Lion Nancy W will post on Facebook and Next-Door Neighborhood. To register please go to www.redcrossblood.org If you have trouble, just contact Lion Nancy Nelson.<br/>
Virginia Beach Public School Back to School Fair – Pembroke Mall – Lion Nancy Watters
reported that as Partners in Education, Thalia will set up a screening at the mall. We will
include several other clubs at a store front. Town Center Blind Lions will be giving out books. The date is Sat. August 7 from 12-4pm. There will be more Lions than are necessary but we want to be there as a presence to the community. We cannot sell any items. <br/>
Lion Stanley asked about the give away event. That event will happen in September but we have no information on it to date.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers<br/>
White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Jack and Roger – The Broom sale at the American Mall is still pending. Lion Jack would like to wait for the weather to turn cooler for a White Cane.
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From the Floor: <br/>
Future Programs- Lion Bob Perrine will present the next program. His topic is concerning the 1619 Project. Lion Bob has written a book for his church on the history of slavery in our area.<br/>
EGRC – Lion John remined everyone of the trip to work at the EGRC tomorrow, July 8th. Be at Best Buy at 10:30 if you wish to ride. Lion John is working on a process to distribute more glasses. We are stockpiling too many glasses as this time.<br/>
Lion Bob Perrine announced that Princess Anne has until the 22nd of this month to submit applications for the scholarship. <br/><br/>
Adjournment: 7:25pm<br/>
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Upcoming Dates:
<br/>July7th – Zoom Board Meeting – 2021-22 Board
<br/>July 8th - EGRC
<br/>July 21st – Installation Night Broad Bay Country Club
<br/>August 1st, Blood Drive – Virginia Beach Christian Church
<br/>August 4th – Board Meeting Zoom 7pm
<br/>August 7th – Virginia Beach School Back to School Fair – Pembroke Mall
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<b>June 16, 2021 - Thalia Lions Club Regular Meeting</b>, 7:00pm <br/>
Thalia Lion's Club is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br/>
PresidentLion Jeri Furman-Call to Order 7:03pm<br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman<br/>
Invocation:Song: Pre-recorded “<i>It’s a Grand Ole Flag</i>”<br/>Welcome and welfare check for members<br/><br/>
Lion President Jeri - Introduction of Guests:Speaker: <br/>Sean Flynn–Horizons Hampton Roads Scholarship winners: <br/>Annalisa LaZar, Megan Murray. Both of our scholarship winners were in attendance and offered their thanks and appreciation for being chosen. We are very proud of them and wish them the best in their coming college year.<br/><br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker– Lion Bob Perrine, <br/><br/>
Sean Flynn explained that Horizons Hampton Roads serves Title 1 children ages K-8. His job is to raise funds for the program. With a budget of 1.3 million, there is an executive director, a program director and adevelopment director.They strive to cutevery overhead possible. There are 3 locations, Norfolk Collegiate, Chesapeake Bay Academy and Peninsula Catholic School.The program promotes education, enrichment, socialization and recreation. Students are engaged 8 hours per day for the summer months when they would beat risk of “<i>summer slide</i>”, a time when they may fall behind because they are not engaged in enrichment activities, summer camps, or other activities affordable by their more privileged peers. Horizon provides experiences in sailing, and visits to museums and the Aquarium.There is a 4-1 ration per student to teacher. Many of these students feel intimidated by their school peers. Horizons aims to bolster confidence and promote learning enhancement. There are typically about 400 students in the Horizons Hampton Road program. Sean would like to seea partnership role with the Lions to reach out to the entire families of these students.The program was initiated and is by funded by Horizons National which includes 63 affiliates. It was formedby a group of Harvard graduates in 1973. A substantial part of the budget covering the limited overhead is funded by Horizons National. Sean’s job as development director is to raise remaining necessary funds fromgrants, business, and individual donations.Thalia Lions has offered vision screening to the program for the last several years and will again engage them after the first of the year. <br/><br/>
Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>Vision Walk–June 12th –3 Lions logged into Zoom and made a screen shot. Thalia raised almost $3,000. <br/>Wine Tasting–Sept. July 13th 5:30pm –location is Zoe’s and it is a fund raiser for Ocean Side Lions District/Cabinet Meeting–July 10th Woodland Community Center, Farmville VA–the classes may be offered on Zoom. <br/><br/>
Dues-Please send checks to Lion Nancy– Venmo is available for use. Please make checks to ThaliaLions Club Installation Night–Broad Bay-July 21st–6pm– Reservations must be confirmed by July 7th.The club will cover thecost of the member’s meal ($25) Members will be charged $25 for guests.
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Projects:VBCC School reusable water bottles–Lion Susan Sumnickhas delivered 100 bottles to Malibu Elementary school for the summer school sessions and will deliver others later. <br/>
Peace Poster Contest–Lion Karen Austinreported that the Girl Scouts will again participate. She will also be contacting ODC, Plaza Middle and Independence Middle Schoolsand work through the art clubs. Lion Karen is attempting to work through the art clubs. Lion Jon Halvorson offered contact information for Thoroughgood Elementary and a couple of middle schools in Chesapeake. <br/>EGRC–Lion John Watters was absent but Lion Nancy reported that the next EGRC visit will be July 8th from 11-1pm. If you wish to ride, please meet at Best Buy at 10:30am. Lion John has been asked to serve on the EGRC Board and is at meeting in Grafton. <br/><br/>Blood Drive–Lion Nancy Nelson reported that the Blood Drive will be Sunday, August 1, 12-5pm at VBCC. Please register to give blood at red cross blood.org. Both workers and donors are needed.The information will be posted on Facebook and Neighborhood Nextdoor. <br/> Lion Roger Snell will create a poster.<br/><br/>Fundraisers <br/>Lion Jack reported that we did well with the broom sale. There are plans to do a White Cane at B.J’svery soon. Lion Roger reported that there is a possibility that we could use a vacant store front to hold a broom sale at the American Outlet Mallon North Hampton Blvd.He and Lion Jack will investigate the possibilities and report back. <br/><br/>From the Floor:<br/>Lion Jeri thanked everyone for their help and support through the year. She encouraged continued support for Lion Nancy Nelson as she enters her year of service as President. We all thanked Jeri for her dedicated service a President for the lastyear.<br/><br/>
Adjournment:7:48pm. <br/>Upcoming Dates:<br/>June 25th-29th International Convention in Montreal-Zoom July 7th–deadline for reservations for Installation Night at Broad Bay Country Club<br/>July 7th–Board meeting (2021-22 members)<br/>July 21st–Installation Night–Broad Bay Country Club–6pm<br/>August 1st–Blood Drive 12-5pm–Va. Beach Christian Church <br/>Sept 9-11-USA Canada Forum
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<b>June 2, 2021</b>, Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club <br/>
Board Meeting Minutes, Wed. 7p.m. Zoom <br/>
In attendance: Lion Stanley and Jeri Furman, Lion Nancy & John Watters, Lions Vickie Kennedy, Bob Perrine, Stan Moss, Dick Kreassig, Aziz Selahi, Roger Snell, Jack Wagner, Nancy Nelson. <br/>
Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 7pm <br/><br/>
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
a. Lion Nancy will look into subscribing to Zoom with a yearly fee to reduce costs since board meetings will continue on Zoom.<br/><br/>
Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*Vision Walk Zoom will be sent to all members to join in on June 12th Thalia Lions has met
it’s fundraising goal for the Walk.<br/>
*District Governor’s Gift – The District wants to award D.G. Scott with a Melvin Jones and has asked clubs to contribute. Lion Scott has served for 1 ½ years finishing Lion Pat Jones term of office. So far only $275 has been raised. Lion Stanley moved that we donate $50 to the gift. Lion John seconded the motion an it carried. <br/>
*Broad Bay Club Meetings – Aug -Nov meetings will be scheduled with a minimum number
of 15 per meeting at $20. The count must be submitted 2 wks. prior to the meeting. We cannot go below the contracted number but we can add to the count.
<br/>*July Installation night will be at Broad Bay at $25 per person July 21st. Reservations must be made by July 7th. Lion Stanley moved that we pay for club members and only charge for spouses and guest. Lion Jack “inferred” a second. The Board voted unanimously to charge only for guests & spouses.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Scholarship Report – Lion Bob Perrine reported that the committee voted on the two
candidates. Annalisa LaZar from the Adult Learning Center will receive $1,000 and Megan Murray will receive the $500 Ed Delong scholarship. Candidate application deadline for Princess Anne is July 31st. <br/>
*Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that the Annual Blood Drive will be Sunday August 1st from 12-5pm. Volunteers are needed to work the drive. The flyer will be posted on Facebook and Neighborhood Nextdoor.<br/>
*Diabetes Ideas – Lion Jon Halvorson was not in attendance. The presentation that was
prepared by Susan Abate is still in consideration. We are looking for ways we can support
diabetes education that will not cost our club to much financially. Hopefully Lion Jon can
offer some guidance and we can take some action in the new Lion’s year.<br/>
*Water bottles, Toiletries and Cleaning Supplies – Lion Susan Sumnick has delivered 100 bottles to Malibu for use in their summer school program. The other schools did not need any more at the moment.<br/> *ForKids - Lion Susan took toiletries to Vet House and a good supply of cleaning supplies to ForKids.
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Fundraisers <br/>
*White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Jack and Roger were very happy with the success of the Broom Sale. Lion Jack gave much credit to Lion Roger for making a large banner and posting it on the cart return at B.J.’s several days before the sale. He also designed new media images and signs for the sale. Lion Nancy W posted the sale on Neighborhood Nextdoor and Facebook. Everyone was asked to “<i>Share</i>” the Facebook posting which made it reach more people. The Neighborhood Nextdoor site was reposted every few days prior to the date. Several people who purchased items referred to hearing about the Broom Sale on social media. <br/>
Lion Jeri thanked Lion Roger and Jack and all who worked the sale. Lion Dick apologized for missing his shift…. he actually thinks that’s the first time he has ever failed to show.
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From the Floor: <br/>
*Lion Jack thinks we should get more club service participation now that the pandemic restrictions are decreasing.<br/>
*Lion John reminded everyone that Eyeglass Recycling is scheduled for June 10th Thursday form 11-1pm. He would like to meet at Best Buy at 10:30 (even though on the video he says 9:30) John finally made an error!!<br/>
*Lion Bob Perrine reminded everyone that Sean Flynn will be our speaker June 16 from Hampton Roads Horizon and will speak on underserved children in Norfolk.
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Adjournment: 7:36 <br/>
Lion Jeri thanked everyone for their reports and time. This is the final Board meeting for 2020-21.
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Upcoming Dates: <br/>
June 12th – Vision Walk Virtual Zoom<br/>
June 16th – Regular meeting Zoom <br/>
June 25th-29th – International Convention in Montreal -Zoom members <br/>
July7th – Zoom Board Meeting – 2021-22 Board <br/><br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-24997319903022331412021-03-01T00:09:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:11:51.538-07:00Meetings 2020-2021<b>May 19, 2021</b>, Regular Meeting Minutes, Wed. 7p.m. <br/>
President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7pm <br/>
Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman <br/>
Invocation: Lion Jack Wagner <br/>
Song: Pre-recorded “<i>It’s a Grand Ole Flag</i>” <br/>
Welcome and welfare check for members – Lion President Jeri <br/>
Introduction of Guests: Susan De Abate <br/><br/>
Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Jon Halvorson <br/>
Susan M. De Abate, RN, MSN/ED, CDCES, is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
She works with Sentara Diabetes Prevention Program as Coordinator for Hampton Roads.
Susan has a 43-year career in nursing and 23 of those years in diabetes education. She has worked at four different sites and is involved in many councils and chairs in the state. She is certainly a qualified person to help us understand our community needs.<br/>
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Susan impressed the growing need in our community concerning diabetes. Her job is to educate people about diabetes to prevent them from having to enter the hospital. Diabetes prevention and intervention programs are critical. The majority of education services are tied to a health system. Susan stated that it is very important to find a way to tie diabetes prevention and intervention to community services. Small grant monies are very important to meet those needs. <br/>
To prevent readmission to hospital, it is critical to assist people with medications, especially those on Medicaid or homeless.<br/>
The challenge is how to let the community know that there is help. In most cases, being assisted by a diabetes educator or coach is covered by insurance. The process is life long, not exposure to one or two classes. <br/>
No one is ever turned away for services because the Diabetes Prevention Program is there to serve the community. <br/>
Their program is currently working on a remote monitoring system for the Medicaid population.
The person provides weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and the numbers are transmitted by cloud to the program to identify patterns and trends. <br/>
Susan provided Thalia Lions with an outline of possibilities for help. She listed need supplies and services. Susan remarked that when she is provided an amount of funding, she can usually get matching or additional funds. <br/>
The goal of course is to decrease hospital admissions, increase access and management care.
Susan said that she was open to anything our club has to offer. Lions of District 24I recently provided a $2,000 grant for meds and need food. In many cases, the choice is either food or medication.<br/><br/>
Lion John Watters expressed concern for the use of the term “pre-diabetes.” Susan verified that normal A1C numbers are between 4.4-5.4 and anything over 5.7 is considered Diabetic. The numbers in between are referred to as pre-diabetic. New standards will be released in January and there is consideration for eliminating the term and replacing it with stages. <br/>
A key message to relate to others is that a diabetic should be seen by a diabetes educator on a regular basis not just one time a year by the doctor. Complications can be prevented if monitoring is better.
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New Business: <br/>
Regular Meeting Venue and Installation Night Report - Lion Nancy Watters – Broad Bay Country
Club will provide an Installation Night menu or Petit Beef Medallions plus veggie, starch, dessert,
rolls, beverages for $22 inclusive. The number of Reservations will need to be confirmed no later
than July 11, 2021. Lion Nancy will lock in the date of July 21st a minimum number of 25. We may
add to the number but go no lower without penalty.
Should we wish to continue our meetings at Broad Bay for the 3rd Wed of each month, the meal will be $20.
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Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Vision Walk – June 12th Lion Nancy will send out a Zoom link for the virtual walk.
Wine Tasting – Lion Homer Cook is working on a Winetasting possibility as a fundraiser for his
club. It will be at Zoe’s with a tasting of 10 wines – the cost will probably be $50 – date to be
announced.<br/>
Lion of the Year Vote – Lion Nancy will send an email out for the vote. If you want your vote to be
anonymous, please do not “reply all.” Every member is needed to respond in a timely manner.
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Projects:<br/><br/>
Bland Sub District Contest Report- Lion Vickie Kennedy – Ava Shedd, our violinist, won the
competition over Kendall Gonzales playing the cello. Both scores were nearly perfect and the
expertise of both was incredible. Ava will go to the State Competition. She will attend Cincinnati
Conservatory on a full scholarship. The school is where her parents met. <br/><br/>
VBCC School reusable water bottles – Lion Susan Sumnick will bring some of the water bottles to the Broom Sale for purchase of to give if people donate items or money. She will contact the schools we
sponsor and see if they want the remainder of the bottles.<br/><br/>
Peace Poster Contest – Lion Karen Austin – Lion Bill Austin reported in Karen’s absence. She will
work the Girl Scouts and also has some other ideas about getting young people involved. Lion
Homer Cook has provided two Peace Poster Kits for her.<br/><br/>
EGRC – Lion John Watters – Three attended last Thur. and turned in 167 prs. of glasses. He will
schedule. us to work on the second Thurs of June.<br/><br/>
Fundraisers <br/>
Peanuts / Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner – May 21st – B.J.’s parking lot 10am-6pm. Brooms prices
have been slightly raised to $13 - $18. There will be peanuts also. Lion John solicited people to
work and will send out the schedule.<br/>
Lion Nancy has advertised on both Facebook and Neighborhood Next Door. Also, in advertising
the Broom sale, it was noted that we are collecting toiletries for Vet House and cleaning supplies for
ForKids.<br/>
There will be two tubs to collect those items. Anyone who donates or give a couple of dollars should
be given a water bottle.<br/>
Lion Roger missed the meeting because he was at B.J.’s placing a banner on the cart return
advertising the Broom Sale.<br/><br/>
Memorial Golf Tournament in Memory of Susan Mills Report– Lion Nancy Watters reported that
47 members of the LGA played and 53 came to lunch. The donation amount to the Lions Charity
Foundation of Southeastern Virginia amounted to $1,085. The Ocean Park Rescue Squad collected
$1,246.<br/><br/>
From the Floor: <br/><br/>
Lion Bob Perrine – June program is Sean Flynn concerning academic and recreational enhancement in underserved communities. <br/>
Lion Bob reported that Princess Anne will put our scholarship announcement on line since they are doing Zoom.<br/>
The Adult Learning Center has a new contact person with whom Lion Bob is working, Heather Allen. They are communicating about an special contestant who has been in trouble but now getting herself back on track. <br/><br/>
Lion Jon Halvorson suggested that we consider offering or supporting activities like walks to make ourselves visible and still support the Diabetes Education effort. <br/><br/>
Lion Stanley Furman reminded us the Diabetes Camp is this week. There are 59 parents and 60 children, staff from CHKD and ODU with a total of over 100 people all supported by the District.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:15<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
June 2nd Wed. Board Meeting Zoom 7pm <br/>
June 23rd next Reg meeting – Zoom 7pm <br/>
June 12th Vision Walk <br/>
June 25th-29th International Convention in Montreal -Zoom <br/>
Sept 9-11 -USA Canada Forum <br/><br/>
<b>May 5, 2021</b>, Board Meeting Minutes, Wed. 7p.m.
Zoom
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Attendance: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, Nancy Nelson, Jack Wagner, Ellen Turman, Vickie Kennedy and Lions Nancy and John Watters, Lions Stanley Moss, Roger Snell
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Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 7:00PM
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Lion Vickie explained that the Thalia Lions Scholarship Fund account is down substantially because of the market. The price of shares fell.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
*Vision Walk will be June 12th – Many of the members have made donations to Vision Walk but you must indicate that your donation is for the Thalia Lions Team. Most of the contributions so far have been corrected but anyone else should be sure to mark in the memo line, Thalia Lions Vision Walk Team. The Vision Walk leader has already signed every club member up on the team and each person will receive an email with a link to sign in, create a password and start a Vision Walk fundraising page. So, if you got that message, it is legitimate.<br />
The Virtual Walk will be June 12th. We will go on Zoom like we did last year to participate. Maybe we can do a screen shot or something to that effect. More information will follow.
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*Meeting Venue and Choice Results: 31% of our club is not ready to meet before July or September. After much discussion, Lion Stanley Furman moved that we not start in person meetings until July 21st. Lion Jack Wagner second the motion and the vote carried. <br /><br />
*The Board decided that Installation Night would be moved to the July 21st date.
<br /><br />*Lion Nancy Watters reported that Broad Bay Country Club has offered a meeting location each 3rd Wed. evening with a meal (Chef’s Choice) for the price of $21 inclusive. A vegetarian meal will always be available. Further talks will explore the use of our tax number and the price of an Installation Night meal (usually a little nicer menu). While we give Broad Bay a trial period, Lion Nancy Nelson will communicate with the Westin explaining that our club is not yet ready to meet in person. A complete report will be made to the Board at the joint meeting on June 2nd.
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Service Reports
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*Water bottle Report – Lion Susie Sumnick was not at the meeting but Lion Nancy reported that Kings Grant had requested more water bottles. Lion Susie has about 50 remaining and many club members wanted a bottle. Lion Susie requested a decision on how to handle the request. <br />
Lion Jack Wagner moved that we order 200 more to be distributed between the schools. Some of the bottles could be made available to club members. Since the bottles say “<i>donated by Thalia Lions Club</i>”, they could be given to those people who are willing to make donations to our club at the Broom Sale scheduled for May 21st.<br /><br />
*Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that the organization is having trouble finding sources to send the books. So, she is suspending mailings at this time.
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Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy. The Sub District 24 I May 14th 7pm at Thalia United Methodist Church. Since we do not know how the District Chairperson is handling the contest, Lion Vickie is looking for volunteers to step in as needed. There will be mitigations in place. Dr. Travino and Dr. Harvey Stokes will be our judges. Lions Jeri & Stan, Nancy Nelson, John & Nancy Watters will attend. Lion Homer Cook is broadcasting on Zoom. All are invit
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Fundraisers - <br />*Broom Sale – Lion Roger Snell wants to do a Broom Sale on Friday, May 21st from 10am-4pm. He will create flyers and posters prior to the event to advertise. It will also be posted on Facebook as well as Nextdoor Neighborhood. In addition, we will be collecting toiletries for the Veterans and cleaning supplies for ForKids. <br />
*Peanuts are running out of date and need to be sold. Please contact Lion Jack for a supply.
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From the Floor: <br />Lion of the Year will be voted on at the next regular meeting. Lion Stan mentioned that it will be difficult because we have had no in-person meetings all year. <br />But we have carried on with important projects. Some of those were water bottles, peace poster, Secret Santa, Thanksgiving dinner in laundry baskets, Bland contest, Paperback book drive, collection of eye glasses. <br />Many people do things quietly without others being aware like Meals on Wheels delivery, volunteering at free dental clinics, donations to foodbank, Samaritan House, Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude’s, Union Mission, and other charities. <br />We are all actually Lions of the Year! But it is time to make a designation. The decision is simply made by the number of votes a member gets so it is very important that every Lion have input.
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Adjournment: 7:32pm
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Upcoming Dates:<br />
<br />*Next regular meeting – May 19 Zoom 7pm
<br />*Vision Walk – June 12th Virtual Team
<br />*International Convention in Montreal -Zoom June 25th-29th
USA Canada Forum – Sept 9-11les
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<b>April 21, 2021</b> Meeting Minutes, 7p.m.
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Attendance<br />
Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 7:00PM
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Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Traveling Leo from Town Center Blind Lions Club.
DG Scott Durbin, Lions Mary and Ashley Durbin, Lions Judy Knapp and Annie Asher.
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Program: “<i>How to make your club more effective on Social Media</i>” - Lion Nina Ambrose introduced by Lion Nancy Nelson
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Lion Nina Ambrose and husband Tommy live in the Black water section of Chesapeake. They have 5 children and 12 Grandchildren. She is a 2-time Lion of the Year and currently, the Sight and Hearing Chair for the Chesapeake Southside Lions Club. She has held positions from Club President to what is now called “Social Media Lion”. Lion Nina serves on the Lions Charity Foundation and is Social Media Chair for District 24I. She owns a State Farm Insurance Agency in Chesapeake. <br />
Lion Nina explained the positive effects of having an updated Facebook page. The Thalia page was created several years ago but became unused after 2017.<br />
By using a diagram, Lion Nina illustrated the sharing possibilities of Facebook to highlight and promote our club activities to an exponential number of people.<br />
Lion Nina also encouraged each member to create a Facebook page that identifies them as a Lion.
The problem with Thalia Facebook page is that there is no record of who is the administrator or what password works. There is a solution to the problem by creating a new page. <br />
Lion Nina also suggested that we should have a specific person designated in our club as a photographer and social media administrator. Since the page for our club is created as Thalia Lions and our official name is Virginia Beach Thalia, we may be able to create a new page under that name.
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New Business:
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Elections of Officer 2021-22 – After asking for further nominations, Lion Jeri Furman read the slate of officers. Lion Stanley Furman moved that we vote in the slate unanimously. Hearing no objections, the slate of officers for the year 2021-22 was approved. Lion Jeri congratulated the newly elected team.
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Regular Meeting Venue: Lion Nancy Nelson<br />
The Board felt that Zoom meetings are the best choice for Board meetings. They are efficient, generally well attended, and convenient. We will try for a yearly Zoom rate instead of paying on a monthly basis.
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Lion Meeting Dinner.<br />
*Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Susie Sumnick met with the events planner at the Westin. At this point they are bending over backwards to accommodate our needs. There is no minimum requirement for numbers, and no deposit and no contract as before. We are only required to report the number of reservations by the Monday before the meeting. For the full dinner including salad, and dessert the quoted price is $26.72. Without salad the price would be reduced to $22.72. Lion Stanley Furman reminded us that we are tax exempt for meetings and that should also drop the cost.
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*Lion Jack if we have a choice for entrées? Lion Nancy Nelson said that it was made very clear we will have no choice. They will select the entrée based on the price we are paying.
Lion Fran Scott asked if we could consider dropping the dessert instead of the salad. That will likely be about the same price as dropping the salad.
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*Lion Jack Wagner asked if we could check with Broad Bay Country Club and compare with the Westin. Lion Nancy Watters agreed to check with Broad Bay but in the past, the best price offered was $25 plus tax and gratuity. For Installation night the cost of having a nice meal of rib roast, seafood and such has been $40-$45.00.
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*Lion Nancy Nelson suggested we poll the members as to dropping the salad, dropping the dessert, or to keep both.
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*Lion Vickie Kennedy asked if everyone was comfortable coming back to meeting in person and going into a restaurant.
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*Lion Nancy Nelson suggested that we add that question to the poll about the dinner options.
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*The decision was made to take up the questions after polling the membership and then discuss the results at the Board meeting.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
*State Convention Voting Delegates – Thalia is allowed 3 delegates. Voting for our club is PCC Lion Stanley Furman, Lion President Jeri Furman, and Membership and Diabetes Chairperson, Lion Dick Kreassig. All votes will be submitted by 4/22/2021.
<br />*USA Canada Forum will be held Sept. 9-11 in person located in Des Moines, Iowa
<br />*Lions Club International Convention – Montreal Canada – June 25th. This is a virtual convention. The deadline for $50 registration is April 30th after which the amount increases to $75.
Here are some important details about the 2021 virtual convention:<br />
• Everyone’s invited – Our 2021 convention will be a virtual event that’s open to all Lions and Leos around the world.<br />
• Registration fees – The registration fee will be US$50 until April 30, then US$75 beginning May 1. The registration fee for Leos will be US$30 regardless of date. Convention is currently scheduled for June 25-29. Additional event and registration details will be provided soon.<br />
• Current registrants – Lions who are currently registered for convention will receive an email soon with more information about their registration options. <br />
• Elections – Executive officer and international director elections will be conducted electronically, and voting procedures will be forthcoming. <br />
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*Diabetes Camp May 21-23 – Triple R Ranch – Thalia Lions has sponsored a family with a diabetic camper.
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*REACH -Recreate, Educate And Climb Higher – April 29th 4:30-5:30 via Zoom (free) The program is for diabetic children and their families. However, anyone interested may join in to the meeting.
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*Vision Walk will be June 12th – Please see attached. Many members sponsor Vision Walk individually but you may also join our group virtually for the event. Lion Vickie will submit our club donation.<br />
*Peace Poster Contest – Lion Karen Austin has agreed to chair the project. The kit will be given to our club by Lion Homer Cook. He will deliver it when we have the Bland contest on May 14th.
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Service Reports
<br />*Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy will send 10 paperbacks to two soldiers at the end of this month.
<br />*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy informed us that the date has been changed to Fri. May 14th at 7pm. The event will be the Sub- District contest run by Lion Pat Morrell, District Bland Chairperson. Lion Vickie reported that the Thalia Bland Contest held on April 8th was very successful. The instrumental winner, Ava Shedd, earned rave reviews from our expert judges. Emily Wu was second and Edric Han third, both playing piano. Our vocalist had to drop out of competition but we have another person, Lindsey Turner will represent our club. Lion Homer Cook will transmit the event virtually.
Lion Jack commented on the quality of our judges and the importance of their professional feedback.
<br />*Water bottles for Elementary Schools– Lion Susie Sumnick has purchased 300 water bottles and they were delivered to our three elementary schools. She has about 50 bottles left for club member or to sell when we have the broom sale.
<br />*Children’s Eye Screening –Lion Nancy and John did a requested screening at Pembroke Elementary school for the Special Needs classes. Because Pembroke is in the TCBL area, Lion Nancy consulted with Lion Bambi, TCBL screener, before doing the screening. Lion Bambi was not ready to return to screening children at this time. Because of their disabilities, the screening of 32 children with 8 referrals took 2 ½ hours. Kudo’s to Lion Bambi who has screened that school for years.
<br />*Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters, Jack Wagner, Mike Coren and Aziz Selahi worked at the EGRC on April 8th. They tuned in 52 pairs of glasses. The next scheduled trip is Thurs. May 13th from 11-1pm. Anyone who wants to attend should let Lion John know. Arrangements can be made to ride together.
<br />*Leadership Training - Our guest, DG Scott Durbin reported that the Leadership Training would be New Member Orientation. Immediately afterwards will be the World-Wide Induction Ceremony. Certificates will be mailed to club secretaries. Any new member or old could benefit from the workshop.
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Fundraisers<br />
<br />*Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner said that he has peanuts that are reaching their expiration date and need to be sold.
<br />*White Cane/ Broom Sale. Lion Roger thinks early May will be safe enough to hold a broom sale. He is not yet ready to plan a White Cane. Lion Vickie asked if we still sell flags. Lion Jack reported that we do have flags and he is willing to supply on request.
<br />*Memorial Golf Tournament in Memory of Susan Mills – Lion Nancy reported that about 40 people have signed up to date to play in the tournament. All donations will be split between Ocean Park Rescue Squad and the Lions Charity Foundation in our club’s name.
Lion Nancy recognized Lion Roger Snell, Harrington Designs, supplied all the signs for this tournament.
<br /><br />Other business:
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Club Programs –Lion Bob Perrine – <br />
*The May meeting program will be Susan De Abate from Sentara speaking on diabetes awareness.<br />
*June is the installation program <br />
*July will be a program referred by Town Center Blind Lions, Sean Flynn - development director for academic and recreational enhancement for children in underserved communities in Norfolk and Portsmouth. <br />
*Lion Bob commented that he had sent out a list of all programs since 2009. He highlighted the programs in Nov. 2020 where our members spoke for 1 minute about themselves. Another very heart throbbing program was Lion Aziz Selahi who described his escape from Iran.
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From the Floor: <br />
*Lion Nancy Watters reminded everyone to hang on their old Holiday Cards for the Fall project promoted by <br />*Lion Susan Sumnick. We will work with the preschool at VBCC to create cards to send to deployed troops.
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*Lion Susan Sumnick reminded everyone that when we have the Broom Sale, we will be collecting cleaning supplies and toiletries for donation to ForKids and the VA.
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Lion Jack commended Lion Susie for her work on the water bottle donation project.
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Lion Jeri asked if there was any input from our Traveling Leos. DG Scott is encouraging that we get out in public and be seen. He is looking for venues and events to get Lions involved and promote membership. He is also focusing on Fall Prevention to make everyone aware of hazardous situations in and around our homes.
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Lion Ashley offered helpful advice about Facebook buffering and scheduling.
Lion Judy Knapp commented that she enjoyed the meeting because we are busy with projects and we have fun at our meetings.
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Lion Jeri thanked all for their reports and attendance. <br />
Adjournment: 8:08<br />
Upcoming Dates:<br />
<br />April 29th – Zoom 4:30-5:30 – REACH
<br />May 21-23 – Diabetes Camp
<br />June 12th Vision Walk
<br />June 25th-29th International Convention in Montreal -Zoom
<br />Sept 9-11 -USA Canada Forum
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<b>Aril 7, 2021</b>, Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club
Board Meeting Minutes, Wed. 7p.m. <br/> <br/>
Attendance: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, Nancy Nelson, Jack Wagner, Ellen Turman, Mike Coren, Vickie Kennedy and Lions Nancy and John Watters
Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 7:00PM
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy –
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
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*USA Canada Forum will be held Sept. 9-11 in person located in Des Moines, Iowa
Lions Club International Convention will be virtual on June 25-29. Reduced price registration of $50 deadline will be extended until the end of April.
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*Diabetes Camp May 21-23 – Triple R Ranch – Thalia usually sponsors a child and an adult in the family. Lions Stanley Furman moved that we sponsor again this year. The board members agreed by consensus to sponsor in the amount of $350.00. Lion Vickie will send the money to the Charity Foundation.
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*REACH -Recreate, Educate And Climb Higher – April 29th 4:30-5:30 via Zoom (free) The program is for diabetic children and their families. However, anyone interested may join in to the meeting.
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*Vision Walk will be June 12th - more information will follow.
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*We will have a Traveling Leo in April from Town Center Blind Lions Club.
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Club Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine – The April meeting program will be Lion Nina Ambrose who will speak about using social media to promote and publicize the club activities.
The May meeting program will be Susan De Abate from Sentara will speak on diabetes.
June is the installation program and July will be a program referred by Town Center Blind Lions.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy will send 10 paperbacks to two soldiers.<br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy is all set for tomorrow night’s Bland Contest. The church has relaxed restrictions and families will be allowed into the church. There will be mitigations in place. Dr. Travino and Dr. Harvey Stokes will be our judges. There are only instrumentalists. The club is invited to attend.
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*Water bottles for Elementary Schools– Lion Susie Sumnick has purchased 300 water bottles and they will be delivered sometime next week. Lion Nancy Nelson has volunteered to assist Lion Susie. They were asked to take pictures of the delivery.
<br/> *Children’s Eye Screening – Indian Lakes Elem (3 special needs students) 4/1/21 requested a screening. The director of nursing, Mary Shaw, has asked if we would be willing to come on an as needed basis.
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Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters
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Fundraisers<br/>
*Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner reported that Lion Mike received his stimulus check from Jimmy Carter and picked up a lot of peanuts yesterday. Lion Jack still has a good supply. Brooms are in a slump.
*White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Jack and Roger – Again, we will plan to do a White Cane as the weather warms. He still wants to mitigate handling money.
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From the Floor: <br/>*Lion John are announced that we will again begin working at the EGRC as of tomorrow. There is a limit of 6 people at a time. The Center is only open 2 days per week and there are 12 clubs in Virginia Beach who wish to work. So, we are not allowed to book a standard appointment for the 3rd Thurs. of each month. Lion John will try to arrange an appointment each month.
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*Lion Stanley Furman asked if we could begin in person meeting again in May. The incoming President, Lion Nancy Nelson and the outgoing President, Lion Jeri Furman were asked to contact the hotel concerning the possibility of meeting there again.
The Board felt that Zoom meeting are the best choice for Board meeting. They are efficient, generally well attended, and convenient. We will try for a yearly rate instead of paying on a monthly basis.
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Adjournment: 7:24pm
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Upcoming Dates:
<br/>Thur. April 8th – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/>Wed. April 21st – Regular Club meeting
<br/>April 29th – Zoom 4:30-5:30 - REACH
<br/>Vision Walk – June 12th
<br/>International Convention in Montreal -Zoom June 25th-29th
<br/>USA Canada Forum – Sept 9-11
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<b>Mar 17, 2021</b> Regular Meeting, Wed. Zoom
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order – 7:02pm
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman
<br/>Invocation: Lion Aziz Selahi
<br/>Song: Pre-recorded “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”
<br/>Introduction of Guests: Stella Walsh, program presenter - Joining later, Lion Liz Conlin of TCBL Club
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Welcome and welfare check on members – Lion President Jeri stated that she knew of no one in the club who is ill at this time. Lion Jeri did send Lion Jim Healy a card because he had been in the hospital.
<br/><br/>Introduction of Program Speaker, Stella Walsh, by Lion Nancy Nelson<br/>
Stella Waltz is a Norfolk native. She studied Biology and Physical Therapy at Virginia Wesleyan and Old Dominion University, respectively, and she practiced Physical Therapy for 15 years, treating patients from ages 10 to 103, absolutely loving the profession. In 2004, she joined forces with husband Jesse at JES Foundation Repair, a company founded by Jesse in 1993. She focused on marketing and worked to blend company culture in their 3 Virginia offices. Through JES, Stella began an American flag collection campaign to gather people's old, worn, torn flags, and her interest molded into delivering presentations to civic organizations, groups, and schools, on American Flag history, etiquette, and protocol. She has come to be known by many as "The Flag Lady."
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Stella and Jesse have a 24-year-old daughter and 2 sons, ages 23 and 17. She likes to "unplug" and have quality time with her friends and family. She enjoys kayaking, boating, cooking, learning about nutrition, and (full disclosure) board games/card games and roulette. She revels in the beauty of sunrises and sunsets, and she admittedly prefers fresh air on the shoreline to any source of caffeine out there.
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Stella proceeded to give us a very informative program covering the origins and evolvement of the American Flag. We all appreciate Stella very much.
Please view the video link that will be sent along with these minutes.
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Nominating Committee – Lion President Jeri Furman has asked the following members to serve on
the committee, Lion John Watters, Mike Coren, Nancy Nelson, Billy McIntyre, Vickie
Kennedy. The slate of officers for 2021-22 was be presented and the floor was opened for nominations. Lion Stan Furman moved that Lion Roger Snell, proposed for Vice Pres. should be removed from the slate as a Director and replaced by Lion Stan Moss. The move was seconded by Lion John Watters. The motion carried. No further nominations were made.<br/>
The new slate of officers for 2021-22 will be voted on at the April meeting.
<br/><br/>Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
*State Convention Voting Delegates – Thalia is allowed 3 delegates – Lions Stanley Furman, Jeri Furman and Dick Kreassig volunteered to be the delegates. Their names will be sent to the State Secretary, Tammie Brightwell. A ballot will be emailed or mailed to each and they will return their vote by email or by snail mail.
Elections are for upcoming District Governor, 2nd V. District Governor and International Director Jay Moughan. <br/>
*International Convention – Montreal Canada – International Convention
Due to the continuing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the board of directors voted to transition the 2021 Montreal Lions Clubs International Convention to a virtual event that will be delivered totally online. This decision was made with the health and safety of our Lions, staff and vendors in mind as limiting international travel and large gatherings is key to global containment strategies.<br/>
Although we are disappointed that we won’t be able to host this event in person, we are excited about hosting our first virtual international convention that can safely connect Lions from around the world. We are still finalizing the details of your new convention experience, and will share those with you as soon as they are ready.<br/>
Here are some important details about the 2021 virtual convention we’d like to share with you:<br/>
• Everyone’s invited – Our 2021 convention will be a virtual event that’s open to all Lions and Leos around the world.
<br/>• Registration fees – The registration fee will be US$50 until March 31, then US$75 beginning April 1. The registration fee for Leos will be US$30 regardless of date. Convention is currently scheduled for June 25-29. Additional event and registration details will be provided soon.
<br/>• Current registrants – Lions who are currently registered for convention will receive an email soon with more information about their registration options.
<br/>• Elections – Executive officer and international director elections will be conducted electronically, and voting procedures will be forthcoming.
<br/>June 25 - registration deadline Mar. 21st - Cost $50 per member
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Leadership Workshop – Lion Dick Kreassig attended and reported on the Friday virtual membership workshop on Zoom. His opinion is that membership events does not bring in members any more effectively that person to person invitation and involvement in community projects. Lion Dick recounted how Lion Bob Perrine asked about Lions because he met Lion Dick at a church men’s breakfast. We should all have a “elevator speech” ready for anyone who asks about Lions.
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Projects:<br/><br/>
VBCC School reusable water bottles – Lion Susan Sumnick reported that it is just as cost effective to order 200 water bottles for the schools as it is to order 150. The order is taking a bit more time because of the Thalia Lions logos printed on the bottles. Lion Susie recommended that we order the extra 50 since the discount that she has been offered is for only the first order. That amount will still be within the $300 budgeted. Lion Stanley Furman made the motion and Lion John seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
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Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that the contest will be held on April 8th. We have already announced the vocal winner. A link to his performance was sent to the club earlier this week.
Assistants are Lion John as emcee, Lion Nancy Watters working with the judges, Lion Nancy Nelson assisting with music collection and Lion Mike Coren acting as escort.
<br/><br/>Paperback Books Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy had noting new to offer about the books. She will send another shipment next month.<br/><br/>
KidsSight – Lion Nancy Watters advised that this is the perfect time for members who wish to become certified screeners to get their paperwork done. She will send out the information and links very soon.
Holiday Card project has been postponed until later in the Fall.
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Future programs: Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine– April will be Lion Nina Ambrose from Southside Lions Club who will speak of how to use Social Media to bring attention to our club activities and events. Lion Jon Halvorson has engaged Susan DeAbate, Diabetes Education from Sentara for the May program. As a side note, Lion Jon will be able to rejoin us in May. His classes will be over and he will be able to introduce Susan DeAbate.
<br/><br/>Fundraisers
<br/>Peanuts / Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner has plenty of peanuts for sale. He has sold no brooms. But Lion Roger Snell will schedule a broom sale when the weather is warmer.
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From the Floor-
<br/>Lion John Watters would like to reinstitute the EGRC monthly trip. The next date would be April 8th, 10 a.m. There are piles of glasses that have built up and we need to get started again. He will send out a reminder.
<br/>Lion Dick Kreassig wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and he has had his corned beef and cabbage. He wanted to have a Guinness but the last one put him to sleep!
Lion Nancy Watters wore a green beer mug necklace for fear that she would be fined without something green in her attire. Since she was covered…..she suggested that all who had on NO GREEN should send in a $5 fine to the Secretary or Tail Twister!!
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Lion Stan Moss had no other fines to report.<br/><br/>
Adjournment: 8:13 pm
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Upcoming Dates:<br/>
<br/>*Fri. Mar. 19th – Leadership Workshop – Zoom 7pm – Topic: Conducting a Club Membership Growth Event- PID Cindy
Gregg
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 21, 2021 – Last day to register for International Convention for reduced cost of $50
<br/>*Thur. April 8th – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/>*June 25th-29th – International Convention in Montreal -Zoom
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<b>Mar 3, 2021</b>, Board Meeting Minutes,
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Lion Vice President Nancy Nelson: Call to Order 7:03pm<br/>
Present at the meeting: Lion V.P. Nancy Nelson, Lions John and Nancy Watters, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, Roger Snell, Stanley Furman, Stanley Moss, Billy McIntyre, Dick Kreassig, Susan Sumnick, Marsha Montgomery and Jack Wagner.
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Nominating Committee for 2021-22 – Lion President Jeri Furman was absent due to a family death. Lion Vice Pres. Nancy reported that the members of the nominating committee would meet via Zoom on March 9th and present the slate of officers for the new Lions year at the Membership meeting on March 17th. Members of the committee are Lion Jeri Furman, Nancy Nelson, Billy McIntyre, Mike Coren, John Watters, and Vickie Kennedy.
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Please see the attached report. Before Lion Vickie gave the Treasurer’s report she read Thank You cards for our donations from Plaza Rescue Squad and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. <br/><br/>
As usual, the Secretary cannot get through a meeting without some kind of mess up. Instead of this month’s report, the incorrect Treasurer’s Report was displayed on the screen. The current report was, however, sent out with the Zoom link and the agenda. It is time for a new Thalia Lions Club Secretary!
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
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Fri, Mar.5th -Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm – Topic: Coaching – Lion Mack Stevens<br/>
Fri. Mar. 12th – Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm – Topic: Membership Chair – PDG Donna Weiler<br/>
Wed., Mar. 17, 2021 – Regular Meeting – Zoom 7pm<br/>
Fri. Mar. 19th – Leadership Workshop – Zoom 7pm – Topic: Conducting a Club Membership Growth Event- PID Cindy Gregg<br/>
Wed., Mar. 21, 2021 – Last day to register for International Convention for reduced cost of $50<br/>
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Club Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine <br/>
Lion Nancy reported that on March 17th Stella Walsh will speak on American Flag history, protocol and etiquette. <br/>Lion Bob reported that we would have a program on Diabetes Awareness possibly with Lion Dick Kreassig. <br/>Lion Nancy reported that Lion Jon Halvorson has reached out to the person at Sentara in charge of Diabetes Awareness also. <br/> And Lion Nina Ambrose, Bayside Lions Club, who is in charge of District Social Media and Communication also wants to speak to our club.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that she has found a way to send the books using Media postage prices since the boxes are going to troops. Many post offices and services do not offer the service and sometimes say it cannot be done. Persistence and speaking with management proves that to be incorrect. Lion Vickie has sent out over 40 books and plans to send more next month at the reduced rate of about $10 per box.<br/><br/>
*Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that we will have a live contest with 7 instrumentalist and one vocalist. Since the one vocalist is the only applicant, he will be designated our winner and move to the next level. Fortunately, he will not perform at the church. There is some concern with vocalists performing because of the possible projection of aerosols. Singers can project up to 30-40 feet or more.<br/>
*Lion Pat Morrell, District Bland Chair, has asked Lion Vickie to use her contact with Grace Holdren at Thalia Methodist Church to see if the Sub District competition may also be held at the church. It is really important for the judges to be able to hear students perform in person to access the technique and sound quality.<br/>
*Judges are engaged and ready. All performers will remain in their cars until time to compete. At that time, they will be ushered in to perform.
Helpers are needed. Lion John was asked to do the program and announcements. Lion Vickie needs help with bringing students in and out at the proper performance time and assistance with the judges. Bland Contest date if April 8th at 7pm.
<br/><br/> Water bottles for Elementary Schools– Lion Susie Sumnick reported that the elementary schools need reusable water bottles of about 50 – 100 per school. After extensive discussion concerning water bottles, paper cups, what the schools need and will accept, Lion Nancy Watters offered the following motion which was seconded by Lion Vickie Kennedy.
<br/>Lion Susie Sumnick will find a source for an acceptable water bottle that does not exceed $300 for the purchase of at least 50 per elementary school. The motion was unanimously passed.
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Fundraisers
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*White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Jack and Roger would like to do a
Broom sale anytime the weather breaks. Handling cash could be an issue but we can use the Square and gloves. Lion Roger suggested that we have an advertising campaign a couple of weeks prior to the event. He will make signs to advertise and display at BJ’s beforehand. <br/> Lion Bob suggested that we do “box on a stick” to collect money.
<br/>*Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner reported that we have sold no peanuts in over 2 months. He still has an adequate supply. There was a suggestion that on the Broom Sale signs we should also say peanuts.
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From the Floor: <br/><br/>
Lion Susan Sumnick offered the following suggestion for projects:<br/>
Lion Susie has contacted the VA and found that they would like toiletries, like hotel samples.
She suggests that at the same time we do a Broom Sale or White Cane we could collect those items along with the cleaning supplies for ForKids. Lion Vickie said that Ronald McDonald house has an overflow that will be donated. But members are encouraged to save and collect these items for the event.
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Lion Susie also suggested that we pick up the “Holiday Card project” using recycled Holiday cards like we did with Anthem several years ago. She suggested that we might work with the preschool at VBCC and on Veteran’s day in Nov to make cards for veterans. People have continued to donate old holiday cards and we have a good stockpile to use for this project.
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Adjournment: 7:43 pm
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Upcoming Dates:
<br/>*Fri, Mar.5th -Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm – Topic: Coaching – Lion Mack Stevens
<br/>*Fri. Mar. 12th – Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm – Topic: Membership Chair – PDG Donna Weiler
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 17, 2021 – Regular Meeting – Zoom 7pm
<br/>*Fri. Mar. 19th – Leadership Workshop – Zoom 7pm – Topic: Conducting a Club Membership Growth Event- PID Cindy Gregg
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 21, 2021 – Last day to register for International Convention for reduced cost of $50
<br/>*Thur. April 8th – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/>*June 25th-29th – International Convention in Montreal -Zoom
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<b>Feb 17, 2021,</b> Regular Meeting, Wed.Zoom
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order – 7:02pm
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furmang
<br/>Invocation: Lion Nancy Nelson
<br/>Song: Pre-recorded “<i>It’s a Grand Ole Flag</i>”
<br/><b>Introduction of Guests</b> - <br/>*Susan Paddock – Library Manager at Bayside Area & Special Services
<br/>*Debra Laughlin – Zone O Chairperson
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<b>Welcome and welfare check on members</b> – Lion President Jeri – Lion Jack reported that Lion Jim Healy has been in the hospital within the last few days. He had water around his heart and possible side effects from the Covid vaccine. Ninety-four-year-old Lion Jim is back at home now.
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<b>Introduction of Program Speaker by Lion Debra Laughlin</b>
<br/> “<i>Our guest speaker is Susan Paddock, the Library Manager at Bayside Area & Special Services Library on Independence Blvd. In addition to serving as a public library, Bayside also offers specialized books and services for people who are print disabled. Tonight, she is going to share with us some things you can find at the Library that you might not know about</i>.”
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Susan shared the following information and explained each topic.<br/>
<b>Digital Library</b><br/>
Digital Books/Audiobooks/Magazines, Newspapers, Streaming Video Lynda.com onus content during closure - Ancestry.com <br/>
<b>Personalized Service </b><br/>
Networking VBPL Recommends - personalized list of books to keep you reading Book Clubs - discuss your latest reads with others Notary Service AARP Tax Aides provide free tax preparation by appointment<br/>
<b>Workforce Development<br/></b>
Job Searching Workshops Career Coaching: one-on-one assistance by appointment Career Online High School Online Test Prep <br/>
<b>Our Role in Education </b><br/>
VB students all have a VBPL library card Pre-School/Cay-care outreach/story times Battle of the Books<br/> <b>Free Adult Programs</b> <br/>
Live programs Recorded programs At home activities Reading Road Trip<br/>
<b>Technology Resources and Classes</b><br/>
Tech Help and Classes 3-D Printers available at 4 libraries (when we open) Computers/Printers/Fax WIFI printing from personal device Wifi hotspots, Roku streaming video sticks available for check out<br/>
<b>Special Services</b><br/>
Talking Books, large print and Braille materials BARD Highly personalized service for eligible patrons Programs for people with disabilities Assistive Technology<br/><br/>
Susan’s goal was to share something new with each person that they may not have been aware of before this presentation. <br/><br/>
Lion Debra Laughlin shared a list of websites for additional reading sources. The list was sent to the membership separate to these minutes. <br/><br/>
<b>Nominating Committee</b> – Lion President Jeri Furman has asked the following members to serve on
the committee, Lion John Watters, Mike Coren, Nancy Nelson, Billy McIntyre, Vickie
Kennedy. The slate of officers for 2021-22 should be presented to the club at the March
meeting and the vote will be taken at the April meeting.<br/><br/>
<b>International Convention</b> – Lion Jeri Furman presented the following information from the International President:<br/><br/>
Due to the continuing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the board of directors voted to transition the 2021 Montreal Lions Clubs International Convention to a virtual event that will be delivered totally online. This decision was made with the health and safety of our Lions, staff and vendors in mind as limiting international travel and large gatherings is key to global containment strategies.<br/><br/>
Although we are disappointed that we won’t be able to host this event in person, we are excited about hosting our first virtual international convention that can safely connect Lions from around the world. We are still finalizing the details of your new convention experience, and will share those with you as soon as they are ready.<br/>
Here are some important details about the 2021 virtual convention we’d like to share with you:<br/><br/>
• <b>Everyone’s invited</b> – Our 2021 convention will be a virtual event that’s open to all Lions and Leos around the world.<br/><br/>
• <b>Registration fees</b> – The registration fee will be US$50 until March 31, then US$75 beginning April 1. The registration fee for Leos will be US$30 regardless of date. Convention is currently scheduled for June 25-29. Additional event and registration details will be provided soon.<br/><br/>
• <b>Current registrants </b>– Lions who are currently registered for convention will receive an email soon with more information about their registration options.<br/><br/>
• <b>Elections</b> – Executive officer and international director elections will be conducted electronically, and voting procedures will be forthcoming.<br/><br/>
• <b>Convention updates </b>– Check our convention website LCICon for convention updates and details as they become available.<br/><br/>
This global health pandemic has forced us all to make decisions and changes that place health and safety first. However, we are optimistic that with each new day there is hope, and as Lions, we continue to find new ways to stay connected, safely serve our communities and continue our global mission of service.<br/><br/>
We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time for our organization and the world, and thank you for your incredible service as a Lion. <br/><br/>
Regards,<br/><br/>
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi<br/>
International President<br/><br/>
<b>Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters</b><br/><br/>
<b>Leadership Workshops </b>– Friday evening Feb. 19th, a Leadership Zoom Workshop will be held on Project Management. Topic covered are LCI resources, effective record keeping and outcome analysis techniques, successful service projects and project ideas that fit club & community. A link will be sent to the membership a few days before the workshop.<br/>
<b>Read Across America </b>– will be virtual this year. Hopefully we will be able to read to children next year when restrictions are eased.<br/>
<b>District Meeting and Virtual Winter Social</b> will be held Feb. 26th and 27th. Deadline to notify the Cabinet Secretary of your intentions to join the link is Feb 19th. Lion Nancy has sent out the information but attach to these minutes.<br/>
<b>Projects:</b><br/>
<b>Winter Coat Donations</b>- Lion Susan Sumnick reported that the Southside Lions joined in our project. With their contributions, about 50 coats and items were donated to PIN (People in Need)<br/>
<b>Cleaning Supplies for ForKids </b>the collection of cleaning products for 4Kids will be held in conjunction with our next broom sale at BJ's<br/>
<i>We want members to be buying supplies so they are ready for collection.</i><br/><br/>
<b>Bland Contest</b> – Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that the Bland Contest would be held April 8th at Thalia United Methodist Church. There will be exceptions to the use of the church. Only 10 people will be allowed to attend including judges, judges’ assistants, and contestants. At this time only instrumentalist are performing. Piano practice time will be prearranged and contestants will be called in for specific times to perform.<br/>
<b>Paperback Books Troops </b>– Lion Vickie Kennedy has sent two shipments of books and was surprised that the cost of shipping was over $80. That is an unacceptable amount for our club to continue the project. Lion Nancy Watters agreed to check with a friend who participates in the project concerning her shipping arrangements with Paperbacks for Troops. <br/>
<b>Diabetes Project Ideas</b> – Lion Jon Halvorson was not available to report but is arranging a person from Sentara to speak to our club.<br/>
<b>KidsSight </b>– Lion Nancy Watters showed the members a KidsSight badge that is given to all authorized screeners. She encouraged members to go online and get certified before the schools allow us to come back into the schools. Now is the perfect time to take the class and to get security clearances.<br/>
<b>VBCC School Request:</b> Lion Nancy Watters received a letter from the school system this week requesting reusable water bottles for students since they are not allowed to use water fountains.
More than likely, the message was to businesses that may supply items in bulk but it was suggested that we might ask our elementary schools about their needs. Lion Susie Sumnick volunteered to communicated with the three school nurses to find out the needs of the school and the requirements involved. (Lion Irene Conlin researched the LCI website and found that the inexpensive Lions water bottles were sold out. Lion Roger Snell agreed to make Lions labels for bottles if we decide to supply them)<br/><br/>
<b>Programs</b> – Lion Nancy Nelson reported that there are two programs under consideration for next month. One program is about American Flag Etiquette and the other about Diabetes Awareness. <br/><br/>
<b>Fundraisers </b>
<br/><b>LOVF Raffle</b> – Lion Stanley Furman reported that there will be no raffle this year.<br/>
<b>Peanuts / Brooms</b> – Lion Jack Wagner had a good inventory, salted, unsalted, salt & pepper, cashews, peanut butter squares, toffee, honey roasted, chocolate covered, redskins. He will deliver just let him know what you need. He said no one had ordered peanuts in about 6 weeks.<br/><br/>
<b>Birthday Fines</b> – Lion Stan Moss reminded members to send their $5 birthday fines to Lion Nancy if their birthdays fall during the month of Feb or Mar. (Lions Linda Eggleston, Bill Austin, Mike Coren, John Watters, Bob Perrine) Anyone not having paid their fine previously should follow the example!<br/><br/>
F<b>rom the Floor- Lion Nancy Watters</b> shared that she will chair a Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of Susan Mills, a long-time supporter of Thalia Lions who recently died of Covid 19. The proceeds from the tournament to be held in May will be donated to Thalia Lions.
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<b>Adjournment:</b> 8:13<br/>
<b>Upcoming Dates:</b>
<br/>*Fri., Feb 26, 2021 – Zoom meet the District Candidates
<br/>*Sat., Feb 27, 2021 – Zoom District Cabinet meeting – time to be announced.
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 3, 2021 – Board Meeting – Zoom 7pm
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 17, 2021 – Regular Meeting – Zoom 7pm
<br/>*Wed., Mar. 21, 2021 – Last day to register for International Convention for reduced cost of $50
<br/>*Thur., April 8th – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm
<br/>*June 25th-29th – International Convention in Montreal -Zoom
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<b>Feb 3rd, 2021- 7p.m. Board Meeting</b>
Via ZOOM
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Present at the meeting: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, Nancy & John Watters, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Ellen Turman, Dick Kreassig, Nancy Nelson, Billy McIntyre, Susan Sumnick, Roger Snell, Marsha Montgomery and Stanley Moss<br/><br/>
Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order - 7:00pm<br/><br/>
Nominating Committee for 2021-22 – Lion Jeri announced the members of the nominating committee for 2021-22 are Lions Nancy Nelson, John Watters, Mike Coren, Billy McIntyre, Vickie Kennedy and herself. The slate of officers should be presented at the March meeting and the election is at the April meeting.
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy <br/>
Budget re-evaluation – Because the budget was temporary for ½ the year, re-evaluation was advised. After discussion concerning, Leader Dog, Plaza Rescue, School Clinics, Vision Walk, and Diabetes Camp, Lion Stan Furman moved that we add Leader Dog in the amount of $100 to the budget and leave all other categories as previously budgeted. Lion Ellen Turman seconded the motion and the Board approved the vote.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters stated that we still have no information about the Winter Conference or the State Convention but they will be virtual. Lion Stanley Furman announced that we will be voting on an International Director. That information will also be coming out soon.
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Club Programs – <br/>Lion Nancy Nelson reported that the Feb program will be presented by Lion Debra Laughlin and Susan Paddock concerning the Bayside Library for the Vision Impaired.<br/>
The March program is scheduled for Stella Walls on Flag Etiquette and history. However, here may be a conflict with a diabetes program presented by a contact at Sentara. Lion Jon Halvorson will coordinate that with Lion Bob and Lion Nancy.
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Service Reports<br/>
*Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy has received no books as of yet. However, Lion Nancy informed her that people had been dropping them off at her house and she will get the books to Lion Vickie by the end of the week. <br/>*Lion Rog has printed 100 stickers with our club name for each book.
<br/>*Coats for Homeless – Lion Susie Sumnick collected 14 coats, a vest, 2 sweaters. She was disappointed with the turnout at B.J.’s on Sat. afternoon. Lion Nancy apologized for not organizing this project very well. It was last minute because we were in a part of the Lion’s year where we had nothing going on. The idea was to provide someone with a coat during this cold time whether we were well planned or not. Possibly next year we can do a coat drive during the fall of the year and plan it better. If we decide to do the project later we may be able to advertise on MyLion, Facebook and other ways.
Lion Rog had prepared signs for B.J.’s but the sign mistakenly read Sunday. He actually went for a while on Sunday but had no one donate an item.
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White Cane/ Broom Sale – Lion Roger had no real news or anything planned. But he is willing to do one if we can figure out how to handle the cash. We could possibly find buckets that have “piggy bank” slots. Handling the money afterward could be done with gloves. We have the Square but only a few people know how to use it. There are also other options like Venmo, Zelle, PopMoney. When the weather improves, possibly in April, we may be able to do the White Cane especially if we are vaccinated, wear gloves and find the appropriate containers.
The same idea can be done with the Broom Sale.
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Fundraisers<br/>
Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner was not in attendance but anyone wanting nuts should contact him directly.
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From the Floor: <br/>
*Lion Stanley Furman announced the LOVF raffle is coming up. He will be sending out booklets to the club members. Tickets are $1 each and there are 30 tickets in a book. This is a fundraiser for the club because $20 from each book is kept by the club and $10 is given to the Charity Foundation.<br/>
*Lion Nancy Watters brought up a concern presented by Lion Susan Sumnick – She has sight records that go back well over 15 years. She would like permission to dispose of those records. It was agreed that she could dispose of all records over 2 years.
Secretary records are all electronic at present. A synopsis year by year is all that is necessary. All that is needed is the service record of each member. Old minutes are not necessary.
All sensitive information should, of course, be shredded.
<br/>*Lion Billy McIntyre has opened up a seafood restaurant for both eat in and carry out.
Billy D’s Seafood and Chicken is open at 3205 Stamford Dr. Portsmouth, VA 23703. Hours are Tues. – Thurs – 11-7, Fri -Sat – 11-10, and Sun 12-6
Phone 757 208 7394
This is Lion Billy’s longtime dream. His goal is to become the Seafood Fil-A like
Chick-Fil-A. We wish Lion Chef Billy the very best!!
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Lion Nancy announced that her longtime friend Susie Mills died of Covid just this morning. Susie supported the club for years. Her husband, Billy always bought brooms and made donations to Thalia. After a childhood accident which took his eye, the Lions Club provided a glass eye for him. He never forgot that kindness and when he died in 2015, Susie carried on the support. Her last donation was $600 earned from a summer garage sale.
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Adjournment: 7:40pm
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Upcoming Dates:
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Fri – Feb5th – Leadership Workshop = Zoom<br/>
Wed – Feb 17th – Regular Zoom Meeting<br/>
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<b>Jan 20, 2021</b>, Regular Meeting, Wed. 7:00pm
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order – 7:00pm
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman
<br/>Invocation: Lion John Watters
<br/>Song: Pre-recorded “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”
<br/>Introduction of Guests
<br/>Traveling Leo from Southside Lions Club – Lions Mark Snyder, Kenny Lung
<br/>Speaker - ForKids, Zakkiyya Anderson
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Welcome and welfare check on members – Lion President Jeri
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Introduction of Program Speaker by Lion Bob Perrine– Zakkiyya Anderson from ForKids<br/>
Zakkiyya has served in her role as the Community Engagement Coordinator at ForKids for a little over a year. Outside of her work with ForKids, Zakkiyya has always stayed involved with community, nonprofit work, aiming to be a connector of community resources and the people who need them the most. <br/>Zakkiyya earner her Bachelors of Arts in Journalism from Georgia State University, with a double minor in Sociology and African – American Studies. She will complete her Masters in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University in January 2021. <br/>
Currently, Zakkiyya serves as a commissioner on the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission, as a panelist for the Hampton Roads Transit panel, and is the Professional Development Chair for Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals.<br/> When not serving the community, Zakkiyya enjoys spending time with her husband who is an active duty sailor. They spend their time eating brunch, working out, and binge watching all their favorite television shows!<br/>
Our Club sponsored 15 children in the Secret Santa project, about 20 Thanksgiving baskets this year and we have participated in several projects in the last few years. Zakkiyya was very appreciative for the services our club has offered.<br/><br/>
Zakkiyya presented an informative slide presentation about the services of ForKids. She stated that the mission of ForKids is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children. The organization was founded in 1988. It has 27 years of Clean OMB-133 Audits, a 4 Star Charity Navigator Ranking, it is a Platinum Level GuideStar Charity and has a low overhead and fundraising cost (17%).
ForKids is one of the largest service providers for families experiencing homelessness in Virginia. They have 100 staff with an operating budget of $7,69 million, 50 % of which comes from donations. Daily service capacity is over 290 families daily. The service area is 3,059 miles and encompasses 1.5 million people in Hampton Roads.<br/>
ForKids offers housing solutions (emergency shelter, supportive housing, prevention, rapid re-housing) critical services (9 mo. Case management, mental & physical health, employment & housing placement), and education (assessment, tutoring & school advocacy, adult life skills.) Extended Services of ForKids are housing crisis hotline, Good Mojo (consignment store) and Holiday support.<br/>
As a result of Covid –19, ForKids has partnered with the United Way Cornavirus recovery hotline, received CARES Act funds for rental and mortgage relief, and shifted services to virtual tutoring and meals to families.<br/>
Last year ForKids assisted 1,600 people, 470 families with 940 children. Eighty-nine percent exited to appropriate housing. Ninety five percent of children were promoted to the next grade level. Over 70,000 individuals were touched through extended services. 54,000 Hotline calls were received from 27,000 people 30% of which were requesting shelter. Nearly 80 families each month are turned away from emergency overnight placement and given “safety plans.”<br/>
Zakkiyya suggested ways to assist ForKids is by donating, volunteering, and funding. Donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, household items are needed. Volunteering in the organization, mentoring, tutoring is also needed. Financial donations are always helpful and are used to support housing, education and critical services. To make a donation visit <b>forkids.org</b> - To Make Donations by Mail <br/>
ForKids <br/>
4200 Colley Avenue <br/>
Norfolk, VA 23508<br/>
Zakkiyya expressed appreciation for the opportunity to speak to our group.
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Secretary Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/><br/>
Winter Conference -
The Virginia Lions State Convention - Due to COVID the convention will not be an in-person event. When we get more information about the meeting or training, we will send it to you. The District will elect the District Governor, First and Second Vice by mail like they did last year. We will not be voting for an ID candidate. The fourth 24-I District Cabinet meeting will be in April or May.<br/>
The 24-I Winter Conference will not be in-person event. The training classes will move to an online format. The exact classes, dates and times will be distributed at a later date.<br/>
On 26 Feb 2021 at 7:30 P.M. the district will host a meet the candidates Zoom meeting. Since the candidates for District office usually address Lions at the Winter Conference, this will give them that opportunity. Currently no candidates have been formally nominated by their clubs. However, there are indications that we will have one candidate for each position. <br/><br/>
On 27 Feb 2021 there will be a zoom District Cabinet meeting. Agenda items and all reports must be received by Lion Debra Laughlin and DG Scott NLT 15 Feb 2021 so they can be distributed prior to the meeting.<br/><br/>
Leadership Workshops – Each first Friday evening of the month at 7pm. Link and topic will be sent out as the information is received. <br/><br/>
Sight & Hearing Van – The new vehicle has been delivered to the Eyeglass Recycling Center in Chesapeake. Work will now begin on outfitting the interior with necessary equipment and screening facilities.
End of the month activities – Please let Lion Nancy of any activities or donations that you have made this month.<br/><br/>
Projects:<br/>
Winter Coat Donations- Lion Susan Sumnick will assume the responsibility of collecting winter coats and distributing them to a selected charity. Specific information will be sent out as soon as available.<br/>
Another project for us mentioned by Zakkiyya is to collect cleaning supplies for ForKids. Lion Susie also took on the project and will coordinated that as well.<br/>
Foodbank Donations – Lion Nancy Watters reported that donations have slacked and encouraged members who are not donating directly to please send their donations. <br/>
<br/><br/>Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy explained that the Bland will be virtual this year. She has reached out to our previous contestants, judges, music teachers, and schools. We want to make sure that students get our scholarships. Lion Vickie shared that Ava Shedd, a former District winner wants to compete again this year as a senior. She received $2,000 last year by placing second in the State. She has passed the prescreening for Julliard, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, and Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Her father has expressed the obvious need for scholarships. We are very proud of Ava. The contest may run into March because of delay.
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Paperback Books Troops – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Club members are asked to donate paperback books to be mailed off to our troops. The most requested kinds of books are actions, best sellers, history, mysteries, crime, science fiction. No romance books please. Books will be boxed in groups of 10-20 and mailed to specific locations designated by the website. Please bring books to Lion Vickie. Lion Roger Snell is printing club labels to be placed in each book.<br/><br/>
Diabetes Project Ideas – Lion Jon Halvorson was absent and no report was available. His graduate school schedule made it impossible for him to attend the meeting. (Lion Jon later sent an email saying that he had contacted a person at Sentara who is putting together some material and will have it for us within a couple of weeks.)<br/><br/>
Programs – Lion Bob Perrine said that Lion Debra Laughlin will present a program next month about the Blind Services Library.
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Fundraisers -<br/>
*Peanuts / Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner had a good inventory, salted, unsalted, salt & pepper, cashews, peanut butter squares, toffee, honey roasted, chocolate covered, redskins. He will deliver just let him know what you need.<br/>
*Birthday Fines – Lion Stan Moss wants you to send in your birthday money. Lions Irene Conlin, Karen Austin, Jeri Furman, Jim Healy, Vickie Kennedy, Bob Perrine, and Mike Coren have all had birthdays. If you still owe your $5, please send it to Lion Nancy. Lion Stan says Happy Birthday and send in as much as you wish….$5….$10…..your age!<br/>
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Traveling Leo – Input, ideas, and sharing – The Traveling Leo exited prior to the end of the meeting.
Evidently Lion Mark was having computer issues……or so he says! 😊
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From the Floor- Lion John offered two Covid notes <br/>
1. Take Vitamin D – 4,000-5,000 units per day – helps prevent serious aspects of Covid <br/>
2. If you are vaccine hesitant, please contact John and he will convince you otherwise.
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Adjournment:<br/><br/>
Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Wed., Feb. 3, 2021 – Board Meeting – Zoom 7pm<br/>
Wed., Feb. 17, 2021 – Regular Meeting – Zoom 7pm<br/>
Fri., Feb 26, 2021 – Zoom meet the District Candidates<br/>
Sat., Feb 27, 2021 – Zoom District Cabinet meeting – time to be announced.<br/><br/>
<b>Jan. 6th, 2021, Board Meeting </b>- Wed. 7p.m.
Via ZOOM
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Attending: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, Nancy Watters, John Watters, Mike Coren, Stan Moss, Dick Kreassig, Jon Halvorson, Billy McIntyre, Vickie Kennedy, Ellen Turman, Nancy Nelson, Roger Snell, Jack Wagner, Bob Perrine
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Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 6:59pm
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Please see the attached report.
Lion Jon Halvorson asked if we had decided on a way to sell broom. Lion John and Nancy reported that they picked up eyeglasses from Nick at Paul’s Garage earlier this week and there was only about $20 in broom sales. It was suggested that when the weather becomes just a bit more favorable we may be able to do a parking lot broom sale since it would be outside. We could stay masked and socially distanced. Lion Jack Wagner asked if we could not do a White Cane in the same manner. Since we would be taking cash from passersby, there was some hesitation to do a White Cane before we are vaccinated.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br/>
Traveling Leo – Chesapeake Southside Lions, the club that allowed us to participate in the Reverse Raffle Fundraiser will be Zoom joining our Jan club meeting.<br/>
Leadership Workshop – Jan.8th -Succession Planning – Jan. 8th 7pm. This is a great opportunity for club members to learn how to take over significant offices in our club. Please consider joining in for the workshop. The link will be in the upcoming events below.
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Club Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine <br/>
Jan 20 - Zakkiyya Anderson – ForKids <br/>
Feb 17 – Susan Paddock, Librarian Bayside Special Service Library, Kaitlyn Hodges, Librarian II Disabiliy Services and Lion Debrah Laughlin, Foundation for Fighting Blindness will present a program on digital library services during lockdown.
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Service Reports<br/><br/>
Paperbacks for Troops – Lion Nancy Watters presented the idea that we become a Volunteer Shipper for Paperbacks for Troops. Paperbacks are collected and mailed to troops that are deployed or on carriers. A box of about 20 books can be shipped to designated locations at about $7-10 per box. Lion Nancy asked for a volunteer to take over the project, research the website “Paperbacks for Troops” and bring it before the club at the next meeting to vote on funding the shipping costs. Lion Vickie Kennedy stepped up to take on the project. Later in the meeting, Lion Roger Snell volunteered to provide club stickers for each book.
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Diabetes Education – At the last Leadership Workshop, the speaker who was the director of Diabetes Awareness for Sentara stated that the best way to help with diabetes prevention is education. Lion Nancy did not have a specific project idea and asked club members to think about ways to help. Lions Nancy Nelson & Bob Perrine agreed to contact someone from Sentara to speak to our club. Lion Jon Halvorson, who works for Sentara, volunteered to contact Susan Clark to research ways to meet the need. Susan Clark was the speaker at the Leadership workshop.
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Scholarship Committee – Lion Bob Perrine asked for another volunteer for the committee. Lions Susan Sumnick, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Jeri Furman are present members. Lion Ellen Turman volunteered making the total 6 including Lion Bob.
<br/>Lion Bob is very pleased to have interest in scholarships from Tidewater Community College and the Adult Learning Center. Last year we reached out to Seatack and awarded 3 scholarships. Lion Bob is quite passionate about Seatack and the remarkable history of the area. To learn about Seatack, please Google <br/><b>1BOB9 SLAVE</b> and search for <b>SEATACK</b>
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Holiday Project Report- <br/><br/>
Lion Ellen Turman, Fran Scott and Nancy Nelson went together and provided Christmas for a mother and 3 children. Each of them took a child and had a wonderful time purchasing gifts. They also gave the family money to purchase extra things.<br/><br/>
Lion Nancy Watters, Aziz Selahi and Jim Healy provided gifts, food, and clothes for the mother of 4 children who was out of work because of Covid. Lions John and Nancy delivered the items the home. The mother was very emotional because she did not know how she would be able to do anything for her children for Christmas.<br/><br/>
Lion Roger and Lion Billy had an entirely different experience. The mother was a complete mystery to them. They never saw her and could only leave the items on the porch. It is a shame to have this as a first experience. But sometimes it happens for strange reasons. <br/><br/>
Lion Stanley Furman had a single mother with 3 children. He bought clothes, toys, and food.
As usual, Lion Stanley likes to shop but not wrap gifts. So, he gave the mother money for wrapping paper and told her to do it!<br/><br/>
Lion Bob Perrine contacted Lion Jack Wagner to donate to the Samaritan House's food pantry, but Lion Jack said he had not been involved with the Samaritan House for several yaers. Instead, he gave Lion Bob the name of Alice Harrell who has been giving aid to homeless and abused women for the last 15 years. Lion Bob decided to make the donation in cash and to do it in person. When she came to the door, she was ecstatic and said a prayer for Lion Bob. Later, she called Lion Jack and thanked him as well. Lion Bob plans to return to see her. He feels that she is a good conduit for giving money that will go for people who are in real need.
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Lion Nancy Watters reported that our club and other friends, many golfing friends, provided 15 homeless children with Secret Santa gifts through ForKids.
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Fundraisers - Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner says he has a small inventory of Gourmet Salted, Salt & Pepper, Chocolate Covered, Red Skins, Unsalted, Honey Roasted, Peanut Brittle Squares and Butter Toffee. Please let him know if you need any of those peanuts.
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From the Floor: <br/><br/>
Lion Roger asked if Lion John Watters was still building desks. Lion John stated that he and his friend, after building a total of 54, h ad met the immediate demand. Lion Roger offered to make little Thalia Lions Club tags for the desks if he decides to build more.<br/><br/>
Lion Jack asked Lion Rog to please make more labels for our peanuts.
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Adjournment: 7:43pm
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Upcoming Dates:
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Fri – Jan 8th – Leadership Workshop – Zoom - <br/>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86766626703?pwd=YUo3dHRmQ3Ayd1NRV3FNVWxWN1VFdz09
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Meeting ID: 867 6662 6703
<br/>Passcode: LIONS
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Wed – Jan 20th – Regular Meeting – 7pm via Zoom
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<b>Dec. 16, 2020 - Regular Meeting, </b>Wed.
7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting by clicking the link below.
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7:00pm
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman
<br/>Invocation: PCC Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>Song: Pre-recorded “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”
<br/>Welcome and Introduction of Guests – Lion Homer Cook, District Secretary,
<br/>Elgin Raymond, Peace Poster Contest winner
<br/>Scholarship winners for 2019/20
<br/>TCC –Jared Plaatsman,
<br/>PA High School – Wan Ting Wu (Ivy)
<br/><br/>Health & Wellness Check – Lion Jeri announced that Lion Rich Edwards is home after a stay in the hospital. He tested positive for Covid but has few symptoms. He is having difficulty moving around and seems very weak.
<br/><br/>Bob Perrine - Scholarships for Adult Learning Center and Princes Anne Students – Two of the 5 scholarship winners were present. Lion Bob explained that for the last 2 years the Adult Learning Center has provided no applicants. Instead of our criteria, they were limiting applicants to those who were planning to continue education at a 4-year college. Lion Bob has since had them correct that requirement. But for this year we have reached out to Seatack and New Jerusalem Church of God to provide scholarships. We awarded those scholarships to Jared Plaatsman, (present tonight), Mar’Tyra Hayes, Amanda Montalvo, Jacob Reeves. From Princess Anne High we awarded the scholarship to Ivy Wu, also present tonight. Jared is at TCC and planning to go on the UVA to study architecture.
<br/><br/>Peace Poster Award Presentation: <br/>Lion Homer Cook was introduced by Lion Karen Austin, Peace Poster Chairperson, to present our Peace Poster Contest winner, Elgin Raymond, with a certificate of recognition and appreciation. <br/>Lion Karen thanked Lion Homer for the personal interest and enthusiasm he has for this project.
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Lion Homer explained that he started working on the Peace Poster Contest two years ago. He thanked Lion Nancy Watters for connecting him with Lion Marsha Montgomery and Lion Karen Austin, who did a marvelous job in presenting the contest to Girl Scouts. He is hopeful that we will have more participation next year.
<br/>Lion Homer described our winner, Elgin Raymond, as someone who enjoys lacrosse, camping, and hiking. She has organized service events and planned activities for the Girl Scouts. She has earned a Community Service Award Bar and Torch, the Service to Girl Scouts Bar and the Bronze Award, all very impressive recognitions. The Bronze is the highest award given to a Junior Girl Scout and has very demanding requirements. Elgin believes service is important on both the local and global level. We can see that Elgin is a model of our motto, “We Serve.” The theme of the Peace Poster this year is Peace through Service. The title of Elgin’s poster is There is all Levels Service That Can Equal the Pieces. She is receiving the Peace Poster Achievement Award. It will be sent to her along with a patch that show both the Girl Scout and Lions emblem.
<br/>Lion Homer thanked Elgin and encouraged her to participate again next year. Elgin said that she enjoyed working with Lions and had great fun doing the poster. She will be interested in the contest again next year. Thalia members offered a round of applause and she was thanked by President Lion Jeri.
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Program: <br/><br/>Lion Bob Perrine – “Thalia Lions 54 Years of Community Service” The Thalia Lions Club was chartered on April 20 1966 and has served the Virginia Beach Community continuously since then, proud to take the motto to heart; just two words say it all – ‘WE SERVE.’” The program tonight is to highlight our service.
<br/>Debra Laughlin - Lion Debra was a member of our club for about 7 years before she transferred to the Kempsville Lions, closer to where she lives. While a member of our club, Lion Debra got Thalia involved in Vision Walk sponsored by Foundation for Fighting Blindness. She has always been appreciative of our support. This last year, the 9th, was a virtual walk with a goal of raising $78,000. Though they did not make that goal, the walk raised $59,000. In the last 9 years $679,723,000 has been raised. The walk in June next year will again be virtual but there are plans to do a live walk at Mt. Trashmore in October. Most likely the beach front will not be a future venue.
<br/>Lion Debra was excited to announce that there are three companies in phase 3 trial gene therapy for RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa, Lion Debra’s condition.
Two companies are advancing stem cell therapy, one of which restores vision the other which preserves. The Foundation recently received a grant for genetic testing, an expensive but important part of research. The more people in the gene pool for research the better the research results.
Lion Debra was asked the status of her vision. She is 20/300 and stabilized at the moment. Many of her family have the same condition, sister, mother, niece. But Lion Debra has a very positive attitude remarking that she can still be a Lion! She actually still drives during the daytime to nearby familiar places.
<br/><br/>Nancy Watters - Preschool Vision Screening and “ForKids” and “Beach Bag” projects
Childhood Vision Screening – Though Lions have done vision screening in children for years in some form or fashion, in 2010, they stepped into the modern age. Lion John Watters, after searching for years for a way to screen children objectively with no response required by the child, found the Pediavision. His efforts resulted in the earnest development of an effective system of screening. The Pediavision system evolved into the SPOT Vision Screener. Lion John and Nancy trained over 150 Lions to execute a proper screening. From contacting schools, to doing the screening, to reporting the results, many clubs were trained organized into teams. All Head Start programs and many elementary schools in each Hampton Roads city was covered as were preschools, public events, health fairs and anywhere else children were grouped.
<br/>Three years ago, Virginia Beach Public Schools finally allowed us to partner with them to screen all 56 elementary and kindergarten schools. We again organized Virginia Beach Clubs to cover every school in the first 45 days of the school year.
Since we started this project, our Lions have screened over 100,000 children, an amazing number.
Though this year has halted screening because of the Covid virus, we will revive it when we can again go into the schools and public places safely.
<br/><br/>Beach Bag - Lions became involved with the Beach Bag program in 2014 when Lion Beth Stevens, Zone Chair, organized volunteers to pack food bags for the 1,200 food insecure children in Virginia Beach.
<br/>The next year, Lion Marvin Clemmons expanded the project through Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days. Over the next three years we received grants each October and started packing 2,000-3,000 bags of food for students to take home over weekends and holidays when there was likely nothing for them to eat at home.
Though Lions were not allowed to physical pack bags this year, we still bought the food for the bags that would serve 1,200 students, a commitment of $6,000.00. Last year Thalia Lions asked the Charity Foundation to add the Beach Bag Project to its budgeted grant commitments every year. Agreeing with the value of the project, LCFSV did so but was able to provide only 75% of the funding, $4,500. Partnering with the Virginia Beach Club, Thalia was able to raise the difference to fund the project.
For Kids Projects – There are three projects under this category.
<br/><br/>Adopt a Student – Each year we volunteer to purchase school supplies and pack a book bag for a homeless child. Our Club usually covers 15 -30 children for this project. Because of the virus and restrictions, the project was dropped for this year. But it will be revived again in 2021.
Thanksgiving Dinner in a Laundry Basket – Thanksgiving dinner items were gathered into a laundry basket along with a gift card for a turkey. These items were delivered to ForKids to be distributed to homeless families. Our club supplied 20 baskets with gift cards. This is the first year our club as adopted this project.
<br/><br/>Secret Santa - For Kids supplies homeless children by an ID # with a list of sizes, colors, and wish list. We adopt the children to become their Secret Santa. For many of them, what we offer is all they will receive over the holidays. Our club has participated in this project for about 4 years providing Santa for 15 – 20 children. This year there will be 15 children who will be provided gifts.
Though all of these projects provide great service to those in need, these are projects that friends, co-workers, and others love to have a part in doing. They are wonderful for sharing what Lions is all about and encouraging membership.
<br/><br/>Susan Sumnick – Sight Chair – One of the most important signature projects of our club is providing eyeglasses to those in need. Lion Susie reported that we have supplied 3 people with exams and glasses since July and have referred 7 others to clubs in the District. Dr. Ferrara of Joyful Eye Care, a member of our club, gives us 3 exams and glasses per month free of charge. If we have qualified Medicare patients, Lion Rob Seim, also a member will do their exams and glasses for $11.00 or so.
<br/>Lion Susie thought the number of requests may have decreased because of Covid. But on investigation, she learned that Luther Manor has been purchased by another entity and there is no longer a social worker assigned to the residence. Most of our requests have come from them in the past. <br/>Lion Susie has now contacted them and expects we will have future request forthcoming.
<br/><br/>John Watters – Eyeglass Recycling / Lions Medical Eye Bank / Student Desk Project
<br/>Lion Medical Eye Bank is 41 years old and doing well. Though there was a great decrease in activity due to Covid and surgery cancellations, it is now recuperating. Efficiency has improved in both harvesting and processing corneas. Many of our members have been on the board of the Eye Bank. Lion John is on the board at present, Lion Vickie Kennedy and former Thalia member, Sharon Clemmons have also been on the board.
<br/><br/>Eyeglass Recycling – Our club has actively worked at the Eyeglass Recycling Center in Chesapeake for years. Recycled glasses are sorted, cleaned, read and packaged to send all over the world. Our number one eyeglass collector is Lion Aziz Selahi who goes all over Va. Beach to pick up glasses.
<br/><br/>Student Desks – Lion John and a friend have made a total of 54 student desks. A Norfolk Boatbuilding company developed the design. The desks were donated to students in need for virtual learning. <br/>Lion Susie Sumnick’s daughter, Michala, an Associate Principal at North Landing Middle School, supplied names of families in need.
<br/><br/>Jeri Furman - Hearing Aids and Exams for People in Need - Lion Jeri sends approved applicants for hearing aids to the Lions Charity Foundation along with a $250 co-pay. The Foundation sends the client to an audiologist. When the client cannot make the co-pay, the club may approve the sponsorship. Since Lion Jeri has been chairperson we have provided 5 clients with hearing aids. Most of them needed 2 and most were able to make the copay.
<br/><br/>Dick Kreassig – JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Diabetes is an epidemic affecting 100 million Americans. Lion Dick has been a Lion for 29 years and our club has supported diabetes organizations for most all of those years, especially the Diabetes Camp. Lion Dick beame directly involved when his grandson, Scotty was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 3 years. Most of our club members have followed Scotty’s progress over the years. He is now a junior at Randolph Macon College studying engineering and computer science. He has the most up to date continuous monitoring system which allows him to get his blood sugar levels on his cell phone and he is doing well. Diabetes is life threatening. If blood sugar goes to low or too high a person can go into a coma, become hospitalized or die from complications.
<br/>JDRF was written up in Forbes as one of the best organizations to make contributions because of their low overhead. Research is ongoing and productive with recent artificial pancreas transplants being the latest treatment.
<br/>Diabetes does not discriminate but there is a high rate of Type 2 diabetes occurrence in African American populations. Food desserts contribute to that percentage increase. Though heredity is a factor, access to healthy food is important to keep diabetes rates lower.
<br/>Lion Dick emphasized how important it is to diagnose the disease early. He has seen a 6-month-old baby diagnosed with Type 1. The mother was so happy to find out what was wrong with the child so he could be treated and monitored.
<br/>Symptoms of the disease are chronic thirst, exhaustion, frequent urination, and weight loss. Eighty- one percent of people diagnosed have no family history of the disease. In Scotty’s family there is no occurrence.
<br/>Diabetes is a very serious disease and Lion Dick is very thankful for the clubs annual $200 support and for the extra support from specific members through the years. There will be a home test available soon to test for diabetes.
<br/>Early on in Lion Dick’s report, he referred to a program on WHRO called Blood Sugar Rising. More information will be sent to the club detailing how to access that program.
<br/><br/>Jack Wagner/ Stan Furman - Holiday Season for Families in Need (2013 - 2020) <br/>Lion Stan started by saying that the first family was brought to us in 2013. Our club took care of that family from our club money for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Just as a side note from Lion Nancy. There were 4 or 5 families names given to the club. The club decided there was funds for only one family the first year. However, our members started volunteering to take the extra families until they were all covered. I personally felt our membership exemplified the true meaning of Lionism that evening.) <br/>Lion Stanley had a friend who had just retired from Virginia Beach Health and Human Services who told him that they had this project every year. Because our members got so much fulfillment from participating, <br/>Lion Stanley started a partnership with VBHH for their holiday projects. This year we covered 5 families, last year we covered 6 and we have covered as many as 8. This is all done voluntarily by individual members. <br/>Everyone who has participated has gotten a lot out of the project. Nothing can feel better than seeing a kid smile and know that you are providing food and clothing necessary to make their holidays better. You can directly see what we as Lions do.
<br/>Lion Stan has been a Lion for a long time. What first got to him was delivering food baskets while he was a member of Little Creek Lions. They would deliver to trailer parks at random giving out baskets. He said there just can’t be anything better. Lion Stan thanked all those who participated this year during this terrible Covid outbreak.
<br/>Lion Stanley also gave credit to the Lions Charity Foundation for sponsoring so many of our activities. Though he pushes us to purchase raffle tickets each year, the money is used to provide support for things we do like Beach Bag, hearing aids, diabetes camp, and others.
<br/>Lion Stanley thanked all our members for their unselfish support.
<br/>Lion Jack said that he was not able to participate this year because of his health. But when he and Joan did the first family in 2013, they were overwhelmed. Some of the things that the children reacted to most were toothbrushes & whole milk. They purchased clothes, coats, toys, footballs and everything they possibly could. Both he and Joan are very pleased to be involved and feel it is a very worthwhile project.
<br/><br/>Lion Bob Perrine commented that when he became a Lion 13 years ago, we had core projects, sight, hearing, diabetes. But over that period we have expanded to amazing outreach that it is unbelievable.
<br/><br/>Vickie Kennedy – Ronald McDonald House and the James Bland Music Contest
<br/>Lion Vickie expressed much appreciation for the yearly $200 to RMH for their mission of keeping families close. <br/>The number of families RMH has been able to help this year has been reduced because of Covid. Fortunately, they have been able to remain open and are at 75% capacity presently. The RMH in Norfolk was the 32nd house opened. <br/>In Virginia there are 5 houses and world wide there are 385. The best medicine for a child in the hospital is to have their family close. That is the purpose of the Ronald McDonald House. <br/>As Lions, we have made meals to feed the families as well as offered financial support. Since 1981 over 20,000 families have been served. Next year is the 40th year in Norfolk. Lion Vickie thanked the club for the continued support.
<br/><br/>The James Bland Music Contest is for any school aged child. James A. Bland was the author of the official state song of Virginia, Carry Me Back to Ole Virginia,” as well as many other familiar songs. The Lions of Virginia wanted to recognize him through a living memorial. <br/>The James A. Bland Contest was started to provide a music scholarship to participants. Contests begin on the Zone or Region level and proceed to the State where financial scholarships are awarded. Some of the contestant winners have gone on to Julliard, Peabody Conservatory, Yale, Carnegie, Princeton and other renown schools.
<br/>Lion Vickie works closely with the school system and with home schoolers to encourage participation. One family, the Sheds, with several musically talented children has participated for the last few years. <br/>The daughter, Ava, won last year and continued to second place at the State level, ($2,000). She will again be able to participate this year because she is a senior. <br/>We are hoping there will be a contest in the coming year. No decisions have yet been announced.
<br/>Lion Ed DeLong, now deceased, is responsible for starting the Bland in our District. He loved the Contest and we miss him very much. Lion Ed played the spoons and knew all the James Bland songs.
Lion Bob recognized Lion Rog Snell, from England and Lion Aziz from Iran. Lion Roger is in charge of Brooms and will be eager to hold a Broom Sale as soon as it is safe. <br/><br/>Lion Aziz has encouraged the club to support the FoodBank by offering our normal $20 we spend at regular meeting as a donation to the Foodbank during this time.
<br/><br/>Lion Bob recognized Lion Mike Coren was also recognized as being a member of Lions longer that anyone in the District or possibly the State. He joined Lions in 1962. (58 years.
<br/><br/>Lion Bob also recognized Lion John Watters as instrumental in starting the Fil/Am Lions Club which now has over 60 members.
<br/><br/>Lion Nancy interjected that we have heard a lot about projects done this year but there are other things as well. We are Partners in Education with three elementary schools in our area of service, Malibu, Kings Grant, and Thalia. And we support them with a $200 check to their clinic each year. <br/><br/>We conduct a Blood Drive every year for the Red Cross at Virginia Beach Christian Church. <br/><br/>Recently we added the Laptops for Kids thanks to Lion Jon Halvorson. <br/><br/>So as good as all this sounds there are things we have not even touched on tonight.
<br/><br/>Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>Foodbank donations:
<br/>Leadership Workshops – not very many people have participated in the workshops but they have been very good. At the last workshop the focus was on Diabetes with a speaker from Sentara, on Sickle Cell with a speaker for their foundation, and on contacting local businesses for endorsement and support. One request from the Diabetes speaker was that we somehow involve ourselves in diabetes education. The speaker from the Sickle Cell foundation has asked for assistance. <br/>The Governor is possibly working with them to acquire ID bracelets for those with the disease. <br/>In many cases, their condition is overlooked when they attend a physician. <br/>They are sometimes considered hypochondriac because symptoms are non-descript and intermittent.
<br/>They also covered Branch Clubs and how to contact businesses. <br/>So, if you would consider it, please sign on to a workshop or two when I send out the links. <br/>You might find them quite interesting.
<br/><br/>Awards. – <br/><br/>Model Club Patch – Our club has been awarded a Model Club status. I think we are one of 3 clubs in District 24 I that has earned the status. The criteria is very difficult to meet that status. Since 2017, a club has to have donated an average of $500 per member to Campaign 100. That means we have contributed $16,000. That is quite an accomplishment.
<br/>Membership Satisfaction Patch – for exceeding the service expectations of our club.
<br/>Diamond Centennial Membership Pin - Lion Ellen Turman received this pin for her year as president. The pin is for the club for recruiting, retaining new members and for organizing a new Lions Club during her presidency.
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All these are outstanding awards and I am very proud to be a member of Thalia Lions Club.
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Service Reports<br/><br/>
Thanksgiving Dinner Project – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>Secret Santa Project – ForKids – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/>Holiday Food for Families – Lion Stanley Furman
<br/>Fundraisers Raffle
<br/>Peanuts / Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner – very good results from the sales and he has a good stock on hand. Please call him if you need peanuts.
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<br/><br/>This is December 16th and we would normally be having a party at Lion John and Nancy’s home. We miss hosting that party, wish you all a very happy and safe Holiday. Hopefully next year we will be ready to party again!! I start saving the champagne!
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Adjournment:
<br/>Upcoming Dates:<br/>
Fri. Dec. 18 – Deadline for delivery of Secret Santa Project Gifts
<br/>Thur./Fri. Dec. 24/25 – Happy Holidays, Everyone
<br/>Fri. Jan. 1 – Happy New Year
<br/>Wed. Jan. 6 – Board meeting
<br/>Wed. Jan 20 – Next Regular Club meeting
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<b>Nov 18, 2020 Regular Meeting</b>, 7:00pm via ZOOM<br/>
Those present for the meeting: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, Jack Wagner, Nancy Nelson, Ellen Turman, Susan Sumnick, Bob Perrine, Fran Scott, Karen and Dr. Bill Austin, Stanley Moss, Mike Coren, Roger Snell, Aziz Selahi, Irene Conlin, Billy McIntyre, Jon Halvorson, Dick Kreassig
<br/>President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7:01
<br/>Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman
<br/>Invocation: Lion Rev. Bill Austin
<br/>Song: Pre-recorded “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”
<br/>Welcome and Introduction of Guests – Traveling Leo – James City Lions Club (8 members) Lions James Anderson, Don Butts, Dan Fontaine, Wayne Glass, Earl Kleiser, Jack Reitz, John Schulze, Warren Wright
<br/><br/><b>Program</b><br/>: Lion Bob Perrine –
<br/>Lion Bob sent out an email description of our Nov meeting program
<br/>Each person has one minute to tell about themselves by selecting (3) three of the following;
<br/>1. Your family growing up and/or your current family
<br/>2. Your most memorable time in of your life - happiest, scariest, and/or most awful
<br/>3. Your move to VA Beach and/or your parents (descendants) move here.
<br/>4. Your profession and/or if retired, your current activity
<br/>5. Your most treasured capability, hobby and/or training
<br/>6. Your favorite sport and/or team
<br/>7. Your donation to a charity, in addition to Lions, if you had a million dollars to spare
<br/><br/><b>Bob Perrine</b>. I worked as a Civil Engineer for the Corps
of Engineers for 30 years. When I retired in 2016, I became a
notice historian writing about my church, the oldest in VA
Beach, and Cape Henry. My most memorable moment was
when I met my wife, Barbette. It was at a singles dance. I was a
bit bashful to walk across the floor and ask her for a dance. If I
had a million dollars to spare, I’d donate it to the Junior
Diabetes Research Foundation.
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<b>Bill Austin </b>- Dr. Bill Austin is from Memphis Tennessee and met Karen on
Fri 13 th on a blind date. They moved to Virginia Beach to
start a new church. In the beginning they had 30 people.
Lion Bill stayed at the church for 30 years, growing up with
the membership. He retired in 2006 and he now works part
time as a marriage counselor. He has a new book coming
out soon called “When Your Security Blanket is in the Dryer.”
He wrote one earlier about living with native Indians in
Panama. Lion Bill joined the Lions because he likes
outreach, making a difference in the community, and he feels
that Lions definitely does just that.
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<b>Ellen Turman</b> works as a real-estate appraiser for the City of
Norfolk and previously worked with the City of Suffolk. She
learned about Lions through her father who was a member of
Kempsville Lions. She participated in all the projects. Her
most memorable moment was when she joined Kempsville
Lion in 1990 and followed in the footsteps of her father
serving others.
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<b>Fran Scott</b> is from Chesterfield and started out as an English teacher. She later became a librarian and spent 31 years in middle school. Lion Fran has also taught technical writing and other things at Tidewater Community College. She feels that we are in a memorable time. To cope she has taken poetry classes on Zoom with Lousia Igloria, Poet Laureate of Virginia. Lion Fran does the website and art show for Institute of Learning and has joined another Institute of Learning and Retirement in New York because they are also on Zoom. She spends lots of time attending virtual lectures and classes.
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<b>Irene Conlin </b>is from Long Is. New York. She is a middle child of nine and is her father’s favorite. She knows because he tells her so all the time and he and her mother moved to Virginia Beach because she lives hers. Irene came to V.B. courtesy of the U.S. Navy and traveled all over the world but never changed ports. She served on ships, aircraft carriers, Seabees, Explosive Ordinance, Navy Dive Command and Joint Staff Community. Lion Irene broke all kinds of barriers for females in the Navy and took advantage of every opportunity offered. She retired after 24 years and still considers them the best years of her life. She works currently as a computer security Analysist for a private technology firm in Crystal City. Though her husband, Steve, is from Southeastern North Carolina, they have survived the language barrier and been married for 25 years. They have 4 children. All four are pursuing careers in medical, computer or customer service. Lion Irene came to Lions asking for financial assistance to host a Virginia Parents of Blind Children of which she was president. She joined Lions because she saw it as a way to give back to the community. As a result, Lions of Virginia hosted the first every Audible Easter Egg Hunt for Blind Children. The first year was great fun and there were two events. Lion Irene is no longer with the organization but as of 4 years ago there were 23 events in the state. If Lion Irene had a million dollars to give she would donate it to Vanguard Landing, an intentional, inclusive living community for people with developmental disabilities. It is currently in the groundbreaking stages which will happen 2021 in Pungo. It is designed to give special populations living and working opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. It is a self-supporting and self-sustaining community.
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<b>Jeri Furman</b> is from Portsmouth. She has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Her family owned 2 bakeries in the area, offering wonderful breads and sweets. Lion Jeri remembers fondly tearing warm loaves of rye bread in half and sharing them with her sister.
She moved to Norfolk in 1964 and worked as secretary. Lion Jeri met Lion Stanley on a blind date. After dating a short time, Lion Stan asked her to marry him while stopped at a stop sign on Granby St. in Norfolk. They have been married 54 years and have 2 sons and 1 daughter who have given them 10 grandchildren. Lion Jeri loves volunteering and has been President of Thalia Lions twice. She believes in the goals of Thalia Lions and the motto of all Lions, “We Serve.”
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<b>John Watters</b>. My two careers in the USAF were in periods of 11 years and 12 years divided by 7 years in private practice in Hampton. My first career in Lions began in 1977 when I first joined Lions as a member of the Hampton Mercury Lions. During my time there I learned to sell brooms door to door and also helped start the Lions Medical Eye Bank as part of the “Norfolk Seven”. I was the second chairman of the board of the Eye Bank. My next career in Lions began after retirement from the USAF 25 years ago. I became secretary of a 140-member club in S. Carolina near Charlotte, NC. I moved to Virginia Beach in 2002 and joined the Thalia Lions through a connection with Lion Ed DeLong. I have been our club’s president twice and was secretary for several years. I was proud to serve as District Cabinet Secretary for our own Lion Stan Furman during his term as District Governor. I was District 24D’s Sight Chair for a number of years and as part of that in 2010 I introduced our district to computerized children’s eye screening with the PediaVision device now called the Spot. I also served as Eye Bank chair again a few years ago.
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<b>Jon Halvorson</b> expressed how humbling and fortunate he feels to be a member of a club with such special people. He has 2 children ages 4 and 6. His happiest, scariest, most emotional moment was at the birth of his first child. Though both births were special, the flood of emotion the first time seemed overwhelming. Lion Jon especially enjoys cooking. He started working at the age of 14/15 in the restaurant business as well as the golf industry. Lion Jon treasures more than anything the ability to give back to the community. He never knew what was missing until he started doing service work for others. Chasing money and achieving the expectations of others does not offer the eternal joy like contributing service. If he had a million dollars he would give it to further higher learning scholarships. He believes that empowering people with knowledge is key to growth and development of our country.
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<b>Aziz Selahi </b>and his family are originally from Iran. The saddest time in his life was when he was forced to send his family away to America. And the happiest time was when he was reunited with them in the States. He moved to Virginia Beach in 1986 and has had many professions, Logistician, University Educator, Home Health Provider. In Iran, Lion Aziz spent 30 years in the Imperial Iranian Airforce serving under the Shah as a Brigadier General. His most treasured hobby is model aircraft. And he loves all sports except kickboxing. Lion Aziz helps in the community. He supports the Alzheimer’s organization, St. Jude’s, and Foodbank but he loves Thalia Lions best. If he had a million dollars he would donate it to the Food Bank and to Thalia Lions.
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<b>Billy McIntyre</b> shared his career earlier in a program he gave to the club. He started working at a seafood restaurant at the age of 12 and advanced to manager at 16. At 19 he went to work at the Norfolk Naval shipyard as an apprentice. By 27, he had 2 careers and then worked at the NNS for 40 yrs. His passions since childhood have been cooking and art. Graphic design and printing are his fortes and he owns his own company. At 2 yrs. old Lion Billy was adopted. His “mother “created a family because she could not have children. At 42, Lion Billy decided to find his biological parents. On his way to work one day, he decided to detour to his birth county, Bertie, N. C. Though he found nothing that day, he later learned that his real mother was 66 years old and living in Wilmington, Delaware. His father was living in Boston, Mass. Today they are both deceased but the most memorable thing about his story is that Lion Billy found, he has 21 brothers and sisters, collectively.
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<b>Jack Wagner </b>has been married to Joan for 65 years. 3 children. Carol Hahn, an Attorney, specializing in large scale commercial and real estate development. David , her husband, teaches social studies at Cox Hih School. Greg, 23, is pursuing his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Greta, age 19, is a Freshman at Longwood University, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. John, the older son, is a CPA, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Amadas Industries, in Suffolk, Va, which company manufactures peanut combine equipment, portable irrigation systems for agricultural purposes, and high-end recreational busses. Kim, his wife teaches first grade at Nansemond Suffolk Academy in Suffolk. Graham, age 26, is a Marine Biologist for the State of South Carolina and resides in Charleston. He specializes in oyster restoration. Blake, age 23, recently completed a 4 year apprenticeship at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, in Portsmouth, Va. He is a certified Nuclear Welder. Chuck, our youngest, and Kristi, his wife reside in Williamsburg, Va. Both hold Doctorate of Education from The College of William and Mary. Chuck is the Assistant Superintendent for Education in Gloucester County, Va. Kristi, conducts educational research. Hayden, their son, 16, and Harper, 14, attend Lafayette High School in Williamsburg.
<br/><br/><b>Karen Austin</b> grew up is a part of Cincinnati, Ohio and met Lion Bill in Kentucky on a blind date on Friday the 13th. They lived in Hazel Green, Kentucky, one of the poorest counties in the U.S. Moving to Virginia Beach was real culture shock. They have two sons, Todd and Brian. Todd is a councilor and Brian works in mental health. Lion Karen says her scariest time is now but it is also the best growing time. She has 5 grandchildren.
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<b>Mike Coren </b>was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York and lived two blocks from Ebbets Field. And he says you never lose that! Then they moved downtown Brooklyn and in 1938 Lion Mike went to kindergarten at PS 197. ( for later reference) From 2nd grade on he went to East Chester and on to Tufts College and Tufts Dental School. After 2 years in the army, and dental school he spent 2 years at Fort Bragg and started a dental practice in Central Valley New York. He married Marylou and joined the Lions in 1962. In 2000, Lion Mike retired and went to work for a friend who owned an aircraft repair shop. In 2008 at the age of 78, Lion Mike got his FAA mechanic license. In 2009, Lion Mike moved to Virginia Beach. He was in Port a Prince in 2010 when the earthquake struck. But he escaped without injury and was safely evacuated. Lion Mike joined Thalia at the invitation of Lion Bob Donnelly. Recently he was reading a newspaper in which the writer mentioned that he had attended PS 197 in Brooklyn and named some famous people who had also attended school there. Bernie Sanders, Charles Schumer, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg were on the list. When Lion Mike looked up the Notorious RBG, he found that she lived about 2 blocks from him and was two months younger than him. So, Lion Mike figures that he was in the same kindergarten and early school years as RBG, though he does not remember. He says remembers no one but says his claim to fame is probably knowing Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Lion Mike has been a Lion for 58 years, probably the oldest serving Lion in the District and likely in Virginia as well.
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<b>Stanley Furman </b>says that Lion Jeri is wrong. They have been married 55 not 54 years and it feels like 100! Lion Stanley’s father started Farm Fresh Groceries Stores and he worked there from the ages of 15-40. Then he went into the men’s clothing business retiring 20 yrs. later, 1973. Lion Stanley joined the Little Creek Lions Club in 1966 and stayed in Lions even when he moved to Richmond where he joined the Midlothian Lions Club. When he returned to the area he rejoined the Little Creek Lions and held every office including President (twice) and Tail Twister. When he was in his own business he did not have time to work projects, a former requirement of Lions. So, he dropped out until he retired. He recruited his son, Bradley to be a Lion and his son sponsored his later return to Thalia Lions. Lion Stanley has held every office in the organization including Vice District Governor, District Governor, and Chairman of the Council of Governors. Lion Stanley’s favorite activity is feeding the hungry and if he had the extra million to donate it would be to the Foodbank.
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<b>Stanley Moss </b>is one of 4 boys raised on a farm outside San Antonio, Texas. He learned to ride horses at an early age. A memorable moment was when at a rodeo once Jimmy Dean rode up and he was able to talk to him. Now he is a retired Navy dentist in private practice working mostly on children 1-18 years old. He enjoys general dentistry. Likes Thalia Liona so much that if he had a million dollars he would give half of it to the Thalia Club and half to Chesapeake Care where they have a free dental clinic.
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<b>Nancy Watters</b>. I am from Cliffiside, N. C., so small there is no stoplight. My teaching career began in Charlotte as a Senior High History and Social Studies teacher. My husband was transferred to Norfolk to manage a CPA firm and I took a teaching job at Campostella Junior High. When my daughter was born, I stayed home. At 3 years, she was enrolled in preschool where I volunteered so much that I was hired as a kindergarten teacher. There I spent 20 years teaching children to read. I like to say that I worked my way down to something that I really love. After my husband died, I met Lion John Watters who took me to the Remote Area Medical Project. The experience made such an impression on me that I became a Lion….and then married him. Again, finding something that I really love. My daughter now lives in Cape Town, S.A. and has just purchased a 20-hector horse farm, fulfilling a dream she has had since she was six years old. That makes me very happy.
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<b>Nancy Nelson</b> grew up in Port Arthur, Texas. Interestingly she found out by accident that as a child she lived on the same street in Port Arthur as Lion John Watters but they never knew each other before ending up in Virginia Beach. She has two children, a daughter who works as an architect in New York City and her son works for the government outside of Washington, D.C. Besides Lions, Nancy is very proud to participate in a women’s group called PEO. It is an organization that furthers educational opportunities for women through 7 different projects. Right now, they have a project for young women who have been away from school and want to return. There are 4 candidates looking for grants in education, social work, and health.
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<b>Roger Snell.</b> I was born in Bristol UK. My dad was in the Royal Air Force stationed at RAF Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. He was a test pilot there. He was away a lot of the time. My Mum’s Mum lived in Filton, Bristol. So that’s why she chose Southmeade hospital in Bristol to have me born there. We lived at RAF Boscome Down in Wiltshire (about 5 miles from Stonehenge) and RAF Little Rissington for a couple of years each. A few years later my Dad actually was posted to RAF Filton - so that’s where grew up first. I started school there at Shields Road School, Filton. We moved all over the UK every couple of years and Germany where I went to boarding-school. Then back to Edinburgh Scotland. That is where I finished school. Mum and Dad had moved back to Gloucestershire and left me in Scotland (I stayed with my friend and his Mum and Dad). I learned quite a lot… but not much in the academics field. We were like professional Gypsies growing up. It was then back in Gloucestershire I determined that I should learn a trade or join the RAF like my Dad or go to college. I had always been able to draw and was handy with mechanical things. It was my uncle who was a technical illustrator with Rolls Royce that suggested that Technical Illustration was “right up my street”. Gloucester College of Art just happened to have a Technical Graphics and Design course just starting up. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! There I was taught my trade and earned the City and Guilds of London Institute Certification in Technical Illustration and Graphic Design both Intermediate and Final Certificates. From there all I had to do was get a real job! I applied for a post with the Ministry of Defence (Air). (They had advertised in the Daily Telegraph). I think my familiarity with the Royal Air Force stood me in good stead as in understood the “lingo.” Working there at RAF Medmenham – I really learnt my trade. As luck would have it the fellow illustrator I worked for (Dave Finch) was a car-buff too. He ran a rally car. I serviced on rallies him or his friends rally cars on several nation rallies – 1972 RAC Rally of Great Britain. The Welsh International Rally, Scotland National and the Circuit of Ireland to name but a few. Working there at RAF Medmenham was also where I met my first wife. Must have been a good spot! I worked there for a few years and then at another spot… RAF Upavon on Salisbury Plain. (not far from RAF Boscombe Down and Stonehenge again). I worked for MOD for a total of 14 years. While at RAF Upavon I saw an advertisement for a job with NATO . I looked up Norfolk on the atlas and thought”…the weather there must be better than Upavon” so I applied. Well, I must have been just who they were looking for! So in September of 1984 my wife and I and our two kids age 9 and 7 moved here to Virginia Beach. I ran the graphics, print-shop and photo-lab there at the HQ Supreme Allied Command Atlantic later (1990) became what it is now… Allied Command Transformation until 1997 when I had to retire at age 65 due to NATO rules although they let me stay on an extra year or so until my replacement arrived). Currently, I am still doing graphics. Serves me right really - now I am doing all the kind of stuff I contracted out! I had kept in touch with one of the contractors who I had met during my tenure at NATO. (Bob Harrington, of Harrington Graphics). They were in a jam as one of his key staff had quit suddenly and they were having trouble getting trained help. So I offered to help out until they found someone. That was almost a year ago!
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<b>Lion President Jeri </b>thanked Lion Bob Perrine for this program and appreciated the information from each member.<br/><br/>
<b>Secretary’s Report</b> – Lion Nancy Watters
<br/><b>Foodbank donations:</b> Doing well with donations – This month over $300 was donated and I know many of you are donating directly. Please let me know when you make those donations and how much so that I can include them in my LCI report.
<br/><b>Speaking of reports</b>, please send all your activities for this month. Lion Nancy does not want to bother you over you “secluded Thanksgiving holiday!”
<br/><b>Leadership Workshops</b> – Every first Fri of each month is a Zoom Leadership workshop. The last one was on recruiting younger members and retaining them. The next one should be on Dec. 4th – topic to be announced.
<br/><b>Beach Bag Report</b> - a very nice letter of appreciation was received from the Beach Bag coordinator. Copy attached.
<br/><br/><b>Service Reports</b>
<br/><b>Thanksgiving Dinner Project</b> – Lion Nancy Watters – Lion John and I delivered 13 Thanksgiving Dinner Laundry Baskets and I know of others who delivered them at different times. I believe we may have had from 18-20. If you delivered a basket and have not reported it, please let Lion Nancy know. There needs to be an accurate count.
<br/><b>Student Desks Project </b>– Lion John Watters has made 27 student desks with the last one being picked up on Friday. Our friend and partner in the project made 27 more. This has been a wonderful project especially now since students are returning to fulltime learning. Desks are extremely rare at the moment. Pictures have been sent of a very pleased young student. A couple of the pictures will be attached to the minutes.
<br/><b>Peace Posters, Girl Scouts</b> – Lion Karen Austin had submitted our entry to District Governor Scott. Winners will be announced soon.
<br/><b>Secret Santa Project – ForKids</b> – Lion Nancy Watters reported that Image Services is to administer the Secret Santa Project again this year for ForKids. Names of children will not be given but each will be assigned as a number. If you agree to take a child you will be given their age, sex, color preference, sizes, one item on their wish list, and two or three other choices.
Please let Lion Nancy know if you want to participate by being a child’s Secret Santa. Deadline for delivery of items will be December 16th.
<br/><b>Holiday Food for Families</b> – Lion Stanley Furman has the names of 5 families from Social Services that we are asked to sponsor with gifts and food for the Holiday season. Please let Lion Stan or Lion Nancy W know if you wish to take one of the families. Remember several members may go together and sponsor jointly.
<br/><br/><b>Fundraisers</b>
<br/><b>Reverse Raffle</b> (Southside Lions Club) Winners– Lion Nancy Watters – Thalia had winners!! Lion Bob Perrine and Lion Dick Kreassig both won $100 each. Lion Vickie Kennedy’s sister, Brenda Taylor won $500!!
<br/><b>Peanuts / Brooms</b> – Lion Jack Wagner – Peanut orders must be in ideally by Nov. 30. Lion Jack has already placed a preliminary order and will be making several trips because the company is in full production. Please let him know your needs. Lion Roger Snell may make some more labels for the cans of peanuts.
<br/><br/><b>From the Floor</b>-
<br/><b>Lion Bob Perrine </b>– program for Dec 16 the program is it’s a giving time showing all the charitable work we have done this year. He will contact members and ask for input for the program.
<br/><br/>Birthdays - Karen Austin had a birthday on Nov. 7th. Upcoming birthdays for Dec. are Lion Irene Conlin, Lion President Jeri Furman and Lion Jim Healy. Since we are not meeting in person and running low on Tail Twister funds, Lion Stanley Furman suggested that birthday people send in $1 for each year for the admin fund. Ok, the seed is planted so we will see how far that gets! 😊
<br/><br/><b>Adjournment</b>: 8: 18 (approx.)
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<b>Upcoming Dates:</b>
<br/>Thurs. Nov. 26 – Happy Thanksgiving!
<br/>Tues. Nov. 30 – Deadline for peanut orders to Lion Jack Wagner
<br/>Wed. Dec. 2 – Thalia Lions Zoom Board Meeting 7pm
<br/>Fri. Dec. 4 – Leadership Workshop 7pm Zoom
<br/>Fri. Dec. 18 – Deadline for delivery of Secret Santa Project Gifts
<br/>Wed. Dec. 16 – Regular meeting 7pm Zoom
<br/>Thur./Fri. Dec. 24/25 – Happy Holidays, Everyone
<br/>Fri. Jan. 1 – Happy New Year
<br/>Wed. Jan. 6 – Board meeting
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<b>Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary</b>
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<b>Nov. 4, 2020 - Board Meeting</b>
Via ZOOM
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The following Lions were in attendance: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stanley Furman, John and Nancy Watters, Jack Wagner, Ellen Turman, Mike Coren, Vickie Kennedy, Bob Perrine, Dick Kreassig, Nancy Nelson.
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Lion President Jeri Furman: Call to Order 7:04
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<b>Treasurer’s Report</b> – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Please see the attached report. Thank you and acknowledgement notes were received from each of our three elementary schools. Nurses from each of the schools, Thalia, Kings Grant and Malibu, expressed appreciation for the donation from our club to their individual school clinics. <br/>
A thank you note was also received and read by Lion Vickie for our donation from Plaza Rescue Squad.
<br/><b>Secretary’s Report</b> – Lion Nancy Watters <br/>
Traveling Leo – James City Lions Club will have a TL at our Nov meeting.<br/>
Leadership Workshops are scheduled for the first Friday of each month. The topic and link
will be sent for each workshop as they occur.
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<b>Club Programs</b> – <br/>Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine – <br/>November – Personal bios of each
member. <br/>December – Recap of charitable works by members and committees.
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<b>Service Reports</b>
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<b>ForKids</b> – Lion Nancy Watters contacted ForKids for information concerning our Thanksgiving Dinner Project for families in need. Attached is a flyer describing how the project works. A list of suggested items is provided to fill a laundry basket to be donated to ForKids and they will distribute to those who are in need. Each basket should contain a gift card from either Foodlion or Walmart. The amount is up to the donor but the suggestion is $10.00. The baskets must be delivered to the location on the flyer which is in Portsmouth. If you are unable to deliver to that location, Lion Nancy and John will accept deliver to their house and they will make a single delivery. The deadline for them to receive goods is November 18th. Please consider filling a basket. Lion Nancy will send more details and instructions in a separate email.
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<b>Peace Poster Report</b> – Neither Lions Karen Austin and Marsha Montgomery were in
attendance but reported to Lion Nancy W. the following information: The Girl Scouts
submitted only one poster for the Peace Poster Contest by the deadline. Since there is only
one entrant, there is no need for a judging. The poster will proceed to the District judging.
Though we are disappointed to have only one participant this year, we must remember that
this is the first year our club has sponsored a contestant and we did not start until October.
Hopefully years to follow will provide a better representation. The plan is to have the Peace
Poster contestant to attend the
December virtual meeting where Lion Homer Cook, will present her District Secretary,
with a certificate of appreciation.
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<b>Thanksgiving Family Project</b> - Lion Stanley Furman reported that Social Services did not
report a need for our club to provide Thanksgiving dinners to any of their families. However,
they will provide families for the Christmas Holiday season.
Lion Nancy is working with ForKids to provide options for our club to participate in
providing
food and supplies for those in need.
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<b>Student Desk Project</b> -Lion John Watters has made 18 desks and has materials for 9 more.
One parent sent a picture of her disabled son using his desk. Her comment was that he was
“so excited to have his own desk that he sits there even at night.”
<br/><b>Fundraisers</b><br/>
<b>Campaign 100</b> – Lion Stan Furman and Lion Nancy W are requesting information from Lion
Heather Jones, District 24I Campaign 100 Chairperson concerning our progress in reaching a
Model Club status.
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<b>Reverse Raffle</b> (Southside Lions Club)– Lion Nancy reported that our club sold $4040.00 in
Reverse Raffle tickets with our club keeping $2020.00!! Drawings begin Saturday evening at
7pm. Good Luck, Everybody!!
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<b>Peanuts </b>– Lion Jack Wagner – An order form is attached for peanut orders. The Holiday Pack contains one of each of the following: Salt & Pepper, Chocolate Covered, and Butter Toffee.
All orders must be submitted to Lion Jack by Nov. 30th in order to have them back for Holiday delivery. The attached order form makes it easy to send out to your friends, family, business acquaintances and others. The three pack or either size makes a wonderful holiday gift. Please Let Lion Jack know if you have any questions. <br/>
<b>Possible Granola Bar fundraiser:</b> Lion Jon Havorson was not in attendance but we discussed his idea of using Craft Brew Granola Bars as a fund raiser. After much discussion which concerned pricing, and quantity required for minimum orders, and targeted market, we voted to delay considering this project at this time. Once the company has refined their packaging, pricing and availability, we can reevaluate the possibility of the fundraiser. We appreciate the idea from Lion Jon and hope we can make this project work at a later date.
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<b>From the Floor:</b> <br/>
Lion Dick Kreassig informed the club that this weekend is Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation Virtual Walk. Thalia has $100 donation budgeted for the Foundation. Lion Stanley moved that we increase that donation to $200. After a second and discussion, we voted unanimously to increase our donation to $200.<br/>
Lion Stanley Furman asked Lion Jack Wagner about Samaritan House. Lion Jack said
Samaritan House has shut down their food pantry volunteer opportunity because of the virus.
<br/>Adjournment: 8:04 <br/>
<b>Upcoming Dates:</b>
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Sat – Nov 7 Reverse Raffle Drawing Party 6-7pm<br/>
Sat – Nov 7 Leadershop Workshop – topic tba – link will be sent<br/>
Sat – Nov 7 Wish Lion Karen Austin a Happy Birthday!<br/>
Mon. Nov 16 Deadline for Thanksgiving Laundry Baskets (ForKids)<br/>
Wed – Nov 18 – Next regular meeting via Zoom – link will be sent<br/>
Mon – Nov 20 – Peanut Order deadline<br/>
Thurs – Nov 26 – Happy Thanksgiving!<br/>
Wed. Dec. 2 – Next Thalia Board Meeting – 7 pm Zoom<br/>
Wed. Dec. 16 – Next Regular Thalia Meeting – 7pm Zoom<br/>
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<b>Regular Meeting, Wed. Oct. 21, 2020</b>
7:00pm
Via ZOOM
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7:02p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri Furman
<br />Invocation: Lion Billy McIntyre
<br />Song: Pre-recorded “It’s a Grand Ole Flag”
<br />Welcome and Introduction of Guests - Speaker Lion Heather Jones – Traveling Leo from Fil/Am Lions Club. Lion Guia Calliwagan thanked Thalia Lions
for the invitation to the meeting and introduced her attending Traveling Leo members: Lions Rey and Elma Pasqual, Laticia Dale, Flo Villian.
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<b>Program: </b>
- <b>Campaign 100 – Lion Heather Jone</b>s – introduced by PCC J. Stanley Furman
Lion Heather joined the Lions 16 years ago and is currently a member of the Richmond James River Lions. She is currently serving her third term as the LCIF Chairperson. She served as District Governor of the former 24B in 2016-2107. She is a recipient of a progressive LOVF Humanitarian Award and has been awarded a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Lion Heather met her husband Lion Chris while attending Syracuse University. They have been together for 27 years. She has a degree in music, a degree in Anthropology, and a Master’s degree in Medical Anthropology. She currently is the Conduct Manager facilitating consumer research for Celerion PharmaServices.
<br />Lion Heather gave the following presentation:
<br />Lion Heather stated that she is the LCIF coordinator for this District and chairperson for the Campaign 100 project which was supposed to end this year. Because of the corona virus, her position has been extended another year.
<br />Lions Club International Foundation or LCIF is the charitable fundraising and grantmaking arm of Lions Club International. We, as Lions, can say that 100% of all donations go back into charity because we pay all of our dues go to our administrative costs.
<br />LCIF was founded in 1968 and relies entirely on donations. It has provided more than 1 billion in humanitarian aid. The mission is to support the efforts of Lions Clubs and partner is servicing communities both locally and globally through humanitarian service projects and grants.
Some of the most significant accomplishments are providing 120 million for disaster relief, 15,000 projects funded, 16 million youth positively impacted by Lions Quest, 9.1 million cataract surgeries, 100 million immunized against measles and rubella. And again it is important to know that 100% of all donations go back into the communities.
<br />Lions Clubs may apply for grants through LCI. Our Traveling Leo Club, Fil/Am Lions are in process of applying for a grant at this time.
Grant types are Hunger, Lions Quest, Diabetes, Sight First, Emergency, Disaster Preparedness, Leo, and Matching grants.
<br />The Central Va. Hearing & Sight Mobile Health Unit was purchased though a matching grant.
They applied for an LOV Grant and then applied for a Matching LCI grant to make the purchase possible.
LCIF has a recognition award. Any person who donates or has a donation made in his name of $1,000 may be awarded a Melvin Jones Fellow. Many clubs honor members by making the donation to LCI in this manner.
<br />Two years agos LICF embarked on an ambitious endeavor, Campaign 100. It promises to be the most impactful of any campaign in the history of the Foundation. One hundred years ago, Melvin Jones had a vision of restoring sight, preventing blindness, mobilizing disaster relief, creating positive learning environments, and serving people with disabilities. These are things no Lions Club or District can do alone but together with LCIF, they are made possible.
<br />Over the past few years LCIF has extended the service areas to include diabetes and childhood cancer because a large number of Lion surveyed thought they were important to address. LCIF wants to raise 300 million through Campaign 100 to make an even bigger impact on causes that we already support as well as the new global causes.
<br />One goal of the Campaign it to have 100 participation from every Club. That means if every club member donated $1 and the Club Treasurer listed every club member’s name then sent a check from the club to LCIF, that would be 100% participation.
<br />There are several ways to collect donations. Your club might do that by pass a hat or use Tailtwister money. Every little bit helps.
<br />You club can could make a line item in your yearly budget.
Individuals may make personal donations as well.
Clubs can set a goal to become a Model Club by setting a goal of $500 donated per member over the 3-4-year course of the Campaign. Model Clubs were vital to the Sight First Campaign because they supplied almost 40% of all donations. Special recognition for Model Clubs is presented at the International Convention.
<br />For comparison, it is helpful to know that $100 can provide the following services: 2 cataract surgeries, Lions Quest curriculum to entire class for one year, diabetes screening for 18 at risk individuals, measles vaccinations to 100 children, immediate relief to 4 people in wake of a natural disaster, 14 people access to clean water, access to food for 14 elderly or disables or low-income people or homeless individuals.
The number that makes the biggest difference to Lion Heather is that LCIF has provided $5, 179,492 toward Covid 19 relief.
If your club donated $5,000 or more in a physical year, it can earn 15% back toward a community grant. This can be done as a single club or in conjunction with other clubs. The money can be held for up to 15 years for access. Right now, this District has about $10,000 accumulated.
Campaign has been extended through next Lion’s year so there is still time to work toward the goal your Club may set.
<br />Please contact Lion Heather if you have any questions.
<br />Lion President Jeri and many of the attending members thanked Lion Heather for her presentation and information.
<br /><b>Traveling Leo - Lion Jeri Furman</b> - a chairperson is needed for Traveling Leo visits. Please consider
volunteering. Lion Nancy Watters described the duties and procedure of organizing Traveling
Leo visits, recruiting members to participate, contacting clubs for permission to join their meeting whether on Zoom or live, and reporting the visit with the District Traveling Leo Chairperson.
<br /><b>Secretary’s Report </b>– Lion Nancy Watters
Reminded members to send meeting meal money for Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. If the donation is sent to the secretary, a check may be mailed to the Foodbank from the club each month. Donations may be made directly to the Foodbank also. If you make your donation directly, please remember to report your donation to Lion Nancy each month for MyLion.
<br /><b>Leadership Workshops</b> – workshops are being offered the first Fri evening of each month. The last workshop was about the Peace Poster. Lion Nancy will send out the proper link for each workshop as it occurs.
<br /><b>Service Reports</b> -
Thanksgiving Dinner Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman reported that he has been unable to reach anyone at Social Services but he will continue to reach out to them. Lion Aziz suggested that we plan for about 10 families. Since we are not willing to go to individual houses and do shopping, Lion Stanley suggested that we consider Angel Tree as a worthy cause. If we do not do grocery shopping for Thanksgiving or Holidays, gift cards are an alternative. One suggestion from Lion Dick Kreassig is that we purchase gift cards from specific grocery stores to assure proper usage.
<br /><b>Beach Bag Project</b> – The Beach Bag Program will be holding a food drive for non-perishable foods and for school supplies in the parking lot at Pembroke Mall in back of Khol’s tomorrow from 10am – 7pm.
Lion Nancy Watters reported that The Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia added the Beach Bag Project as a line item grant. However, because of the economic situation this year, the Foundation required that we provide 25% of the $6,000. Lion Nancy contacted all the Virginia Beach Clubs and asked for donations to make the $1,500. Many clubs stepped up, Oceanside, Bayside, TCBL, Va. Beach Host, and Aragona – Woodstock. These clubs along with individual Thalia members donated all the money with the exception of about $200. Our club finished the amount and sent the money to LCFSV designated to the Beach Bag Project. A couple of clubs sent money to the Foundation after the check to the Va. Beach Ed. Foundation for $6,000 was submitted. That “late” money will be forwarded to the Beach Bag Program or held over for next year’s project.
Lion Jon Halvorson expressed interest in involving his men’s group to support with donations.
<br /><b>Laptops for Learning </b>- Lion Jon Halvorson reported that so far donations have included the following: 3 towers, 7 laptops, 3 monitors and 3 printers. He will turn the equipment over to Computers for Kids this weekend and will take a photo with the club banner. This project is ongoing so please remember to ask for laptops from sources you may know. Lion Jon was delighted with the results of our efforts.
<br /><b>Granola Bars</b> -Lion Jon Halvorson suggested the craft brewery granola bars might be considered for a fundraiser. Each bar would cost between $1.25-1.40 and could be sold for $2-$2.50. Lion Nancy Watters purchased a variety packet and showed samples to the club. Lion Roger Snell volunteered to make Club label stickers for the packages if we decide to proceed with the fundraiser. The idea will be discussed in the board meeting.
<br /><b>Student Desks Project </b>– Lion John Watters reported that he had completed 11 desks and has 9 more in process to construct. In addition, a friend has made about 19. This seems to be a project that will continue as long as students need them. At the moment, desks are in short supply because of high demand. Several members have donated money to defray some costs and that is much appreciated. Each desk costs about $60 in supplies to construct. Desks are donated to families recommended by Lion Susan Sumnick’s daughter, Michala Cardwell. Michala is the Asst. Principal of North Landing Middle School and has close contact with 757Vitrual Learning.org.
If anyone wants to participate in this project, please let Lion John know. You need woodworking skills and an available workshop because Lion John’s workshop does not have room for more than one person at a time.
<br /><b>Peace Posters</b>, Girl Scouts – Lions Karen Austin reported that we possibly have 9 participants but she will not know until the deadline on the 29th. If we have all 9 there will be two Club sponsors. The nine participants will be divided between Thalia and another club. That will allow our Region to have two winners that proceed to the District level. Judging will be on Nov. 8th. Five judges have been recruited. Provided we have two clubs represented, those five judges will judge the Peace Posters for both clubs. District deadline is Nov. 15.
Fundraisers
<br /><b>LCFSEVA Raffle</b> - Lion Stan Furman reported that the raffle was held on Oct. 10 and our club had no winners!
<br /><b>Reverse Raffle</b> (Southside Lions Club)– Lion Nancy Watters reported that we
are probably going to make about $2,000 dollars on this raffle. All 75 tickets that we requested have been sold and we need 5 additional. Lion Nancy plans to deliver all the ticket stubs and money to Southside next Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Those members with outstanding ticket stubs and money will be asked to have them ready by the weekend. Lion Nancy will pick them up if you are unable to deliver them to her.
<br /><b>Peanuts / Brooms</b> – Lion Jack Wagner was not able to communicated other than by email. He wrote the following message.
Belmont does not have the retail price for Holiday Classic Gift Pack, to date. Last year, the Club paid $19.40 for the 20 0z Gift Pack. As soon as they have established a price for both the 10 and 20 Oz Gift Pack, will let you know. I don’t have a microphone on my computer so won’t be able to engage in the discussion re the pricing of peanuts. For discussion purposes, we pay $5.90 Virginia Salted and Redskins and sell them for $10.00. Salt and Pepper cost the Club $6.15 and we sell them for $11.00. Honey Roasted cost us $6.50 and sell for $11.00. Cashews cost 11.55 and sell for $18.00. Chocolate Covered cost $7.60 and sell for $12.00 (Current Priced, but subject to change). Our current markup on our sales is less than 50 %.
When we have our next Board meeting, we will have the prices for the Holiday packs and discuss the pricing for this year.
<br /><b>Holiday Party</b> - Lion President Jeri Furman announced that we are not able to have the Holiday party this year.
<br /><b>Foodbank Donations</b> - All virtual parties that were investigated by Lion Nancy charged $20-$40 per person. Lion Stanley stated that he had rather see us make donations to the Foodbank.
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<b>From the Floor</b>-
<br /><b>Dec Zoom Meeting Suggestion</b>. Lion Bob Perrine proposed the Dec Zoom meeting be about what we have done this past year to help others. The people who championed the different activities our club undertook would be given the opportunity to tell what they and their committees have accomplished with eye sight, hearing, diabetes, and community work. This surely will be a Christmas program focused on our giving to help others.
<br /><b>Nov Zoom Meeting Progarm</b> -
Lion Bob sent out an email description of our Nov meeting program.
Each person has one minute to tell about themselves by selecting (3) three of the following;
<br />1. Your family growing up and/or your current family
<br />2. Your most memorable time in of your life - happiest, scariest, and/or most awful
<br />3. Your move to VA Beach and/or your parents (descendants) move here.
<br />4. Your profession and/or if retired, your current activity
<br />5. Your most treasured capability, hobby and/or training
<br />6. Your favorite sport and/or team
<br />7. Your donation to a charity, in addition to Lions, if you had a million dollars to spare
<br />Thanks, Lion Bob
<br /><br />Adjournment: 7:59
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<b>Upcoming Dates:</b>
<br />Tues. Oct. 26 – Final date for remitting Reverse Raffle Ticket stubs and money
<br />Tues. Oct. 26 – Final date for remitting Reverse Raffle Ticket stubs and money
<br />Tues. Oct. 26 – Final date for remitting Reverse Raffle Ticket stubs and money
<br />Wed. Nov. 4 – Thalia Lions Zoom Board Meeting 7pm
<br />Sat. Nov. 7 – Reverse Raffle Drawing – Swan Terrace Hunt Room – Regent University 7pm
<br />Sun Nov. 8 – Peace Poster Contest Judging VBCC – 1pm
<br />Wed. Nov. 18 – Thalia Lions Regular Zoom Meeting 7pm
<br />Wed. Dec. 2 – Thalia Lions Zoom Board Meeting 7pm
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Respectfully submitted,
<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary
<br />Thalia Lions Club
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<b>Oct. 7, 2020 Board Meeting Via ZOOM</b>
<br />The following Lions logged on: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Ellen Turman, Nancy Nelson, Stanley Furman, Mike Coran, Jon Halvorson, Billy McIntyre, Stan Moss, Aziz Selahi, Vickie Kennedy, John Watters, Nancy Watters and Lion Bob Perrine.
<br /> <b>President Nancy Nelson </b>: Call to Order 7:01 (Pres. Jeri Furman had internet connection issues and could not log on until after the meeting was called to order.
Welcome and Wellness Check - President Lion Jeri Furman asked for any information about health concerns from the membership. It was noted the Lion Jack Wagner is having knee difficulties and may need replacements.
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<b>Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters</b>
<br /> Reverse Raffle Drawing Party Reservations must be made to attend the drawing event at Regency. Invitation is attached. Lion Nancy will report the reservations to Southside Lions by the middle of the month.
<br /> Leadership workshops will be offered the first Sat of each month. This Friday’s workshop, Oct. 10 th focuses on the Peace Poster Contest.
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– <b>Club Program</b> - Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine
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Oct. 21 Meeting – Lion Heather Jones - Campaign 100 District Chairperson
<br/>Nov. 18 Meeting - Lion Bob Perrine announced that the program will be delivered by members who sign in to the meeting. Each member will be allowed 1 minute to describe personal history. This program is an effort to enlighten newer members of the history and contributions of all members.
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<b>Service Reports</b><br/>
<b>Beach Bag Project</b> – Lion Nancy Watters reported the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia has required that we raise 25% of the $6,000 to fund the Beach Bag Project. Lion Stan Furman explained that the requirement is because the Foundation has lost funding from the Auction this year and from the decline in investments. Lion Nancy sent emails to all the clubs in Virginia Beach because they have all participated in the project before. The clubs were requested to make donations to the Charity Foundation with the funds designated to fund the Beach Bag Project. Two clubs, Bayside and Oceanside have made contributions thus far. Town Center Blind Lions had a board meeting this night and would vote on donating. With the donations to date in addition to a generous contribution from Lion Linda and Steve Eggleston, the total so far is $900. <br/>We are still looking to cover $600. Lion Nancy pointed out that the recent garage sale netted $505 and we could think about funding the balance from those monies. <br />
Lion Stan Furman moved that we cover any amount unfunded by other club donations, from our activity account. The Charity Foundation will meet this weekend and can be informed that our club will stand behind the balance. Lion Nancy Nelson seconded the motion. The club approved the motion with no opposition.
<br /> As a side note, the Beach Bag Program is sponsoring a food/school supply drive the weekend of the 22nd behind Pembroke Mall. A flyer attached offers suggestions about food donations (only sealed shelf stable) and school supplies.
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<b>ForKids</b> – has indicated that they are not handling the Book bag project this year but you can go to the website and find a list of things they urgently need. There is actually an Amazon link for ordering. Amazon ForKids Urgent Needs List: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/F9MLI0B0OGD7/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
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<b>Peace Poster Report </b>– Lions Karen Austin and Marsha Montgomery - Neither were in attendance but nothing is happening before their meeting on 19th of October.
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Laptop and electronic project – Lion Jon Halvorson -reported that laptops were being picked up on Saturday. We have several donations and are expecting several more before Saturday. If the need for the equipment declines in our local area, the laptops will be sent to other parts of the world where there is a need.
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<b>Student Desks for Learning</b> – Lion John Watters is building student desks to be donated to students in the area who are in need. He and another friend have built 15 or more desks, pictures attached, with more in construction. Lion Susan Sumnick’s daughter is asst. principal in the Va. Beach Schools and has contacts to find students in need. She is a member of VirtualLearning.org who has been building and asking for donated desks since August. The cost of materials to build a desk if between $50-60. If anyone has capability or wants to join in the project, please let Lion John know of your desire.
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<b>Fundraisers</b>
<b>Campaign 100</b> – Lion Stan Furman – has deferred the information until we have a program in October by Lion Heather Jones, Campaign 100 District chairperson.
LCFSV Raffle – Lion Stan Furman, Drawing is on October 10th. Lion Stan has turned in over $1,200 from our club.
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<b>Reverse Raffle</b> (Southside Lions Club)– Lion Nancy Watters reported that the raffle is going well. All tickets have been sold with the exception of three. If anyone else wants a ticket or wants to sell tickets, please let her know. All stubs and money must be collected and returned to Lion Nancy by Oct. 31st. All checks must be made to Thalia Lions Club.
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<b>Peanuts </b>– Lion Jack Wagner – Please let Lion Jack know if you would like peanuts to sell. We have a supply and need to sell them soon! He will be checking this week about Christmas preparations with Belmont.
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<b>From the Floor: </b>
<b>A Traveling Leo</b> is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 10 at 10am with TBLC. Lions Mike, Ellen, Vickie, Jeri and Nancy Watters will attend on Zoom. This is the second Traveling Leo made by our club. Lions Nancy W, Ellen, Mike, Jeri, and Nancy N attended a meeting last week on Zoom with Oceanside Lions.
Possible fundraiser: Lion Jon Halvorson announced that a friend of his who owns a brewery has started an offshoot business making granola bars with left over hops. Craft Beer Granola Bars. If we considered selling the granola bars as a fundraiser, the profit would be approximately $1 per bar. The only problem is that a minimum first order is $500. Lion Jon is sending the link to the information and it will be attached to these minutes.
<br /><b>Thanksgiving Feed the Families Project</b> – Lion Stanley Furman has not yet been notified from Social Services about needy families. Because we are not enthusiastic about shopping and taking food into homes, it was suggested that we consider donating gift cards to families this year. Lion Stan will talk to Social Services and we can discuss the gift card idea at our next regular meeting.
<br />Adjournment:
<br /><b>Upcoming Dates: </b>
<br />Fri Oct 9 – Leadership Zoom – Peace Poster Contest 7pm
<br />Sat Oct 10 – Traveling Leo Town Center Blind Lions Zoom 10 am
<br />Wed. Oct 21 – Regular Meeting Zoom 7pm
<br />Sat – Nov 7 Reverse Raffle Drawing Party 6-7pm
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<b>Sept. 16, 2020, Regular Meeting 7:00pm, Via ZOOM</b>
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In Attendance: 21 members 4 guests
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President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7:00p.m.
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Pledge of Allegiance: President Lion Jeri
<br />Invocation: Lion Stan Moss
<br />Song: “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” – Bing Crosby recording
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<b>Welcome and Introduction of Guests</b> - President Lion Jeri Furman
Guests were Lion Deborah Laughlin, Zone 0 Chairperson, Lion Mack Stevens, Region C Chair, Homer Cook, Dist. Cabinet Secretary, District Governor Scott Durbin
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Program: District 24I Governor Scott Durbin introduced by Lion Homer Cook.
District Governor Scott was a civil servant prior to his retirement. Now he is dedicated to Lions and has refocused on his musical background. He played saxophone in his earlier years and is now playing harmonica and slide guitar as well.
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The District Governor Scott spoke about the difficulties presented in this Lions year caused by Covid 19. But though there may be limitations in the way we have done things in the past, we must be creative in finding ways to accommodate. The International Director’s theme for this year is Uniting through Diversity and Kindness. Listening and giving feedback are encouraged to promote acceptance and kindness.
Lion Scott’s theme this year is Harmony in Life through Service. He used the analogy of music as life and family and harmony as offering service to promote growth to family, jobs and life.
Lion Scott is committed to NAMI this year. North American Membership Initiative, is a five-year plan to increase service and membership in our clubs. The initiative is reaching out for new ideas, methods, structures and media to effect increase in membership.
Lion Scott is personally focused on Diabetes Awareness and Vision. He has a family history of diabetes and his wife and daughter have degenerative eye disease. He encourages Lions not only to assist in helping those with these disabilities but also to instill confidence in their abilities to cope.
One other focus dear to D.G. Scott’s heart is Stand Up for Kids. These are children that are actually homeless or prefer not to live at home because of circumstances. Statistics show that 65% of homeless adults started as homeless kids. Lion Scott volunteers every week at Stand up for Kids.
D. G. Scott’s remarks are recorded in their entirety in the attached Zoom video of the meeting.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters
USA Canada Forum – Sept. 25-27 is a virtual Forum this year due to the pandemic. The cost is only
$20.00 and there are at least 19 different workshops, speakers, and seminars. One important
Seminar will be KidsSight Spot Certification. Please sign up for the Forum. This is a once in a
Lion’s time opportunity for you to participate without traveling out of the country!! See attached
Leadership Workshops were very good. Several members participated and hopefully learned something new.
Fall Conference will be in Williamsburg at the Double Tree Inn Oct. 2-4 particulars are attached
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Club Programs – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine
October 21- Lion Heather Jones – Campaign 100
November 18 – Get to Know Your Members – Lion Bob Perrine will lead a program
designed to give each member 1 minute to describe something little know about themselves.
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Service Reports
Blood Drive Report – IPP Lion Ellen Turman and Lion Nancy Nelson – The Blood Drive was Sept 12, 1-6pm at Virginia Beach Christian Church 2225 Rose Hall Dr., V.B. 20 Pints of “productive” blood was collected and 60 people will be served from those donations. Four members worked the drive and sat up a Lions display, Lion Nancy Nelson, Lion Ellen Turman, Lion Mike Coren and Lion Marsha Montgomery.
Donors were given a Lions magazine and a Thalia Club brochure.
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Beach Bag Project – Lion Nancy Watters – Though we will not be allowed to do our huge packing project this year, the Beach Bag Program needs our funding more than ever. They can no longer take food donations from the public. Everything must be purchased from suppliers and the demand for food for students is also greater. Since the project is now in the Lions Charity Foundation budget each year, we will request those funds be made directly to the program. We may be allowed to pack in small groups of 5 or under but the Beach Bag Coordinator will let us know how that will be handled.
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Peace Poster Report – Lions Karen Austin and Marsha Montgomery – Lion Karen is participating in a Zoom presentation to the Councl of Girl Scouts on Sept. 19th. The contest is opened to the entire Council of Girl Scouts in the Tidewater area rather than a specific troop. The deadline for the artwork is Oct. 29th and to the District Governor by Nov. 15th. Judging will be on Sunday Nov. 8th at Virginia Beach Christian Church. Judges are Lions Karen Austin, Marsha Montgomery, Nancy Watters, Susan Sumnick and Lion Homer Cook. Lion Homer reported that there are 4 participants registered for the presentation on the 19th.
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Laptop and electronic project – We are continuing to collect computers and equipment for the Norfolk organization “Computers for Kids.”
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Foodbank Collections - Please remember to consider sending your “meal” money as a donation to directly to the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia or make check payable to Thalia Lions and send it to the Club Secretary. Thalia Lions will send a monthly donation to the Food Bank based on your donations.
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Fundraisers
Campaign 100 and LCFSEVA Raffle - Lion Stan Furman – reported that the tickets for the LCFSEVA ($5@) have been distributed and he has collected about half the money and stubs. Please send both money and stubs to Lion Stanley by the end of September.
The Campaign 100 raffle tickets are $25 each. For every 40 tickets sold, a winner will be pulled. That winner will receive a $1,000 Melvin Jones Fellowship for themselves or the club. This is not a for profit fundraiser. This is a method of encouraging members to donated to Lions Club International Campaign 100 Initiative. Flyer is attached
Reverse Raffle (Southside Lions Club)– Lion Nancy Watters has distributed the Reverse Raffle Tickets to those who requested them. There are a few left so please let her know if you can sell some or can purchase one or two for yourself. All stubs and money must be returned to Lion Nancy no later than Oct. 31st.
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Peanuts / Brooms – Lion Jack Wagner sent the following information:
He has in inventory 3 cans of salt and pepper, 2 cans of salted, 2 cans of redskins,
1 can of unsalted, 2 cans honey roasted and 2 cans butter toffee.
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Two of the Butter Toffee and one Honey Roasted have expiration dates before 11/30 and need to be sold. The others are good for another 4 months. Based on need, Lion Jack will be reordering soon to maintain a small inventory.
Please contact Lion Jack for peanuts. Sales of both peanuts and brooms have dropped so we need to support them as much as possible.
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Garage Sale – The sale was Saturday Sept. 12 – 8-3pm. 3304 Old Kirkwood Dr., V.B., home of Susan Mills, a friend of Lion Nancy Watters. The proceeds from the sale were donated to Thalia Lions and to the Virginia Beach Animal Shelter. Thalia received $400 from the sale. Lion John fashioned a Certificate of Appreciation from our club to be presented to Susan Mills. (see attached)
From the Floor- Lion Deborah Laughlin announced that there would be a Zone O Zoom meeting on
Sept. 22nd. A link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
Adjournment: 7:30
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District Governor requested a short meeting with the Board after the adjournment. All members were invited to stay signed in to the meeting. Those who remained were: Lions Vickie Kennedy, Dick Kreasig, Irene Conlin, Marsha Montgomery, Stan and Jeri Furman, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, Stan Moss, Nancy Nelson, Billy McIntyre, Jon Halvorson, Nancy and John Watters.
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D.G. Scott asked for input concerning problems that our club may have. No one responded with serious problems. The biggest concern is getting new younger members. Membership Chair Lion Dick Kreassig felt that our focus should be on new and younger members as well.
D.G. Scott’s suggestions revolved on the use of media, technology, and group projects with other clubs. The idea is that when a larger number of Lions are involved in a project and we are seen by the public, we stimulate interest in membership.
Most of our members feel unwilling to become involved in large projects until a vaccine is available for everyone. However, we continue to offer service wherever possible. Our recent garage sale and Blood Drive was advertised on Facebook, Nextdoor Neighborhood, Online Va. Beach Yard Sale, and Marketplace. Our club has a Facebook page and a blog spot (thalia.blogspot.org) administered by Lion Bob Perrine.
Lion Jon Halvorson shared that he joined this club because we are fun, driven, refreshing and we catered to a project that was near and dear to him. We have been collecting old laptops and equipment to donate to Computers for Kids. The equipment is cleaned, repaired and donated to students in need of technology for school.
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Lion Mack Stevens, Region Chair requested that our club visit other clubs via Zoom to share our club’s infectious enthusiasm, energy and ideas. Zoom visits now count as Traveling Leo award points.
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D.G. Scott was very encouraging in his remarks and challenged the club to keep up what we are doing well and keep looking for new ways to attract new members.
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Adjournment: 7:50
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Upcoming Dates:
Tues. Sept. 22nd – Zoom Zone O meeting
Fri-Sun - Sept 25-27 – USA Canada Leadership Virtual Forum
Fri-Sun – Oct 2-4 – District 25I Fall Conference – Williamsburg Double Tree Inn
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Respectfully submitted
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions Club
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<b>Sep 2, 2020 Board Meeting
Minutes</b>,
<br />The following
Lions logged on: <br />Jeri Furman, Stanley Furman, Vickie Kennedy Stanley Moss,
Nancy Nelson, Bob Perrine, Roger Snell, Ellen Truman, Jack Wagner, John
Watters, Nancy Watters
Lion
Jeri Furman - </b>Call to Order
7:02p.m.<br />Treasurer’s Report</b> – Lion Vickie Kennedy
<br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />Board electronic action
<br />On
August 20,<sup> </sup>Lion Bob Perrine
moved that the budgeted scholarship funds unused from Thalia scholarship funds
in 2019-20, be added to the budgeted funds for 2020-21. The motion was
seconded by Lion John Watters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After an
electronic vote, all Board members with the exception of one voted to approve
the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That one person did not
respond.
<br />There
was a need to expedite the vote because of scholarship deadlines.
<br /><b>USA Canada Forum</b> – </b>Sept. 25-27 – Link will be sent again for registration.
<br />Leadership Workshop</b> – New Member Orientation is the next topic on Sept.
11th. Link will be sent for
the meeting.<br /><b>Fall Conference</b>
will be in Williamsburg at the Double Tree Inn – information attached
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-Meeting Sept 22nd,
6:30pm Zoom meeting – Link will be sent before the date.
<br />Club Programs – </b>Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine <br />
September 16- District Governor’s Visit – DG Scott Durbin
with Cabinet Secretary Lion <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Homer Cook.<br />Oct. 21 – Lion Heather Jones - Campaign
100 District Chairperson<br />Nov.
18- Lion Bob Perrine announced that the program will be delivered by members
who sign in to the meeting.Each member
will be allowed 1 minute to describe personal history.This program is an effort to enlighten newer
members of the history and contributions of all members.<br /><b>Scholarship Report</b> –
Lion Bob Perrine –<br />I’m
Lion Bob Perrine, Chairman of the Thalia Lions Scholarship Committee awarding
scholarships to Princess Anne High School and the Adult Learning Center (ALC).
For many years our scholarship chairman was Lion Edgar E. DeLong. After he died
in 2015, I became chairman and have been since. Applications began to fall off
at the ALC beginning in 2016. We received only one or two or no candidates,
even after we began in 2016 providing an addition $500 second place scholarship
as the Ed Delong Memorial Scholarship. We have since found that the ALC
provided an application in conjunction with ours that primarily discouraged
anyone seeking a vocational degree at TCC. ALC is reorganizing this summer, and
I will make sure they are back in business offering Thalia Lions scholarships
for 2021, primarily in vocation programs. In the interim, I have reached out to
an area that is in crying need of financial support, and that’s Seatack. <br />Most people in Virginia Beach don’t know much
about Seatack which is recognized as the oldest black community in the United
States. Now, belatedly, Seatack could soon be listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.<br />*New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack has
provided two fine candidates, both accepted. I picked this church as a shining
example of Seatack leadership. Reverend Barnett Thoroughgood, church founder
was loved and respected. His 2012 funeral was attended by over 4,000.
Here are those two winners.<br />Amanda Montalvo receives our 2020 $1,000 award.
She will enroll in Psychology and Fine Arts studies, and then transfer to
Eastern Virginia Medical School to obtain a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. She
served as a volunteer in the STEM Program, based on educating students in four
specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. <br />Mar’Tyria Hayes receives our 2020 2nd place
$500 award. She plans to become a Registered Nurse. She has worked hard to
maintain steady job employment while volunteering in the community. As an
affiliate of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ she helped feed the
homeless. During ROTC training she served in a leadership position.<br />*Ocean Lakes High School serves the Seatack
community. I reached out to their scholarship coordinator and was provided a
fine applicate.<br />Jared Plaatsman receives our 2019 $1,000 award.
He plans to transfer to UVA after completing his TCC associate degree. He wants
to become an architect and has designed an elementary school and a 14-story
hotel using software on his own computer. He was recognized as the Most
Outstanding English Student and Most Outstanding Academic Concepts Student.<br />*The TCC financial aid office provided two fine
applicants, one of which we chose.<br />Jacob Reese receives our 2019 2nd place $500
award. He plans to enroll in Physical Therapy at TCC and then apply to ODU’s
physical therapy graduate program. He participated in the Virginia Teachers for
Tomorrow program and volunteered with the Special Olympics.<br />*Thanks to our scholarship committee Lions Jeri
Furman, Vickey Kennedy, Susan Sumnick, and Mike Coren. If you’d like to join
us, we always have room for more.<br />*Lion Nancy Watters
asked for explanation of the 2017 unclaimed scholarship for a student that did
not attend during that year. Lion Bob
explained that the money was located by TCC and the student has re enrolled
after a long illness. The money will be
applied to his account after Lion Vickie Kennedy submits a W9 requesting that
the funds be applied for the scholarship.
<br /><b>Blood Drive Report</b> – IPP Lion Ellen Turman – scheduled appointments are
very low (9) so the Red Cross has asked Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Ellen to
call people who were scheduled before when the Blood Drive was cancelled.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peace Poster Report</b> – Lions Karen Austin and Marsha Montgomery - Neither were in
attendance but nothing is happening before the end of the month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will ask for update at the regular meeting
on Sept. 16<sup>th</sup>,<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Laptop and electronic project –</b> Lion Jon Halvorson -was not in attendance but there
have been a few more donations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
ask for update at the next regular meeting.</span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Foodbank Collections –</b> Lion Aziz Selahi was not in attendance but many
members are submitting the $20 per month to be applied as a Foodbank of SEVA
donation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make checks to Thalia
and submit them to Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fundraisers<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Campaign 100 – </b>Lion Stan Furman – has deferred the information until
we have a program in October by Lion Heather Jones, Campaign 100 District
chairperson.</span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">LCFSV Raffle – </b>Lion Stan Furman, Drawing is on October 10<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>must have the tickets with payment returned to him by September 30<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Checks must be made to LCFSV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reverse
Raffle (Southside Lions Club)– </b>Lion
Nancy Watters received the raffle tickets and will distribute them by the
middle of the month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the 75
tickets were divided into requested orders, there were only about 15 left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be more available is needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lion Nancy know very soon if you
want Reverse Raffle tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All stubs
and money must be collected and returned to Lion Nancy by Oct. 31<sup>st</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All checks must be made to Thalia Lions Club.
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peanuts
– </b>Lion Jack Wagner – Please let Lion
Jack know if you would like peanuts to sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We have a supply and need to sell them soon! Lion Jack was logged on to
the meeting but unable to engage his audio and video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Garage
Sale</b> – A friend of Lion Nancy, Susan Mills, is planning to hold a garage
sale September 12<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She will donate half the proceeds to Thalia
Lions and the other half will be donated to the Animal Shelter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asks for items for the sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy will be willing to collect <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pre-price</i> items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Garage Sale has been advertised on both
Facebook and Neighborhood Next Door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please deliver pre-priced
items to Lion Nancy on Sept. 8<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delivery will be made to the location on Wed.
and Thursday.</span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is a great opportunity
to clean out and donate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please call let
Lion Nancy know if you have items for this sale.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">From the Floor: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie Kennedy </b>thanked all who have purchased Raffle tickets for the
Barrels and Brews event raising funds for Ronald McDonald House<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:22<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Dates:</b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fri
Sept. 11 – New Member Orientation 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sat.
Sept. 12` - Blood Drive – VA Beach Christian Church 1-6pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sat.
Sept. 12 – Garage Sale – 3304 Old Kirkwood Dr., VB <o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Wed.
Sept. 16 – Next Regular Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tues.
Sept. 22<sup>nd</sup> – Zoom Zone O Meeting – 6:30<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fri-Sun
- Sept 25-27 – USA Canada Leadership Virtual Forum <o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Aug 19, 2020, Regular Thalia Lions Club Meeting</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">President Lion Jeri Furman - Call to Order 7:00p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Pledge of Allegiance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>President Lion Jeri<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Invocation: Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Song: “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” – Bing Crosby recording<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Welcome and Wellness Check</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- President Lion Jeri Furman informed the
club that Lion Billy McIntyre was not in attendance tonight because of the loss
of his cousin to Covid 19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all
expressed our sincere condolences.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Program</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-
Donna Bishop, LifeNet – introduced by Lion Nancy Nelson<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Please see the video link sent earlier by email for this
program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Donna presented a very interesting and inspiring program on
organ donation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The video is well worth
your time and only takes about 15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Secretary’s Report</b> – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">USA Canada Forum – Sept. 25-27 is a virtual Forum this year
due to the pandemic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost is only
$20.00 and there are at least 19 different workshops, speakers, and
seminars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One important Seminar will be
KidsSight Spot Certification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
sign up for the Forum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a once in
a Lion’s time opportunity for you to participate without traveling out of the
country!! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong>Leadership Workshop</strong> - These workshops occur each Fri evening
in August a 7pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aug. 21st is dedicated
to the duties of the Secretary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aug 28th
will be the office of President. If you are able to do none other, please sign
in to the workshop on Sept. 11th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
workshop is a New Member Orientation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not only our new members need to attend, but because of changes in
things in the past few years, old members will have much to learn as well. The
link has been sent for this Friday and future links will be sent when
available. Fall Conference will be in Williamsburg at the Double Tree Inn –
particulars are attached <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Club Programs</b> – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob
Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>September
16 – DG Scott Durbin will make his official Governor’s visit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>October
21- Lion Heather Jones – Campaign 100<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Service Reports<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Scholarship Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">– Lion Bob Perrine was not in attendance. The scholarship
committee selected the following individuals from 5 possible
candidates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">-Amanda Alyssa Montalvo<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>$1,000 (2020 Award)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">-Mar’Tyria Hayes $500 (2020 Award) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">-Jared Plaatsman<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>$1,000 (2019 Award) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">-Jacob Bailey Hughes Reese $500 (2019 Award)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">*In our July 17, 2019 at our regular meeting guest speaker
Dr. Heather Lamb, the Adult Education Coordinator at the ALC, provided the
application ALC uses for scholarships which is geared to a four-year college.
This is the reason we have received few ALC applications (2017 -1, 2018 – 2,
2019 -0 and 2020- 0). Lion Bob called the ALC in early May and learned that Dr.
Heather Lamb was no longer the scholarship coordinator. I then got in touch
with the new ALC Director, Joey Phillips. He said the ALC is in the process of
appointing a new coordinator for our scholarships and said the ALC is going to
wait until 2021 to have students apply. Lion Bob will try to re-energize ALC this
coming spring. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">*In the meantime, Lion Bob reached out to TCC (Tawana Hill). She
recommended we consider two applications requesting financial aid (Aryl Desiree
David Gavino and Jacob Bailey Hughes Reese). I also reached out to Ocean Lakes
High School serving Seatack (Christopher Murray) and received one application
(Jared Plaatsman), and the New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack (Curtis
Hopkins) and received two applications (Amanda Alyssa Montalvo and Mar’Tyria
Hayes). <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
*<span style="font-family: "georgia";">The $500 second place award was set up as the EdDelong
Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Ed who served as chairman of the Thalia
Lions Scholarship Committee for many years and died July 16th, 2015. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
*<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Why Seatack? Most people do not know of the great history of
the area. As early as the late 1700s freed slaves lived here. They owned their
own farms and built their own homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They were craftsmen, builders, farmers, fishermen, and hunters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever they needed, they built it with
their own hands. Today Seatack is recognized as the oldest black community in
the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Blood Drive Report</b> – IPP Lion Ellen Turman and Lion
Nancy Nelson – Sept 12, 1-6pm at Virginia Beach Christian Church 2225 Rosehall
Dr., V.B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you scheduled to give blood
before when the drive was cancelled, you will need to re schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lions Ellen or Nancy Nelson know
if you wish to work at the drive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Peace Poster Report</b> – Lions Karen Austin and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marsha Montgomery – Lion Karen is
participating in a Zoom presentation to the Councl of Girl Scouts on Sept.
19th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this time there is no one
scheduled for the presentation but the director thinks that will change once
the Labor Day holiday is over and school has started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The contest is opened to the entire Council
of Girl Scouts in the Tidewater area rather than a specific troop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The deadline for the artwork is Oct. 29th and
to the District Governor by Nov. 15th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Judging will be on Sunday Nov. 8th at Virginia Beach Christian
Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judges are Lions Karen Austin, Marsha
Montgomery, Nancy Watters and Lion Homer Cook. Laptop and electronic project> – Lion Jon Halvorson was
pleased with the response to electronic donations. About 6 computers and equipment have been
received to be given to Computers for Kids or another organization supplying
equipment to the Norfolk schools.
<br /><b>Foodbank Collections</b> – Lion Aziz Selahi was not in
attendance but Lion Nancy reported that members had sent $236 in donations for
the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Members have been asked to donate the $20 normally spent on meeting
meals to this cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you still wish
to donate, please send your checks made out the Thalia Lions Club to Lion
Nancy. The checks will be totaled each month and that amount donated from our
club to the Foodbank.<br /><b>Campaign 100 and LCFSEVA Raffle -</b> Lion Stan Furman –
reported that the tickets for the LCFSEVA ($5@) have been distributed and he is
in the process of collecting.<br /><b>The Campaign 100 raffle tickets are $25 each</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For every 40 tickets sold, a winner will be
pulled. That winner will receive a
$1,000 Melvin Jones Fellowship for themselves or the club.This is a method of encouraging members to
donated to Lions Club International Campaign 100 Initiative.
<br /><b>Reverse Raffle</b> (Southside Lions Club)– Lion Nancy
Watters reported that the tickets are being printed and will be distributed
soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Southside Lions tries not to allow
the tickets to be distributed too early for fear that members will find it easy
to forget or wait until the last minute.
<br />Lion Nancy also said she ordered 75 tickets instead of the
numbers designated by the Board (50). When she counted the number that had already been requested by members
the total was almost 65. We are not
penalized for ordering too many tickets. Please let Lion Nancy know if you want tickets.
<br /><b>Peanuts / Brooms</b> – Lion Jack Wagner was able to
attend the meeting but had no audio or video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Nancy W reported that she had placed an ad on Facebook for brooms
designating Paul’s Auto as our place of sales. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please contact Lion Jack for peanuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sales of both peanuts and brooms have dropped
so we need to support them as much as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>Garage Sale</b> – Saturday Sept. 12 – 8-3pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3304 Old Kirkwood Dr., V.B. Susan Mills, a
friend of Lion Nancy W is hosting the garage sale and only wants us to donated
priced items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She and a neighbor will
work the sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please get the priced
items to Lion Nancy no later than Sept 7/8th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>From the Floor</b>- Lion Dick Kreassig offered word of
sympathy for the loss of Lion Jim Oglesby. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lion Jim was a past district governor and a very active Lion
and friend to many of our members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lion John Watters extended our Club’s condolences to Lion
Stan Moss in the loss of his brother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Stan expressed his appreciation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Adjournment:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Upcoming Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fri Aug.
21 – Secretary Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wed Sept. 2 – Next Board Zoom
Meeting Zoom 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fri Sept.
4 – President Leadership Workshop Zoom 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fri Sept.
11 – New Member Orientation Workshop Zoom 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sat Sept.
12 – Red Cross Blood Drive – VBCC - 2225 Rose Hall Dr., VB 1-6pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sat Sept.
12 – Garage Sale – 3304 Old Kirkwood Dr., VB – 8am-3pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fri-Sun -
Sept 25-27 – USA Canada Leadership Virtual Forum <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><strong>Board Meeting, Wed. Aug 5, 2020 via Zoom</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">The following
Lions logged on: Irene Conlin, Mike Coren, Jeri Furman, Stanley Furman, Vickie
Kennedy, Billy McIntyre, Stanley Moss, Marsha Montgomery, Nancy Nelson, Bob
Perrine, Fran Scott, Aziz Selahi, Roger Snell, Ellen Truman, Jack Wagner, John
Watters, Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Jeri Furman - </span></b>Call to Order
7:06p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pledge of Allegiance</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>President Lion Jeri
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Invocation:</b>
Lion Roger Snell<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Welcome and Wellness Check</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- President
Lion Jeri Furman asked for any information about health concerns from the
membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None were reported.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Treasurer’s Report</b> – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Please see the attached report.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Secretary’s Report</b> – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Leadership Workshop</u></i></b><u> –</u> There
will be a Leadership Zoom workshop each Friday evening from 7-8pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following topics will be covered
consecutively each Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Aug.7 – Membership<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Aug. 14 – Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Aug. 21 – Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Aug. 28 – President<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">And September 11 – New Member
Orientation <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">These workshops are free and
are very useful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether you are
interested in any of the offices makes no difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all need to become familiar with how our
club functions and you may be asked at some point to step up in leadership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So please consider devoting a little time to
learn something new about Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The last workshop on Sept. 11<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>th</sup>
is a New Member Orientation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any member
who has joined in the last 1-2 years could benefit greatly from this
information. If you make no other workshops, please target this evening and
spend 1 hour learning about this great organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promise it will be of great use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The topic for Friday evening
Aug 7<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>th</sup> is Membership. Here is the information and the link to join
in the workshop.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Topic: Creating a Membership Plan </span><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Time: Aug 7, 2020 06:30 PM
Eastern Time (US and Canada)</span><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Join Zoom Meeting</span><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85972571760?pwd=YnQ4OVF6S0ZzT0hrWlJFUUZ6djRTZz09"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85972571760?pwd=YnQ4OVF6S0ZzT0hrWlJFUUZ6djRTZz09</span></span></a><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Meeting ID: 859 7257 1760</span><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Passcode: LIONS</span><span style="color: #464646; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Club
Survey</u></i></b> –(see attached) This
survey was sent out last week for your input.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you have any comments, recommendations, or suggestions pertaining to
the questions on this survey, please let me know and I will present them to the
club.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>USA Canada Forum</u></i></b> – see
attached (limit 3,000) Sept 25-27. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the pandemic, the Forum will be
virtual this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a wonderful
opportunity for any Lion to see what the rest of the North America is doing in
Lions and to learn from the sessions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may register for the USA Canada Forum for $20, an unbelievable
cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am truly excited that the Forum
is virtual making it possible for us to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will only be 3000 participants allowed
to register so you must make the decision now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Those spots will disappear quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may need to register with your email and password before you can
make the reservation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Here is the link:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://members.lionsforum.org/Sys/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fevent-3547116"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman";">https://members.lionsforum.org/Sys/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fevent-3547116</span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Fall
Conference</u></i></b><u> will be in
Williamsburg at the Double Tree Inn</u> –
TBA<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Club Programs – </b>Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></b>August 19 – LifeNet – Donna Bishop, Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>September 16- District Governor’s Visit – DG Scott Durbin
with Cabinet Secretary Lion<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Homer Cook.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oct. 21 – Lion Heather Jones - Campaign
100 District Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Service Reports<o:p></o:p></span></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Scholarship Report</b> – Lion Bob Perrine – Wan Ting (Ivy) Wu was selected
to receive the <span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Princess Anne High School scholarship winner
by the Scholarship committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion
Bob has communicated with TCC concerning the Ed DeLong scholarship candidates
and they are offering 2 possibilities. There may be more but the deadline in
Aug. 22<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>nd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blood Drive Report</b> – IPP Lion Ellen Turman - Because there were 36
appointments and only 3 Red Cross staff to work the drive, it was cancelled at
the last minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Nelson
reported that they want to reschedule <b><i><u><span style="color: black;">Sat. Sept 12 – 1:00pm-6:00pm</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peace Poster Report</b> – Lion Marsha Montgomery – Lion Marsha has prepared a wonderful
presentation with a power point to present to the Girl Scouts on August 15<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope there will be good participation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Asked to explain the Peace Poster Contest,
Lion Marsha explained that the contest was to encourage young people to express
their desire for Peace through art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a $1000 prize and a trip for recognition to the United Nations.
This years theme is Peace through Service.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Laptop and electronic project –</b> Lion Jon Halvorson - though Lion Jon was unable to
attend the meeting, Lion Nancy Watters asked for laptops, printers, or
electrical equipment that may be donated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The equipment is for Computer Equipment for Kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may drop off equipment to Lion Nancy or
to Lion Jon Halvorson.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Foodbank Collections –</b> Lion Aziz Selahi – Last month we tried to do a
foodbank collection and found that the only place to drop off food is in
Norfolk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no more collection
points at the YMCAs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Aziz made a
motion that we designate the $20 we would normally spend on meals at a meeting
to be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea was immediately second by Lion Stan
and Lion Rog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vote was passed
unanimously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members are asked to send
a $20 check each month to Lion Nancy for the support of the Foodbank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make your check out to Thalia Lions
Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy will report each month
on the amount of donations received and how much will be sent to the Foodbank
in the name of our Club. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
consider supporting this project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Fundraisers<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Campaign 100 – </b>Lion Stan Furman – the club has made a total donation of
$1,000 toward a Melvin Jones that will count as a Campaign 100 donation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Half the funds were from the Admin account so
we are also eligible for the 100% Club Participation Award. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Campaign
100 is also conducting a raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
see the attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will have a program
in October by Lion Heather Jones, District I Campaign 100 chairperson.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">LCFSV Raffle – </b>Lion Stan Furman, representing the Lions Charity
Foundation of Southeastern Virginia, explained that because of the pandemic the
Foundation will not hold the Annual Auction fundraiser this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead the only fundraiser for the Lions
Charity Foundation will be the raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each Thalia member will be given 4 tickets @$5 to sell for the drawings
on October 10<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan
will must have the tickets with payment returned to him by September 30<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Checks must be made to LCFSV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reverse
Raffle (Southside Lions Club)– </b>Lion
Nancy Watters – recommended that we ask Southside Lions for 50 tickets for the
raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each ticket is $60 or 2 tickets for
$100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club stands to profit half the
sales. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was discussion of
increasing the number to 100 but some felt that was more than we could
sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy informally canvased the
Board attendees and found that there was demand for almost 50 among the
group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">After the meeting, Lion Nancy was notified by other members that they
wanted tickets as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we are yet
to ask members who were not in attendance, and the number already verbally
assigned is 52, Lion Nancy will ask for 75 instead of 50 tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please remember that we are not obligated to
pay for unsold tickets.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Peanuts
– </b>Lion Jack Wagner – Please let Lion
Jack know if you would like peanuts to sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We have a supply and need to sell them soon! Lion Jack was logged on to
the meeting but unable to engage his audio and video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Proposal
</b>– <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Garage Sale</b> – A friend of Lion
Nancy, Susan Mills, is planning to hold a garage sale September 12<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
will donate half the proceeds to Thalia Lions and the other half will be
donated to the Animal Shelter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asks
for items for the sale. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy will
be willing to collect <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">pre-price</i>
items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since staying home many of you
may have already cleaned out and reorganized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But please let Lion Nancy know if there is anything you are willing to
donate for the garage sale. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since she is
willing to donate the proceeds, we need to offer items for the sale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>7:56</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Upcoming Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Friday August
7 – Membership Workshop Zoom 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Friday
August 14 – Treasurer Workshop Zoom 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Wed
August 19 – Next Regular Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Friday
August 21 – Secretary Workshop Zoom 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Fri
August 28 – President Workshop Zoom 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Wed.
Sept. 2<span style="font-size: large;"><sup>nd</sup> – Next Zoom Board Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Fri
Sept. 11 – New Member Orientation 7-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Sat.
Sept. 12` - Blood Drive – Virginia Beach Christian Church 1-6pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Sat.
Sept. 12 – Garage Sale – 3304 Old Kirkwood Dr., VB <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Wed.
Sept. 16 – Next Regular Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Fri-Sun
- Sept 25-27 – USA Canada Leadership Virtual Forum</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Regular Meeting Minutes, Wed. July 15, 2020- 7p.m</strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Zoom:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85284637615"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85284637615</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Meeting ID:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>852 8463 7615<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">President Lion Jeri Furman – Call to Order 7:05pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Invocation – Lion Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion President welcomed guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Jon Halvorson introduced Janelle _____<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Who may be interested in joining
our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nina Ambrose and Lion
Bruce Horner from Southside Lions Club we also acknowledged.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">New Project Idea:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Club Service
Chairperson – Lion Nancy Watters - introduced Lion Bruce Horner and Lion Nina
Ambrose from Southside Lions to speak about the Drive for Sight Reverse Raffle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Lion Bruce described the reverse raffle that the Southside Club has be
doing for a number of years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attached is
a description of the raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thalia
Lions has been invited to join their club in selling the tickets as a
fundraiser for our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For each $60
ticket sold, our club keeps half the money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tickets are $60 each or two tickets for $100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The BOD has already agreed that the club will
participate in the project and needs to decide how many tickets we will request
from Southside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no obligation
for unsold tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The BOD will take up
the question at the next meeting on Aug. 5</span><sup><span style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: large;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Bruce will need to know the number by
then in order to have our names printed on the tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The culminating event will be held at Swan Terrace at Founder’s End in
November starting at 6:00pm and ending at 7pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tickets will be drawn periodically and announced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Light appetizers will be served and our club
will be invited.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">VBCC/Thalia Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Lion Nancy encouraged all those able to give blood to please make an
appointment to give at redcrossblood.org.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The date is August 2</span><sup><span style="font-size: small;">nd</span></sup><span style="font-size: large;"> 12-5pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Nelson will be out of town but
Lion Marsha Montgomery, Lion Ellen Turman will work with Jeff Bodenhammer (church
member) to register and monitor donors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyone who would like to work during those hours is encouraged to come.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Tail Twister Process- Lion Jon Halvorson – Lion Stan Moss – Lion Vickie
Kennedy. <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">It is important that we keep the Tail Twister busy raising funds for our
administration account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jon is
investigating how we might use an app to transfer small amounts in fines to the
Thalia account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a new idea and
may take some work to get all of us onboard. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">In the meantime, our Tail Twister Lion Stan
Moss has decided to fine everyone as we turn older.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is RETROACTIVE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, if you have had a birthday since the last
real meeting, (Feb.) you are being fined $5. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
</span></span></span>
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<span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">It cost money to get old but the alternative
is unacceptable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please send your money to Lion
Stan Moss – 1617 Emmerton Ct. VB. 23456. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here is the list of names:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions
Bill Austin, Steve Eggleston, Otis Ethridge, Ellen Turman, Jack Wagner, John
Watters, Nancy Watters, Marsha Montgomery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I am tucking a 5-dollar bill in an envelope
to send to him today!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I challenge the
rest of you to do the same!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dues Collection – Thanks
to all who have sent in their dues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are only a couple outstanding at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Progressive Raffle – Lion
Mike Coren submitted $490.50 for Progressive Raffle money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The money will be donated to LCIF with
another $509.50 budgeted donation to make a $1,000 future Melvin Jones Award
from our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using the progressive
raffle money from the admin account also allows our club to earn a 100%
Participation Award for Campaign 100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kindness Matters Service
Award – Our club has done projects that qualify us for this award. Lion Stan
and Lion Nancy have reviewed the qualifications and feel that the Beach Bag
Project will be our best offering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Nancy will complete the paperwork and submit the application to the Dist GST.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Peace Poster Contest – Lion
Homer Cook has achieved a partnership with the Girl Scouts and has asked our
club to sponsor a Peace Poster Contest with them. There will be more
information to come on the subject.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Scholarships for Fall attendance at TCC or a Virginia School of Higher Learning, Lion Bob
Perrine </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">-Information was posted on the Princess Anne Scholarship website by coordinator Cathy Delaney for Princes Anne High School students. There have been no responses as this date. The suspense date is July 22.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">-Information was posted on the TCC website by Tawana Hill, Coordinator of Financial Aid with a suspense date of Aug 17. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">-Information was posted on the Ocean Lakes
High School website by Christopher Murray, Ocean Lakes Scholarship Coordinator with a suspense date of Aug 17. This effort is to encourage residents of the Seatack community to apply for the
scholarships to TCC. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Items from the Floor<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Peanut Sales – Please let Lion Jack Wagner know if you need peanuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please remember that this is the only actual
fundraiser we have at the moment and we should try to sell as many as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Suggestions for Service Projects:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Computer
Equipment for Kids – Lion Jon Halvorson will accept any computer equipment
(preferably laptops) to be donated to Computer Equipment for Kids in
Norfolk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has a couple of contacts so
please consider donating older equipment to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foodbank donations
–</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Lion Aziz Selahi has suggested
that we again make food donations to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">However, since our meeting, I have found out that all pick up
locations in Va. Beach have been cancelled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The only drop off is now at 800 Tidewater Dr. on the Tab St. side of the
building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must ring the bell to have
someone come out and open the loading door.</span></i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If anyone is willing to coordinate and take
food donations to the Norfolk location, please respond to Lion Nancy
Watters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">For Kids – Lion Fran Scott expressed concerns
about the Bookbag Project for this Fall since school openings are up in the
air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She suggested that we think about
doing bulk donations to the schools instead of individual bookbag supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More will be known later.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">***** During the last
part of our meeting, Lion John received a phone call from Pauline Ashe, wife of
50 year life member Ray Ashe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The call
was to tell our club of Lion Ray’s death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pauline was touched to find that we were in the middle of a club
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">We ended our meeting
with a moment of silence in Lion Ray’s memory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Meeting
adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion President Jeri Furman
– 7:29<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">First Meeting 2020-2021</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Board Meeting
Minutes, Wed. July 1, 2020 - 7p.m.</span></b><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Zoom™ Meeting Hosted by Lion Jon Halvorson<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Logged on: Lions Stanley & Jeri Furman, Lion Mike
Coren, Lion Jon Halvorson, Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Billy McIntyre, Lion Nancy
Nelson, Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Ellen Turman, Lions John & Nancy Watters,
Lion Bob Perrine, Lion Fran Scott, Lion Marsha Montgomery.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen Turman - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order
7:13 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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Lion President Jeri Furman, Thalia President 2020-2021. 7:21pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">New Business</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Progressive Raffle </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– Lion Mike Coren has almost $500 collected from the Thalia Progressive
Raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finding it difficult to continue
holding the raffle on a Zoom format, Lion Mike suggested that the money be
placed into the Thalia Admin account. (Progressive raffle definition:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$1 tickets were sold to purchase a chance to
pull the Queen of Hearts from a deck of cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each time a card was chosen by the winner of the dollar raffle, the card
was removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the time we suspended
the in-person meetings, the money had accumulated to almost $500 with a very
few cards left in the deck.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">A new award has been offered
by the District Governor in which any moneys collected by the Tail Twister and
donated to the LCIF would be considered a donation by all members of the club.
The award would be called the 100 % Participation Award and would give the club
special standing in grant awards if the club needed to apply to LCI for grant
money. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Considering the circumstances
of the 2020-21 budget, the recommendation was made to use that money for the
donation to LCIF from the Club. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">In further discussion, Lion
Stanley Furman moved that we designate that donation to a Melvin Jones to be
awarded at a future date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John
Watters seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After discussion
clarifying that the donation would still be used by LCI regardless of the
Melvin Jones designation, a unanimous vote was passed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thalia/VBCC Blood Drive</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Ellen Turman will run
the Red Cross blood drive this year at Virginia Beach Christian Church, Sunday August
2<sup>nd</sup> 12-5pm. A church member, Jeff Bodenhammer has agreed to work the
drive checking in donors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Marsha
Montgomery also volunteered to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
anyone else is interested, please contact Lion Nancy N. or Lion Ellen. The Lion
Tamer, Lion Jon Halvorson will be asked to see that the Thalia Banner, and
display items will be available to set up at the church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are able and willing, please consider
donating blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Appointments may be made
online or through Lion Nancy or Lion Ellen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please see the attached flyer for all information.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">New Project Ideas</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Nancy Watters described a proposition from Southside Lions
Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For several years that club has
held a Reverse Raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets are $60
for one ticket or $100 for two tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are winning increments of money as tickets are pulled with the
grand prize being won by the last ticket in the barrel. Southside limits the
number of tickets to 400.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since they
have never sold that number of tickets, their club is offering Thalia Lions the
opportunity to sell tickets for the raffle as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thaila would receive one half of all the
ticket sales made by the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Nancy asked permission to invite two members of Southside Lions to participate
in our next Zoom meeting on July 15<sup>th</sup> to present the idea to our
membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There seemed to be no
objections to this suggestion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Budget – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
President Jeri Furman presented the proposed Covid 2020-21 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Temporary Budget </i>to the Board for approval. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please understand that many cuts were proposed
because of the uncertainty of this year’s income and that the budget is only
temporary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may be revisited and
adjusted at anytime that circumstances change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is heart-wrenching to make cuts to causes we love and have supported
for many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully we will be
able to recoup and return to our general support before very long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy is attached.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Scholarship</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> –
Lion Bob Perrine presented the following idea:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="color: black;">In that the Adult
Learning Center has said they are reorganizing their Scholarship process, and
since this is the second year Thalia Lions has received no nominees for our
$1,000 and $500 Scholarships from them for TCC, Lion Bob would like to offer
these Scholarships to the New Jerusalem Church of God in Seatack (an African
American church). He has visited the church and has close contacts. Lion Bob
feels this action would not only benefit our club but would be a binding offer
with what his personal church, Old Donation Episcopal Church, has engaged in,
the Sacred Ground Circle, learning about our past sins with slaves and what we
can do to heal our racial wounds. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">After reflection and
discussion concerning our desire to offer the money to deserving minority
applicants, a motion was made by Lion Stan Furman with a second by Lion Ellen
to offer the scholarship money to TCC to award to a qualified applicant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Bob will contact the New Jerusalem
Church to encourage them to have students to apply for the money through TCC. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">This action is for this year
only and will be offered to the Adult Learning Center as first priority in the
future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tail Twister – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Stan Moss is looking for ways to continue fining members as his role as Tail
Twister this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One suggestion is
that as each member has a birthday they be required to send the Tail Twister
$5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is open to other suggestions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jon Halvorson has offered to set up a
method on line that will make fining members easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will work with Lion Vickie to set up the
process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Prospective Members – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jon Halvorson has requested and received
information for two new prospects and hopes to have them attending the next
Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Wed. July 15 – 7pm Regular Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sat. July 18<sup>th</sup> – Lions Charity Foundation
Meeting – Windsor Town Center, 23362 Courtchouse <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hwy, Windsor, Va.- the Annual LEMSHU
meeting will be held on the same date.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sun. August 2<sup>nd</sup> – VBCC/Thalia Blood Drive
-Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Drive, Virginia Beach 23454<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Wed. Augrust 5 -7pm – Zoom Board Meeting.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>Last Board Meeting of the 2019-2020 Year, 1 July 2020</strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen welcomed all members to the meeting and asked for a wellness check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one reported any illnesses.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer’s Report</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Vickie Kennedy – please see attached<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Secretary’s Report</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Nancy Watters reported that dues collections are still ongoing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are seven members that are yet to send in their dues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy has sent the two members that are not usually in attendance a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The remaining unpaid members will be reminded once more before a SASE will be sent to them. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Old Business</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Ellen asked for any unfinished business from the Lion’s year 2019-20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No unfinished business was presented. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">- With no unfinished business, Lion President Ellen Turman adjourned the last Board meeting of the Thalia Lions Club for the year 2019-2020, 7:01pm.<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Installation <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meeting Minutes, Wed. June 17, 2020- 7p.m.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Last meeting for 2019-2020 </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Via ZOOM h<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">osted by Lion Jon Halvorson<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></b></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Logged on: Lions
Stanley & Jeri Furman, Lion Mike Coren, Lion Bob Perrine, Lion Jon
Halvorson, Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Billy McIntyre, Lion Nancy Nelson, Lion
Aziz Selahi, Lion Marsha Montgomery, Lion Ellen Turman, Lions John & Nancy
Watters, Lion Roger Snell, Lion Stan Moss, Lion Irene Conlin, Lions Karen and
Bill Austin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen Turman - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order
7:00 p.m. Lion Turman's last meeting as she had the presidency to Lion Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Because of the delay format
in Zoom meetings, The Patriotic Song and Pledge of Allegiance was omitted. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Ellen offered the following Invocation:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Grant us,
God of all, a vision of your world as your love would have it: <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">a world where the
weak are protected and none go hungry or poor; <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">a world where the
riches of creation are shared and everyone can enjoy them; <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">a world where
different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect; <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">a world where peace
is built with justice and justice is guided by love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Give us the
inspiration and courage as Lions to build it, give us motivation and energy as
Lion offering ourselves in service to creating it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Outgoing President Lion Ellen Turman’s comments:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">So here we are at the end of
the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my wildness dreams I never
thought we would be holding our Installation and last meeting of Lions’s year
2019-20 by way of Zoom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank goodness
for modern technology that enables us to still function as a club and meet in
fellowship. Reflecting on this past year’s activities and fundraiser, Thalia
Lions Club has accomplished a lot. Our club has been able to meet twice month,
the 1st meeting of the month was at the Ronald McDonald House thanks to Lion
Vickie Kennedy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the 2nd meeting was
at Westin Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">We welcomed two new members
Billy McIntyre and Jon Halverson into the club.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Some of the Highlights of this Year’s Projects
were:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*The Spot Program, 2,000
children from 56 Virginia Beach Schools and Head Start Program were screened. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*Adopt a Student Bookbag
Project – members provided school supplies for at least 25 children. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*The VBPS
Beach Bag Project, our club helped secure funds for us to pack 2,000 bags of
food for hunger risk children. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*The Blood Drive at VBCC with
20 pints being collected. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*Eyeglass Recycling Center
regular monthly trips to clean, read and package recycled glasses.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*Thanksgiving food project
provided holiday food to 10 families.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*Secret Santa Holiday Gifts to
25 children from For Kids and Social Services. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Annual James Bland Music
Competition, sponsorship for young musicians.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Vision Walk - the Virtual
walk on Zoom, our club raised $2,000. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 13pt;">And Subway sandwiches for
Sentara medical workers, one of the last memorable and rewarding projects.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 13pt;">We also had numerous other
projects that we participated in during this past year like Adopt a Student,
Foodbank Collections, Sight & Hearing Van, Reading Across America
Project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I will stop there for now. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">All I can say is WOW, what a
year it has been. Our Tail Twister kept us laughing while we fellowshipped with
each other. And let us not forget our annual Holiday Party at the Watters “Estate”. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">One of the things I am proudest of is that our
members when called upon are willing and able to serve. I extend my thanks to the
Board and fellow Lions for their support and help this past year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was truly a pleasure serving as your
President. And Lion President Lion Jeri, I look forward to supporting you as
our President this upcoming year.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Presidential presentation - Lion Secretary Nancy
Watters</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> presented Lion Ellen with a
Gold-plated Lion statue with her name and term of office engraved on the base.
The statue is from Thalia Lions in appreciation of her year of service as
President.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Installation of Officers – Past Council Chair Lion
Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The following Slate of
Officers were duly elected by Thalia Lions Club for the 2020-21 Lions Year as
verified by Secretary Lion Nancy Watters.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Stanley swore each of the
following members to office.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
President, GAT (Global Action Team): Lion Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p><br />
1st Vice President: Lion Nancy Nelson<o:p></o:p><br />
2nd Vice President: Lion Marsha Montgomery<o:p></o:p><br />
Treasurer: Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p><br />
Secretary GST (Global Service Team): Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p><br />
Membership, GMT (Global Membership Team): Lion Dick Kreassig<o:p></o:p><br />
Marketing & Communication: Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p><br />
LCIF (Lions Club International Foundation) Coordinator: Lion
Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Tamer: Lion Jon Halverson<o:p></o:p><br />
Tail Twister: Lion Stan Moss<o:p></o:p><br />
Immediate Past President: Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p><br />
Continuing Directors (serving second year of a 2-year term):
Lion Mike Coren & Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p><br />
New Directors: Lion Billy McIntyre, Lion Roger Snell
(serving 1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup> year of a 2 year term)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Officers are President, 1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup> & 2<sup>nd</sup>
V. Pres. Sect. & Treas.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Passing of the Gavel,
Charter, and President’s Pin – </b>Lion Ellen Turman virtually recognized Lion
Jeri Furman as the new President and virtually passed the gavel and pin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Charter is under repair and will be
delivered at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>later date.<o:p></o:p></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Incoming President, Lion Jeri Furman’s comments</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Fellow Lions,<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">When
Lion Jack Wagner, representing the nominating committee for 2020-21, asked me
to be 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President, I asked him who was taking the position of
President.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His response was that he did
not know at that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I surprised him
and shocked myself by telling him that I would like to be President again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though I had said I did not want to take the
office again, I made a quick decision while talking to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">I
pledge to do my best serving as President and hope to be as successful as past
presidents have done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My one request to
the club is a request that Lion Nancy Watters made when she held the office of
President.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That request is that you wear
your Lions pin every day, no matter where you go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone may see it and ask about
Lionism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will then have a chance to
explain how the club serves the community and fulfills our motto, We Serve. You
pin can open the door for new members to participate in our mission.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">I
hope everyone will stay healthy this year and that Thalia Lions Club will have
a great year serving the community during the Corona Virus Pandemic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope we will be able to restart our
regular meetings together very soon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jeri Furman <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Secretary reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">June 30<sup>th</sup>, Tues. 6:30pm – Zone O meeting
Zoom</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> - </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Homer Cook is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join
Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85775725683?pwd=TnRsL3FtZ09sVjZlTXg4S2ZBOExIdz09"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85775725683?pwd=TnRsL3FtZ09sVjZlTXg4S2ZBOExIdz09</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">June 25-27, Virtual Foundation for Fighting Blindness Conference</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> (please see attached information and link)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">July 1<sup>st</sup>, Wed. 7pm – Zoom Board meeting</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> (joint meeting of old board and new) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">July 15<sup>th</sup>, Wed. 7pm – Zoom Regular meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">July 18<sup>th</sup>, Lion Charity Foundation</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Meeting – Windsor Town Center, 23362 Courthouse Hwy,
Windsor, VA <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">August 2<sup>nd</sup>, Sunday – 12-5pm Blood</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Drive – VB Christian Church<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">*attachments <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">FFB Conference<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Covid 19 – risk assessment of
activities<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>May 20, 2020 - Regular Meeting
Minutes, - 7p.m. </strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Via ZOOM</strong> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Hosted by Lion Jon Halvorson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Logged on: Lions
Stanley & Jeri Furman, Lion Mike Coren, Lion Fran Scott, Lion Bob Perrine, Lion
Jon Halvorson, Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Billy McIntyre, Lion Nancy Nelson,
Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Marsha Montgomery, Lion Susan Sumnick, Lion Ellen
Turman, Lion Jack Wagner, Lions John & Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Guest: Lion Debra
Laughlin – Vision Walk Co Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen Turman - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order
7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen welcomed all
members to the meeting and recognized Lion Debra Laughlin as our guest. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Please see the attached report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters – <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Subway</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> -Mohammed Razavi, owner of Subway, reported that sandwiches were
delivered for medical workers at Sentara Va. Beach and were much
appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was greeted at the door
by the Volunteer coordinator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Vision Walk – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">An invitation to join the Vision Walk was sent out
electronically and many members have signed up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Nancy turned that discussion over to our guest, Lion Debra
Laughlin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Debra Laughlin</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> is co-chairperson of Vision Walk this year. The goal
was to raise $76,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with the
effects of the pandemic, their goal is only $20,000 off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She encourages all of us to support and to
send links from our Vision Walk team to our friends asking for donations. Our
club has budgeted $300 to Vision Walk and will make that donation. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">For
obvious reasons, the Vision Walk will not be a physical walk on the oceanfront
this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, the Walk will be
virtual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teams are asked to create a
“Vision Walk” activity on June 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and post it to #visionwalkstrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Postings may be individual or groups, or teams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She offered a couple of suggestions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club decided we would log into ZOOM at
1pm June 6th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will all wear face
masks and do a screenshot to submit to #visionwalkstrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will have a sign that says Thalia
Lions Club.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Jack asked for any new information concerning the research in fighting
retinitis pigmentosa. Lion Debra reported that there is exciting cutting edge new
concerning crisper genetic research that is giving positive hope for her
condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">As a
side note, Lion Debra will be our Zone Chairperson for next year, 2020-21.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Stanley Furman – Lions Charity Foundation </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– the raffle was held on May 14<sup>th</sup> but he
does not have the list of winners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our
club ballots were cast in the election for the coming Lions year but as yet
there are no final results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The yearly meeting of the
Charity Foundation is still scheduled for July in Windsor but will likely be cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Bob Perrine – Scholarship Report -</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> though he has attempted to reach the ALC and PA High
School, he has been unsuccessful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Considering the changes as a result of Covid 19, Lion Bob thought we
should probably wait until next year to award the scholarships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will follow up in the meantime.
******(please read update at the end of the minutes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Ellen Turman</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> –<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">ZOOM meetings</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
-Lion Jon Halvorson has been graciously hosting our ZOOM meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we are likely to continue for quite some
time, it was suggested that we create a club ZOOM account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jon and Lion Vickie Kennedy will work
together to set up the account using our club debit card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Subscription is $14.95 per month with only a
slight discount for a yearly subscription.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We decided to opt for month to month since we do not know how long we
will need to meet virtually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jon
will be reimbursed for any expense he has incurred during the to trial meetings
we have held.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Fundraiser – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">There
was much discussion concerning masks with and without logos, masks in packages
of 5 (n95) available through Lion Aziz, and masks through the Lions Charity Foundation,
no decision was made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is difficult to
find reasonable priced offerings but even more difficult to market since
everyone is staying home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">However, if anyone wants to order masks
through Lion Aziz, please contact him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Mike Coren has been given 10 or so masks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If anyone is in need, please let him know.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">It is important that we have a fund raiser to fund
next year’s budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must continue to
rack our brains!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanuts – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Please
let Lion Jack know if you need peanuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He has a healthy supply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has
been an excellent fundraiser but sales are off for obvious reasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please support the project to the best of
your abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Food Collection - </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">There was much interest in doing another food drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of having one person to collect and
deliver all the food to the Food Bank drop off spots, members were encouraged
to make the deliveries on their own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Our Club has agreed to
challenge members to drop off food at the local foodbank collection spots.
Please make your drop off before the June 6<sup>th</sup> ZOOM meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members are asked to take a photo of their
drop off items to submit with the end of the month report.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Food
donations can be made to these drop-off sites Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.
to noon.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hilltop
Family YMCA</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
1536 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Great
Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
633 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mt.
Trashmore Family YMCA</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
4441 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Taylor Bend
Family YMCA</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
4626 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><strong>Samaritan House</strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">- Lion Jack reported
that Samaritan House is in desperate need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Reports of abuse has risen 84% as a result of Covid19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So Samaritan House is pushed to the
limit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of volunteer limitations,
money donations are best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you
would like to donate food and supplies, Lion Jack will accept them. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">The
address for Samaritan House is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2620
Southern Boulevard VB VA 23452.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make
checks payable to SAMARITAN HOUSE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mark checks
PANTRY which puts the money toward food supplies for the victims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you wish send your donation to the
attention of Melody Sanders which also will guarantee it goes to the PANTRY. A
letter of request will be included with the minutes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">May 22-June 5<sup>th</sup> – Make your Foodbank donation!!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">Sat., June 6<sup>th</sup> 1pm – ZOOM for Vision Walk <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">Wed., June 17<sup>th</sup> 7pm – ZOOM meeting -Induction of
Officers for 2020-21 (Lion Stanley Furman)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">Wed., July 1<sup>st</sup> 7pm– ZOOM Joint Board meeting –
Officers from 2019-20 and 2020-21 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: normal;">Wed., July 22<sup>nd</sup> 7pm – ZOOM Club meeting <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">******Note from Lion Bob Perrine:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Update on Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
I talked to the new Adult Learning Center (ALC) Director,
Joey Phillips, last night. He is in the process of appointing a new coordinator
for our scholarships and said the ALC is going to wait until 2021 to
have students apply.<o:p></o:p><br />
Cathy Delaney, Princess Anne Coordinator, put our form
on line last month with no takers. She agrees that students
can have until 22 July to send their applications to
me. She has changed the date on our Thalia Lions application form submission to 22 July.<o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
I have made changes to both forms.</span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
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<strong>Apr 22, 2020, Regular Meeting via ZOOM</strong><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Logged on: Lions
Stanley & Jeri Furman, Lions Bill & Karen Austin, Lion Irene Conlin,
Lion Mike Coren, Lion Jon Halvorson, Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Billy McIntyre,
Lion Nancy Nelson, Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Roger Snell, Lion Susan Sumnick, Lion
Ellen Turman, Lion Jack Wagner, Lions John & Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen Turman - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order
7:00p.m.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen welcomed all
members to the meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except for a few
members who are still working, most reported that they were still sheltering in
place.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Please see the attached report. Lion Stanley
questioned the meal expenses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Vickie offered the explanation and agreed to double check the validity of the
numbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Since schools are officially
closed, there was a question about to whom the school clinic donations to our
three elementary schools should be made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since school offices are still open, the decision was made to mail the
checks to the schools earmarked for use by the nurses in each school clinic.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">President Lion Ellen – Election of Officers</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> - asked for any questions, nominations, or comments
from the floor concerning the election of new officers for the year 2020-2021.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Stanley Furman moved to
accept the slate as presented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Aziz
Selahi offered the second. The members present voted to accept the slate
unanimously.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nominating Committee</b>:<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Mike Coren<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Officer’s for 2020-2021<o:p></o:p></b><br />
President, GAT: Lion Jeri
Furman<o:p></o:p><br />
1st Vice President: Lion
Nancy Nelson<o:p></o:p><br />
2nd Vice President: Lion Marsha
Montgomery <o:p></o:p><br />
Treasurer: Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p><br />
Secretary GST: Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p><br />
Immediate Past President: Lion
Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p><br />
Membership, GMT: Lion Dick
Kreassig<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Tamer: Lion Jon Halverson<o:p></o:p><br />
Tail Twister: Lion Stan Moss<o:p></o:p><br />
Continuing Directors: Lion Mike
Coren<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p><br />
New Directors: Lion Billy
McIntyre<o:p></o:p><br />
Lion Roger Snell<o:p></o:p><br />
LCIF Coordinator: Lion Stanley
Furman<o:p></o:p><br />
Marketing, Communication: Lion Bob
Perrine<o:p></o:p><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Projects:<o:p></o:p></b><br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sentara Diabetes
Project</b> -Donation of designated Lions Charity Foundation funds to the
Sentara Diabetes Project - $250.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
donation was made in honor of Lion Dick Kreassig’s grandson, Scotty.<o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Foodbank
Collection -</b>April 20<sup>th</sup> – Delivery of canned goods to the
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia – Lion Jon Halvorson – because of the rainy
weather, Lion Jon is to deliver the items on Thursday, April 23<sup>rd</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was very pleased with the amount of
non-perishable goods that was donated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since the YMCA’s at Mt. Trashmore and at Hilltop are drop off centers,
we encourage members to drop off items individually anytime in the future. <o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Subway
Sandwiched for Medical Teams</b> - April 27<sup>th</sup> – delivery of Subway
sandwiches to the medical teams at Va. Beach Sentara – Lion Nancy Watters and
Lion Aziz Selahi - Our club collected enough money to cover 240 sandwiches for
the medical teams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mohammed Razavi,
owner of Subway on Great Neck Rd., has agreed to box each sandwich and add a
bag of chips and a cookie as his part of the donation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mo” and his wife visited our club meeting
last September and they are good friends with Lion Aziz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sandwiches will be delivered to Sentara
Va. Beach on First Colonial Rd. on Monday, April 27<sup>th</sup> at
11:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each box will have a sticker
saying “Thank You! From the Thalia Lions Club – thalialions.blogspot.com” <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">LOVF Raffle Tickets</b> – Lion Stanley
Furman will submit the raffle ticket stubs for the drawing this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club sold about $400.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club keeps abour 1/3<sup>rd</sup> of the
money collected.<o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peanuts</b> –
Lion Jack Wagner reminded everyone that he still has peanuts, especially
chocolate covered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let him know
if you want any to purchase of sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">chiefwag@cox.net</a> or 481-9123.<o:p></o:p><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Upcoming business</b>:<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Lion
of the Year Selection</b>:<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Secretary, Lion Nancy will send out an
email requesting your choice for Lion of the Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The selection is decided by the pure number
of votes per person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vote is
anonymous…..IF everyone will simply hit REPLY instead of REPLY ALL.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, unless you wish everyone know your
opinion, please hit REPLY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The award
will be announced when we install officers. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The next
meeting will be by ZOOM and be announced officially at a later date.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">****Just for kicks and giggles….Here is what our
members say they are doing in their spare time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rog Snell – working with a sign design company<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Irene Conlin – Still working at her job from home
but enjoying an afternoon nap<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Ellen Turman – Still working at her job from home
and enjoying sloppy clothes<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Aziz – Washing all the dishes Arian is messing up
as she cooks.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Jeri – Reportedly reading lots of sexy books (you
just can’t make this stuff up!)<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Stanley – Has deemed the entire boardwalk at the
beach his personal property for walking.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Billy and Lion Jack - Doing lots of yardwork and
gardening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I hope they have something
to share in the summer because I love tomatoes) Lion Billy is still working at
his design company.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Mike – Didn’t say but it looked like he was on a
virtual exercise bike – Go Lion Mike!<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lions Bill and Karen – They are organizing and
transferring old slides to picture albums.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Bill is writing another book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Can’t wait for that!<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Nancy Nelson – Enjoying her martinis and talking
to her family on Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Nancy Watters – Catching up on stuff and doing a
little watercolor.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion John Watters – Tackling PPPs – Previously
Procrastinated Projects including transfering to digital format 68 years of old
slides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But he found time to bake naan
at Easter.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Vickie – Working at RMH – Her interesting story
was that an anonymous donor literally left a cash donation of $50,000 on the
doorstep of the House. Wow!<strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
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<strong>Feb 19, 2020</strong> - The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order Feb. 19, 2020 by V.
President Lion Jeri Furman at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Westin
Hotel, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as
shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p> </o:p><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk32729014"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></b></a></div>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk32729014;"><b>General Meeting / Dinner 6:30 pm <o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk32729014;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup> Vice President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jeri Furman - </span></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk32729014;">Call to Order</span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk32729014;">1 Guest, 21 Members - 65.6%</span><br />
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<b>Introduction of Guests<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk19458091">: Lion Susie Sumnick introduced Gerri Webb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a></b><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk19458091;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Gerri is
in Lion Susie’s book club and has expressed interest in joining Lions.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk19458091;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk19458091;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recess for Dinner: <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reconvene – 7:07<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<b>Introduction of Guest
Speaker, Lion Billy McIntyre </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">by Lion Nancy Nelson<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Lion
Billy worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 40 years moving to the senior
ranks very quickly. He decided that instead of begging for change he
would be the change. Diversity and Inclusion is near and dear to his
heart. He was the first director of the Diversity & Inclusion
Department of the shipyard. His dilemma was that he could not understand
why there should be a diversity and inclusion department, when diversity and
inclusion should be automatic. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">In 2013,
he joined the VB Roundtable organized by James Spore to organize and share best
practices in the city for diversity and inclusion. It is the hub where
best practices of Diversity and Inclusion within the Hampton Roads area are
shared. He has recently formed a new company called Diversity, Equal, Included,
Global, LLC. Lion Billy’s goal is to work himself out of a job by making
the organization obsolete. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">He was
very instrumental in leading the VB organization to receive the FBI Community
Service Award and will go to D.C. on May 1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to receive an award from the Director
of the FBI for his work. Lion Billy has much to be proud of and is very
grateful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He stated that he felt totally
welcome and included immediately by Thalia Lions Club.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Shipyard
story - Because his mother was ill, Lion Billy could not go to college, so he
went to work at the age of 12 in a seafood market. At 19 (1974), he began
work as a woodcrafter apprentice in the shipyard at $3.03 per hour. <span class="apple-converted-space"> <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">One day
he was sent to the office for materials and saw a group of supervisors, all
white, sitting around the desk smoking cigars and talking. He was not
aware before that time that there was such a place. He told his buddies
that he wanted that job. They all told Lion Billy, “they are not going to
let you have one of those jobs. You must go to school and get courses to
prepare yourself. You are not qualified.” <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">He told
his buddies, “they are not going to stop me.” So, with no college degree,
Lion Billy motivated himself to go after one of the positions as shop
planner. He was not going to be stopped. The requirement was a
4-year apprenticeship, academics and then 4yrs work on the waterfront. He
would be a full-fledged mechanic after completion of the apprenticeship. The
Shop Planner was in process of retiring. He had groomed a younger guy for
the job, but he had not been on the waterfront for the required length of
time. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Lion Billy was chosen
as the next best guy to do the job. He was to fill the job temporarily to
buy the other guy enough time to qualify for the job. Billy did not know
what was required but he was not going to be stopped. His temporary job
of 120 required days came to an end. Then it was noted that the other guy
was required to have 180 days instead of 120 on the waterfront. There had
been a mistake. Lion Billy was given another 40 days in the position, but
the appointment was for 1 year. He impressed the management so much that
he remained on the job. Billy was the very first minority
shop planner in the history of the shipyard. Now Billy had achieved the
job he wanted. He was in the service group of overseeing 5 shipyard shops. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Then,
there was a need for a Supervisor for Shop Planners overseeing 35
employees. Lion Billy was appointed the position temporarily for 120
days. Still the youngest guy on the totem pole, he did such a good job
that his position was made permanent. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">When a
Group planning supervisor position came open, Lion Billy was chosen. That
position put him at a GS-11 level. He kept reiterating that all this
happened because of the way he thought. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>He
would not be stopped.</u><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>He
refused the idea that “they will not let him” and set his mind to “they will
not stop him.”<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">There
was zero minority representation in the Management Supervisor level at the
shipyard. Billy had been promoted in the planning area not in the shop
area. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">The
Shipyard commander expressed the desire to meet him. He was asked to sign
for 120 days as Shop Superintendent. By the time he arrived
everyone knew of the promotion which put him at a GS-14 level. Lion Billy
said that he felt like President Obama taking the office President. His salary
went from $31,000 to $51,000……for 120 days!! Some people were excited, some
mad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was 32 years old and all others
were close to retirement. They did not know how to accept this skinny, black
guy with no college degree. His former shop supervisor was furious.
The Superintendent’s Association was angry. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Lion
Billy’s salary again jumped to $54,000. A special meeting with the
Shipyard Commander in charge of everything was called. On Monday morning,
he was supposed to meet with the superintendent to receive instructions for
taking over 700 people with 5 levels of management. The Supervisor made
excuses and told him to come back on Friday. For the next
month, appointments were avoided even though he was receiving the
increased pay. He had the new position and was being paid but had not yet
been allowed in his office! The Exec. board of the Superintendent’s
Association met with the Commander. They thought Lion Billy was a nice guy but
that he was too young and was not ready for the job. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">The
Commander told them that he believed in Lion Billy and would give him 120
days. If it did not work out then he could be retrained. On Friday,
Lion Billy reported to the office for turnover training but the Supervisor left
without showing him anything. There was no turnover. He was set up
to fail. All the managers in the building were in an uproar. Lion
Billy told them that he wanted to build a conference room beside his office.
The workers informed him that they had a consensus and all agreed that was no
need for a conference room. As a result, Lion Billy required not only a
conference room but insisted on an office remodeling. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Three
months into the year Lion Billy was promoted permanently. He was the
first Black man to be promoted in the shipyard to such a level in 225
years. He had become one the top 5 in charge of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">The
Supervisor in the top position died but not before meeting with the
Commander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Billy was on the
agenda. He wanted to make certain that Lion Billy received his promotion. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Still
the youngest kid on the block, Lion Billy was promoted to a GS 15
level…... for 120 days with a salary of $66,000 because<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>they were not going to stop him.
He was not going to let them! <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Induction of New Member!!
Lion Jon Halvorson by Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Bob Perrine is Lion Jon’s sponsor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Jon appreciates the honor. He stated that in his <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">early
years he chased around and wound up in a dark place. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But he has now turned his life around and
devoted himself to God, his family, and service to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We welcomed Lion Jon to membership in our
club.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Lion Vice President Jeri
Furman:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<b>Approval
of minutes from Jan. 15th meeting Lion Jack moved Stan seconded.<o:p></o:p></b><br />
<b>Winter
Conference – </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Feb 29 –
Holiday Inn, 515 ByPass Rd, Williamsburg, Va. - Flyers were on the tables</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and are attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
members are encouraged to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
educational session is from 9am-12pm with a BBQ luncheon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cabinet and District meetings are from
1pm-3pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Registration is $5 and lunch is
$20.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk32728355"><b>Zone O meeting </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">is on 19 March at GaungDong Taste</b>, 3497 Holland Rd. </a>Lion
Homer Cook will call the meeting to order at 6PM and we will be done by
8PM. Ms. Susan DeAbeto, Sentara VB, will discuss the resources available
for diabetics in our area. Mr. Joe Flanagan will talk about " A
tough nut to crack" how to attract media attention. Lion Homer will
speak about the status of the Zone and then hold a training session to complete
his requirements from FDI. PDG Beth Stevens will be there to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>evaluate him. We
need to give Lion Homer the number from our club to expect. Please respond to
Lion Nancy or Lion Ellen.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">State Convention – May 14-17 Delta Hotel
by Marriott Chesapeake, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Since
the State Convention this year is in Chesapeake we should have a good number of
our club to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The information and
reservation forms are attached.<o:p></o:p></div>
<b>Lions
Medical Eye Bank Meeting – March 4<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia Lions Business/Board
meeting will be at the Eye Bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many
new members have never seen this facility and do not realized that it is completely
owned by the Lions in this District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
members are encouraged to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
light meal will be served and Lion John will give a short program on cornea
transplants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our own Lion Billy will
also describe his experience of a recent corneal transplant.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Nancy Watters: <o:p></o:p></b><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>VBPS Partner in Education Expo</b>
– Feb. 22, 9am-12pm – Landstown High School – 2001 Concert Dr., Va. Beach. Please
attend and see how other Partners in Education connect with the school system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Read Across America</b> – March 6 – If you have signed up the reading
assignments will be announced by Feb. 28<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Vickie Kennedy:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">James
Bland Music Contest – Feb. 25<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> 7pm Tues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b>Lion Vickie needs help to organize musicians,
organized practice rooms, collect music, pass our programs, Judge assistants,
time keepers, and other jobs.<o:p></o:p><br />
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At this time there are 15
contestants. The judges are <br />
Dr. Brian Diller, Dr. Alex Travino, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brian
Nedvin and Bianca Hall. All are highly trained and well respected in their
fields.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Stanley Furman:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lions Charity Foundation Raffle – </b>Club gets $20 of the $30 for each book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please sell as many books of tickets as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is an easy fundraiser for our club.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Jack Wagner:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Peanuts - </b>Pleas<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">e</b> let Lion Jack know if you need peanuts.
- <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Announcements from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion Stanley
Furman<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Feb – Lion Mike Coren (1) Lion Bob Perrine
(12) – Lion Billy McIntyre was asked to sing and our newest member, Lion Jon, was
asked to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They each sang
individually, in beautiful, memorable tone to Lion Mike and Lion Bob.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was trial by fire for our two newest
members!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They rose magnificently to the
occasion.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50 Raffle </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Stanley Furman - $25 -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Rich<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$21
– Lion Mike<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Core </span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– Lion Stan Furman pulled the 4 of Spades – Stakes are getting
high!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is over $400 in the
pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(But remember that the total <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">amount
is split with the club)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Adjournment: 8:26<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
22, Sat – 9-12pm – Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Dr., Va. Beach, Va <o:p></o:p></i></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
25, Tues. – James Bland Music Competition - Thalia United Methodist Church, <o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
29, Sat – Winter Conference 24I – Holiday Inn – 515 Bypass Rd., Williamsburg,
Va. <o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
4, Wed – Lions EyeBank Board/Business meeting- River Pavilion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of Sentara Norfolk Gen. Hospital<o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>600 Gresham
Dr. Norfolk, VA 34507<o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
6, Fri – Read Across America Day – 9:30am<o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
19, Thurs – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323 - 10-12pm<o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
19, Thur -<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Zone O meeting </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at GaungDong Taste, 3497 Holland Rd</i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">. 6pm<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></span><br />
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<strong>Feb 5, 2020 - </strong>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Feb. 5,
2020</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">President Lion Ellen Turman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 with those members
in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order:</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30pm </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Attendance:</strong></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1
Guest</span></i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">14
Members<u> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></u></span></i></strong><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">45 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></strong></div>
<strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion John
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong><br />
<strong><strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- Lion Ellen
Turman</span></strong></strong><br />
<strong><strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Dinner</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
6:00-6:30 – Pizza’s were ordered, Lion Nancy brought Caesar Salad, and Lion
Ellen provided cookies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enough was
ordered to provide dinner for residents.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></span></span></strong></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>President
Lion Ellen Turman: <o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><strong> </strong></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Winter Conference 24I</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Feb. 29, 2020 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Holiday Inn – 515 Bypass Rd.,
Williamsburg, Va.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please consider
attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are interesting classes
and events.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Vickie Kennedy – <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treasurer’s
Report</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">- </span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">James
Bland Music Contest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> -</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> The Bland will be on Tues., Feb. 25 at Thalia United Methodist
Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please mark your calendars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need volunteers!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only 4 students have applied at this time but
more is expected.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Nancy Watters –
Secretary’s Report<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">VBPS Partnership Expo</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – 9-12pm – Landstown High School,
2001 Concert Dr., Va. Beach, Va. Please let Lion Nancy know if you wish to help
man a table for a period during the Expo. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">VBCC screening</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – 109 children with 6 referrals – assisting in the screening were
Lions Billy McIntyre, Nancy Nelson, Susan Sumnick and Lion Susie’s husband,
Mick Sumnick.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Read Across America</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - March 6, Fri – Read Across America Day – 9:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will soon receive an invitation to be
part of this event.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Presentation of application for membership from Jon Halvorson</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> –We are pleased to accept Jon’s
membership into our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan made the motion to accept and Lion
Vicky seconded the membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vote
was unanimous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jon will be formally
inducted into membership at the next regular meeting on Feb. 19<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jon is sponsored by Lion Bob Perrine who was
unable to attend this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Nancy Nelson – <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Upcoming programs<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feb 19<sup>th</sup></span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> will be confirmed before the
date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Billy McIntyre may present
the program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">March 18th</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> program will be given by Lion
Irene Conlin – Virginia Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired (VAAPVI)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Stanley Furman –<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lions Charity Foundation</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Raffle</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Club keeps $20 of each book, the
Foundation get $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please sell as many
as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drawing is at the State
Convention in May. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>New Business <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Stanley Furman and Lion
Nancy</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> asked that the
donations to the Foodbank and the Elementary Schools be made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie wrote checks in the amount of
$200 each to Thalia, Kings Grant, and Malibu to be presented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Watters accepted the checks and
will turn them over to Lion Susan Sumnick, Sight Chair, to be taken to the
nurses at each school.<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">A check will be mailed to the Foodbank in the amount of
$100.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Jack reported</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> that we are losing brooms at
Paul’s garage because of rat infestation!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He also reported that we have a good supply of peanuts except for cashews.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion President Ellen formally
congratulated Lion Billy McIntyre on his recent Director’s<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Community Leadership Award
presented by the FBI Norfolk Field Office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Billy is
recognized for his work as president of the Hampton Roads Diversity and
Inclusion Consortium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are especially
pleased to have a Lion who has so much to offer to the community.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Ellen asked for opinions
concerning dinner for our next board/business meeting</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After discussion with options for Olive Garden, Subway, Sam’s Club,
etc., it was decided that the decision would be left to Lion Ellen and Lion
Vicky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Stanley Furman suggested
that we visit the Eye Bank for another Board/business meeting.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">We have
several newer members that have not yet visited and need to be encouraged to
see a facility that is so successful and meaningful to the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen will check on the possible dates. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Adjourned 7:18<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Announcements/Comments</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">Feb. 19, Wed– Next Regular Meeting –
Westin, Town Center 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></i></strong><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
22, Sat – 9-12pm – Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Dr., Va. Beach, Va <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
25, Tues. – James Bland Music Competition - Thalia United Methodist Church, <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
29, Sat – Winter Conference 24I – Holiday Inn – 515 Bypass Rd., Williamsburg,
Va. <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
6, Fri – Read Across America Day – 9:30am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>Jan 15, 2020</strong> - <br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order Jan 15, 2020 by V.
President Lion Jeri Turman at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Westin
Hotel, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as
shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">General Meeting / Dinner
6:30 pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">President <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen Turman - </span>Call to Order<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7 Guests
</span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>21<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>68 Percent <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Introduction of
Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk19458091"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District Governor Pat Jones with Larry, her husband</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk19458091;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Jonathan
Halverson, Guest of Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam McEwen, Guest of Lion Nancy Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion
Homer Cook and Traveling Leo from Oceanside Lions Club (Lion John Bell &<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Joanne Dickerson)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recess for Dinner: 6:34<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Speaker - District Governor Lion Pat Jones by Loin Homer Cook, District Zone O
Chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">First
matter of business for, <span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Homer was to present Lion Fran Scott with
a special pin because she participated in the Williams Farm Health Fair.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Then
Lion Homer introduced District Governor Lion Pat to our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Homer emphasized that he and the DG
promote participation in service activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Pat has been a Lion for a very long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She loves the Thalia Club because we offer so many services and we have
fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As sudden surprise District
Governor Pat announced that she will be resigning as District Governor as of
the following day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But she had delayed
her announcement because she wanted to make our club her last visit as District
Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Pat has lived with MS for
many years but recently her health is severely compromised and has caused her
so much difficulty that it is impossible for her to continue as District
Governor. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">DG
Lion Pat has always worked to have clubs get excited and happy about the
services we offer. She has encouraged us to reach out to other areas such as colleges,
high schools, and private organizations to start clubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
has been working to get the Norfolk State Club to reconstitute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a high stepping band which she
believes is better than any other athletics group and she knows all those students
will lose their hearing and will need Lions before very long.</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">😉</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Pat also promoted the Lions Charity
Foundation Bid & Buy Auction and spoke of the good things they support. <span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Her
father was blind and the Lions would read to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of his friends wanted to join the Lions
in his honor, but he said no. “Only join if you want to offer services to
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t do it in honor of me.”<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When
she was 7, she wanted to be a Lion but did not join until about 40.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She explained that Lions brought her father
back into the world of the living.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had 4 cornea transplants because one of the
transplants split.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After others forgot
about him, the Lions remembered and came 2-3 times every week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why she is a Lion today. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Pat thinks very highly of our club and refers members to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She encouraged Thalia to do more Traveling
Leos to share with other clubs our energy for service. <span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She
looks forward to being a Past District Gov. and plans offer her services as
much as possible in the future.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ellen thanked Lion Pat for her service and presented DG Pat with a copy of Lion
Jim Healy’s latest book.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Ellen
Turman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Approval of minutes from Nov. 20<sup>th</sup> meeting – unanimous <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Winter
Conference – Feb 29 – Holiday Inn, 515 ByPass Rd, Williamsburg, Va. – Flyers on<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the tables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please consider attending this conference. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Lion Nancy Watters – <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Wellness
Report – Lion Jack Wagner – Lion Jack
is home from 2 weeks in the hospital with flu and complications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is still not in great health but will
learn more this week after a follow-up with his doctor.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Beach Bag - The Lions Charity
Foundation of Southeastern Virginia has added the Beach Bag to its budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will be granted $6,000 for the project and
will only need to line up volunteers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Broad Bay Golf Association is interested in participating with
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have connections with other
organizations that can be invited. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
event will happen in Oct., date to be announced later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are grateful to the Charity Foundation for
supporting our efforts in providing food for hungry children in Virginia Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>VBPS Partnership
Expo – Feb. 22, 9-12pm – Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Dr., Va.
Beach. The Office of Family and Community Engagement and the Virginia Beach
Council of PTAs will jointly host a Partnership Expo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Community members and VBCPS staff are invited
to the event to learn about existing academic-enriching partnerships and
available partnership opportunities throughout the School Division.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the event, Community Engagement Liaisons
and community partners will co-host table displays, showcasing a partnership
representative of their school or interested staff and community members to
learn more about mutually beneficial school and community partnerships,
internship, summer job and scholarship opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attendees will be able to visit
school/partner exhibits and attend performances by student groups.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thalia will host a table with
Thalia Elementary School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will offer
membership materials, exhibit the SPOT, and distribute LIONS magazines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A signup sheet will be available at the next
meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Reading at Diamond
Springs – Lions Nancy Watters, Nancy Nelson, Karen Austin participated in
30 minutes of reading to individual children in the Horizons program on
Saturday, Jan. 11<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read
Across America – March 6 – Please mark your calendar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will soon be asked to sign up to read an
assigned book at an assigned elementary school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We will be given the book title later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Read Across America designated a specific day each year where volunteers
read specific books to children at the same time all over America.</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">James Bland Music Contest - Lion Vickie
Kennedy –– Lion Bob Perrine posted the application and details on the
blogspot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was also posted on Facebook
and shared to the Virginia Beach Chorale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Bland will be on Feb. 25 at Thalia United Methodist Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please mark your calendars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Club support is always needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will not be sorry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The talent is always unbelievable. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Vickie needs volunteers
to assist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Lions Charity Foundation fund raiser - Lion Stanley Furman passed out raffle
tickets for the Lions Charity Foundations Raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Club keeps $20 of each book, the Foundation
get $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please sell as many as
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drawing is at the State
Convention in May. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Announcements from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion
Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Birthdays:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January - Lion Vicky Kennedy,
(8), <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">December - Lion Irene Conlin (9), Lion Jeri Furman (3), Lion Jim <span style="font-size: small;">Healy(19)Lion
Stanley Moss (28)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">After a steady round of bidding, disagreeing,
and compromising, Lion Bob Perrine bought his way out of singing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we were serenaded by Lion Otis, offkey as
usual, Lion Bill Austin, on key with a lovely “why aren’t you in the choir
voice!!” But District Governor Pat put them all to shame with a her rendition
of Happy Birthday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">50/50 Raffle – Lion Irene Conlin – Winners were $20 -Lion Mike Coren, $10 – Lion
Stan Moss, $7- Lion Otis <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Coren - $478 in the pot. Lion Dick Kreassig’s ticket was drawn for a
chance to pull the Queen of Hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
pulled 3 Diamonds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment: 8:12<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
5, Wed - Board/Business Meeting- 6pm – Ronald McDonald House<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
19, Wed– Next Regular Meeting – Westin, Town Center 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
25, Tues. – James Bland Music Competition - Thalia United Methodist Church, <o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Feb.
29, Sat – Winter Conference 24I – Holiday Inn – 515 Bypass Rd., Williamsburg,
Va. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>March
6, Fri – Read Across America Day – 9:30am<o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><strong>Dec 4, 2019<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
- T<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">he regular/board meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of
Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Dec. 4, 2019 by President Lion Ellen
Turman at 6:30 pm at Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave., Norfolk, Va
23507with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and
Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Social Time – 6:00 -6:15pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Call to Order : 6 :37<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">0 Guests, 10 Members - 31 percent<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">President Lion Ellen Turman: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Zone meeting update – </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">District Governor will be our guest at our January 15</span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: medium;">
regular meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Contract with The Westin – </span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hotel has increased the
amount we are charged from $15 to $17. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We now have tax exempt status, so we no longer
pay taxes on our meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hotel will
offer a variety of chicken beef or pork for each meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though the total charge including gratuity
will be $24.40 per meal, Lion John moved that we keep the amount we charge to
members at $20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Westin is a centralized
location, has free protected parking and a very classy atmosphere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have plenty of money in the admin account
to cover the loss and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we can actually
make up the difference with Tail Twister collections. <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion
Vicky seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to keep the meeting place
and charge members $20 per meal. <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Vickie Kennedy – </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treasurer’s
Report</span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – see
attached<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion
Nancy moved that we cancel the board/business meeting on Jan 1, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was consensus approval by all present.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Nancy Watters – </span>Secretary’s
Report<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Possible Fund Raiser</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">– <span style="font-size: medium;">Lion Nancy reported that the Southside Lions Club is looking for a
partner in conducting their yearly Reverse Raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Southside sells a limited number of tickets
(350) at $100.00 per ticket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we
agree, our club would sell tickets for the raffle and be allowed to keep 50% of
all tickets we sell. Southside has requested to come to our meeting in July and
make the offer to the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets go
on sale in August and the drawings are at the end of September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top prize for the last ticket in the barrel
is $5,000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Holiday Families – </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">ForKids – last day for delivering items is Dec. 13</span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: medium;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Holiday Party – <span style="font-weight: normal;">Please come and bring your spouse, friend, or
partner to the party <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">at
Lion Nancy and John’s residence (2357 Haversham Close, Va. Beach 23454) <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Bring
finger food appetizers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drinks will be
provided</span>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Stanley Furman </span>– </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Holiday Families<span style="font-weight: normal;"> – Social
Services – Lion Stanley was absent from meeting but report at next business
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are buying for
families, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>please remember to include toiletries.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Bob Perrine </span>–</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>S&H Van Project –
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Adult Learning Center – Lion Bob was absent
from the meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy sent out an
email appeal for assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion Jack Wagner –<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Peanut orders – Monday 2</span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup><span style="font-size: medium;"> placed – will be in
7-10 days<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hope to have them by 15</span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: medium;">
– Belmont only makes orders when they are placed. Lion Jack will <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>bring all orders not picked up to the Holiday party.
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Announcements/Comments from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Adjournment -7:20<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 5<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> – S&H Van – Adult
Learning Center 10-2pm – 5100 Cleveland St., Va. Beach 23462<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 18 – Holiday Party – Watter’s
residence- 2357 Haversham Close, V.B. 23454 – 6pm – appetizer or finger <span style="font-size: medium;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Food<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>Nov 20, Regular Thalia Lion's Club Meeting</strong></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
Song - Lion John Watters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Pledge - Lion Susan Sumnick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Invocation - Lion Nancy Nelson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">7 Guests, 22 Members (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">69 percent) <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Call to Order – Lion V.
Pres. Jeri Furman <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>Introduction of
Guests</strong>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Traveling Leo from Bayside Lions<strong>-
</strong>Tom Walsh,
Eddie Winters, Bud Jones, Gary Slater and Ren Zerby.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Barbette
Timperlake, wife of Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Billy
McIntyre, new member to be formally installed tonight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span></span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Recess for Dinner: 6:35<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Reconvened :7:12<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>Introduction of Guest
Speaker</strong> – Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="background: lightgrey; mso-highlight: lightgrey;">John V. Quarstein is an award-winning historian, preservationist,
and author. He is director emeritus of the USS <i>Monitor </i>Center at The
Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia. The author of 17 books,
his titles include</span></span><span style="background: lightgrey; font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> HILTON VILLAGE: AMERICA’S FIRST
PUBLIC PLANNED COMMUNITY; A <span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-shading: yellow;">HISTORY OF IRONCLADS:</span> THE POWER OF IRON OVER
WOOD; CSS VIRGINIA: SINK BEFORE SURRENDER; and THE MONITOR BOYS: THE CREW OF
THE UNION’S FIRST IRONCLAD, <span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-shading: yellow;">winner of the 2012 Henry Adams Prize for excellence in
historical literature.</span> Quarstein has also produced, narrated and written
several PBS documentaries including the film series, CIVIL WAR IN HAMPTON
ROADS, a Silver Telly Award winner. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background: lightgrey; color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Quarstein is the recipient of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation’s President’s Award for Historic Preservation</span><span style="background: lightgrey; font-family: "cambria" , serif;">,
the Civil War Society’s Preservation Award, and the Daughters of the American
Revolution Gold <span style="color: black;">Historians Medal. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background: lightgrey; color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Quarstein lives in
the National Register of Historic Places property known as the 1757 Herbert
House. This outstanding example of brick Georgian architecture is located near
Blackbeard’s Point on the Hampton River in Hampton, Virginia.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif;">John gave a spellbinding, stirring account of the battle of the
Ironclads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion V. President Jeri Furman
</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">p<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="mso-comment-date: 20191121T0814; mso-comment-reference: NW_1;">resented</a></span><span class="MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><!--[if !supportAnnotations]--><a class="msocomanchor" href="file:///C:/Users/Robert/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/IE/T3VZSEMV/Reg%20Meeting%20Minutes%20Nov%2020-2019.docx" id="_anchor_1" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_1">[NW1]</a><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-special-character: comment;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> John with our signature
peanuts and thanked him for sharing his story with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John brought copies of three of his books
which quickly sold to our members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">NEW MEMBER INDUCTION!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Past
District Governor Lion Stanley Furman presided over the installation of our new
member, Billy D. McIntyre. We are so pleased to welcome Lion Billy into
membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please read his profile is
attached to these minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Billy
was a corneal transplant recipient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
learned about Lions from District Governor Lion Pat Jones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He stated his purpose in joining as “coming
to serve and work!” <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone I Meeting – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thurs. Nov. 21- Gaung Dong
Taste, 3497 Holland Rd. 6-8pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hotel Contract </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">- Nov. 1019- Nov. 2020 –
Dates for meeting are set and we will discuss the cost of the meals in the business/board
meeting on Dec. 4<sup>th</sup> at RMCH.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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Secretary Report<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club Membership
recognition </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">–
our club received a Premium Club Status patch<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Donation presentations </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">– Lion Nancy Watters, Susie
Sumnick and Nancy Nelson conducted an eye screening with the SPOT for
Sunnybrook Day School last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our
club has received a check from the owner of the school for $250.00.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion
Nancy was asked to speak at a meeting of the women at First Presbyterian Church
at the Oceanfront on Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They wanted
to know about Lions services, activities, and club membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those at the meeting took several peanut
order forms and gave our club <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>an
honorarium of $50.00<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion
Nancy turned in both checks to our Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></b></span> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ForKids – Secret Santa – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Our Club was given 10 children
from homeless shelters in Va. Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each
have been assigned a sponsor from friends of Lion Nancy before she was able to
present them to our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone in our club who wishes to take a child
should let Lion Nancy know and more children can be requested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>a worthwhile project so please consider sponsoring a child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The deadline for delivering the gifts to the
shelter is December 13.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make your
decision quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Perrine – S&H
Van at Adult Learning Center </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">– 5100 Cleveland St., Va. Beach 10-2 Dec.5<sup>th</sup>.
A sign-up schedule was available for volunteering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be blood sugar screening. <span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Thalia Lions will be doing blood sugar screening at the ALC on Dec. 5<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick Kreassig –
Diabetes Awareness Month- Nov is Diabetes month, 14<sup>th</sup> was world
diabetes day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Diabetes is still one of the
major causes of blindness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Dick
shared the story of his grandson, Scotty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Scotty was diagnosed when he was 4 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is now in college and doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scotty
has a new blood sugar management system on his smart phone. The info is shared
on his parent’s phone as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remarkable technology.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Treasurer
Lion Vickie Kennedy presented Lion Dick with a $300 budgeted check from our
club for JDRF. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion Stanley Furman –
Thanksgiving Families update<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion
Nancy and John delivered three huge boxes of food to their family on Monday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Lion
Marvin made his delivery to his family this week as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other members will deliver the food to their
families before Thanksgiving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club
covered 5 families.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – Peanut Fundraiser order sheets </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">– Please let Lion Jack have your order before Nov. 28<sup>th</sup>.
He will place the order on that day. Lion Jack had samples of the Christmas
packs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Announcements from the Floor</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>Tail Twister</strong>- Lion
Stanley Furman<strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Karen Austin – (07) Lion Karen chose Bob
Perrine to sing to her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After much bargaining,
Lion Bob lead the club in singing to Lion Karen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Coren </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– Lion Stan Moss again won the drawing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He pulled the King of Clubs instead of the
Queen of Hearts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good try Lion
Stan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is at least $450.00 in the
pot!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>Nov. 21 –
Zone I Meeting - Guang Dong Taste – 3497 Holland Rd. 6-8pm<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dec. 5<sup>th</sup>
– S&H Van – Adult Learning Center 10-2pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></strong></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dec. 18 –
Holiday Party – Watter’s residence- 2357 Haversham Close, V.B. 23454 – 6pm –
appetizer or finger <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>food<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></span></i></strong></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Nov 6</strong>, <strong>2019 - Business/Regular Meeting</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Song - Aziz Selahi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Pledge - John Waters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Invocation - Jack Wagner</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Recess for dinner:</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">6:05</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Reconvene general
meeting: 6:35pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>New Member Application</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion President Ellen
welcomed our guest, Billy McIntyre, to our meeting and acknowledged that we had
his application for membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Billy
was asked to leave the room while the Board formally discussed and voted on his
request for membership. <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Acting as sponsor, Lion
John Watters moved that we accept his paid membership application.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan seconded and the vote to approve
was unanimous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Thalia Lions Club is very pleased to have
Lion Billy as member and as a partner in service to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will be formally installed into membership
at the next regular meeting on November 20<sup>th</sup>. Attached is a brief
personal profile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hotel
Meeting contract report</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – Lion Ellen will
meet with the Westin Hotel representatives to reserve meeting dates for the
next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen will attempt to
negotiate the contract without a price increase and will submit our recent tax
exempt status approval for meal costs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Zone Meeting Nov. 21</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">- </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">GaungDong Taste, 3497 Holland Rd., 6-8pm. Lion Ellen will report that
we will have 6 in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
were not at the meeting and wish to attend, please let Lion President Ellen
know and she will adjust the reservations. Zone Chair, Lion Homer Cook will
preside over the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Treasurer’s Report</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – Lion Vickie Kennedy was not in
attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please see the attached report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Secretary’s Report</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Bob Perrine received a request from the
Adult Learning Center for the Sight & Hearing Van on Dec. 5<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The board approved the project. He will check
to see if ALC wants us to do blood sugar screening.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Membership decision</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – The board
agreed to drop Lion Tuffy Leemon in good standing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All efforts have failed in contacting him for
the past 6 months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Elementary School Kindergarten Screenings – </strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">All elementary screenings in Virginia Beach are complete. Our
club screened 849 children with 111 referrals (13%).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The director or nursing, Mary Shaw, stated
that she had only good reports from our service efforts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have a few more private school screenings
scheduled for Nov. and Dec.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to
all who have participated in the project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Holiday Party – Dec. 18<sup>th</sup> 6pm – </strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Home of Lions John and Nancy Watters, 2357 Haversham
Close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please bring your spouse, friend,
or partner and an appetizer (finger food <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>item) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>For Kids project – Secret Santa – </strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">We will be given homeless children lists next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sentara Diabetes Health Fair</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Lion Fran Scott
reported that the event at William’s Rec Center was well attended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Fran used the tetanus eye machines from
the Sight & Hearing Van to do adult eye screening. (like used for driver’s
test) Top Chef Tiffany Berry did menu and food demonstrations to promote
Diabetes Awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bid & Buy Charity Foundation Auction
-</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> Lion Stanley Furman
reported that the event netted $23,000 including the Motorcycle Muscle Club donation
of $4,000. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club earned a $250
service grant plus another $250 for having 9 members in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Holiday Families</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">- Lion Stan offered up (5) families
for Thanksgiving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will cover the same
5 families for Christmas as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Four
(4) for the families were immediately adopted by members in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is one more family that will need to be
covered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The name and contact
information of that family will be sent out by email with a request for
coverage by a member or members of our club. <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Jack passed out
a shopping list compiled by his wife, Joan, with suggestions for Thanksgiving
shopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joan and Jack work closely
with the foodbank and with Samaritan House and have much experience in
providing things that are particularly needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They suggest that personal hygiene products are important to include.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The list is attached to these minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Broom Sale results</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Lion Jack
Wagner reported that we cleared $469.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is a low for project but we did our best. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sold 8 cans of peanuts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peanuts Holiday Sales</strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Project </strong></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">- we will sell 3 packs in two sizes, 10oz., or
20oz. Prices are $20 & $30 respectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In each set the choice will be Salt & Pepper, Chocolate Covered, and
Butter Toffee. To keep the orders simple, there will be no other options this
year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Please let Lion Jack know how many orders you would like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They make great gifts!!<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Announcements from the Floor:</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Adjournment: 7:15<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov. 14 – EGRC <o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov. 13/14 – Sunnybrook
Day School Screening <o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov. 15 – Stratford
Preschool Screening<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov, 20 Next Regular
Meeting – Westin 6pm<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov. 21 – Zone Meeting<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dec. 2/3 – Diamond Springs
Elem Screening<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dec. 18 – Holiday Party –
Watter’s residence- 2357 Haversham Close, V.B. 23454 – 6pm – appetizer or
finger <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>food<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i></strong></span></i><br />
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<strong>Oct 16, 2019 - Regular Meeting</strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order Oct 16, 2019 by President
Lion Ellen Turman at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Westin Hotel,
Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Song - Lion Mke Coren<br />
Pledge - Lion Jack Wagner<br />
Invocation - Lion Stan Furman<br />
Attendance, I guest, 17 members (%# percent)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order – Lion
President Ellen Turman <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests - </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Speaker from Meals on Wheels
– Tracie Miner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recessed for
Dinner - <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reconvened 7:02<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></i><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guest
Speaker<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Nelson</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> introduced Tracie Miner
from Meals on Wheels. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tracie
came to Virginia Beach in 1995 when her husband received military orders to be
stationed in V.B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 1997 she became
assistant director of Meals on Wheels and in 2000 she executive director. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tracie and her husband have
three grown children all of whom attended Virginia Beach Public Schools. One
son is a teacher in the Va. Beach school system today. Volunteering is a strong
part of her family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of her family
members carry that torch with their own passions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All three adult children always find time to
assist with Meals on Wheels whenever they are in Virginia Beach</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Meals on Wheels
started in 1974 and now celebrate 45 years of caring for people in need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the oldest Meals on Wheels program in
the country. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over 3,450,000 meals have
been served with no state, federal, or united way support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meals on Wheels relies on the community for
support. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Money is raised in a
variety of ways: fundraisers, and donations from churches and citizens. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">$35.00 feeds a person per week. (2 meals per
day)</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The program is </span>a true grassroots nonprofit. <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Without the meals, she said, some might not be able to stay in
their homes. Volunteers are the core of the program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently about 400 volunteers rotate within
18 delivery routes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The volunteers
include private citizens, members of religious, military and civic groups. <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Sentara prepares the meals, and the clients pay what they can
afford, Miner explained. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sixty percent
of clients are fully or partially supported. <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Recipients range in age from 30 to 101. Meals for those with special
needs, such as diabetics, are available. Birthdays are honored with a
cupcake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Miner said it's untrue that all recipients receive meals because
they can't afford them. About 60 percent receive financial assistance, many are
homebound and just can't get to the store. <span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">People are referred by hospitals, doctors, churches, Social
Services and any other source that expresses a need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 1,000 meals are served per week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the weather is dangerous, police and
rescue squads volunteer to assist in deliveries. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Life / Wellness check is another aspect of MOW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes volunteers find that people have
fallen or are in great physical need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MOW
also provides social contact for patients who are homebound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Church groups make cards or prepare special item
for recipients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Tracie is one of the group's two employees, both part-time. She
has a passion for her work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She said
that her reward is knowing lots of faces light up when meals are delivered.
"It's what I've received back that's enriched my life."<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">President
Lion Ellen thanked Tracie for speaking to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>our Lion Club<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and presented her
with a can of our delicious red skin peanuts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Ellen
Turman <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ellen
presented a patch from LCI for our banner for donating $100 per member<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Sentara Diabetes screening at Williams Farm Rec Center</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> on Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions will be doing adult eye screening with
machines from the S&H van. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Homer Cook, Zone O chairperson has asked that we participate in the event.
Hours are from 9-12.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please consider
volunteering.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strawberry Festival</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Lion Eddie Ackiss spoke
at the business meeting about the details of participating in the Strawberry Festival.
The event happens during the Memorial Day weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Details were sent out in the previous minutes
so members would have an idea of the commitment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Dick moved that we not take on the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John seconded the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The vote was unanimous. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Roger Snell spoke in hindsight and asked if the Princess Anne Lions had been
asked to share the responsibility with another club for a year or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was told that the P.A. Lions just wanted
to completely stop and were not interested in sharing responsibility for the
project.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stanley Furman – <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid & Buy Charity
Foundation Auction</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Oct. 19<sup>th</sup> - Our club needs at least 6 people for the club
to make us eligible for a $250 service grant. There are at least six who have
committed to volunteering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the only fundraiser for the
Foundation so please support it by attending and bidding on items. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Silent
Auction catalogues were distributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
following is a link to the catalogue.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://lcfsv24i.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCF-10th-ABB-Program-2019FNL-OPT.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">https://lcfsv24i.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCF-10th-ABB-Program-2019FNL-OPT.pdf</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>The item list begins on page 19.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanksgiving and Holiday
family projects <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Social Services is providing our club with 6 families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will provide Thanksgiving meals for each
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan also suggested that we
select the same families for our Christmas/Holiday Project as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will have the names of the families and
contact information at the next meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We can contact the families and find out their specific preferences and
needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters –</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">KidsSight USA Foundation is now a recognized Lions Children Vision Screening
authority in the US and is officially adopted by MD24 as the overall Board
governing our children vision screening program in both the preschools and the
public schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will provide the
oversight and expertise required by the Virginia Code.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Va. Code 22.1-273 has been revised to comply
with HB1409 pertaining to Virginia Lions for children vision screening in the Public-School
System of Virginia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TB test
required<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Criminal background check required<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DSS search of Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ID Verification<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Obtain official national certification as a vision
screener www.LionsKidSightUSA .org (valid 5 yrs.)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep folio with all required information<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children’s Eye Screening –</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> A sign up chart was provided for volunteering for
screenings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are finished with schools
in our club’s area and helping other clubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Private and preschools are now being scheduled for the month of
November.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom sale </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">will
be on Sat. Oct. 26th – slots are filled but more are needed to assist.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Order – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Jack will send out information about the Holiday Three pack orders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can choose what we would like and he will
place the order.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Announcements from the Floor- </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">none.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion
Irene Conlin - <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:
</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lions
Marvin Clemmons(4) Nancy Nelson (17) Aziz Selahi (24)<span style="color: red;">Rich
Edwards (26)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Stan & Lion Irene were asked to sing<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Mike was asked to
sing to Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion John wanted all
the birthday people to sing to themselves.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The birthday parties
bought themselves out of it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Irene, Stan and
Mike sang to the Birthday people<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Stan and Lion
Irene refused to make the Birthday people sing to themselves!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50 Raffle </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– Lion Irene Conlin –
winners - $20 – Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$10 - Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$6 - Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Coren –</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger
Snell won the draw but pulled six of hearts instead of the Queen of Hearts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:04<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Nancy Watters,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 18 – Rosemont Forest screening – 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oct. 19 –
Bid & Buy Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Bethany UMC of Hampton, <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1509 Todd’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lane, Hampton, VA <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oct.-
21 -Brookwood Elementary – screening 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oct.
24 – Chesapeake Bay Academy – screening 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oct.
25 – New Castle – screening 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov.
2<sup> </sup>– Sentara Adult Diabetes Screening – 9am-12pm – Willaims Farm Rec
Center 5252 Learning<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Circle,
Va. Beach, 23462<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov,
6- Next business meeting – Ronald McDonald House 404 Colley Ave Norfolk VA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>23507- 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov.
13-14- Sunnybrook Day School eye screening 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov.
15 – Stratford Preschool eye screening 9am<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov –
14 – EGRC – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nov 20 – N<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ext
regular meeting – Westin – 6pm<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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<strong>Oct 2, 2019 - Regular/Business Meeting</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social
Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Call to Order </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6: 37 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
3Guest, 20 members - 63%<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Introduction
of guests:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
John Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">introduced Billy McIntyre -who just recently
received a corneal transplant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Billy is
interested in club membership. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>President
Lion Ellen Turman: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">introduced Lion Eddie and Linda Ackiss from Princess
Anne Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were invited to our
meeting to speak about the Strawberry Festival opportunity in Pungo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
President Ellen Turman<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>LCIF Balance of $749.00</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Lion
Ellen announced that Thalia Lions has $749.00 in the Lions Charity Foundation
account and suggested the possibility of completing the amount to $1,000 and
considering a Melvin Jones for this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stanley Furman moved that we
send the donation to LCI toward the Melvin Jones and decide what to do nearer
the end of the Lions year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie
seconded the motion and the vote carried.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>24I District Meeting</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> will be on Oct. 12 –
Farmville Community Center – Fall Conference was cancelled because of the
weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Kitchen
Clean Up</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – RMH needs help cleaning up before we leave after each meeting held in
their conference room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make sure
everything is in order before leaving the premises. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Vickie Kennedy – Treasurer’s Report – see attached<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Nancy Watters –
Secretary’s Report<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Beach Bag –</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> the project was held Oct. 1<sup>st</sup> at Corporate
Landing Middle School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sixty-three (63)
Anthem volunteers participated and 14 Thalia Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The volunteers wrote 1,500 note card messages
and packed 2,400 bags of food to be distributed to children in the school
system that are identified as at hunger risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Funding was provided by LCI/Anthem and the Lions Charity Foundation of
Southeastern Virginia. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because
LCI/Anthem funded half the project, Lions were restricted to use 60 Anthem
volunteers and only 15 Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Team leaders for the event were interviewed by
an Anthem videographer but the interview was for Anthem internal use only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little credit was given to Lions and to the
Lions Charity Foundation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy
shared that this Beach Bag event is the largest event for the Beach Bag project
each year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because it is a vital aspect
of the Beach Bag program, consideration will be given to approaching the Lions
Charity Foundation to provide full funding in future years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then Lions will be able to organize, tap into
our volunteer pool from the District or at least from Virginia Beach and not be
restricted so severely to Anthem volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>School Screenings </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">- All 56 Elementary kindergartens have been scheduled and
many are already screened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
seven teams Va. Beach with each team assigned the schools in their service area
plus extra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The schools in the Thalia
area are complete but Lion Nancy is assisting other clubs who need help and
will tap volunteers in Thalia when needed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Leader dog donation-</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> Because Thalia Lions has always supported the
Leader Dog Program, we were awarded a patch for our banner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leader Dog donation is in our yearly
budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie will make this
year’s $100 donation to them again this year.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Stanley Furman</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> –<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Bid
& Buy</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lions Charity Auction – will take place on 10</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">/19 at Bethany United Methodist
Church 1509 Todd’s Lane in Hampton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Silent auction will be from 11-1pm and live auction from 1-2pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thalia needs 6 people to register in order to
receive our $250 service grant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And we
need manpower to operate the raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are $7,000 worth of donations and ads from this club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please consider attending and participating
in the Auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a fun day and a
wonderful way to meet Lions from all over the District.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Holiday Projects</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – Lion Stanley will have 5-7 names for Thanksgiving
Project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will provide Thanksgiving
meals or food for these families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
will also be names available for the Holiday Project where we provide gifts for
families.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Peanuts/ Brooms</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">- Lion Jack is designating Oct. 26<sup>th</sup> at B.J.’s
parking lot for the broom sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
mark your calendar and considering working when Lion Jack contacts you to sign
up for the sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If all of us can
cooperate, it makes the responsibility easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Too often only a handful of people volunteer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is very hard for just a few people to hold
a good project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need you to make our
club fundraisers a priority. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Jack has an ample supply of Peanuts –He asked if the
Club would like to consider ordering 3 can packs of peanuts for special Christmas
gifts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were so many 3 can pack <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>special choices that the board asked him to
select 1 or 2 choices instead of allowing every person to create their own 3
can packs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That will avoid too much mix
up and confusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack will present
his suggestions at the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EGRC</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – Thurs. Oct. 10<sup>th</sup> is
the next Eye Glass Recycling visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please meet at 9:30am Best <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buy to carpool if you do not want to
drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The address for the EGRC is <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk21171482">2040 Broadmoor, <o:p></o:p></a></span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk21171482;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chesapeake, Va. 23323<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Roger Snell <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>White Cane results</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> – Lion Rog reported that we collected $1,057.26.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did a great job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because there were not enough volunteers to
cover all the spots, he spent at least 5 hours there on Friday and several more
on Saturday. After recounting and verifying we discovered that the actual count
for collections was $947.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We allow
Lion Rog a pass on this error.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
working all those hours, he must have been very tired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several of us who worked the White Cane
shared interesting stories about people who offered donation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Irene Conlin</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> –<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strawberry
Festival Opportunity </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">–
At the last meeting Thalia Lions learned that the Princess Anne Lions Club was
giving up their spot at the Strawberry Festival in Pungo where they have sold
strawberry shortcake for at least 14 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Irene was asked to investigate the opportunity in hopes that Thalia
may be able to take over the position as a new fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Irene invited Lion Eddie and Linda Ackiss to our club
to explain the procedures and requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She introduced Lion Eddie to make the presentation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion Eddie Ackiss of Princess Anne Lions<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Princess
Anne Lions has done the Strawberry Festival for 14 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each year they complete a $50 application to
the Festival. Once you do the project you are guaranteed the spot each year if
you choose to do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The application
will come to Lion Eddie and if we are interested, he will forward it to our
chairperson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you group is accepted by
the Festival you must submit a $225 fee to the State to operate as a nonprofit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That amount is refunded 2 months later.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The Health
Dept also has to approve your set up after you are accepted to operate. There
is an application to be submitted and an inspection on Sat. morning of the
Festival.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Among
other things, the Health Dept. requires that there be a hand washing station
and a dish washing station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Eddie
uses two large (40) coffee pots with hot water for each use.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Insurance
coverage can be obtained by going on the LCI website and downloading the forms.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Eddie
rents 3 refrigerators to accommodate strawberries, whipped cream and other
supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He keeps one at the event, one
at the Festival and leaves the other with a relative that lives very near the
event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is not enough room for
three refrigerators in the booth. And the third refrigerator needs to be close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we decide to take this project, we may be
able to use his relative as a “refrigerator source”.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Their club
sets up two 10X10 canopies, one to operate sales and the other to accommodate
workspace and supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also set up
1 or 2 picknick tables for guests to sit and eat. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">They cover
the canopy area with roofing paper to eliminate sand, mud and such in case of
rain. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Several
cases of water are purchased at Sam’s Club and kept in three coolers for sale -
$1.00 each.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The most
important thing is the preparation week before the Festival.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">They
purchase 500 lbs of strawberries from Walmart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are ordered in 250lb. orders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The first is picked up on Wednesday and the second on Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After each pick up they must be capped, cut,
sugared and stored in the refrigerators.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Princess Anne Club purchased containers for storage last year and may be
willing to give or sell them to the club that takes over.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The
Shortcake is actually vanilla pound cake purchased from Sam’s club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It comes in 3 loaves to a pkg. Each loaf is one
lb. Lion Eddie can offer the proper amounts to be ordered and purchased for all
supplies, including pound cake, 12oz. styrofoam bowls, Rediwhip and anything
else that is needed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Eddie
says the most important thing is manpower to prepare the strawberries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He uses 4 – 5 households with at least two
per household to start preparing the strawberries as soon as they are picked
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not recommended by the
Health Dept. but it was suggested that we may be able to operate from a church
kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The
Festival runs for two day from 7am-7am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Princess Anne uses 4 people per shift.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Set up is
on Friday night and tear down is on Sunday after the event closes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Last
year’s proceeds exceeded $6,000.00 with about $3,000 expenses. Since 2006
Princess Anne Lions have earned over $40,000 from the Festival.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Application
for the Festival is submitted in Jan. of each year so our club has a little
time to decide if we wish to undertake this project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Jeri
is concerned that we do not have enough people to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Dick thinks if we undertake this project
we must have people and a coordinator responsible for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ordering, logistics and direction. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Stan
moved that we postpone the decision and discussion <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>until the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>next meeting – Lion Nancy seconded.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">An
afterthought was the possibility of offering something besides strawberry
shortcake that requires less preparation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Announcements/Comments
from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Oct.10- EGRC – meet at Best Buy to
carpool - </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">2040 Broadmoor,
Chesapeake, Va. 23323 10am-12pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Oct. 16 – Next Regular Meeting – Westin Town
Center 6pm</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Oct. 19 – Bid & Buy Lions
Charity Foundation Auction – Bethany UMC of Hampton, 1509 Todd’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lane, Hampton, VA <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>Sep 18, 2019</strong> - <span style="font-size: 13pt;">The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order Sept.18, 2019 by President
Lion Ellen Turman at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Westin Hotel,
Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">4 Guests, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>17 Members, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">53 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Percent <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></i></span></i></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order – Lion
President Ellen Turman 6:30<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Homer Cook, Zone O Chairperson (Oceanside Lions
Club).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Aziz Selahi<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>friends - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mohommad <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>& Sharh Razavi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Bob <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perrine’s son – Corey Perrine<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recessed for
Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reconvened 6:29<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guest
Speakers</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">–
Lion Bob Perrine explained that just this afternoon, John Quarstein</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Director Emeritus, USS MONITOR Center, was forced to
reschedule his program because he had emergency surgery just last evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will be rescheduled later in the Lion’s
year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Ellen
Turman </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">announced
that Lion Homer Cook, Zone O chairperson had graciously at the last minute
agreed to speak to our club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Homer Cook</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> graciously agreed to speak
on his vision for our Zone this Lion’s years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He is retired military and is especially interested in the Peace Poster
Contest. In his attached notes is last year’s Peace Poster winner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In
addition to his comments, Lion Dick Kreassig told him and the club about his
experience with his grandson, Scotty, who has had juvenile diabetes since the
age of 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scotty is not in college and
managing well.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We
also explained how our club contributes to the Childhood Cancer focus of LCI by
holding our meetings once per month at Ronald McDonald House and providing
meals to the residents.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Homer’s presentation was enthusiastic, informative, and encouraging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We appreciate <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His willingness to speak to our club on such
short notice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please read all of his
comments attached to these minutes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene Conlin – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Strawberry Festival – Lion
Irene has invited Lion Eddie Ackiss from the Princess Anne Club to come to the
next business meeting. Lion Eddie was a major leader for a number of years in
the festival and may be able to educate our club on what the responsibilities
and commitments may be if we take over their position at the <br />
Festival. The event happens during the Memorial Day weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stanley Furman – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bid & Buy Charity
Foundation Auction – Oct. 19<sup>th</sup> - Our club needs at least 6 people f
the club to make us eligible for a $250 service <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Please
turn in all your raffle tickets and money to Lion Stanley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn in all raffle tickets and money to Lion
Stanley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bag Grant - Lion Nancy passed a sign-up sheet
for the Beach Bag Project on Tues. Oct. 1<sup>st</sup> from 6-8 pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Funding is now complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One half was granted from Lions Club
International/Anthem and the other half from our own Lions Charity Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children’s Eye Screening – We
have started screenings and a schedule was passed for people to sign up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mon. 9/16, St. Aiden’s Head Start was
screened – 17 with 4 referrals<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wed.
9/18, Windsor Woods was screened – 74 with 11 referrals<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some members of our club may be contacted to
assist with other clubs that need help. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts/Broom Sales 2 additional cases of Salt & Pepper have been
ordered. Lion Jack asked that you think about holiday orders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to order early if we get what
we want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will explore ordering 3 pks
for Christmas gifts at the business meeting in November.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom sale </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">will
be on Sat. Oct. 28<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger Snell – </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane will be on Friday Sept. 27 & 28th– Lion Roger will send
out a call for volunteers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please sign
up if you are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We seriously
need this fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both days for White Cane and
Broom Sale will begin at 9am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Announcements from the Floor<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan had a letter asking if we want to
again participate in the Holiday Project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club always supports the
project and wishes to do it again. But Lion Stan asked if we would also be
interested in doing Thanksgiving for some families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions Dick made the motion that we take on
the project and Lion Aziz seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vote
was unanimous. There was discussion leading to the majority approval that we
combine donations and shop in quantity dividing the food for each family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan loves to shop and may be willing to
coordinate the activity, making it a “club project” rather than an individual
project as we have done in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There will be more discussion at the business meeting in Nov. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion
Irene Conlin - </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:
</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lions
Fran Scott (9) absent, Roger Snell (6), Dick Kreassig(23), Stanley Furman (30)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lots
and lots of money was raised as our club convinced three people to sing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Aziz sang in Farsi, Lion Roger in
“Cockney” or something British, and Lion Otis sang in his own sounds somewhat
resembling English.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50 Raffle </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– Lion Stanley Furman
– winners - $20 – Otis Etheridge<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$15 - Mohammed Raavi, <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$10- Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Core -absent</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I forgot to check…but it was too late for
Lion Bob Perinne)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Nancy Watters,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; 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font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Sept. 27 – Kings Grand – 612 N. Lynnhaven Rd. – School Screening</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; 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font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;">Sept. 30 – Windsor Oaks screening – 3800 Van Buren Dr. 9am<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;">Oct. 1 – Beach Bag Proj – Cooperate Landing Middle Schl, 1597 Corporate Landing Pwy., <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Oct 2 - B<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">usiness/regular meeting at the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="899">Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="899"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> .</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />Oct 10 - <span style="font-family: "georgia";">Eye Glass Recycling. Meet at Best Buy 9:30 or meet at the recycle center (2040 Broadmoor, Chesapeake 23323) at 10am.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><o:p></o:p></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Oct 16 - Regular meeting (no business) at the Westin Hotel Town Center <span class="widget-pane-link" jsan="7.widget-pane-link" jstcache="899">4535 Commerce St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 </span>with social time starting at 6:00 and the dinner/meeting starting 6:30.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;">Oct. 19 – Bid & Buy Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Bethany UMC of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hampton, 1509 Todd’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lane, Hampton, VA<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; 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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Sep 4, 2019</strong> The Regular/Business Meeting was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sept.
4, 2019</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>President Lion Ellen Turman </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave., Norfolk, Va 23507with those members
in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social
Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Aziz
Selahi preordered sub sandwiches from Subway for our members and the residents
at Ronald McDonald House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We charged
each member $12 and ate prior to calling the meeting to order.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion President Ellen Turman -
Call to Order </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6: 32
pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
0 Guests, 15 Members, 47Percent<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Preident Lion Ellen
Turman</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> -
asked for approval of minutes that were sent by email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stanley Furman moved they be
approved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Motion seconded by Lion Nancy
Nelson. Vote was unanimous. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Zone
O meeting update – </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Zone chairman Lion Homer Cook is looking for ideas for </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>joint club projects</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, promoting </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>the Peace Poster Contest</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, and looking for ways to </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>increase club membership.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was also announced the Princess Anne is giving up
their </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Strawberry festival</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> position and asking if
any club would like to take over their position before they notify the
Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Festival is Memorial Day
Weekend, three days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They sell
strawberry shortcake or some type of strawberry dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a lot of work and pre-prep that goes
into the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Princess Anne Club felt
that their membership is aging and unable to meet the demands of the Festival.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy moved that we participate in the
Festival and Lion Nancy Nelson seconded the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The members voted to take on the
responsibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Irene Conlin will
talk with the parties in charge at Princess Anne to see what is necessary and
to look for guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Discussion
of meeting meals at RMH - </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The club would like to continue to provide residents with meals when we
hold our first meeting of each month at the RMH. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was decided that we would order pizza for the
Oct. meeting – Lion Ellen will handle the arrangements. Probably cost will be
about $10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The month of November, Lion Vickie will handle
arrangements for chicken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We will not have a meeting in December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Vickie Kennedy</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Treasurer’s Report</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – see attached<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<strong> Lion Nancy Watters </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">– </span><strong>Secretary’s
Report<o:p></o:p></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Jump
Start – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">August 22<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup> at Corporate
Landing Middle School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Four members
joined 4 members from the Princess Anne Club and screened 185 children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were 32 referrals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The project ran from 9am – 4pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Beach
Bag – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Project will happen Tuesday, October 1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup>
at Corporate Landing Middle School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>LCI/Anthem granted $2,500 and the Lions Charity Foundation of
Southeastern Virginia granted the balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sixty Anthem volunteers are required to participate and the project must
last for 2 hours. To extend the worktime, the volunteers will spend the 1<sup>st</sup>
hour writing encouragement notes on the reverse side of small cards with
pictured school system logo, Lions logo, and Anthem logo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">We are supposedly limited
to 10 Lions but will ignore that restraint because Anthem never has the number
of volunteers that are promised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
Lions in our club are encouraged to attend and to wear appropriate Lions
clothing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><strong>The big news is that
LCI/Anthem is sending a photographer/videographer to cover the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to all be present and represent our
club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a yellow vest, get it
out and dust it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, please wear
your polo with club emblem and name tags.<o:p></o:p></strong><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong>School Screenings – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
scheduling process has begun with the following schools:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">9/18 – Windsor Woods<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">9/19 – Head Start Academy<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">9/27 – Kings Grant<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">9/30 – Windsor Oaks<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">A sign up schedule was
passed around and for members to volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">The Head Start program has
consolidated 3 centers into one location at 350 Lynnshores Dr. called the Head
Start Academy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The biggest of all
locations is now in our area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also
cover St. Aiden’s and sometime Atlantis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Adopt a Student – Lion Fran Scott – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">received $309 from people in club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">She spent $295 on supplies with
$10 left over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She brought copies of the
receipts for proof of purchase.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Aziz covered 2
children on his own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The total for our
club was 16 children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Fran passed out brochures
about Seton Youth Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was very impressed with the Seton House mentoring
program of children whose parents are incarcerated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Lion John Watters- Tax Exempt Status -</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">We are now officially approved to both solicit and
accept donations by the Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the Virginia Department of Taxation has
approved that we should not be charged sales tax on purchases and sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Further discussion revealed that this should
be applied to our meals at the Westin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We will address that issue in the upcoming contract in November. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>EGRC next Thursday Sept. 12 – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Meet
at Best Buy at 9:30 am to carpool. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">The address is 2040
Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong><br />
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<strong>Lion Bob Perrine - Programs - </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">in
Lion Bob’s absence, Lion Nancy Nelson reported that our next speaker is </span><strong>John
Quarstein</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> who will speak about the Mariner’s
Museum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Oct. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>speaker will be from </span><strong>Meals on Wheels<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Nov. speaker will be Lion </span><strong>Aziz
Selahi<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Governors visit must be scheduled,
possibly for Jan.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<strong>Lion Jack Wagner</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> – </span><strong>Peanuts/
Brooms – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Brooms not selling well at Paul’s
Garage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have an ample supply will
hold a white cane and boom sale at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<strong>Peanuts</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> available from Lion
Jack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let him know what you need.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Lion Roger Snell</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> – </span><strong>White
Cane- </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Jack and Lion Roger will set a date
for the joint Broom and White Cane Collection<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Lion Stanley Furman</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> – </span><strong>Bid
& Buy Oct 19 - Bethany UMC of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hampton, 1509 Todd’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lane,
Hampton, VA <o:p></o:p></strong></div>
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<strong>Our club needs a minimum of 6 people to attend in order to receive
a $250 service grant. Four members are needed to work the raffle all day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">The Auction runs from 11—2
(1:30 is live auction)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">We need auction items quickly
so that the items may be listed in the auction catalogue. Submission forms and
Request Letters are on the website at </span><strong>lcfsv24i.org</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">For each auction item over
$50, our club gets a chance at a drawing for another $250 service grant.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Fall Conference – Fri & Sat</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">. Sept.6-7 - Schools/luncheon on Sat. Sat night dinner and Speaker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wyndham Oceanfront.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Announcements/Comments from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Adjourned 7:30<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sept. 6-8 –
Fall Conference – Wyndham 5700 Atlantic Ave. V.B., VA</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></strong><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept. 12 – EGRC – </strong><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk18581812"><strong>2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323</strong></a><o:p></o:p></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept. 18 – Next Regular meeting –
Westin 6pm<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept, 18 – Windsor Woods – 233
Presid3ential Blvd – School Screening<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept. 19 – Head Start Screening – Head
Start Academy – 350 Lynnshores, V.B. 9am<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept 20 – Malibu -3632 Edinbourgh Dr.
– School Screening<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept. 27 – Kings Grand – 612 N.
Lynnhaven Rd. – School Screening<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sept 30 – Windsor Oaks screening –
3800 Van Buren Dr. 9am<o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong> Oct.
1 – Beach Bag Proj – Cooperate Landing Middle Schl, 1597 Corporate Landing
Pwy., <o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oct. 19 – Bid & Buy Lions Charity
Foundation Auction – Bethany UMC of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hampton,
1509 Todd’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lane, Hampton, VA <o:p></o:p></strong></i><br />
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<strong>Aug 7, 2019</strong> - <span style="font-family: "calibri";">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on August
7, 2019, by President Lion Ellen Turman at 6:30 pm at the Westin Towne Center,
Virginia Beach, VA with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance
Record and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Social Time - 6pm - 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Call to Order at
6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Song - Lion Stan
Furman<span style="mso-tab-count: 7;"> </span>ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pledge of Allegiance
- Lion Jim Healy<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> 1 Guest<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Invocation given
by Lion Stan Moss<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>19
Members<span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Recess for
Dinner: 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Reconvene: 7:05pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Program: Tidewater
Community College Programs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Dr. Michael Summers, Vice President of Tidewater Community
College talked about the programs available at TCC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Summers also brought up the transition
process that the students from the Adult Learning Center go through when they
enroll at TCC. He does plan to work with the Elaine Lamb the Director of the
Adult Learning Center in placing more students at TCC.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Treasurer’s
Report: Lion Vickie reported as of June 30, 2019 the Scholarship Fund was
$57,581.56, Administration Fund was $3,582.30, Activity Fund $5,367.19. Dues
for the LCI totaled $569.75. We paid out $500 for the scholarship recipient and
orders for peanuts. $1,700 has been collected for annual dues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">VBCC and Thalia
Lions Blood Drive: Lion Nancy Nelson reported on the results of the blood
drive. The Red Cross collected 26 pints of blood, 3 Power Red donations. And
there were 9 volunteers present to help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Beach Bag Project: Lion Fran reported that the project will be held
on October 1st at Corporate Landing Middle School.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jump Start:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Fran
reported the project will be held on August 22<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> at Corporate
Landing Middle School from 9:30 to 1:30 pm. Lions offer vision screening for children
and supplies, and services are provided to those children in need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy needs 4 volunteers to help with
the screening. We are partnering with Princess Anne Lions for this project.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Adopt a Student: Lion Fran reported we still have five students who
need sponsors for school supplies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Peanuts and Brooms: Lion Jack reported there are a few peanuts
left. The broom sale will be held the latter part of September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">White Cane: Lion Roger Snell reported that a White Cane Fundraiser
will be held sometime in September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">President’s Remarks: Lion Ellen reminded everyone about the Lions
Medical Eye Bank Dinner on August 21 at the Norfolk Yacht Club starts at 6:00
pm. The Lions Medical Eye Bank meeting will be held prior to the dinner. She
reminded club members who are not attending the dinner that our club will not
be meeting on this date.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Zone O meeting will be held on
August 27 at 6:00 pm at Gaungdong Taste Restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">24I Fall Conference, September
6 thru 8 at the Wyndham Hotel in Virginia Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">EGRC: The Eye Glass Recycling Center is August the 8<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Charity Foundation Bid-N-Buy Auction: Lion PDC Stan Furman reported
that the Charity Foundation needs donations for the auction. The auction is
scheduled for October 19<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> at Bethany Methodist Church in
Hampton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan passed out the
Bid-N-Buy tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">New Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Old Business: None<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">50/50 Raffle – Lion
Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Raffle amounts was
$15, $10 and $7<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Winner was Dick
Kressig for all three<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Progressive Raffle-
Lion Mike Coren<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">No winners, total
is now at $411<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Meeting Adjourned
at 7:45pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Respectfully
submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lion Jeri Furman,
Acting Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thu, Aug
8<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> – Eye Glass Recycling<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Wed, Aug
21<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> – Eye Bank Meeting and Dinner, Norfolk Yacht Club, 6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tue, Aug
27<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> – Zone O meeting at Guangdong Taste, 6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Wed, Sept
4th - Regular Business Meeting at Ronald McDonald House, 6:00pm
social, 6:30pm meeting<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Fri, Sept
6-8<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> -24I Fall Conference at Wyndham Hotel in Virginia Beach<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tues, Oct
1st<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>- Beach Bag Project<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>July 17, 2019 Regular Meeting</strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order July 17, 2019 by President
Lion Ellen Turman at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Westin Hotel,
Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30 </span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">2 Guests
, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">19 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members<u> , <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">61 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Percent <o:p></o:p></span></i></u></span></i></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting Opened by Lion
President Ellen Turman on time at 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Introduction of
Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scholarship Winner’s mother, Salisa
Thomas was introduced. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adult Learning Center:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Heather Lamb, Adult Education Coordinator
for the Adult Learning Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recessed for
Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reconvened
7:09<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Introduction of Guest Speakers–
Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Salisa Thomas explained</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> that, Sage, her daughter
will be attending Regent University in the Fall and was unable to join us
because of a church obligation. She is very appreciative for the $1,000
scholarship of which half was presented tonight. She congratulated our club on
our service projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mrs.
Thomas said “Sage was accepted to William & Mary, so she prayed until she
found that Regent was the place she felt God wanted her to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you work hard to raise your children, you
never anticipate that you will look up to your children.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her son is now a Naval Academy and her
daughter is a very hard worker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
feels extremely blessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They now give
her advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dr. Heather Lamb is the
Adult Education Coordinator. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
Adult Learning Center is very grateful for our support. Our club often does eye
screening and blood glucose screening aside from giving scholarship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Thalia Lions Application is on the back
page of the ALC’s handbook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, every
student has exposure to Thalia Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are about 70 to 80 graduates each semester who desire to attend
TCC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ALC wants to help the
students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need to meet a 170-test
score to receive the scholarship instead of the standard minimum 145 score.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The school feels that is necessary to assure
that they are successful at TCC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To
encourage more applicants for our scholarship, the minimum score of 145 in
Science and Social Studies will be the threshold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">However,
they will still require Eng and Math scores of 175.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ed DeLong was so appreciated by the
school and they want to honor him by offering the scholarships to students that
can become successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students often feel
good when they graduate ALC but seem uninspired or afraid to reach for another
school like TCC.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Of
the 70 to 80 students, only 12 to 17 go on to TCC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students enter on a rolling basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they graduate early, they do not know if
they are accepted to TCC in time to apply for a scholarship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By lowering the bar somewhat, it will hopefully
encourage more applicants.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
scholarship is not specifically for academic programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also for certain vocational
professions.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Those
that look forward to the TCC 2 years program usually go on to a 4-year college
program. They are the ones who apply for scholarships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those that are moving on into the vocational
professions do not seem interested in applying for the scholarship.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dr.
Summers from TCC will speak to Thalia Lions in the Fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will likely encourage us to consider
students who enter vocational programs and encourage them to apply for our
scholarships. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">TCC
sends students back to ALC when they do not meet standards and need
remediation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">They
must be competent in English & Math to be successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Susie Sumnick asked if it would help if we offered to mentor students who are
interested in scholarships. And she gave Dr. Lamb her contact information to
help with the organization of such a project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dr. Lamb was very receptive to the idea and was pleased to accept our
help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dr.
John Watters would like to know why students must go to TCC instead of other
professional, technical, or occupational training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scholarship committee will address those
concerns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dr.
Lamb was presented a can of Toffee peanuts for her willingness to speak to our
club<b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Ellen – <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Rescheduling of August Meeting at Westin will be
August </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7<sup>th</sup>
instead of the third Wed. night in August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is the Eye bank Dinner night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Rise Against Hunger decision by the Board – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">support for the project will
be with volunteers only, not with money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Board wants to use the money locally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Aziz contacted Meals on Wheels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The director would like to speak to our
club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Info was given <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Lion Nancy Nelson to explore the project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Eye Bank Annual Dinner </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">– Lion Vickie will handle
the arrangements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please turn your
reservation and money in to Lion Vickie by Aug 8<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is the deadline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion
Nancy Watters – Beach Bag Grant update- </b>Lions Club International has agreed
to fund the project but the amount is yet to be announced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anthem has asked that we use twice as many of
their volunteers, increasing from 30 to about 50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also want the project to last at least 2
hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy agreed to their terms
and will have 3”X 5” cards for the employee volunteer to spend the first hour
writing words of encouragement on the reverse side of the cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will pack the cards in each Beach Bag.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>Lions Nancy Nelson - Blood
Drive</strong> – VBCC Aug.8<sup>th</sup> 11-4pm – Lion Nancy made a big plea for
assistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She needs both volunteer
workers as well as donors.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – Peanuts/Broom Sales – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanuts are available to anyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let him know what you want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Roger Snell – White Cane (absent) </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Will organize a White Cane later in the summer.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jim Healy </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">reminded
the club that we have Flags to sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
also has $1 American Flag pins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Announcements from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion Irene
Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Marsha Montgomery 7/31 (Lion Marsha was
absent so we will “catch” her at a later date!!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50 Raffle </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">– Lion Irene Conlin <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-The following
won the drawings:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">25 ticket - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$15 – Lion Nancy
Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$6 – Lion Jack WAgner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle –
Lion Mike Coren – Lion Irene’s ticket was pulled – but she selected the 6 of
hearts instead of the Queen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">****The pot grows!!
There is $411.00 and only 28 cards left!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Time to start buying tickets!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment:7:52<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">20 July, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-I First District Meeting, Saturday, 2pm, Windsor, VA<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk13226822"><o:p></o:p></a></span></b></div>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk13226822;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4 August –<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Red Cross Blood Drive – VBCC 2225 Rose
Hall Dr. Va. Beach<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11-4pm<o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk13226822;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">7 August –<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Next Regular meeting - Westin<o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk13226822;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">8 August –<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Eye Glass Recycling<o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">21 August</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, Annual Eye Bank Meeting & Dinner, Norfolk Yacht Club</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6-8 September, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-I Fall Conference, Virginia Beach</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">19 - 21 September, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">USA/Canada Lions Leadership
Forum, Spokane, WA</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4 - 6 October, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-L Fall Conference, Charlottesville</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">9 October – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Beach Bag Project<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<strong>July 3, 2019 - First 2019/2020 Meeting, President Lion Ellen Turman at the Ronald McDonald House</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treasurer’s Report & Budget approval – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Each
item was discussed, adjusted and explained. Lion Stan F moved that we accept,
and Lion John seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vote to approve
was unanimous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See attached copy of
revised budget for 2019-20.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Rise against Hunger – Lion President Ellen Turman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Kempsville Lions as invited Thalia Lions to participate in Rise Against
Hunger to be held at<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia Lynn Baptist Church in October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(See attached flyer) The goal is to pack 10,000 meals for populations in
need. Volunteer are needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After much
discussion about the project and its importance, Lion Aziz suggested that if we
are to donate money for a hunger project, it should be something local.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many people in our own area are in need
and he particularly targeted the elder population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We already support the Beach Bag Project and
he felt we should aid Meals on Wheels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He has volunteered to look into the possible participation in that
project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking his suggestion into
consideration, the Board decided to support Rise Against Hunger with volunteers
rather than money. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Nelson/Nancy Watters/Ellen Turman – Flyer and
sign up was passed around. The Blood Drive will be Aug. 4<sup>th</sup> 11-4 at
Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rosehall Dr., V.B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lion Nancy N or Lion Ellen know if
you can work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But more importantly, if
you are eligible, please schedule an appt. to give blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instructions are on the flyer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">White Cane- Lion Roger Snell – Will schedule a summer time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Broom Sale/Peanuts Sale – Lion Jack Wagner – Will hold Broom Sale this
summer and Peanuts are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has
ordered 2 more cases of Salt & Pepper but has a very good supply of almost
all varieties.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Programs – Lion Bob Perrine – Speaker on the 17<sup>th</sup> - Heather
Lamb Adult Learning Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
scholarship recipient’s parent from P.A., Sage Thomas, will be at the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Nancy Nelson and Lion Bob will coordinate programs for the coming
year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">EGRC –Lion John Watters - Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup> from <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10 – 12pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>meet in Best Buy parking
lot if you want to carpool.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyebank Dinner – Lion John Watters – Annual Dinner- please make
reservations through Lion Vickie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Member
and Board meetings will start at 5:00.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia usually has a table for 10 but we need commitments – you need to pay
Lion Vickie and designate a meal choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>See Attached.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">During this discussion it was noted that the Eyebank
Annual Dinner is the same night as our club meeting night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen was asked to contact the hotel to
see if our meeting could be moved to the first Wed. evening in August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She will let us know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">There was a motion to only have 1 meeting in Aug.
and that would be the Eyebank dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Jack seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the
club is obligated to the hotel for one meeting in August that included charges
for 20 meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Omitting the additional
August meeting may not be an option unless Lion Ellen can get the hotel to
accommodate our request.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Open Discussion – Ronald McDonald House meeting on 1<sup>st</sup> Wed. of
each month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How should meals be handled? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suggestions were to cater from Subway or order
pizzas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Aziz will order Subway for
the next meeting at RMH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will discuss
what we want at each meeting and ask some to handle the arrangements.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie asked if there was anything that RMC could do better for
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were all very pleased with their
accommodations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dues are due.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Meeting adjourned 7:43<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dates<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">5 - 9 July</span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, LCI
Convention, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Milan,
Italy<o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">11July </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>– Eye Glass Recycling Center<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">20 July, </span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>24-I First
District Meeting, Saturday, 2pm, Windsor, VA</strong><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk13226822"><o:p></o:p></a></span></u><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">21 August</span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, Annual
Eye Bank Meeting & Dinner, Norfolk Yacht Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">6-8 September, </span><strong><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-I Fall
Conference, Virginia Beach</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">19 - 21
September, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Spokane, WA</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">4 - 6 October, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-L Fall
Conference, Charlottesville</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">9 October
– </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Beach Bag Project<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">1 - 3 November, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-C Fall
Conference, Bristol</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">7 - 9 November, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Virginia
Pin Swap</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">1 - 3 November, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">24-C Fall
Conference, Bristol</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">13 - 17 May, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>MD24 State
Convention</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><br />
</strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">26 - 30 June, </span><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">International
Convention, Singapore</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-32498189900809445522021-03-01T00:07:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:13:02.395-07:00Meetings 2018 - 2019<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>June 19, 2019. The last meeting (Installation Night) of the 2018/19 Thalia Lions Club year </strong>was called to order by Lion President Lion John Watters at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA.<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />ATTENDANCE<br />7 Guests<br />22 Members<br />69 Percent</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome and Introduction of Guests:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:35<br />Reconvened: 7:16</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lest We Forget: Lion Bob Perrine – in memory of Lion Dallas Divelbiss and Lion Edgar DeLong. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2019 - Lion Dallas
Divelbiss</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> made a difference to our
club. He served for 30 years and twice as club president. Door-to-door broom
sales started out of Lion Dallas’ garage, followed by a picnic at his
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He attended meetings even after
his hearing completely failed as a result of service in Vietnam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In his final days his daughter took care of
him as his Alzheimer’s disease progressed. He died on March 9, 2019 at the John
F. Keever Solace Center in Ashville, N. C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2015 - Lion Ed DeLong</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> made a difference to our club. He served for 23 years
and twice as club president. He was instrumental in establishing the District’s
Bland Competition and directing their Bland Memorial Music Scholarship program
for eleven years. He was chairperson of the Adult Learning Center and Princess
Anne High School Scholarship program for many years, and also for many years he
organized trips to the Eye Glass Recycling Center. Even with failing health,
Lion Ed would still attend every club meeting and work most service projects. He
died July 16, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> After Lion Bob's eulogy, a moment of silence was observed. <br />Presidential Recognitions: Outgoing President Lion John Watters<br />Club Awards: Club Excellence awards for 2017-18 Banner Patch & Pin<br />Club Excellence awards for 2018-19 Banner Patch & Pin<br />Children’s Eye Screening 24I – 2018-19 Patch & Pin<br />The following members were recognized and given a Lions 100 Clock<br />Lion Ellen Turman, 1 st VP, Beach Bag/Screenings<br />Lion Jeri Furman, 2 nd VP (phone calling)<br />Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer/Bland<br />Lion Dick Kreassig, Membership/Diabetes<br />Lion Bob Perrine, Communications/Scholarship<br />Lion Susan Sumnick, Sight Chair/Beach Bags/ Screenings<br />Lion Roger Snell, Lion Tamer<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary/Beach Bags/Screenings<br />Lion Jack Wagner, Fundraisers – Brooms, Peanuts, Papa Johns<br />Lion Stanley Furman, LCIF/ Tail Twister/Advisor<br />Lions 100 Pins were awarded to the following:<br />Lions Stan Moss, Lion Nancy Nelson, Lion Mike Coren, and Lion Karen Austin were all<br />recognized for their work in Children’s Eye Screening and Beach Bag Projects<br />Lion Susan Sumnick was recognized with a Lions 100 Centennial Pin from Lions Club<br />International.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lion of The Year – Lion Jack Wagner was recognized by the club and presented the Lions<br />statue with his name added to the brass plaques.<br />Melvin Jones Presentation – Lion Marvin Clemmons was recognized with the Thalia Lions<br />Melvin Jones award.<br />Lion Marvin was also recognized for the following new awards granted by Lions Club<br />International. These awards are for membership growth and 25 years of service.<br />Silver Centennial Lions Pin<br />Master Key<br />Sr. Builder Key<br />Senior Master Key and Medallion</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Introduction of Special Guests: Incoming President Lion Ellen Turman<br />Installation of Officers: PDG Roland R. “Bob” Larmore (Officers for 2019-20 are at the<br />end of the minutes.)<br />Gift to our guests: Book dedicated by Lion Jim Healy and a can of peanuts were given to<br />Lion Bob Larmore and his wife, Nancy.<br />Passing of the Charter & Pin by Lion John Watters – Lion Past President John is in trouble with the new Tail Twister, Lion Irene Conlin, because he left the gavel in the trunk of the wrong car! Fines are due at the next regular meeting!!<br />Closing Remarks: Lion President Ellen Turman<br />Lion Ellen expressed excitement about the club returning to 2 meetings per month. The first meeting (1 st Wed. night of each month) will be for business and the second for programs (3 rd Wed. night of each month.) All first meetings will be at the RMH – all second meeting will be at the Westin. She is pleased with membership growth this year adding Lions Marsha Montgomery, and Lion Bill and Karen Austin. Lion President is eager to start service projects in our area this year and wants suggestions<br />for projects from the membership.<br />50/50 drawing – won by Lion Marvin Clemmons was the big winner tonight - $39.00<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Adjournment: 8:11</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Jun 5, 2019 - Thalia Lions Board Meeting </span></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, VA 23454<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></strong></span></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 8pt;"></span></i></b></span></i></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">In attendance</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions John Watters, Ellen Turman, Nancy
Nelson, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Jack Wagner, Irene Conlin, Jeri Furman,
Susie Sumnick, Stan Moss, Roger Snell, Dick Kreassig<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting called to order at 6:30pm–</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">by Lion President John Watters, after a moment of
silence for the Virginia Beach community loss of May 31, 2019.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Financial Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">see attached for details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In summary, it has been a good year
financially as both the administrative and activities (charity) funds are
ending the year with at least $2000 more each from the beginning of last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This in spite of poor White Cane collections
hampered by bad weather.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Virginia State Lions Bland Contest Results - Lion
Vickie Kennedy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The Thalia Lions Bland Contest vocal winner (Ava<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>)advanced to the state contest by winning the
district contest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the state
convention on May 17<sup>th</sup> she did not place in the top three, but still
won a $1000 scholarship for vocal instruction.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanut /Broom Report End of Year Report – Lion Jack
Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">This has been an excellent
year for peanut sales as we have collected <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$1383.90
</b>in profits with more to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Broom
sales seem to have been light but we still have a good inventory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total profit from broom sales this past year
is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$1234.10</b>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sight Chair End of Year Report – Lion Susie Sumnick<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dr. Ferrara is still
providing us with glasses and exams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
have served at least 25 persons this year.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Financial Audit discussion – Lion Pres.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John Watters<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The review of accounts has not
been performed yet, but assurances were given that it will be done soon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Other Old Business for 2018-19<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Last evening at Princess Anne
High School our scholarship committee chair, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Bob Perrine,</b> presented our scholarship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year we only had one candidate apply,
but she was well-qualified to receive the award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion of ways to increase the number of
applicants was held with no conclusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The scholarships offered to the Adult Learning Center were not taken for
reason of changes in qualification by new management at the center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is reported to be corrected so we can
continue to offer them in the future.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment of 2018-19 Board meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>President Lion John Watters</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> passed the chair position to the incoming president, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lion Ellen Turman,</b> who called the
meeting to order.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">First Board Meeting </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">of the 2019 – 2020 board began.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Goals for 2019-20 – Lion New President Ellen Turman. </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen expressed a desire to continue our
services, but with more communication expected from the new meeting schedule.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">New Business – Meeting 2 times per month<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The new board confirmed the
consensus obtained at the last regular member meeting that a second meeting of
the club would be held on the first Wednesday of each month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will be considered a “business”
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While technically a board
meeting, all members will be invited to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Ronald McDonald House in Norfolk has offered their facility for the
meeting which will be held next on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Wednesday,
July 3, 2019.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Food for the meeting
was discussed and several options were advanced, from bringing food to ordering
local pizza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could also just bring coffee
and desserts, which was the conclusion for the first meeting there on July 3rd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time for the meeting will continue to be
6:30pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Irene Conlin mentioned that
as the Tail Twister she will only be able to attend the regular meetings on the
first Wednesday.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Budget discussion: </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Administration</b> budget
was not thought to need any change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Income
for the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Activities </b>budget was
discussed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems that we only
collected a portion of what was budgeted last year for fund raisers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weather was a problem, but overall interest
was also less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suggested was that ABC
stores be used to collect donations– with permission of the club whose “area”
the store is in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was also discussed
that the club could solicit donations from its own members, especially since we
don’t have a large pool of volunteers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Discussion of this didn’t result in a definite answer, but it was
mentioned that for a specific need we might do an assessment of members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could also use the scholarship fund
investment with board approval if a need developed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The contribution by Dr. Ferarra is significant
in making our current activities account healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The board officially recommended that the
budget not be changed for the next year and then re-evalute our financial
position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong>White Cane</strong>. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Hours of collections for
white cane were discussed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The might
start earlier but still with 2 hr periods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The conclusion was for no basic changes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Proposal by Lion Bob Perrine (in absentia) who wished
to propose the following changes to Thalia Lions Bylaws:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">His first proposal was to add
the following to our ByLaws<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: yellow; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">The Lion Tamer is responsible for keeping track of the
program to ensure the agenda is adhered to and that it progresses on schedule
so the agenda can be completed NLT 8:00 p.m. If an event or speaker delays the
proceedings or runs over allotted time, the Lion Tamer shall request the
President signal for closure.</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">
</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">The second proposal was to add the following to the Tail Twisters
duties:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">. . . the judicious imposition of fines <span style="background: yellow;">on any person who delays the meeting by discussing subjects that are
not part of the agenda, making extemporaneous comments, or holding up a guest
speaker with a number of questions or comments.</span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">The
motions were discussed in detail and a motion to not adopt them was approved
with two abstentions for conflict of interest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The meeting adjourned a little after 8pm.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
John Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Substitute
Secretary<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Attachments:
Treasurer’s Report<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>May 15, 2019 Joint Board / Regular Meeting of the Thalia Lions Club</strong> <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm<br />Call to Order: 6:30</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">ATTENDANCE<br />0 Guests<br />18 Members<br />58 Percent</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome and Introduction of Guests: (no guests were present)<br />Recessed for Dinner: 6:35<br />Reconvened: 7:14</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vice President Ellen Turman conducted the meeting in the absence of President Lion John<br />Watters.<br />Lion Ellen explained that this meeting is a joint club business and open board meeting since we<br />were unable to have a board meeting during the month of May.<br />Board of Directors Reports: Secretary Lion Nancy Watters<br />Installation Night - June 19, Lion Ellen Turman, incoming president wishes Lion Bob<br />Larmore, Past District Governor, to do the installation. He was in Kempsville Lions when her<br />father was a member and has been close to her family for a very long time. At the last board<br />meeting Lion Stanley Furman moved that the meal for that evening be paid for by the club.<br />Members would only be charged for spouses and guests. Installation Night would be a regular<br />club meeting night at the Westin.<br />Election Error and Clarification -Lion John Watters discovered that there was an error in<br />how our election was done in regard to 1- and 2-year Directors. All Directors are elected for a 2-<br />year term so we should only be electing 2 new Directors of the 4 each year. All 1 st year Directors<br />continue into the second year automatically. Based on this information, Lion Mike Coren and<br />Lion Jack Wagner should serve as Directors newly elected for the coming year (2019-20). The<br />two directors continuing on into their second years should be Lion Stan Moss and Lion Aziz<br />Selahi (to fill Lion Irene Colin’s second year because she is already on the Board as a Tail<br />Twister and Lion Aziz never completed the second year as director.)<br />The Board was asked to recommend to the club that the election be clarified by confirming that<br />Lion Aziz and Lion Stan Moss should continue their second term as Directors and confirm that<br />the newly elected directors for 2019-20 are Lions Mike Coren and Jack Wagner.<br />Lion Stan moved that we accept the Board’s recommendation and Lion Vickie seconded. The<br />vote passed without opposition.<br />Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – See attached<br />Lion Vickie was authorized to send all our budgeted payments for donations. There is a<br />question about where the monies should be mailed. The redistricting has caused some issues with</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">the specific areas. Lion Stanley Furman suggested that each check be made to the different<br />charities and sent to the District Treasurer.<br />Lion Dick expressed concerned that the Vanguard account was set up to pay scholarships. He<br />wanted to know why we did not use the money for that purpose. Lion Stan Furman informed the<br />club that the scholarships were paid from the interest earned by the account and that all the<br />principal is still intact.<br />Secretary’s Report - Lion Nancy Watters<br />Upcoming SPOT screenings – June 1 st – Seatack Community Event-10am-1 pm<br />June 29 th – Myra Orbendorf Library – 11am-1pm<br />Lion Nancy will send out a schedule before the end of the month and ask for volunteers.<br />Beach Bag Project – Tues., Oct. 1 st – Corporate Landing Middle School - Lion Nancy<br />reported that LCI had extended the invitation to apply for a grant from Anthem again this<br />year. She has applied for a grant to cover the Beach Bag project but the max amount for<br />the application is $1,500. The decisions should be announced by mid-July. After that<br />time, Thalia will be able to apply for any uncovered amount from the Charity Foundation.<br />New information from LCI and Anthem is that they not only want a turn key event but the<br />event must extend to 2 ½ to 3 hours long. Unless someone can think of another workable<br />suggestion, the volunteers will be asked to write personal, positive messages or words of<br />encouragement on the reverse side of small business size cards with logos from Lions,<br />Anthem, and VBPS. There will be as many as 2,000 cards. Suggestions of what to write<br />will be available. Another possibility is that stickers with written messages could be made<br />available for those who do not wish to write.<br />Lion Ellen – Rise Up Against Hunger – This organization sends packaged meals to areas all<br />around the world. They provide not only food but also services to disaster areas as well as general<br />areas that need food. Lion Ellen and several of our members went on a Traveling Leo visit to<br />Bayside Lions. The program was presented by Rise Up. Thalia Baptist Church will do the<br />project in October and wants assistance financially or in manpower to pack 10,000 plus meals.<br />The church and several other Lions clubs are participating. This church is in our area of service so<br />it is felt that we should participate in some manner. Lion Dick said that we must decide what our<br />service should be and what monies we have available. He felt that we particularly spread<br />ourselves a little thin. We do have the option to volunteer to assist. The discussion will continue<br />and we will decide what we wish to do in the new Lions year.<br />Lion Jack Wagner - Broom Sale will be on May 25th. Lion Jack reported that all slots were<br />filled with the exception of one. The schedule is attached to these minutes. Please volunteer to<br />work where you are needed.<br />Papa John’s Fundraiser - The deadline for invoice payment to Papa John’s is May 22 nd . All<br />coupon cards must be returned or the club must pay for them. So please return your cards or the<br />money to Lion Jack immediately. $490.00 worth have been sold. That’s a profit of $343.00.<br />Peanuts - $246.00 sold and Lion Jack will place another shortly.<br />Lion Roger Snell – White Cane collection resulted in $277.70. He will turn that money into the<br />Treasurer soon. Weather gods have interfered with our efforts. We will schedule more collections<br />in the new Lions year. Most days we are practically done by 4pm. Lion Roger is suggesting that<br />we start at 9am and finish at 5pm.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Old Business:<br />Lion Stanley Furman: reported that our club had $600 from the LOVF raffle ticket sales.<br />New Business: Discussion on meeting twice a month instead of once.<br />Lion Ellen opened the floor for comments. The following thoughts were expressed:<br />One meeting a month would be business the other would be for a program.<br />The club had more continuity when meeting 2 times a month and membes would know the<br />business of the club.<br />If a member misses the once a month meeting, club involvement in lost.<br />Planning events like White Cane and Broom Sales are easier if meeting twice per month.<br />Another idea is to do project meetings once a month.<br />Lion Vickie recommended that we hold our second meeting at RMHC in their board room. It<br />would be available free of charge and we could bring snacks if we wish.<br />Negative opinions were<br />2 dinner meetings would cost more.<br />2 dinners guaranteeing a minimum of 20 meals to the hotel each time would be difficult.<br />This discussion will continue into the new Lion’s year because we are obligated to finish our<br />contract for one meeting per month with the hotel through November. It is at that time that we<br />will need to reach some sort of consensus. No changes will be actually implemented until<br />January.<br />Announcements from the Floor:<br />Tail Twister- Lion Stanley Furman<br />Birthdays: Lion Otis Etheridge (31) Lion Nancy Watters (27) Lion Otis wanted Lion<br />Vickie to sing. Lion Nancy wanted Lion Bill to sing to her since he “married her”.<br />(performed the wedding ceremony for her and John) After a flurry of dollars, Lion Vickie<br />and Bill consented serenading in most harmonious tones…. until Lion Vickie imitated<br />Lion Otis’s version of “Happy Birthday.” Frankly, I don’t know how she did that! What a<br />talent.<br />50/50 Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman - $20 -John won with a ticket purchased by Lion Nancy<br />in his behalf. $11- won by Lion Stan Moss. $6- won by Lion Jeri<br />Progressive Raffle – Lion Mike Coren - absent so there was not drawing<br />Adjournment: 8:00pm<br />Respectfully submitted: Lion Nancy Watters<br />Upcoming Events:<br />May 18-19 – State Convention Chesapeake, Va.<br />June 1 – Saturday – Seatack Family Fun Community Day Event 10-1pm<br />June 5, Board Meeting – 2357 Haversham Close, V.B. 6:30pm<br />June 19, Installation Night – Westin 6pm – Westin 6pm<br />June 29 – Screening at Myra Orbenforf Library</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>April 17, 2019 Regular Meeting</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">The regular meeting of the Thalia
Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order April<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">17, 2019 by President Lion John Watters
at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Town Center, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Beach, VA, with those members in
attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Song – led by Lion Tuffy Leemon<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion
Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Invocation- given by Lion Ellen
Turman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Transcribed below is what happened at
the meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Guests, 19 Members: 61.2 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Recessed for Dinner:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Reconvened: 7:16<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Speaker introduced by Lion Ellen
Truman: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">ForKids Donor Relations Manager –
Mary Crosby.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Mary Crosby is the Donor Relations
Manager for ForKids. She has been with ForKids<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">since 2013 where she began as an
Employment Specialist helping to get homeless parents<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">employed and self-sufficient. Prior
to working at ForKids, Mary was a first grade special<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">education teacher for Norfolk Public
Schools. Mary has lived in Hampton Roads her<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">whole life and loves the diversity of
the area. In her free time, Mary can be found on her<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">road bike, running, gardening and
spending time with Adam, her husband of 13 years, and<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">her two Bengal cats Mia &
Xen. Mary thanked us for our services through Image Services. ForKids is the
largest provider of homeless services in the state of Va. Sixty-three thousand
people needed services in the past year and 53% of families have children under
the age of 6. For Kids touched the lives <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">of 63,000 children but needs help to
grow. Too many families are turned away each year. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">The mission is to end the cycle of
homeless families in America. They serve over 200<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">families per day with an operation
budget of 7.6 million. For Kids covers cover all of<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Hampton Roads, over 3,059 sq. miles.
A Hotline is available. Homeless means they spent<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">the previous night without a
permanent place to stay. There are shelters are in each part of<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Hampton Roads. The goal is that the
stay in shelters is for only a short time. Most are<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">only there about 45 days. Rapid
rehousing program is popular. ForKids assists by aiding in transitioning back
into their own living quarters by supplementing rent. There are many young moms
with children under the age of 5 yrs. Day care is a real problem which causes
work problems so they go from job to job. The majority of families work but
cannot make ends meet. The average appt. cost is about $700 per month and there
is a need for a double deposit when renting. If earning only $10-15 per hour,
it is <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">impossible to keep up. For Kids gives
a hand up not a hand out. They try to stabilize the family. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Education programs, support programs,
mental health programs, providing<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">clothes, cell phones, childcare,
transportation, are all important to become stabile. ForKids<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">has served 1200 people and 770
children last year. 91% exited to permanent housing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">A recycling thrift store “Good Mojo”
is located at 25 th St. & Granby for families.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Donations may be dropped off Monday
through Saturday 10am-6pm. They will accept<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">any donations of clothes, appliances,
household goods and furniture. Arrangements may<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">be made to pick up large items. You
may also volunteer your time to assist in sorting and<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">running the store. ForKids is a
United Way funded agency and has 26 years of clean audit. They are in the middle
of a capital campaign, the first in 30 years. A large donation from Birdsong<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">peanuts has made it possible to open
a new facility in Suffolk, Center for Children &<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Families. Mary was a very energetic
speaker, knowledgeable and dedicated to the cause of ForKids.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion John present Mary with a copy of
Lion Jim Healy’s latest book in gratitude for her<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Vickie Kennedy – Bland Report –Lion Vickie was absent
from the meeting but sent the<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">following report. Thalia Vocalist
winner will proceed to the State level. Ava D. Stevenson taught by Brian Nedvin
won the sub-district competition. Kevin Wang came in 3rd in the instrumental
division. The <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">judges were Dr. Harvey Stokes, Dr.
Ages Mobley-Wynne and Dr. Bianca Hall. The contest will<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">be on Friday evening at the State
Convention in Chesapeake on May 17th .<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Stanley Furman: LOVF Raffle –
All tickets and money has been turned in the Lion Stan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">He does not yet have the exact amount
since much was turned in at this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Jack Wagner - Broom Sale will be
sometime in May. Papa John’s Fundraiser has raised<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">$260 to date. The deadline is the end
of May so please continue to sell the coupon cards.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">White Cane collection: - Lion Roger
Snell –White Cane collection resulted in $409.71.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Next date is April 27-28. Sign-up
sheet is available tonight and will be sent with the minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Please volunteer if possible. We need
more assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Secretary’s Report - Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Upcoming SPOT screenings – June 1 st
– Seatack Community Event-10am-1 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">June 29 th – Myra Orbendorf Library –
11am-1pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Rise Against Hunger Program – Bayside
Lions Club – Wed. May 1 st 7pm – will have a<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">representative to speak on Rise
Against Hunger. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Ellen will attempt to organize a <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Traveling Leo to attend the program.
Our club is considering supporting the event in <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">October. Since May 1st is a board
meeting night, the board meeting may be postponed or <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">for one for the month of May.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Melvin Jones Fund - $1,759.00 is available at LCI<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">for a Melvin Jones. Lion Nancy
Watters suggested that we consider an award in memory<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">of Lion Dallas Divelbiss. Lion
Stanley Furman with the support of others felt that since<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Dallas was a Progressive Melvin
Jones already, and that the award would be<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">posthumous, we should consider
another way to honor him and select someone in the club.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Ellen Turman will communicate
with Melvin Jones Fellows to select a member for<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">the award.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Of The Year Vote – an anonymous ballot vote by
membership was taken. President<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion John suggested that we not vote
the same winner of Lion of the Year in consecutive<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">years. He was Lion of the Year
2018-19. The winner will be announced and awarded at<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Installation Night in June.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">New Rosters were available in hard copy and are also
attached.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Announcements from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Tail Twister- Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Birthdays: Lion Jack Wagner (7) and
Lion Tuffy Leemon (3/2) who was absent last<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">month – Tuffy wanted Lion Jeri to
sing to him. Lion Jack wanted Lion Fran.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion John wanted the birthday boys to
sing to each other.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">The girls serenaded the two
guys…..lovely. Lion Jack and Tuffy sang to each<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">other…..not remarkable!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">50/50 Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman - Lion John won $22, Lion
Jack Wagner won $12, and<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Jim Healy won $6.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Progressive Raffle – Lion Mike Coren
– Lion Dick’s ticket was pulled but he only came up<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">with the 7 of spades instead of the
Queen of Hearts. No Winner, Pot growing….probably over<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">$300!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Adjournment: 8:21pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Respectfully submitted: Lion Nancy
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">May 1 – Board Meeting – 2357
Haversham Close, Va. Beach -6:30 or Traveling Leo to<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Bayside Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">May 15 – Next Regular meeting –
Westin 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">May 18-19 – State Convention
Chesapeake, Va.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">June 1 – Seatack Community Event –
10am-1pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">June 29 – Myra Orbendorf Library –
11am- 1pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>April 3, 2019: Thalia Lions Board Meeting</strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>
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</strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>In attendance</strong>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lions John & Nancy Watters, Ellen Turman, Stan Furman, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Jerri Furman, Vickie Kennedy, Jack Wagner, Fran
Scott, Susie Sumnick, Roger Snell, and <span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Dick Kreassig, <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Meeting called to order</strong>– 6:57 by Lion President
John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Election
of 1 yr. & 2 yr. Directors Issue – Lion John Watters explained that there
was an error in how our election was done in regard to 1 and 2 year
Directors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All Directors are elected for
a 2-year term so we should only be electing 2 new Directors of the 4 each
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All 1st year Directors continue
into the second year automatically. Based on this information, Lion Mike Coren
and Lion Jack Wagner should serve as Directors newly elected for the coming
year (2019-20) The two directors continuing on into their second years should
be Lion Stan Moss and Lion Aziz Selahi (to fill Lion Irene Conlin’s second year
because she is already on the Board as a Tail Twister.). To avoid future
confusion, Lion John suggested that we not call Directors First and Second year
but rather call them “new” and “continuing.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Continuing Directors should not even be list on the ballot because they
have been previous elected for 2 years. The Board was asked to recommend to the
club that the election be clarified by confirming that Lion Irene and Lion Stan
Moss be called “Continuing” Directors and confirm that the newly elected
directors for 2019-20.Are Lions Mike Coren and Jack Wagner. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lion Stan moved that we present this motion at the
first meeting of the new year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Financial
Report</strong> – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Report submitted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Lion
Rich Roberts</strong> transferring to Smithfield Lions- Lion Stan moved to accept as of
April 30th. Seconded by Lion Rog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
regretfully approved the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Rich has been a dedicated member of our club for many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He moved to Smithfield and built a new home
about 2 years ago and needs to be a member of a club in Smithfield.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We appreciate his service to our club as
president, secretary, and as District Secretary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wish him well as he continues to serve as
a Lion. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>White
Cane</strong> target dates – Lion Roger Snell – April 5/6 and 26/27 – A plea with these
Board minutes will be sent out to fill in on vacant spots. We need more
volunteers because it seems that the same people are depended upon each time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Peanut/Broom/Papa
John’s Report</strong> – Lion Jack Wagner – Lion Jack asked permission to order 12 mops
to donate to Samaritan House. Cost is about $60.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack says we have on hand about $500 in
Flags that are not being sold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would
like to discount the flags to $20. Lion Stan made motion & Lion Jack seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flag poles will be priced at $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vote passed.
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Broom
Sale will be cancelled for this weekend because of lack of volunteers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a member volunteered to do the broom sale,
that member will be placed on the White Cane Collection in the same time slot. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Forty
Papa John’s coupon cards have been distributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please try to sell the cards and turn in the money by the middle of May.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Program
for Feb. 20</strong> – Lion Ellen Turman – ForKids – Mary Crosby Donor Relations Mgr. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Sight
Chair Report</strong> – Lion Susie Sumnick – 2 glasses granted & 1 turned away
because it was too soon to grant the request again. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">I cataract surgery was cared for through the
Charity Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Vision
Walk</strong> Donation and Participation, April 7, 2019 - John Watters – Sunday, April 7
at noon – Our club and members have donated over $1,500 to this cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Plaza
Rescue Squad</strong> – Lion Nancy Watters – At the last Board meeting, Plaza Rescue
Squad was deleted from our donation list because it was thought they were out
of our service area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Rescue Squad is
in our area and should be reconsidered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Jack moved to approve a $250 donation and Lion Ellen seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vote passed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Leader
Dog</strong> Donation – Lion Nancy Watters – gave the brochure requesting money to Lion
Vickie to send the donation which is in Thalia Lions yearly budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Financial
Audit </strong>discussion – Lion John Watters – Reminder that audit will take place in
June. Lion Ellen is in charge of organizing the audit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Installation
Night</strong> Discussion – June 19, Lion Ellen Turman, incoming president wishes Lion
Bob Larmore, Past District Governor, to do the installation. He was in
Kempsville Lions when her father was a member and he has been close to her
family for a very long time. Lion Stanley Furman moved that the meal for that
evening be paid for by the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members
would only be charged for spouses and guests. Installation Night would be a
regular club meeting night at the Westin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Jack moved that we accept and Lion Ellen seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>From
the Floor</strong> – <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Homeless
suggestion</strong> – Lion Susie suggested a project for consideration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prepare homeless food bags to keep in our
cars to hand out to homeless people on the street corners – bottle of water,
socks, granola bar and such.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They might
be termed “Lion Food Bags.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There could
be referral material to the new center on Witchduck Rd. that provides for
homeless. The idea will be brought up to the club at the next meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board did not reach a consensus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then feeling is that most actually want money
and just toss items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John suggested
that we consult with those who are in the business to provide for the
homeless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Susie will call Sherry
Lewis to find out the best recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Beach
Bag Project</strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stanley Furman
suggested that a grant be submitted to the Charity Foundation of Southeastern
Virginia as well as LCIF ask for matching grant of $2,500.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Beach Bag Project takes place in the
month of October and requires about $5,000.
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lion
Susie personally packs bags for White Oaks Elementary School. Our members could
volunteer to assist at her home. Lion Susie can send out information when she
needs help. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Recycling – Thursday, April 11<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Mar 20, 2019 Regular Meeting</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span>Thalia Lion President John Watters presiding: No guests, 23 members, 70%:<br />
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Speaker: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Rev Bill Austin (newest Thalia Lions member) d<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">iscussed
his experience with the natives of an island off the coast of Panama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This resulted in a book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Coconuts for Hammocks</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Bill explained that when he was a second year student in seminary he was asked
if he would spend a year in Panama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
church called the Margarita Union Church needed a secondary pastor and Bill had
been chosen as a candidate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His job was
to assist in the formation and building of a combination church, civic center
and school for children for the San Blas natives called the Kuna.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Kuna, while once a major tribe in Panama,
had moved off the land to small islands to protect themselves from the Spanish
invaders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They became a reclusive group
after their numbers were reduced to a fraction of their original size.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Upon
arrival Lion Bill formed a youth group that participated in construction of a
concrete building on one of the small islands where the Kuna lived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the natives were completely self-sufficient,
Bill’s group of missionaries had to arrange for drinking water and food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The natives were very helpful and provided
them with turtles and fish to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Assistance was also provided by the US Army and Green Berets who
provided food like military MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Water was carried from the mainland in 55-gallon
drums, because the local natives drank directly from a local river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While most homes on the islands were simple
huts with thatched roofs, the new center being built was to be a structure of
concrete blocks with a thatched roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Members of the new youth group came to the site for two weeks at a time,
with the boys staying with the missionaries and the girls with the Kuna chief’s
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The youth had to be trained in
how to sleep in a hammock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hammocks
were bought with the proceeds of selling coconuts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coconuts had a value of about 5 US cents, but
still provided a good income.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
experience prompted Lion Rev Bill to name his book about this experience <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Coconuts for Hammocks.</i><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Another
early adventure of this project was building the latrine, just a platform over
the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A youth volunteer named
Hickson helped a lot with this, so the resulting structure became known as
Hickson’s House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The youth would also
sit around a fire in the evening and sing songs, their favorites being <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kumbaya</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onward Chrisitian Soldiers</i>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
tribe’s medicine man, Charlie, became Bill’s friend and explained how his
carved stick kept evil spirits away and good spirits near when someone was
ill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Evil spirits were also kept away by
smoking pipes, by both men and women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Because Bill had presented Charlie with a special clay pipe, Charlie
gave Bill his medicine stick as he departed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bill showed us the stick.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
Kuna had strong morals and believed that God had made them his golden
children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In recognition of this belief
they put golden ear and nose rings in newborns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One time Bill was surprised to see a small infant that had been painted
black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was explained to him that this
was to keep evil spirits at bay because the baby was ill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The baby got well, probably from a minor
problem.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">At
the end of his talk Lion Bill demonstrated examples of the colorful and
intricately designed dresses that the San Blas Kuna women had made.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Rev Bill answered a few questions from the group and President Lion John
thanked him for his presentation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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New Member Induction: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion PCC Stan Furman inducted Marsha
Montgomery into the Thalia Lions Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Her sponsor was Lion Nancy Nelson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Asked to introduce herself to the club, now Lion Marsha
described her career as a counselor, currently working with the Virginia Beach
Department of Parks and Recreation section of Inclusion Support Services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is also a sculpturist, working in clay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">President Lion John
Watters: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
1. Vision Walk
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">– April 7<sup>th</sup> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- Sunday at the Oceanfront.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Head is our immediate past president, Lion
Debra Laughlin, now a member of Kempsville Lions Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luncheon for kick off is this weekend on Sat,
Mar 23<sup>rd</sup>.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nominations committee report – Lions Stanley Furman,
Ellen Turman, Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Ellen reported on the office nominations:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pres: -- Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1<sup>st</sup> VP – Lion Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2<sup>nd</sup> VP – Lion Nancy Nelson<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sec – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treas – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Membership Chair – Lion Dick Kreassig <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion tamer – Lion Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tail Twister – Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1 yr Directors – Lions Irene Conlin & Jack
Wagner<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2 yr Directors – Lions Mike Coren & Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Publicity – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John asked for any nominations from the floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There being none, Lion Stan Furman moved that
we unanimously vote for this slate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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LOVF Raffle & State
Convention - Lion Stanley Furman – reminder that everyone should turn in their LOVF money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of the $30 per book, $20 stays in the club
and $10 to Foundation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can
result in a $700 income for our administrative fund.<o:p></o:p></div>
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State Convention
comments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Pat Jones will run for District I
Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She works for the Naval base
and may have difficulty fulfilling the role.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Scott Durbin is second vice DG and will likely run for first
vice DG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do not elect a district
governor LCI will chose a former DG.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bland Contest is on Friday evening, May 17th. Luncheon for Pin Traders on Fri
and LOVF on Sat. May 18<sup>th</sup>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There
are two candidates for a Virginia Lions International Director.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan commented that neither is well
qualified and he would not be voting for either.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Broom Sale/ Peanuts / Papa John’s Fundraiser -Lion
Jack Wagner mentioned that Nick at
Paul’s Garage is ill and broom sales are down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack described a new
fundraiser with Papa John’s Pizza:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
can sell for $10 a Papa John’s coupon book worth $70 – 80 to the buyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of the $10 paid, we keep $7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is critical that the booklet is not opened
prior to sale as it will then cost us $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unsold unopened coupon books can be returned for no cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Distribution and detailed sales information
will follow.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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White Cane collection: - Lion Roger
Snell described the dates as April 5 and April 26 &27. A sign-up sheet
will be distributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack stated
that a broom sale will be on Apr 6.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary’s Report - Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Leadership
and New Member Conference – April 13 Norfolk – April 7 - Richmond<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail Twister- Lion
Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John Watters (10), Lion Bill Austin (7), Lion Linda Eggleston (21).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Absent was Lion Tommy Leemon (2).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy
Birthday was sung by a trio of Lions
Otis Etheridge, Susie Sumnick and Nancy Watters.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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50/50 Raffle – Lion Stanley Furman- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack Wagner -$25, $14 to Lion Otis Eheridge, and $8 to Lion Vickie Kennedy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment: 8:21pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Nancy Watters (with some assistance from Lion John Watters)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>April
3 – Board Meeting – 2357 Haversham Close, Va. Beach, 6pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>April
7 – Vision Walk – Oceanfront <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">April 17 – Next regular meeting – Westin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">May 18-19 – State Convention Chesapeake,
Va.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Mar 6, 2019 Board Meeting</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">In
attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions John & Nancy
Watters, Lions Ellen Turman, Fran Scott, Susie Sumnick, Stanley & Jeri
Furman,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vickie Kennedy, Irene Conlin.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting called to order– 6:10 by Lion President John
Watters <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Financial Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Report submitted see attached<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">New Application for Membership – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Marsha Montgomery submitted an application for
membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Nelson will be
her sponsor. A motion to accept was offered by Nancy Watters and seconded by
Lion Stan. Vote to approve was unanimous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Marsha will be installed at the March meeting. The Board happily
welcomes her into Lionism.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Donations to Schools – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Partners in Education - Thalia, Malibu, and Kings
Grant Elementary Schools – Checks in the amount of $200 per school are usually
given in March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie Kennedy
submitted the checks to Lions Susie Sumnick for delivery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The money is used in the nurse’s clinic for wants
and needs not supplied by the school.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">White Cane target dates – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Roger Snell will target times the last 2 weeks of
April or the 1<sup>st</sup> week of May. Lion Stan suggested that we should do
the White Canes on Friday and Saturday but the Broom Sales on Saturday only.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Bland Contest –</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
Lion Vickie Kennedy – April 6 is the District Bland Contest in Williamsburg - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kevin Wang was the winning instrumentalist and
Ava Stevenson won as vocalist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
suggested that we move our contest back to Thursday next year in hopes to have more
of the judges available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanut Report – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – Ill with flu and will report at the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Program for Feb. 20 </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– Lion Ellen Turman – Lion Ellen will contact Lion Bill Austin to talk
about his experience with the native tribe near Panama. The program for April will
be Lion Chet Kramer will speak as District Diabetes Chairperson. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen has asked Becky Prikard of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ForKids to speak in the May meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sight Chair Report – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Susie Sumnick – 3 exams were granted and 2
referred last month – We have already had 2 clients for March. Lion Stan moved
that Lion Susie have the power to decide if we need to look for more options to
fill our need when we exceed the number of exams per month referred to Dr.
Ferrara. The motion was seconded and approved.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Vision Walk Donation and Participation, April 7, 2019
- John Watters</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> –Our budget designates
$300 to Vision Walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A donation of $500
gets Thalia Lions name listed on the T-shirt and banners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Individual members have made up the $200
difference.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Plaza Rescue Squad</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – Lion Nancy Watters – Motion was made not to make donation this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board would prefer to choose a
Rescue Squad within our clubs area. The vote was so reflected.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Financial Audit discussion – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters – Review of accounts is recommended
by LCI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two people should be
appointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen is to recruit the committee. Lion
Irene made the motion Lion Susie seconded that we should do the audit in
June.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vote <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was unanimous. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nominating Committee Report for March meeting – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">appointed by Lion President John Watters are<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lions Ellen Turman, Incoming
President, Lion Stanley Furman, PCC., and Lion <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Irene Conlin. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John submitted a chart
showing the offices necessary to fill and the expiration dates of the directors.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">State Sales Tax Exemption</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> & <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">By Law
Change </b>– Lion John Watters – the cost of renewing our tax exemption is $125.00.
The board decided that the cost of renewing is important and not worth the
aggravation if we should be charged with violation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John will complete the necessary forms
and send the check.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Fund Raiser</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
– Papa John’s – Lion Nancy Watters presented a fund raiser through Papa John’s
Pizza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would sell coupon booklets for
$10 (valued at over $80).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The club would
keep $7 and pay $3 for each booklet sold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We would start with 100 booklets and sell them for 2 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the 2 months, all booklets unsold
and unopened may be returned to Papa John’s at no charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy moved that we try the fundraiser
and Lion Vickie seconded the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
vote passed unanimously. Lion Nancy will try to have the booklets by the next
meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Fran Scott – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">expressed concern about the sudden rise in cost of insulin (10
fold).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She would like for our club the
think about ways to assist since diabetes is one of our main targets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Chet Kramer, who will speak at our
meeting in April as the Diabetes Chairperson may have suggestions.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Board
action on The By-Laws</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Lion John pointed out an error in our By
Laws. Article XI Section 1 under Method of Business Transactions states that no
action may be taken electronically without the approval of the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Board decided this is a non-Problem. Motion
was made by Lion Stan and seconded by Lion Vickie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All approved <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Non Board Action Items of
Interest:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Eyeglass
Recycling – </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thursday, March 14<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Adjourned – 7:14</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Feb 20, 2019 Regular Meeting</strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>
</strong>6 guests</span></span></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">25 members <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">78%</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion John Thanked Lion Rich
Edwards for the new wireless sound system<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Introduction of Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Traveling Leo – Bayside Lions Club – Lions
Tom Walsh, Ren Zerby, Clarence Garrison.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One guest was absent due to illness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Nancy Nelson introduced Marsha Montgomery – She has lived in Va.
Beach for 25 yrs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and works as a
Behavioral Counselor with V. B Parks & Recreation in the Inclusion Dept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Nelson invited Marsha as a
prospective member.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Speakers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions Karen Brown and Richard Stone -
Burkeville Lodge – Introduced by Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Burkeville Lodge was formed in 1919 making this year the 100<sup>th</sup>
anniversary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Richard Stone talked
about the Lodge and the upcoming centennial celebration on July 6<sup>th</sup>
There will be will souvenir gift bags given to all who attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lodge wants pins, pamphlets or any other
“freebies” from the clubs that may be included in the bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Burgers and hotdogs will be offered and the
pool will be open for the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Sight
& Hearing Unit will be on the premises along with a food truck. Other
activities will include a cake walk and games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The lodge will only accommodate 36 people but there are hotel rooms in
town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Burkeville Lodge is about an
hour west of Richmond at the intersection of Hwys. 460 & 260.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">In April, there is a huge yard sale at the lodge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People from all around are attracted. Lion
Richard mused that sighted people are allowed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Richard and Karen passed out brochures on the Lodge (see
attached).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As few as 12 people are
enough to keep the lodge open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may
call the number in the brochure to make reservations for your family meetings,
reunions, and gatherings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lodge has
private as well as semi private accommodations. The Lodge caters to the blind
but all are welcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Karen
described the Lodge as sitting on 100 beautiful, peaceful acres. It is a place
for relaxation rather than recreation though there are Civil War sites
nearby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents engage in card games,
Bingo and sometimes music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is
a TV in each room.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Karen Brown is chairperson of the board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">President Lion John Watters: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Eyeglass Recycling, Thursday, March 14 <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Vision Walk – April 7<sup>th</sup> (kick off at Ynot Italian Princess
Anne Rd. March 23<sup>rd</sup>)<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>SPOT discussion – We have sent a non-operational SPOT to Welch Allyn who
has agreed to attempt to restore the software to make it operational.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nominations committee for officers for 2019-20 are Lions S. Furman, E.
Turman, I. Conlin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The committee will
present a slate of officers at the March meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Election will take place at the April
meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Lion John made a copy of our club Bylaws
and made them available for the membership. Stickers for car windows were also
available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John reminded members that when you make a reservation to
come to a meeting, please let the person calling know if you have a special dietary
need.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">And he also reminded everyone that you are
responsible to pay if you do not come unless there are extenuating
circumstances or unexpected illness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Vickie Kennedy – Bland Contest -The 26<sup>th</sup> annual James
Bland contest will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Thalia United
Methodist, 7pm. Please be there by 6:30. Members are needed to help run the
contest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bayside may be joining our club
in the contest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be one set of
winners for the two clubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we may
be the only two clubs in the region to hold a contest, there may not be a
regional contest which was tentatively scheduled for March 26<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Trevino and Dr. Nedvin will be the two
judges combining and doing the vocal as well as the instrumentals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The state contest will be at the State Convention on May 18<sup>th</sup>
at Chesapeake Delta Hotel</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Stanley Furman – LOVF Raffle –Lion of Virginia Foundation –
Tickets are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$1.00 each and there are 30
per book ($30 ).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club keeps $20 and
we send $10 to the foundation. LOVG funds disaster relief, SPOT machines and
other special needs of the district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our Lions State
Convention is in May in Chesapeake. Attached is the registration form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no charge if you register before
March 1<sup>st</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have three
votes from our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two candidates are
running for International Director.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our
Club will be casting <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>no votes for both candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Roger Snell:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>White
Cane/ Broom Sale - – target times are the last 2 weeks of April or the 1<sup>st</sup>
week of May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>White Canes will be
scheduled on Friday and Saturday but the Broom Sales on Saturday only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack Wagner told the club that we would
sell peanuts as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Bob Perrine – Reported that our scholarship winner,
Leigh Mante , is doing well and sent a letter to update her progress.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Secretary’s Report,
Lion Nancy Watters: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Virginia Beach Public School 2019 Partnership Expo –OCE- and VB
council of PTAs Expo and Vendor Fair – Sat. March 2<sup>nd</sup> – 9-1pm -
Landstown High School – 2001 Concert Dr. – please see signup sheet attached.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read Across America – March
1, 2019 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- Thanks to all who have
responded (Lions Nancy Nelson, and Karen Austin.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Announcements/Comments from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Jack is collecting for Samaritan House<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bayside thanked the club and said that they enjoyed the meeting.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tail Twister- Lion Stanley Furman</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Birthdays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Mike Coren (1), Lion Bob Perrine (12)
Lion Bob wanted the Nancys to sing<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Nancy wanted Lion Vickie to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To satisfy all, a beautiful harmonic trio did
a lovely rendition of “Happy Birthday”!!
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">50/50 Raffle - $20- Lion Nancy W<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$11- Lion John W<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$10 –Lion Stan Moss<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Mike
Coren – No drawing</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Adjournment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:04pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Feb. 26 – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar. 1 – Read Across America<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar. 2– 2019 Partnership Expo – VBPS – Landstown High School – 2001
Concert Dr. 9-1pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar. 6 – Board meeting – Home of Lion John and Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar 14 – EGRC, meet at BestBuy 9:30am<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar 20 – next regular meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mar 26 – Region Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church – 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Respectfully
submitted<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Nancy Watters,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Feb 6, 2019 - Board Meeting</span></strong><br />
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and Jeri Furman, Jack Wagner, Roger Snell, Ellen Turman.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting – 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion President John Watters – 7:10pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Donations to Schools – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Partners in Education - Thalia, Malibu, and Kings
Grant Elementary Schools- delivery of checks should be done in March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The task is usually given to the Sight
Chairperson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Susie Sumnick will be
authorized to deliver the checks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">White Cane and Broom Sale target dates – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Roger Snell and Lion Jack Wagner will target
times the last 2 weeks of April or the 1<sup>st</sup> week of May. Lion Stan
suggested that we should consider doing White Cane on Friday and Saturday but
the Broom Sales on Saturday only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
was consensus by all.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanut Report – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – All funds are collected except for those that had
not been picked up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sales are going
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have made almost $1,000.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Program for Feb. 20 </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– Lion Ellen Turman – Lion Irene is trying to find someone from the
Berkville Lodge to speak to our club at the next meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen is attempting to book Lion Chet
Kramer, District Diabetes Chair and she has reached out to ForKids in an effort
to get someone to speak about our School Book Bag and Holiday project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sight Chair Report – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Susie Sumnick – Reported 1 exam and glasses for
this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three applications have been
mailed to applicants. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since Lion Dan
Ferrara joined the club, our sight expenses have been substantially
reduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are most appreciative to him
for his contribution to our club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Thalia Lynn Baptist Hunger
Project – </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Nancy Watters – The Board realizes this project is worthwhile but we must wait
until the next board takes office for the final monetary decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will be willing to volunteer to work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer’s Report </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– Lion Vickie Kennedy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tree of Life </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">–
Lion Vickie Kennedy<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>announced that
our leaf on the Tree of Life is in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The leaf is in honor of the Thalia Lions because individual members
donated a total of $1,000 to Ronald McDonald House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pictures of the leaf and it’s place of honor
on the wall are attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are so
proud to be a supporter of RMH.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Financial Audit discussion – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters – Review of accounts is recommended
by LCI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two people should be
appointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The job will be offered for
volunteers at the next meeting to do the job. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen Turman, our
incoming president would like to be a part of the committee.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nominating Committee for March meeting – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President John Watters appointed the following
members to serve on the nominating committee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ellen Turman – Incoming
President, Lion Stanley Furman, PCC, and Lion Irene Conlin. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nominations are due at the
March meeting. Elections at the April meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John passed out the Club
Structure with the offices available. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
slate of officers will be presented at the March meeting where the floor will
be open to nominations by the club as a whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Elections will be held at the April meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> thanked Thalia Lions for our support of Samaritan House over the
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have just received a 1.6
million dollar grant for sex trafficking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a pilot program run with assistance of Homeland Security.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Police are identifying the traffickers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because the beach attracts runaway kids to
this area, sex trafficking in a major problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Roger Snell</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> had 200 new club brochures printed for our club and delivered them to
the meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will use many of them at
the Education Expo on March 2<sup>nd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John</span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
offered printed copies of the official club bylaws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone should have a copy and from now on
they will be included in the new member materials<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Interest:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Winter District Conference –
Feb. 16, 2019 – </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Holiday Inn & Suites Williamsburg – Gateway- Registration $5, Lunch
$20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Schedule includes classes in the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Guiding
Lion, Vision Screening Certification, New Voices Initiative Global Causes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">District
24 I Cabinet Meeting 1pm.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Make
Checks Payable to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tappahannock Lions
Club % PDG Donna Weiler, 267 Dawson Lane, White Stone, VA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22578 - Deadline: Feb. 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Bland Contest - </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The 26<sup>th</sup>
annual James Bland contest will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Thalia
United Methodist, 7pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Region
contest will be on March 26<sup>th</sup>, same time and same location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All schools have been contacted and we are
hoping for a good response for contestants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is uncertain when the two District contests will be scheduled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the state contest will be at the State
Convention on May 18<sup>th</sup> at Chesapeake Delta Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the State Convention is local this
year, everyone will have an opportunity to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Virginia Beach Public School
2019 Partnership Expo –</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The Office of Community Engagement and the VB council of PTAs Expo and
Vendor Fair is scheduled for Sat. March 2<sup>nd</sup> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9-1pm at Landstown High School – 2001 Concert
Dr.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club has been invited to set up
a display table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will need members to
man the table during that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
not allowed to sell anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
simply for public exposure and PR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please let Lion Nancy Watters know if you are willing to participate by
sitting at the table for an hour or two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Read Across America – March 1, 2019- </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Please mark your calendar
for this date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The book to be read is <u>Happy</u>
by Pharrell Williams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To register,
please contact: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">Miss Devin
Cowhey,
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<span style="color: black;">Virginia Beach GrowSmart
Development Specialist<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Department of Economic Development
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<span style="color: black;">4525 Main Street, Suite 700<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Virginia Beach, VA 23462<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">(757) 385-6434 (direct)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">(757) 385-6464 (reception)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Eyeglass
Recycling – </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thursday<b> </b>Feb. 14 -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meet at Best Buy 9:30am to carpool to the
EGRC.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:26<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong>Jan 16, 2019</strong> - Regular Meeting; 1 guest, 22 members - 69%<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Introduction
of Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong>Lisa Belcher, Transitions
Program Coordinator, from the Adult Learning Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Housekeeping:<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Stanley Furman </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">offered
the stolen President’s meeting gavel to the club for auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John was able to buy back the gavel for
$25.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Jack Wagner </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">asked
who left 5 cans of S& P peanuts at the last meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one claimed the abandoned peanuts so Lion
Nancy Watters took them to sell.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Induction of New
Members! -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev. Bill and Karen Austin by
Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia
Lions Club welcomes Lion Bill and Karen Austin to membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Bill is a retired minister and
practicing psychotherapist .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He writes a
monthly article on relationships for the Shopper and has recently written a
book, Coconuts for Hammocks, on his youthful experience with a prehistoric
tribe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Karen is a retired
elementary school teacher with 36 years of experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She wisely believes the smartest people are
under 5 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We appreciate the skills and experience this couple brings to our club.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>President Lion John
Watters: <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Secret Santa reports - ForKids and Social Services </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">– Many of our
participating Lions gave heartwarming accounts of their experiences in
providing Secret Santa gifts and supplies to needy families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was obvious that the experience was
rewarding and the club would like to continue by doing even more in coming
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A total of 30 families were
helped by this project including the Social Services families and homeless
children through ForKids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The project
began several years ago with Lion Fran Scott as the original contact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since then it has snowballed and included the
School Supply project in August and September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Attached is a letter of appreciation to the club from Social
Services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong> </strong></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">As a side
note, ForKids is administered by Image Services of Virginia Beach, a staffing placement
service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The owner of this company,
Cheryl Youngs, was touched by seeing people place toys in a collection box for
children over the holidays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her thought
was why not find out what the children like rather than toss random toys into
the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She contacted the homeless
shelters in the area and collected preference lists. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now she has her staff working tirelessly attempting
to place each child with a sponsor, basically abandoning personal business
during the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This business is an
example of generosity, community spirit, and compassion.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>2. Eyeglass Recycling – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thursday Feb. 14 is not only Valentine’s Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the day to work at the Eyeglass
Recycling Center in Chesapeake (10-12am).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you want to work that day to clean, read, and package eyeglasses for
distribution, please meet at Best Buy at 9:30am to carpool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3.</span> Thalia Lynn Baptist Hunger Project -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A RISE AGAINST </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">HUNGER
event will be sponsored by Thalia Lynn Baptist Church in October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because this church is in our area of
service, we have been asked to contribute with financial support and/or
manpower. We will learn more about this event in coming months.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SPOT discussion -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The SPOT vision screener model that we have is no longer technically or
mechanically supported by Welch Allyn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John was able to rebuild and replace a battery pack in a failed
machine but does not have access to the old software to make the machine operate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is trying to find a software source.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If all else fails, we may need to find funds
through grants or fundraising project to replace our machine should it
fail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our device has been in operation
for 8 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The average life in between
3-5.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong> 5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Award Presentation:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The recipient was not in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p><strong> </strong></o:p><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>6. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Name change for Lions Charity
Foundation of Dist. 24 D </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">– All Lions Clubs in the District are asked to agree in writing to the
name change of the Lion Charity Foundation of District 24 D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new name is Lions Charity Foundation of
Southeastern Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As President,
Lion John sent our club endorsement. <o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Vickie Kennedy
– Bland Contest -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The 26<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> annual
James Bland contest will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Thalia United
Methodist, 7pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Region contest will
be on March 26<sup>th</sup>, same time and same location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All schools have been contacted and we are
hoping for a good response for contestants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is uncertain when the two District contests will be scheduled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the state contest will be at the State
Convention on May 18<sup>th</sup> at Chesapeake Delta Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the State Convention is local this
year, everyone will have an opportunity to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Stanley Furman
– LOVF Raffle tickets </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">were distributed to members to sell. There are 30 tickets per book at $1
each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The club keeps $20 for each book
and the foundation receives $10.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
the Thalia representative, Lion Stanley Furman reported that measles is
becoming more prevalent now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Foundation has rejuvenated the project of immunizing all children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This project is possible with a partnership
with Bill and Melinda Gates. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Vickie Kennedy
announced that the Ronald McDonald Tree of Life </strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">goal has been reached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club will join the numerous donors who
have contributed $1,000 and have a bronze leaf displayed on the wall at
RMH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to all members who
contributed $100 each to this worthwhile facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Lion Vickie is a co-administrator of RMH.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Lion Jack Wagner: Broom Sale/ Peanuts –</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Jack announced that our profit from peanut
sales to dated is $942.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is ready
to take orders for the next purchase from Belmont Farms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">A broom sale will be
scheduled when the weather is better, likely in March or April.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Lion Roger Snell:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>White
Cane </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">will be scheduled when weather is
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will need to schedule more
than one event because our club is in dire need of funds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Secretary’s Report, Lion Nancy Watters: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>1. Virginia Beach Public School
2019 Partnership Expo –</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Office of Community
Engagement and the VB council of PTAs Expo and Vendor Fair is scheduled for Sat.
March 2<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup> – 9-1pm at Landstown High School – 2001 Concert Dr. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club has been invited to set up a display
table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will need members to man the
table during that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are not
allowed to sell anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is simply
for public exposure and PR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let
Lion Nancy Watters know if you are willing to participate by sitting at the
table for an hour or two.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong>2. Beach Bag Project on Wed. Jan.
23<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup> - 9:30 am. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you are able to pack bags of food, please contact
Lisa A. Dulaney, Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Administration
Building Front Desk Receptionist (757) 263-1000/1002.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As special thank you to Lion Susan Sumnick
and new Lion Karen for packing bags on Wed., Jan. 16<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The club will be notified when help is again
needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong>3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Read Across America – March 1, 2019- </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Please
mark your calendar for this date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
will have more information soon concerning the book and locations this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>4. Winter District Conference –
Feb. 16, 2019- </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Please see the attached Flyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in attending, please
respond with your reservation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
will be training sessions and recertification of SPOT screeners available at
the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>5. SPOT screenings – </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">We are authorized to screen any special needs
children for IEP-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Malibu Elementary has
requested a screening of about 10 special needs children on Jan. 24<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup>
10:30-11pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Announcements/Comments
from the Floor:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion Jack
Wagner announced that Samaritan House </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">is again
in need of funds for anyone who would like to contribute.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion Vickie
Kennedy distributed the Treasurer’s Report - s</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">ee
attached<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Tail Twister-
Lion Stanley Furman<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Birthdays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions Rich Roberts (5), Vickie Kennedy (8)
Lion Rich was absent so we sang to Lion Vickie -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Dick Kreassig
wanted Lion Otis Etheridge to sing but Vickie wanted Lion Karen and Lion Bill
to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Otis was asked to sing
first but he recruited Lion Bill and Karen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The trio harmony was “unforgettable” and Lion Vickie beamed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>50/50 Raffle was</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> won by Lion Stan ($21)
our Guest, Lisa) $13) Lion Susie Sumnick <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>($5).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Progressive
Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Roger Snell –</strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Irene’s ticket was pulled but instead of the
Queen of Hearts, she drew the 6 of diamonds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The pot is growing and no one including Lion Mike Coren has any idea of
how much money is up for the win!</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Adjournment: 8:18<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<strong>Upcoming Events:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Jan.
23 – Beach Bag Project - 1568 Corporate Landing Parkway, Suite 100, V.B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>23454 - 9:30-11:30<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Jan.
24 – Malibu Elementary – Special Needs Students – SPOT – 11am (only 10
students)<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Feb.
14 – not only <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Valentine’s Day</i>, but
EGRC (meet at BestBuy 9:30am or center at 10am)<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Feb.
16 – District 24-I Winter Conference<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Mar.
1 – Read Across America<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Mar.
2– 2019 Partnership Expo – VBPS – Landstown High School – 2001 Concert Dr.
9-1pm<o:p></o:p></strong></div>
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<strong>Attachments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Treasurer’s Report<o:p></o:p></strong></div>
<strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Nancy Watters,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec 3, 2018</span> -</strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">Ronald McDonald House – This is a service
project/Board/Club meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
attendees brought items to donate to RMH and provided dinner for residents.
Members provided salads and desserts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pizzas were ordered from Ynot Pizza.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">In Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President John
Watters, Lions Nancy Watters, Stanley Furman, Jeri Furman, Vickie Kennedy,
Nancy Nelson, Roger Snell, Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Jack Wagner, Ellen Turman,
Otis Etheridge, Irene Conlin, Aziz Selahi, Stan Moss, Dick Kreassig<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Social time – 6:00pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and tour of Ronald McDonald House led by the
administrator, Elise Brown.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order 6:30pm by Lion President John Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Topics:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sight
& Hearing Van</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Stanley Furman reported that we saw 72 students from the <br />
Adult Learning Center from about 25 countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lions Stanley, Nancy and John Watters, Tuffey Leemon, and Fran Scott
worked the van for a total of 16 hours.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Stan invited Lisa Belcher from the Adult Learning Center to our mext scheduled
regular meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Lion Roger Snell</u> </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">was asked to order a supply of Wintergreen mints per a
request from Dr. Rob Seim’s office.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">3<u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sunnybrook Day School</u> </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">sent
Thalia Lions Club a $250 donation check for doing<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children’s Eye Screening at their school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only this week they also sent a follow up
email<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>describing
how one child identified with vision problems had been given glasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>parents and the child were most
grateful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“</span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Just wanted to send you a quick follow up regarding one of our students
who was recently screened and referred for further evaluation. Sanjana
Kankipati came to school wearing her new glasses today and Mom told us how very
thankful she is for the screening. She said that since getting her
glasses, Sanjana has been walking around pointing out items and saying that
they were no longer "wobbly." Everyone is thrilled!”<o:p></o:p></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Holiday/Santa
Project update</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Gifts are
due for delivery no later than Dec. 10<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> for those children
sponsored. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">If you are
covering a family whose name was given you by Social Services, please take
pictures and send accounts of your experiences delivering to the families.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">4<u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thalia earned the Membership Satisfaction Award</u> <u>from LCI and was
presented a banner <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Patch fiscal year patch.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">5<u>. Thalia also earned an award for
utilizing the new MyLion App</u> </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">to
promote our club’s<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A letter of appreciation was written to our
club from Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, Past International President and a beautiful
award medal was sent to our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
were one of the top 100 clubs internationally that initiated the most service
projects through MyLion.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><u>Our Club has been associated and supported Ronald McDonald House</u> </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">for almost 10 years. <span style="font-size: 13pt;">In the entrance hallway is a brass Tree of
Life that exhibits a brass leaf for anyone or any <span style="font-size: 13pt;">organization donating $1,000 to RMH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Dick Kreassig donated $100 and
challenged each of <span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>our
members to match his donation in an effort to have a Thalia Lions Leaf on the
Tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have nine members who are willing to step
up to the challenge, our club will be represented.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><u>Lion Vickie Kennedy offer dates for the Bland Contest</u> </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">in the spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The dates chosen were <span style="font-size: 13pt;">Feb. 26<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> for
Thalia contest and March 26<sup>th</sup> for the Region Contests<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Holiday
Party – Dec 19<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> 6pm</span></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, Va.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>23454 (Lion Nany & John Watters – please
bring finger food.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer’s Report </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:50pm
for dinner with 13 residents of Ronald McDonald House.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Nov 14, 2018 - <span style="font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">OFFICIAL
MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Thalia Lions
Club </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on Nov, 14</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>,
2019 </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>President Lion John Watters </strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Westin, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in
attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Social
Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">at 6: 34 pm </span><br />
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<strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">__12 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>_ 19 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members<u>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></u></strong></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>__61 Percent<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Recess
for dinner: 6:30_pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Reconvene:
7:21<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Introduction
of Guests: Traveling Leo from Southside,<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Guests
from Fil/Am Lions Club – Lion President Hilo Laxa and Lion Armada Laxa<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Guests
of Lion Nancy W – Rev. Bill and Karen Austin<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guest Speaker</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Kristen Ward, Judeo Christian Outreach Center introduced by Lion Ellen
Turman<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Kristin is the Development Director of the JCOC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She joined their staff earlier this year,
eager to share her 20 years’ experience in international public relations,
event planning and donor development.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">The Judeo Christian Outreach Center just celebrated their 32<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup>
year of service. Their mission is to empower homeless families, individuals,
and veterans to recover from crisis situations and return to being
self-supported, productive, and independent members of our community. Kristen
described several clients that are in need and receiving the services of the
JCOC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The biggest problem in Virginia
Beach is affordable housing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sixty
percent of the residents exited into permanent housing within the 54 day
average stay at the shelter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eighty six
percent of Veterans have transitioned into permanent housing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With help of churches more than 80,000 meals
were served in the last year. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Kristen emphasized that JCOC is not moving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Part of the 29 million facility on Witchduck
Rd functions as emergency shelter houses for 52 people and belongs to the City
of Va. Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the feeding programs
will stay on the Va. Beach Blvd campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kristen displayed a picture of the new building to be built behind the
existing facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The building has been
approved by the city and she will soon be fundraising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">A folder containing a description of the services, donation needs,
volunteering opportunities, and other information was distributed to those
interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lion Nancy introduced Dr. Bill Austin to Kristen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was on the board of JCOC for a number of
years.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">For those interested a fact sheet of services and a list of needed
donation items is attached to these minutes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion President John Watter – </strong></span></u><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Presented Kristen with a
club gift of Lion’s peanuts<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>EGRC reminder for December 13th –</strong></span></u><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">please
meet at Best Buy at 9:30 am to go to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
recycling center and work from 10am-12pm.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Sight & Hearing Van – </span></strong></span></u><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Adult
Learning Center - Monday December 3</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: xx-small;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;">, 10am-2pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">A signup sheet is provided
for volunteering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will not be doing
blood sugar screening because there will be nurses there doing the screening
while participating in a health fair. The signup sheet is attached to these
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are still slots to be
filled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please respond to Lion Nancy or
Lion John.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Lion Jack Wagner</u>: <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><u>Broom Sale/
Peanuts</u>- </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">A peanut order will be placed at
the end of November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please get your
orders to Lion Jack as soon as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He will send out an email showing the offering including the new Butter
Toffee. This is our only fundraiser until March when we will again sell brooms
at B.J’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So please do your best to take
orders!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Lion Roger Snell:</u> <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>White Cane</u> - </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">We are out of weekends before Thanksgiving so we will wait until weather
breaks in the spring before we do another White Cane Collection.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Secretary Report -Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></strong></u><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong>District 24I New Website- </strong></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">The new website for our new District is up and
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will find it at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.district24i.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.district24i.org</span></a></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please take a look at the new face of our
district.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <strong><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Horizons Hampton Roads </u>– </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Three members participated in the Reading Project
for Horizons Enrichment Program Nov. 3</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: xx-small;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions Aziz, Lion Mike Coren, and Lion Nancy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Beach Bag Followup Project<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- </span></strong></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a schedule was emailed out to members to
volunteer with the school system to pack and read expiration dates on donated
food items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions Mike Coren and Lion
Nancy worked at the distribution center on Nov. 5</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: xx-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> for three hours
each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will have more opportunities to
pack food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Upcoming dates are Wed. Nov.
28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy will
send out an email reminder.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Children’s Eye Screening- </strong></span></u><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">We are basically finished with the public school
screenings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a couple of schools
that have requested we come back to do the Special Ed classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And just this month we have been given
permission to screen<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the month of October we have screened
over 1,200 children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many thanks to all
who have participated in the screenings, Lions Stan M, Stan F. Roger Snell,
Nancy Nelson, Susie Sumnick, John W., and to our guest Karen Austin!.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">After the holidays we will target the preschool and
daycare centers.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Holiday Families</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> – Lion
Nancy</span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> has
received 15 names from ForKids for homeless children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These names are children housed at Seton
House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ten of those children are being
sponsored by the Fil/Am Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two more
were selected at this meeting to be sponsored by our Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The remaining three will be sent out to the
entire membership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lion Nancy
know if you are willing to sponsor one of those children. .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we need more names, Lion Nancy can provide
that information. The deadline to provide the gifts to Seton House is Dec. 10.<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan provided 4
families through Social Services which members signed up for this evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only three children are remaining and will
be sent out to the membership for choosing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If we need more names, Lion Nancy can provide that information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to sponsor a child, please let
Lion Nancy know as soon as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
deadline to provide the gifts to Seton House is Dec. 10.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ronald McDonald House </span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– </span></span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Wed. Dec.
5</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: xx-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 6p.m. our club will
meet at RMH for a short <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Board/Club meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attendees are asked to bring food /supplies or
items from the Ronald McDonald Wish List as a gift to the House. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Copies of the list were distributed on the
tables and is attached to the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pizzas will be ordered and everyone is asked to bring side salads or
dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy and John Watters
offered their Ynot Pizza Points to order free pizzas for all attending and for
residents of the House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia Lions Holiday Party, Dec 19</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> , 6pm– </span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy and John are again willing to host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Attendees may bring finger food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Libations
will be provided.</span><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Announcements/Comments from the Floor</strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> – </span><span style="line-height: 106%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Tail Twister-
Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lion Stanley Furman fined one of our visiting Traveling Leo guest, PDG Carol
Mossman because she brought no extra change for her mandatory fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fine was to make her sing a favorite
song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only thing she knew was the
Mickey Mouse Song but was only able the sing the spelling part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
set off a cacophony of voices that aided her through the song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, she was our guest!</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>December - Irene Conlin (9) Jeri Furman (3)
Jim Healy (19)</span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Stan Moss,
and our guest Karen Austin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Irene
and Lion Jim were not in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
Lion Roger, Lion Marvin, Lion John and Lion Vickie were asked to sing to Lion Jeri,
Lion Stan and our guest, Karen Austin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Vickie coughed up enough money not to sing but then burst into her favorite
Stevie Wonder version of Happy Birthday!</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Rog offered the English version and Lion John got on
his knees and serenaded Karen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
trusting that she was adequately impressed and that it will not discourage her
and her husband from joining our club!</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50
Raffle – </span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup>
- $25 –won by Lion Vickie who donated the winnings to our speaker Kristen Ward
for JCOC.</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">2<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup>
- $20 – won by Lion W.T Perkins, Southside Traveling Leo</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">3<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup>
- $15 –won by Lion HiLo Laxa, Fil/Am Lion guest</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Progressive Raffle</span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Mike Coren - Lion Mike was under the weather and not in
attendance so the Queen of Hearts got a reprieve for the evening.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meeting adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:05<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
W.T. Perkins </span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">asked to speak briefly about the reverse raffle sponsored by Southside
Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year three Lions won
considerable money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ken Darling won
$1,000, Lion Bruce Horner won $500, and Lion W.T’s, wife Lion Connie won
$500.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He suggested that everyone put a
mason jar on their counter, save their change and buy a ticket next year!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion W.T. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>thanked the club for hosting the Traveling
Leo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said that had witnessed
President John having his gavel stolen, and then losing his agenda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s more excitement than most clubs have
in their meetings in a year. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong><br />
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wed. Nov. 28 – Pack food for Beach Bag – Cooperate Landing Distribution
Center 9:30-11:30<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mon. Dec. 3<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup> – S&H Van Adult Learning Center – 10am –
2pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wed. Dec. 5<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> – Ronald McDonald House, Open Board meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mon. Dec. 10<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> – Deadline to have “Santa” delivered to Seton
House<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wed Dec. 12 – Pack food for Beach Bag – Cooperate Landing Distribution
Center 9:30-11:30<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Thurs. Dec. 13<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> - EGRC<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wed. Dec. 19<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> – Holiday Social<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">October 17, 2018</span> -</span></strong></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The regular/board meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Oct. 17, 2019
by President Lion John Watters at 6:30 pm at the Westin, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Transcribed
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Time – 6pm – 6:30pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call to Order at 6:
30 pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ATTENDANCE<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>_2 Guest_21_ Members<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 68<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Percent Recess for dinner: 6:30_pm Reconvene: 7:05 pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Introduction of Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Donna Gaddis (wife of the District
Governor)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>District Governor Jeff Gaddis
Introduction of District Governor by Lion Donna Gaddis Lion Jeff is currently a
member of the Denbigh Lions Club, previously having been a member of the
Gloucester Lions Club for many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There he served as president 3 times,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>secretary, membership chair, lion tamer, tail twister, Zone chair,
Region chair, and 1st & 2nd Vice Dist. Governor of District 24 D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He works for the National Park Service in
Yorktown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Married to Lion Donna for 24
years, they have two children, Lion Colette and Lion John, plus two
grandchildren.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a member of the
Newport News Elks Lodge and serves on the board of directors for VPUSBC
(Virginia Peninsula United States Bowling Congress).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jeff loves camping, fishing, bowling and
spending time with his family. Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">District
Governor Lion Jeff Gaddis DG Jeff offered greetings from the first female
International President, Gudrun Yngvadottir. The goal of our new international
president is to encourage more women to join in Lions membership and leadership
to represent 50% of all Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DG Jeff
said that our district is doing well in this regard, with our present female
membership of 36%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
ninety-eight clubs in our district that covers 1/2 the State of Virginia since
the merger with District B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jeff’s
goal was to visit all 98 clubs but that is a pretty big challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One way is his solving the problem is by
having small clubs combine into a group meeting. Another goal was to add 1 new
club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today 2 new clubs and a branch are
in the works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A “cyber” online club is
also in process of formation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With 17
members from several different states, the cyber club’s focus of service is on
vision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Specialty clubs like the DAV
(Disabled American Veterans) clubs in other districts are very competitive in
other states and are working very hard to make their clubs successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The good news in membership is that the
average age of the Lions membership is getting younger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Youth is important to the survival of our organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The time for our Bland contest is on the
horizon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our district will conduct two
contests this year, one from each of the old district divisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Peace Poster Contest deadline is due very
soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Zone and Region meetings are
scheduled and on the District calendar. The Youth Exchange has been dropped
this year because there is no sponsor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Jeff Jacobs and Lion Chip Dodson may be willing to take this duty
again next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One major problem with
the exchange is security.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Half of the students
are eliminated because they cannot clear the security requirements for
international travel. The signature project for DG Jeff’s year as District
Governor is WHRO Voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would like
members to volunteer to read for WHRO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This program reads news articles, ads, books, coupons, and other things
for those with no or low vision. A grant is in process to purchase Echo Dots
for listeners who participate in the WHRO service. DG Jeff is encouraging the
Traveling Leo program this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Traveling Leo program is a contest among clubs to see which clubs can visit the
most other club meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year it
will be judged totally on the number of other clubs visited by a group of 4 or
more Lions from your club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No longer
will it be judge by the mileage to or from the club visited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The purpose of this program is to share and
learn from clubs other than your own. The Governor’s Achievement Report is a
bit of a problem because the website for the District is not yet up and
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this time the monthly news
and information is being sent by Constant Contact. If anyone needs a hard copy
newsletter, please let him or your secretary know and he can have it sent
directly to you. This is the first year for the new District and it is a
project in the works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have
suggestions for this District to address, please let him know. DG Jeff offered
his congratulations on the hard work that we do as a club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He then awarded membership chevrons for years
of service to the following Lions:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otis
Edwards Etheridge, Jack Wagner, Jim Healy, and Roger Snell. Thalia Lions will
receive a banner patch for registering for the Fall Conference. Lion Jeff was
thanked for his presentation by Lion President John Watters and was told that a
small gift of appreciation will be mailed to him – a copy of a book written by
our own author, Lion Jim Healy. Lion John Watters: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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and approval of budget – The Thalia Lions Club Budget was prepared and
recommended by the Board with a few changes in designations to Diabetes
areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Diabetes Camp remains in the
budget in case there is a need to sponsor a family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A question was asked by Governor Jeff was
“What has happened to the line item for diabetes in the budget?”. DG Jeff said
that the line item was still there but with a zero balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The money was left in the account of the
Charity Foundation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan moved
that we delete the Diabetes Program of $100.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Vickie seconded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Motion was
approved. A motion to approve the proposed budget was made by Lion Dick
Kreassig. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stanley Furman seconded
and the vote was to approve. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Nancy Watters: Children’s Eye Screening Progress of Kindergarten – a signup
sheet for upcoming screenings was provided. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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18 – Luxford Elem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– Lions Roger Snell,
Susie Sumnick and Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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19 – Bayside – Lion Nancy Watters and guest Karen Austin Oct. 22 – Thoroughgood
Elem – Lions Nancy Nelson and Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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24 – Diamond Springs – (1-2 volunteers needed) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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26 – Hermitage Elem – Lions Stan Moss, <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Watters Beach Bag Project Report by Lion Nancy October 9th<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>80 volunteers helped pack almost 2,000 bags
of food in 40 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to
friends and children, volunteers came from Thalia, Fil/Am, TCBL, Woodstock,
Broad Bay Golf Assoc., PEO and the VB Christian Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The project was a huge success and The Office
of Community Engagement of the Virginia Beach School System presented Thalia
Lions with a recognition plaque for our continued support and service. Our club
will be participating in helping pack Beach Bags on a regular basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is opportunity for as many as 12 people
at a time to volunteer on Wednesday mornings each month to pack 500 bags of
food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy will make the proper
contact and let the club know when volunteers are needed on those Wed.
mornings. Lion Susie Sumnick requested that the club include an official thank
you in the minutes for Lion Nancy Watters gathering” 80 of her best friends to
work the Beach bag Project.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Hampton Roads – We have been invited to take part in a project to read to
Elementary children 9am-10am at Diamond Spring Elementary School on November
3rd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A signup sheet was provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Irene Conlin, Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Nancy
Watters, and Lion Elizabeth Conlin of the Town Center Lions Blind Club have
volunteered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lion Nancy know
if anyone else would like to participate.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Jack Wagner: Broom Sale/ Peanuts- A peanut order will be placed next week and
another hopefully larger order will be placed before Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now is the time to get chocolate covered
peanuts and brittle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those choices are
only sold in cooler weather.<br />
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Roger Snell:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Cane – no date is designated yet, but it will be soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Commemoration Tickets are available. The event is this Saturday, Oct. 20, at
the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Stanley Furman:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bid & Buy report
– The Bid & Buy was held at Hampton Baptist Church last Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lions Charity Foundation did very well
though there were 115 fewer people than last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our club did not earn our $250 Charity
Foundation credit because we did not have enough people to attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did, however, get the $250 service grant. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Nancy Watters: Holiday Families – A signup sheet was provided for those members
interested in participating in this project. A total of 14 members have signed
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Names of children will be given the
first week in Nov.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our members will
become Santa for these children and possibly their families. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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McDonald House Proposal – Lion Nancy proposed that we meet at RMH on Wed. Dec.
5th for a Board/Club meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attendees
could bring food supplies as a gift to the House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pizzas could be ordered and everyone could
bring side salads and dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The date
is available at RMH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proposal had a
second and the club approved the idea after a modification that made this
meeting a “regular” meeting for all. Lion Vickie Kennedy, RMH manager, passed
out a “wish list” of items that is needed at RMH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members are encouraged to bring items to the
meeting that are on this list. Lion Nancy and John Watters offered their Ynot
Pizza Points to order free pizzas for all attending and for residents of the
House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Nancy and John are again willing to host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Attendees can bring finger food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Libations will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Award Presentation – Lion
Ellen Turman received a Silver Centennial Membership Award Pin for sponsoring
Lion Nancy Nelson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pins are awarded
after sponsorship of a member who is retained for over 1 year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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from the Floor – none were voiced. Tail Twister- Lion Stanley Furman <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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(17), Lion Aziz Selahi (24) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">•Lion
Aziz had made an early exit and missed the opportunity to be serenaded. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">•Lion Marvin wanted the Dist. Gov. and Lion
Vickie to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DG Jeff attempted to
sing on his knees but Lion Marvin discouraged his “proposal.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">•Lion
Vickie was challenged by Lion Jack so the club forced him to sing with Lion
Vickie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In protest he silently mimed the
words! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Nelson requested Lion Ellen to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Having a trained voice, Lion Ellen sang like a bird. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">•50/50
Raffle -It was not rigged but Lion Nancy won twice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feeling guilty, she donated the money to Lion
Jack for Samaritan House, $20 first and then $14. –$10 was won by Lion Tuffey <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Mike Coren<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-Lion Irene pulled the ticket but picked the
3 of Hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing Royal about
that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is probably $190 in the pot
and the Queen is still there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Meeting
adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:10pm Upcoming Events:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">*Oct. 18 – Screening at Luxford Elem. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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19 – Screening at Bayside Elem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">*Sat.
Oct. 20th- MacArthur Commemoration, Filipino-American Lions, MacArthur Memorial
in Norfolk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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22 – Screening at Thoroughgood Elem <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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24 – Screening at Diamond Springs <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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26 – Screening at Hermitage Elem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oct. 20th- MacArthur Commemoration <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*Sat. Nov 3 – 9-10am. Horizons Hampton Roads –
Read to Elementary children at Diamond Spring Elementary School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let Lion Nancy know if anyone would
like to participate. Thursday, Nov 8th – EGRC, 10 – 12, Meet at BestBuy at
9:30am for ride <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nov. 14th – Next meeting date, 6pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">*Wed.
Dec. 5th – 6 pm, Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507 -
Combined board meeting/monthly Regular Dec meeting. Attendees could bring food
supplies as a gift to the House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pizzas
could be ordered and everyone could bring side salads and dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*Wed. Dec. 19th – 6 pm. Holiday Social, 2357
Haversham Close, VB 23454. Lion Nancy and John are hosting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attendees can bring finger food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Libations will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Respectfully
submitted Lion Nancy Watters, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Secretary
Thalia Lions Club<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>October 3, 2018, </strong>Board of Directors Meeting, </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, VA 23454</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span><br />
</span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion President John Watters, Lions Nancy
Watters, Jack Wagner, Ellen Turman, Stanley Furman, Jeri Furman, Roger Snell, Vicky
Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting – 7:10 <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Call to Order, Lion President John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Topics:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Renegotiation of Hotel Contract at the Westin
-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John suggested the dates for the coming
year through November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Each month will be the 3rd Wednesday night of month<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beach Bag Project, Oct 9 - Club voted
to pay for snacks for the projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Approximately 75 volunteers have been recruited.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children’s Eye Screening update - Thalia will do
the screenings for Bayside plus the ones for our club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost all screenings will be completed by
the end of October.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5.
White Cane- New White Cane Chairperson is Lion Roger Snell - He
will work out a date and let us know when we can schedule in October. Other
locations are being explored in addition to B. J.’s.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13pt;">5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Addition of Service Projects<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>a. Volunteering to pack Beach Bags
regularly - Lion Nancy will check with the school system<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> b. Foodbank volunteering - to stock
shelves and unload trucks - Tidewater Drive- would help bring
in members and show them that we work for the community. Lion Ellen will
contact the Foodbank for more information.</span></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Samaritan House needs volunteers -
Lion Jack Wagner will check with Melody Sanders and give us hard suggestions.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>c. Reading to children - <span style="color: black;">Read</span> Across America will again be a spring activity.
This event usually happens in March.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>d. EGRC more often - <span style="color: black;">L</span>ion John will work on scheduling more visits<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>e. JCOC - We will wait for the
program from the JCOC before we decide what we should do with that
organization.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6.
Budget - Lion John expressed his ideas about adjusting the budget since we have
lost members and we had combined Districts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please see the attached old budget and the revision for this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Major
changes:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">John D Parks
Award is changed to Lions Charity Foundation for a Good Samaritan.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Youth Exchange is eliminated because there
is no new director,<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Eye Bank Donor Memorial Fund is
eliminated until decisions have been made as to what they wish to do.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>EGRC needs no money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have $46,000, Until they need money, we
do not need to fund.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Audible Easter Egg has been
eliminated because the program has died.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Answering Service is ineffective and
eliminated.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bland Contest is reduced to $300.00<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Eye Exams is reduced to $250<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Admin:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parades and Floats - eliminated
$62.00<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Public Relations - eliminated $31.00<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Income:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total will be readjusted to account for
membership loss, family members, and life<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>members and honorary members.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John
Watters asked for approval, seconded by Lion Jack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Budget will be presented to the club at the
next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Treasurer’s Report Lion Vicky made an
oral report but will email the written account later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The balance is $2,815 Admin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Activity $5,078.15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(See attached)<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sight Chair report - Lion Susie sent a message
that we had 3-4 ref this month and referred one to the Newport
News Club.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13pt;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Misc<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>a. Polo shirts - Verification of fact
that we will give new members a polo shirt instead of a ball cap.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:37 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sep 19th, 2018</span></strong> - <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Thalia Lions
Club </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sept.
19, 2019</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">b y </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>President Lion John Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Westin, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in
attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social
Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Call to Order </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1 Guest, 20 Members - 65%<v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> </v:stroke></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recess
for dinner: 6:30_pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reconvene:
7:13 pm <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Special
Guest: Lion Roy Stockdill <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Social
Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Call to Order </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Program:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Roy Stockdill – Leader Dog –introduced
by Lion Ellen Turman, Program Chairperson<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Roy is a Charter member of V. B. Oceanside Lions Club and was
President of his club 1987-88 and 1999-2000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He has 36 years of perfect attendance, was Zone E Chairperson 2010-2011,
is a driver for the Lions Mobile Sight and Hearing Unit, participated in RAM
(Remote Area Medical) and LAMP (Lions Assisted Medical Project), participated
with the Parades & Floats Committee since 1992, District Leader Dog Chairperson
and Co- Chairperson since 2005, coordinator for Virginia For Kennel Redesign at
Leader Dog, and State General Chairperson for Leader Dog for 6 years since
2006.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Roy has been employed for 41
years at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a machinist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Roy told us that the Leader Dog Program for the blind is 79 years
old this year. He explained that in 2014 Leader Dog started a campaign to
redesign their kennels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In two years
they raised 21 million dollars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
showed a very impressive video of the very successful Prison Puppy Program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prison raised puppies have a higher success rate
than puppies raised outside the system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Prisoners have the most time to train and find the challenge
rewarding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program is changing lives
of the blind, as well as lives of the prisoners. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rate of recidivism in inmates is
drastically reduced among those who have raised and trained puppies for the
Leader Dog Program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The puppy raising
program is in about dozen prisons in the U. S.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There are about 10 other service dog programs in the U. S. but Leader Dog
for the Blind is rated number one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
more information about the Leader Dog Program, please visit their website at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.leaderdog.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.leaderdog.org</span></a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The requirements for acquiring a Leader Dog
are that you must know how to use a White Cane and have good basic mobility
skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John explained briefly how
the bylaws had been changed to align with LCI recommendation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After asking for questions, Lion
Stanley moved we approve, Lion Marvin seconded. The vote was unanimous to
approve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contract with Westin </span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">–Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John will negotiate
the contract for the New Year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Lion
John has tickets for sale for the Philippine Independence celebration at the MacArthur
Memorial Center. The date is Oct. 20<sup>th</sup> 6-9pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">The Philippine ambassador
to the U. S. is scheduled to speak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tickets are $35.00 each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
let Lion John know if you are interested in attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The event is a fund raiser for the Fil/Am
Lions Club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Corporate Landing Middle School – 6-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Since LCI/Anthem
denied the grant for the Beach Bag Program this year, a grant request was made
to Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia to cover the total cost of
the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lions Charity
Foundation granted the total amount of $5,575.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were asked to request contributions to the
Charity Foundation in the name of the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion Mary Durbin, the Region Chair, was sent a flyer requesting
volunteers and requesting donations from other clubs in Virginia Beach to the
Charity Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Since we will not
have the Anthem volunteers to work, we will need to fill the slots with
members, friends, connections, churches, etc. Please sign up on the list
provided to volunteer for packing bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Requests have been sent to many outside contacts, church, student
volunteers, other Lions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">If you have
friends or family members who would like to participate, please send their
names to Lion Nancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Children’s
Eye Screening – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Lion Nancy supplied a signup sheet for the scheduled
Kindergarten Children’s Eye Screening dates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More dates will be sent out as they are confirmed with the schools.
There are 56 schools with kindergarten programs in V. B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The schools have been divided up into 3
lists, each with a designated SPOT for use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nine clubs in V.B. are assisting in getting the school covered before
the end of December.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Oct. 11<sup>th</sup> is the next date</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John asked if anyone went to the EGRC last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Evidently with the preparation for the
impending “non-hurricane”, everyone including Lion John forgot! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Peanuts are still
available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack will place another
order the later part of Oct.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">A White Cane will
be proposed on a Friday during the first part of October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack will let us know the exact date and
will ask for assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">The Broom Sale in
September grossed $670.00 with a net profit of about $280-290.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Lion Jack offered
thanks and appreciation to all who assisted in the Broom Sale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">Information has
been sent out by email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John
encouraged all to consider attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you cannot go for the entire time, please try to attend the Saturday morning
classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Leadership, President’s Class,
Secretary’s Class, Treasurer’s Class, Diabetes recertification, SPOT
recertification/certification, Grant Writing, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%;">The Lions Charity
Foundation Bid & Buy Auction will take place at Hampton Baptist Church on
October 13<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stanley
said that the club needs at least 8 people to attend to earn $250.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least 3 people are needed work the table
at the auction to sell raffle ticket. Please let Lion Stanley know if you will
be willing to attend and/or work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from social services. Will send email when info is available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Watters may also have names of
homeless children from FORKIDS this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If enough of us are willing to participate, we may have more families to
help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Polio shirts – 20</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> polo shirts were ordered at the cost of $20 each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12 of those shirts were requested by specific
members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are 4 Men’s shirts (2-XL
and 2-L) and 4 Women’s shirts (2-XL and 2 L) that are still available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea was to have some remaining to give a
shirt to each new member as part of their new member packet instead of giving
them a ball cap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, some members
have expressed interest in buying one of the shirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like one that is left, please
let me know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, the cost is $20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no plan to order the shirts again
until we need them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost of other
shirts of “higher” quality with our logo and name runs at least $30.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you find a polo shirt on your own and you
want to have the embroidered Lions logo and/or your name, Li on Nancy can take
it to Nancy Harbison Uniforms to have it done. The cost of the embroidery will
be between $8-12 depending on what you wish.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Name tags – </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">New
magnetic name tags with District 24 I designation have been provided for all
members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are 2 color and no longer
have the raised metallic Lions emblem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion John explained that if you have an old name tag, you may easily
remove the emblem from the old tag and super glue the emblem over the logo on
the new name tag. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Bow Creek Block Party – 9/29/18 – 10-4 pm Town
Center Blind Lions – Lion Evonne Green is the contact person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">They are
asking for volunteers to help man the screening project at this event.</span><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><u><span style="color: blue;">evonnegreen@BookkeepingbyEvonne.com</span></u></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion
Marvin told us about a Charity Ping Pong Tournament. </strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">"Pingpong Gives" is a fund raiser to for </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Mental Health and Brain Fitness.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> Please visit the website at </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://pingpong.gives/"><span style="color: blue;">https://pingpong.gives/</span></a></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">. Additionally, please come Friday night to the
Virginia Beach Field House and have some fun, meet sports
celebrities, and bid on some very nice items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Lion Marvin has donated the following
commemorative, autographed items on behalf of Thalia Lions Club:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> 1. Ronald Reagan in historical setting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Muhammad Ali in historical setting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion
Dick Kreassig </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">expressed concern that having one meeting a month
is a detriment to the continuity of information and events for new members and
old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has a couple of prospective members and
emphasized that you must stay in touch so everyone will know what we are doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An updated Thalia brochure and a new member
application was passed out to all present. We need to rebuild our membership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister- Lion Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays – Lions Roger Snell 6<sup>th</sup>, Fran
Scott 2<sup>nd</sup>, Dick Kreassig 23<sup>rd</sup>, Stanley Furman 30th<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Stanley demanded $5 from all members rather
than bidding on who is to sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Rog
challenged that if everyone would offer up the $5, he would sing the “Cockney”
version of Happy Birthday. And, of course, not to be outdone, Lion Aziz had to
sing the Farsi version!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Jack was requested by
Lion Dick to sing. Lion Rog requested Lion Stan to sing, and Lion Stan
requested Lion Vickie to sing the Stevie Wonder version of Happy Birthday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was an International Birthday cacophony. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50/50 Raffle - $21.00 – Lion Aziz<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Stanley Moss<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Susie Sumnick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Progressive Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mike Coren - Lion Roy Stockdill pulled Lion Tuffy’s ticket – he picked a
Heart but only the 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right church,
wrong pew! The Queen is still in the pack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Adjourned at 8:17<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fri, Sat, Oct 5, 6<sup>th</sup> – District Fall
Conference, Ft. McGruder Center, Wmsbrg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tue, Oct 9<sup>th</sup> – Beach Bag Project, Corporate
Landing Middle School, 6 – 8pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sat, Oct 13<sup>th</sup> – Bid’n Buy, Hampton Baptist
Church, 10am – 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wed. Oct 17<sup>th</sup> – Next Meeting date<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sat. Oct. 20<sup>th</sup>- MacArthur Commemoration<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wed. Nov.7<sup>th</sup> – Board Meeting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- John & Nancy’s 2357 Haversham Close, VB<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wed. Nov. 14<sup>th</sup> – November meeting date<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Sep 5, 2018</strong> - Board of Directors Agenda, Wednesday</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach,
VA 23454<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Social time – 6:30pm – 7pm Meeting –
7pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Board Members in attendance: Lions
Susan Sumnick, Vickie Kennedy, Stanley Furman, Jeri <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Anne Furman, Ellen Turman, Dick
Kreassig, Jack Wagner, Fran Scott, Nancy Watters and<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">President John Watters.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Watters – 7:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. By-Laws<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Review of old vs new- Lion John
distributed copies of the proposed new bylaws and explained <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">how they now would comply with the
new recommended Lions Club International </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">After discussion concerning the
addition of the Scholarship Committee which was <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">inadvertently omitted. Lion Stanley
Furman moved that the new bylaws be presented to the <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">membership for vote with the amended
addition of the Scholarship Committee. Lion Ellen<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Turman seconded the motion and the
Board voted approval.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Beach Bag Project, Oct 9, 6-8pm –
Cooperate Landing Middle School.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion Nancy reported that LCI had
recommended that the grant application for the Beach<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bag Project this year should be
written for more money since there were always left over <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">funds. So she applied for $5,000
instead of the usual $2,500 that had been granted for the<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">last 4 years. Just a couple of weeks
ago, she was informed by LCI that Anthem would not <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">fund any projects in Virginia Beach,
even though they had funded a project in Norfolk.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Unwilling to forfeit the project and
feeling a commitment to the school system, Lion Nancy<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">started looking for other funds. She
was advised by Lion Stanley Furman to ask the Lions <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Charity Foundation of Southeast
Virginia. Lion Nancy wrote the grant and LCFSVA <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">approved $5,575.00. They have asked
in return that we reach out to Virginia Beach Clubs<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">and request donations to the Charity
Foundation to help replenish their funds. <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our problem at this point is to
recruit enough volunteers to work the project. We will not <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">have the 30-35 people from Anthem.
Lion Nancy is recruiting from the Fil/Am Lions<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Club, Virginia Beach Christian
Church, a couple of youth volunteer groups at ATC and a <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">group from Cox High School. Along
with our Thalia Lions there should be the required <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">number of 60 – 75 volunteers to work
the project. Lion Nancy also sent a letter and flyer <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">to Lion Mary Durbin, Region Chair for
her to request volunteers from other Va. Beach <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clubs and donations from their clubs
to the Charity Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion Stanley Furman moved that Thalia
Lions send the Charity Foundation $250.00. Lion <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ellen Turman seconded and the motion
was approved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Membership changes – Our bylaws
require that any resignations from our club be <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">approved by the Board of Directors.
The purpose of this is to assure that the members are <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">paid and possess no club property.
The following resignations were officially approved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lions Teena Martin, Brad Furman,
Sharon Ross Clemmons, Sheila Romm, Helen <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Delarosa-Toro Farr, Bob Donnelly,
Debra Laughlin, Steve Rosnov, Sylvia Wagner. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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actually transfers (Lion Debra, Steve, Bob, Sylvia). We <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">expect a resignation from Lion Ashli
Eley since she has completed school and will be <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">moving from the area. But that is not
yet confirmed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are encouraged by our Membership
Chairperson, Lion Dick Kreassig, to recruit new <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">members who have a real desire for
service and who are in a position in life to offer their <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Status of dues collection- We have
4 members who are in arears with dues. Notification <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">will be sent again to remind these
members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Treasurer’s Report</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Since the merger of our District with
District B at the beginning of the Lions year in July, <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">the budget was placed on hold. Lion
Stanley requested that the budget be finalized and <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">presented at the next Board meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Sight Chair report- Lion Susan
Sumnick reported that we have sent 3 referrals to Dr. <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ferrara in August, 1 in September and
one last July.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lion Stan remarked that no club takes
credit for cataract surgeries on the LCI report. S<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">ince he is the chairperson of that
committee of LCF he suggested that Thalia make that <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">report on the LCI website. Last month
he referred 2 patients for cataract surgery to the<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hampton Eye Institute and 1 to
Sentara Center for Sight. The Charity Foundation pays <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">$500 per eye for each patient.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">7. Children’s Eye Screening - Lion
Nancy reported that the Virginia Beach Schools will allow <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lions to screen all of the
Kindergarten classes only in Virginia Beach Elementary School. <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are 56 schools and Va. Beach has
3 SPOT devices. Lion Nancy is in the process of <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">getting all those location scheduled
to be screened before the Christmas Holidays. The<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">schools are divided up into three
lists with a designated SPOT device and custodian for <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">each location. Mary Shaw, Director of
Nurses with the school system has asked that all <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">volunteers be “certified” by the
international organization. So Lion Nancy is asking all <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">who want to participate in the
screenings, please go to the LCI website and take the <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">necessary “test” to earn a
certificate. It is not as daunting a task as it may seem. You can </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">download the manual and use it while
you take the online test. It should take about an <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">hour and a certificate will be
emailed to you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Polo shirts were passed out to all
who were here that had placed an order. They are $20 <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">each. The remainder of the shirts
will be part of the New Member package.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">New name tags are now available for
all at no charge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Peanut are here and they have new
labels<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Adjourned 8:13<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Aug 15, 2018</span> -</strong> <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">The regular/board meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of
Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on August <span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">15, 2018, by President Lion John Watters at 6:30 pm at the
Westin Towne Center, Virginia Beach, VA <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance
Record and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Social Time - 6pm - 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Call to Order at 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Song - Lion Roger Snell<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Pledge of Allegiance - Lion Mike Coren<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>1 Guest<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Invocation given by Lion Susan Sumnick<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>19 Members<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">61% Percent<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Recess for Dinner: 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Reconvene: 7:11pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Program: History of Thalia<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Deni Norred presented a program on Thalia as it was back in
the late 1800's up thru what Thalia looks <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">like today.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Principles of Membership: Lion Dick Kreassig talked about
the decline in our membership. We need to make sure when we invite a
prospective member to our club that we educate them on what being a Lion
entails. They need to know that we are a service organization that supports
various services for the blind, diabetes and hearing. We also have projects in
the community, as well as fund raisers to support these services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Blood Drive: The blood drive was held on August 12th at
Virginia Beach Christian Church. 26 pints of blood were collected.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Jump Start: Will be held on August 23rd at Corporate Landing
Middle School from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lions offer vision screening for
children and provides supplies and services to those children in need. See Lion
John Watters if you are interested in volunteering.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Adopt a Student: 14 members participated in the program
supplying school supplies for those students in need.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Beach Bag Project: Is to be held on October 9th at Corporate
Landing Middle School from 6:00pm to<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">8:00pm. Lion Nancy Watters has asked for a grant from LCI to
fund this project. This project provides <span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">a weekend bag of food for those students in need.<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Children's Eye Screening: Lion Nancy Watters has met with
Mary Shaw, Director of Nurses for Virginia Beach Public Schools on July 26th.
She has given the Lions permission to screen all the kindergarten students in
the school system. Those Lion clubs will be contacting the schools to set up
dates and time for the screenings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">EGRC: President John reported that the next Eye Glass
Recycling is September 12th from 10:00am to noon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">White Cane: Lion Jack Wagner reported that the White Cane
Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 10:00 am to 6:00pm at BJ's.
We are still in need of 2 volunteers for the 12:00pm to 2:00pm shift. Please
sign up if you have not done so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Broom Sale: Lion Jack Wagner reported the Broom Sale is set
for Saturday, September 8th from 10:00am to 6:00pm at al's. We still need
volunteers in all time slots.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Jack Wagner said that our fundraisers are our primary
source of income and is used to support our many community projects. He also
mentioned that peanuts will be available to sell at the White Cane and Broom
Sale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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the sale will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 10:00 am to 2:00pm.
Location is Hampton Baptist Church, 40 Kings Way, Hampton, VA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Secretary's Report:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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name tags are on order and should be available at the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">*Club
Shirts (initial order 20) are on order. Cost will be $20. It will have our club
name and Lions logo.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">*District
Fall Conference is scheduled on Friday/ Saturday October 5th and 6th at the
Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center in Williamsburg. Morning sessions
will include Spot Certification/Recertification through Kids Sight USA, LCIF
Campaign 100, grant writing. Other classes include President, Secretary and
Treasure's school. Luncheon speaker will be talk on Jamestown Discovery Project
and Dinner speaker is International Director Connie LeCleir-Meyer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">*Thalia
Lions Club received a Membership Award from Lions International.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">* </span>If you
have not done so, download MY LION app, this gives members updated information
on our club as well as what LCI is doing around the country.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">NO ISSUES FROM THE FLOOR <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">50/50 Raffle - Lion Stan Furman <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Progressive - Lion Mike Coren<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Meeting Adjourned at 8:11pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Ellen Turman, Acting Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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22nd - 39th Annual Meeting/Dinner - LMEB, Norfolk Y&CC, 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Thu, Aug
23rd -Jump Start, 10am-4pm, Corporate Middle School<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Thu, Sep
12th - Eyeglass Recycling, 10am - noon, 2040 Broadmoor, Chesapeake<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Wed, Sep
19th - Next Thalia Lions Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fri, Sat,
Oct 5, 6th - District Fall Conference, Ft McGruder Center, Wmsbrg<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tue, Oct
9th - Beach Bag Project, Corporate Landing Middle School, 6-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: small;">Ø<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sat, Oct
13th — Bid n Buy, Hampton Baptist Church, 10am- 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, VA 23454<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">In Attendance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lion President John Watters, Lions Nancy Watters, Stanley Furman, Jeri
Furman, Susie Sumnick, Vickie Kennedy, Jack Wagner, Roger Snell, Aziz Selahi,
Ellen Turman, Stan Moss, Dick Kreassig, <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Social time – 6:30pm – 7pm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meeting – 7pm Call to Order 7pm by Lion
President John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Topics:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Activation
of By-Laws Committee ( approved<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by
consensus)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Committee Members:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lions John Watters,
Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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changes – LCI club structure, new officer positions<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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members will be at a following meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Standing
Committees assignments – Lion John Passed out the diagram explaining the new
structure of club positions, i.e., By-Laws, Finance, Programs, Bland,
Scholarship, Sight, Hearing, EGRC and Children’s Services, GMT, GST, GAT,
Fundraising, Membership<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">3. Dues Structure – LCI has instituted a $3.58
“monthly” charge for membership dues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
an effort to solve the dilemma of how much to charge a new member depending on
the time of year the member joins, Lion John worked out a quarterly schedule
(see attached).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to the
Regular Member Schedule, a Family Member Schedule was also devised. This
schedule was adopted with a motion from Lion Stan and a second by Lion Jack.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family
members (more than one Lion occupying the same address) get a slight break in
dues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Head of the Family member pays
the full amount but the second member and consecutive members pay $20.00
less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For several years, our club has
enforced no difference in membership dues. Lion Stan moved and Lion Ellen
seconded that we collect our dues based on the Family Dues amount for those
members who are enrolled as Family members on the LCI membership roster. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">5. Lion John announced that LCI has free joining
fee for all veterans and active duty until 2021.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a $35 savings for all who
qualify.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully we can take advantage
of this new incentive to attract more members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">6. Lion Nancy has a total 11 polo shirt orders for
the standard, cotton polo shirt with our club logo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to get the best pricing from Nancy
Harbison Uniforms, an order of 20 is necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The suggestion was that we place an order for the remaining shirts in
various sizes to give to new members as we induct them instead of the ball caps
that have been used for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John
unsuccessfully attempted to get a consensus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was concern with the quality of the shirt and it was requested
that we pursue the idea further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Susie moved and Lion Ellen seconded that we order the first 20 shirts, 11 of
which are already requested and then look further for a better quality for as
low a cost as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The motion was
seconded and passed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy
Watterswill place the order, and negotiate further with Harbison or
elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Name
tags can be ordered from an online site for $6.90 each with no shipping
costs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy asked if we could
place an order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These name tags would
have a magnetic catch on the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Jack asked that we check with Lion Jim Healy about his source because he orders
for the FBI and may have an even better source.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ordering from LCI is $10.95 each with exorbitant shipping rates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">8. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Credit
Card Dues collection- If any member wishes to pay their dues by credit card the
cost will be $103.00 to cover processing fee. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The charge for meals would be $21.00. This
idea was passed by consensus.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peanut
labels – Lion Jack will place a peanut order very soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was suggested that instead of buying
labels that cost about $.75 per can, we just use Club stickers for the top of
the cans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Roger Snell volunteered
to investigate getting vinyl stickers done. We now have 11 varieties of peanuts
and we can order any of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy
will send out the list with prices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Jack would like the club members to let him know which kinds and how many of
each they could sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members will be
asked to email Lion Jack at chiefwag@cox.net their wishes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">10. Membership Plan – Lion Dick Kreassig has
volunteered to Chair the position and Lion Ellen Turman has volunteered to
assist. Lion Dick, with many years of experience in Lions, made the point that
we need to recruit life-long members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Though there are exceptions, young career people with children are often
are not ideal because of the lack of time they have to devote to service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His point was that when we recruit, we need
to make it clear that we are a service organization, not a business or social
club. He and Lion Ellen will develop a membership plan and present it to the
club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">11. Lion Marvin Clemmons has relinquished the
Program Chair and Lion Ellen Turman has volunteered to assume the
position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen was charged to
return to the tradition of having more Lions oriented programs to keep our club
members informed of Lions activities and to inform our newer members of what we
do as a District and International organization.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">12. Children’s Eye Screening for VBPS and Head
Start – After over a year of working with the Director of Nurses for the Va.
Beach Public School System, we are finally going to be allowed to do Children’s
Eye Screening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we are only
allowed to work with the Kindergarten programs in each school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a baby step toward further
participation but at least it is a beginning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are 56 schools with Kindergarten programs in Virginia Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are 3 SPOT machines and 9 clubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully, we can get organized enough to
accomplish this goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All screenings must
be completed by the end of the first 60 school days of the year. (sometime in
December)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy and John Watters
will do a presentation to the Kindergarten nurses on August 28th to encourage
the nurses in each school to take advantage of our services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">13.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Jack proposed that we do a broom sale and white cane on separate dates. The
Board approved by consensus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A sign-up
sheet for the White Cane on 8/28 and a sign-up for the Broom Sale on Sept. 5th.
Please respond to Lion Jack Wagner at chiefwag@cox.net or call him to let him
know -when you can work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>H:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>481-9123 C:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>286-0222<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">14. Lion Irene received a call from the Central
Library asking what to do when a person wanted to go through the box to find
glasses that would work for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Aziz picks up glasses there every two weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He will supply the name of our Sight Chairperson for contact when
someone needs to be referred for glasses. (Lion Susie Sumnick is the new Sight
Conservation Chair for our Club.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">15. Lion Stan asked that since we are down to 1
meeting per month, he would like a Sight Chair report to be given at each
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That will also let the newer
members as well as the rest of us know how we are serving those in need.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">16. Lion John demonstrated the new mobile app
MYLION.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All members with smart phones
should download the new app.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can log
in and create a password by using your membership number found on your
membership card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can change the
username from your number to a name of your choice after you are once logged
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This app is a great way to stay in
touch with members, other Lions Club, see and post activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually MYLION and MYLCI will merge into
one site and all reporting will be done by the app.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">Adjourned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>8:18</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>July 18,
2018</strong> OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">(first
meeting for President Lion John Watters)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The regular/board meeting of the Thalia
Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 18, 2018, by
President Lion John Watters at 6:30 pm at the Westin, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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below is what happened at the meeting. Social Time – 6pm – 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Call to
Order at 6: 30 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">ATTENDANCE:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>_5 Guest _21 Members<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>_62 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Recess for
dinner: 6:30_pm: Reconvene: 7:17 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Special Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scotty Carter, Lion Dick Kreassig’s
Grandson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scotty is special to our club
since his diagnosis with Juvenile Diabetes at a very young age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He looks wonderful and will be attending Randolph
Macon on Volley Ball Scholarship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Congratulations, Scotty!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Scholarship Winners:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to our Scholarship Committee, Lion
Vickie Kennedy, Lion Susan Sumnick, and Lion Bob Perrine for selecting the
following students for our 2018 scholarship program and inviting them to our
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We welcomed the following winners
and presented them with their scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">*Leigh Mante
– Princess Anne High $1,000 scholarship winner - (a $500 check given to her for
1/2 of scholarship award and after 1st semester the other half ) She was #11
out of 444 scholarship winners at Princess Anne High.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">*Hunter
Perez – Adult Learning Center – Plays guitar, completed GED in 2 months and is
going to TCC- Money is sent to TCC. $1,000.00 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">*Gianni Mirandi - who is attending TCC was
awarded the $500 Ed DeLong Memorial Scholarship. Gianni was unable to attend
the meeting. Money is sent to TCC. $500<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Induction of New Member, Steve
Eggleston, by PCC Lion Stan Furman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Steve is sponsored by Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">1. Blood Drive – August 12th – Virginia
Beach Christian Church 12-5pm – a signup sheet was provided for the members
present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">2. Jump Start – August 23rd – Corporate
Landing Middle School -10-4pm (Lions offer vision screening for children as
part of a project<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>provides supplies and
services to needy children identified by the school system.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As signup sheet was provided to members
present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Adopt a Child – Service that identifies
children in need of supplies to begin the school year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A description of the child, their likes,
sizes, and other information is given and the needs are anonymously
supplied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A signup list was provided for
members who wish to participate in the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Adopt a Student will contact those members by email.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3.
Beach Bag Project – October 9th- Corporate Landing Middle School – 6-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">A grant request was made to LCF to cover
the total cost of the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>$5,500.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though it is unlikely
that the full amount will be granted, we do expect at least $2,000.00, the
previously years grant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A signup sheet
was provided for the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">4. Children’s Eye Screening:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy has an appointment with Mary Shaw,
Director of Nurses for V.B. Schools on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>July 26th concerning permission to screen the Va. Beach elementary
schools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Filipino-American Lions:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new Fil/Am club now has 39 members.
Activities and Fund raisers for the new club are in process. They have
planned<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Casino Trips<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a
MacArthur Center celebration of Philippine Independence Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have 12 members who have registered to
participate in the Beach Bag Project with Thalia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John presented the LCI Thalia Membership
Award as well as the New Club Sponsor Patch for the club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">5. Youth Exchange:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John reported that we had 27 Exchange
Students plus counselors and Lions for a total of 49 people at the Youth
Exchange Dinner on Sunday, July 8th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thanks to all who provided, prepared and help set up and serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students were friendly and delightful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">6. Membership Chair is vacant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John asked for a volunteer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Dick Kreassig offered to take the
position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you, Lion Dick.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lions Medical Eye Bank - 39th annual
member meeting at Norfolk Yacht Club August 22 nd. Reservation forms were available
to members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The speaker is David
LeGrand, an Ocular Prosthetist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lion Stan Furman – LCF raffle tickets
were distributed for members to sell for the Oct. 13th Bid & Buy
Auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The club members need to get
donations for the Silent Auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
the only fund raiser for the Charity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">EGRC – A trip to the Eyeglass Recycling
Center is scheduled every 2nd Thurs. of each month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week 6 members participated in the
service event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to all who
volunteer,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Secretary’s Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• 1st District meeting is July 28thh at
Providence Forge. Meeting starts at 1pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are now Dist. 24 zone O.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Dues may be paid by credit card with
an additional $3.00 to cover the credit card charges. $103.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Membership cards are available with
your membership number.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you wish to
sign in to MyLion, you will need your membership number to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may change your user name after you have
logged on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Lion Susie Sumnick has agreed to be
the Sight Chair for 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• When we do large project like, Beach
Bag, Jump Start, Broom Sales, White Cane and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be nice to have all members wearing
the same Lion’s Logo shirt in the same color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For $20 per shirt, we can order in quantity, the same color, with Lions
Logo and Club name. If you would be interested, please give your name to Lion
Nancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe we could consider giving
our new members a Thalia Lions Polo Shirt instead of a ball cap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our other shirts would still be acceptable to
wear on any occasions when we are working but we would try to be consistent
with larger projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As signup sheet
was available for those interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
idea will be discussed at the upcoming Board meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Tail Twister- Lion Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Birthdays –<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ellen Turman, Lion Susie Sumnick, Lion
Martin Joseph<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Lion John & Nancy harmonized for
Lion Ellen (the only one in attendance who could stand to hear the
discord!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their performance was only
worth $57.00!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• 50/50 Raffle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$20- Nancy Nelson<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$10-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nancy Watters<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$5-John
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">• Progressive Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mike<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Coren drew his own number<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but
pulled the 2 of Spades instead of the Ace!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The two raffles earned $49 for the Admin
Account.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Meeting then adjourned at 8:09 which did
not please Lion Bob 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lion Nancy
Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thalia Lions
Club <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Upcoming
Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>July 28th (Sat)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First District Meeting, Providence Forge<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug. 1, (Wed) – Thalia Lions board
Meeting, 2347 Haversham Close – 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug 9th (Thur) – Eyeglass
Recycling, 10-12 – 2040 Broadmoor, Chesapeake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug 12th (Sun) – Blood Drive, 12-5
– VB Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Dr.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug 15th (Wed) – Next Regular Club
Meeting – Westin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug 22nd (Wed) -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EyeBank Annual Dinner – Norfolk Yacht Club -5
pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aug 23 (Thur) -Jump Start – 10-4 –
Corporate Landing Middle School<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oct 9 (Tues) – Beach Bag –
Corporate Landing Middle School<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-42505265095920421202021-03-01T00:06:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:14:21.822-07:00Meetings 2017 - 2018<b>Jun 6, 2018 - Thalia Lions Board Meeting <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0pt;">at Lion President Debra Laughlin's home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
following board members and regular members were in attendance: Lions Nancy and John
Watters, Lion Debra Laughlin, Stan Moss, Jack Wagner, Irene Conlin, Vicky
Kennedy, Stan and Jeri Furman, Marvin Clemmons, and Ellen Turman.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Minutes of Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The meeting was called to order at
7:05 pm by </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lion
President Debra Laughlin who presided over the first half of the meeting as the
“Out Going President.”</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Old Business:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Installation Night </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">– The menu from the Westin for Installation Night was passed
out and approved, Taste of Tuscany - $46.07<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Stan
Furman moved that we revise our previous decision concerning the cost of the
evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He suggested that the club pay the
total cost for members and charge $20 for each guest. Lion Nancy seconded the
motion and the board approved the vote.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">New Business – None<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion John Watters took the floor to preside over the
second half of the meeting as the “Incoming President”<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Treasurer’s Report – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">prepared by Lion Vicky </span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Youth Exchange Dinner </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">– Sunday, July 8<sup>th</sup> at
5:30 pm. Virginia Wesleyan College. Lion Aziz contributed a check for
rotisserie chicken to be purchased from Sam’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>An email will be sent asking for side dishes and assistance. Suggestions
are Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Green Salad, Cookies, and Cole Slaw. Usually
there are 40-45 in attendance for the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Budget – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There
were several proposed changes to the budget for this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Redistricting and elimination of some
projects has made some contributions unnecessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Examples are audible Easter egg hunt, reduce
Eye Related to $400.00, change Hearing related to $200 instead of $400, Ram and
Burkeville Lodge omitted, Sight & Hearing Van and JD Parks Award reduce to$200.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John will refine the budget and present
it at the July meeting or at the next Board meeting in August.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><o:p> </o:p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Regular Meeting Dates – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion John announced that he had
negotiated the Westin Contract for meeting dates from July through
November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The dates
are the 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday evening of each month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The month of November is Thanksgiving Eve. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">It was
suggested that we make that a project meeting to provide Thanksgiving food for
families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea may be developed
further as we near the date.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Board Meeting times – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Board meeting dates will remain the
1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of each month at 7 PM but will be at the home of the
incoming President, Lion John Watters, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia
Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Brief Discussion of new LCI Policies - </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion John Passed out the new
Standard Club Structures Diagram. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Some of the
more important changes are to establish a Club Service Person who is in charge
of all service projects but has a committee for each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
suggested that Lion Jack Wagner be asked to assume this position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Marketing
Communications Chairperson is naturally rolled into what Lion Bob I is doing
with our blog and website. Lion Jeri, as phone coordinator is also involved
communication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also does Hearing and
Member Care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LCIF Coordinator will still
be Lion Stan because of his involvement in the Charity Foundation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Marvin Clemmons volunteered to continue
as Program Chair. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion John
would like to be in charge of Constitution and Bylaws since they will require a
bit of revision based on the new suggested structure. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion John
will send a diagram with suggested people to assume the responsibilities
separately from the minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
encouraged all new officers to go online for Officer Training opportunities
from LCI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are webinars available
and they are free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Leadership Workshop
will be offered in the spring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The next board meeting will be at Lion President John
home, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, VA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>23454 on August 1<sup>st</sup> at 7pm. (Because July 4<sup>th</sup> if
the first Wed night in July, the month will be skipped and business conducted
on the first meeting in August.)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Other Shared Information:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Jack </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">read
an offer from PeeJay’s Fresh Fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
is an online company that offers fruit from Florida and California.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will further investigate the information
to see if it could benefit our club better that C.J’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our initial feeling is to stick with C. J.’s if
we order fruit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Debra</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>informed us that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Sylvia is transferring to Kempsville
Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Stan</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">
has a prospect, Dorothy Jones, who did not want to pay partial dues and then
pay membership fees in July. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If she joins
now there is no joining fees and she will only pay membership dues on July 1<sup>st</sup>. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Secretary
will add her to the role before the end of June. Lion Stan will see that he
receives her membership application and that Lion Rich adds her to the LCI
membership website before the end of the month.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Jack </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">announced
that </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Lion Vicky received the International President’s Pin at the State
Convention for her service as Bland Chair and her dedicated service as
Treasurer for so many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Congratulations, Lion Vicky, and Thank You!!<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Adjournment</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">:
8:10pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Secretary, Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b>May 16, 2018</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB
MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The regular/board meeting of the Thalia
Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on May<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>16, 2018, by Lion President Debra Laughlin at
6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in
attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Call to Order at 6:30<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">ATTENDANCE<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">0 Guest<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">22 Members<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">58 Percent<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Recess for Dinner: 6:32<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Reconvene: 7:00 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Program:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Reports/Board Business:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Children
Eye Screenings<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
health fair is scheduled for Jun 2nd at Seatack ES. We’ll have the SPOT there
from 10am-2pm. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On
July 9th we will do a joint screening with VB TC Blind at the Virginia Beach
Central Library<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">White Cane Collection – Lion Vickie
Kennedy <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Collected
$365 at the white cane<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Collected
$88 in peanut sales<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Collected
$622 in broom sales<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Received
$188.13 in sales on the square <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>All
in all, made around 1200 bucks for the day. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Eyeglass Recycling/Club Extension– Lion
John Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>EGRC<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Only
2 people have showed up for the past 2 EGRC visits. We need more. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
go there at 10am every 2nd Thursday of the month. You can go directly there
(2040 Broadmoor Ave in Chesapeake) or go to the Best Buy on Independence at
9:15 am and somebody will be there to give you a ride. (Car leaves best buy at
9:30) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
Next one is June 14th. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please
come, we need the help. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Club
Extension<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29
new members have signed up to be members of the new club. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>They
will be a specialty club with no designated service area. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There
will be a meeting this coming Sunday to set the say for their charter night. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There
is also some discussion on what the club’s final name will be. Sounds like it
will be the Lions Club of Southeastern Virginia Filipino-American. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
are their sponsor club. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">o<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Their
meeting location is not set but they’re been meeting at Susan’s Kitchette,
which is a Filipino Restaurant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Installation Night – Lion President
Debra Laughlin <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Will
be doing it at the Westin <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Menu
options where on the table<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
date is Wednesday, June 20th. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
can get a plated meal for $30 plus tax and gratuity. We started to discuss
options but it got confusing since we weren’t paying the published list prices.
<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
John motioned that Lion Debra have full autonomy on picking a reasonably priced
dinner option and coordinating with the hotel. Lion Bob 1 seconded. Motion
passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Bob 1 had scheduled for the committee to meet this coming Monday (the 21st) at
his house to review the applicants, but none of the members can come, so he’s
opening it up to anybody who wants to come and pick the scholarship winners. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
received 4 applications from the Adult Learning Center. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
received at least 4 application from Princess Anne High and may have more. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
give away $2,500 in scholarships each year. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Meeting
is Monday 21st at 7pm. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He
has peanuts to sell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>They
don’t sell well at the broom sales. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Will
need to decide at the next order if we want to expand the amount of types of
peanuts we sell which will require the upfront cost of labels. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Recess for Dinner: 6:48<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Reconvene: 7:25<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lion of the Year Voting – Lion Rich
Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Rich distributed the secret ballots<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There
is no specific criteria, just who the members think is most deserving <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
winner will be revealed at the Installation of Officers Night. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Membership Updates – Lion President
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Monica had decided to transfer to Kempsville. She was the incoming 1st VP, so
the other VPs will move up. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
will kick the job of filling next year’s 3rd VP down the road to the incoming
board of directors. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Aaron has decided to drop from Lionism. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Stan 1 –<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Collected all the LOVF raffle
tickets. We sold $1050 worth of tickets. $350 of this will go to LOVF and the
club keeps $700. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
Lion Stan 1 motioned that the club’s admin account subsidize $20 for each lion
attending Installation Night towards their meal. Guests will pay the full meal
price. Lion John seconded. Motion passed Unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
John – LCI is pushing all service reporting to the MyLion App He urged club
members to download it to their phone. Only 2 or 3 members have it. You need
your member number in order to register. If you don’t know what your member
number is, ask Lion Rich and he’ll look it up for you. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Debra – is going to send out an email to get a count for Installation Night.
Will need a hard count and if you say you’re going to be there then you are
committing to pay. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Debra – Will have a board meeting at her house on June 6th. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lion
Nancy – Saturday night, she and Lion John are singing at the Sandler Center
with the Virginia Beach Choral. Tickets at $18. She had a pair of free tickets
she offered up to any club member who would donate $10 to the club. Lion Roger
accepted the deal. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Secretary’s Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Final
District Meeting is June 13th at Smithfield Center. Lion Rich will register for
the club. The Furmans have already registered. The Watters and Lion Vickie have
said they plan to go. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Charity Foundation annual meeting is before the Final District Meeting. Show up
at 5pm if you want to attend that as well. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tail Twister-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Birthdays
–<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy 1 wanted Lion Ashli’s
daughter to sing to her. The brave Lion Otis risked all kinds of domestic bliss
by asking for Lion Vickie to sing to him. Somehow Lion Nancy II got roped into
singing and, since misery likes company, instead of trying to buy her way out
she threw down some money to have Lion Jack sing as well. In the end, we had a
nice ensemble of singers and it actually didn’t sound half bad. The singing was
helped by the fact that Lion Otis was one of the birthday Lions so his unique
voice couldn’t be added to the ensemble like most months. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>50/50
Raffle: 3 drawings: $25 – Lion Bob 2, $10 – Lion Ashli, $7 – Lion Roger<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Progressive
Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jim’s ticket was pulled and
we all figured it was over, but amazingly he did not pull the queen of hearts.
At this point, nobody knows how many cards are left or how much money is in the
pot. I guess someone needs to win in order to find out. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Meeting then adjourned at 7:55pm which
inspired an elated Lion Bob 1 to express exaltations to our club president. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thalia Lions Club <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">May 17-20 – MD24 State Convention
(Richmond) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">June 2nd (Sat) – Seatack ES Screening <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">June 6th (Wed) – Board Meeting (Lion
Debra’s House) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">June 13th (Wed) – Final District
Meeting (Smithfield) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">June 14th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recylcing <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">June 20th (Wed) – Installation of
Officers (Westin) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">July 9th (Mon) – VB Central Library
Screening <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>April 18, 2018</b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS The regular/board meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Apr. 18, 2018, by Lion President Debra Laughlin at 6:30 pm at the Providence Grill, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. , <br />
Call to Order at 6:30 ATTENDANCE 3 Guest 20 Members 53 Percent <br />
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Recess for Dinner: 6:32 Reconvene: 7:00 <br />
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Program: None Reports/Board Business: <br />
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Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters • Children Eye Screenings o Will do a screening at Virginia Beach Christian Church in May. Exact time and date to be determined. Expect about 50 kids. o A health fair is scheduled for Jun 2nd at Seatack ES. We’ll have the SPOT there from 10am-2pm. o Still working with the Head of Nursing to try and get us cleared to do screenings with the schools. <br />
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Eyeglass Recycling/Club Extension– Lion John Watters • EGRC o Only 2 people have showed up for the past 2 EGRC visits. We need more. o We go there at 10am every 2nd Thursday of the month. You can go directly there (2040 Broadmoor Ave in Chesapeake) or go to the Best Buy on Independence at 9:30 am and somebody will be there to give you a ride. o Next one is May 10th. • Club Extension o The effort to sponsor a new Pilipino club is progressing nicely. o They will not have a specific area of service. o We have 13 paid charter members already. 20 are needed to form a new club and they should have enough to charter in the next couple months. o The next information session for the new club will be held next Tuesday (the 24th) at the Lions Eyebank in Norfolk General. If you want to come, please let Lion John know ahead of time. <br />
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Bland Contest – Lion Vickie • Lion Vickie is retiring as the District Bland Chair (but not the club chair!) • 5 candidates will be compete at the District Contest on Friday, April 20th. <br />
Introduction of Guests: Prospective Members Teena Martin, Helen Farr and Husband Gus <br />
<br />
Song – Lion Rich Robert – “Grand Old Flag ” Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Mike Coren Invocation- given by Lion John Watters <br />
• The winning vocalist and winning instrumentalist will go to the state contest and have the opportunity to compete for music scholarsips. • There is no pianist this year, which is unusual. The instrumentalist all play string instruments. <br />
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Vision Walk – Lion President Debra Laughlin • Had a good turnout despite the rain. • The district team had 74 members registered and raised over 5,000 dollars. • 24-A hasn’t had their walk yet. • Raised $65,871 total. <br />
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Election of Officers – Lion President Debra Laughlin • Lion Rich read the slate of officers brought forth by the nominating committee: President – John Watters First Vice President – Monica Sturniolo Second Vice President – Jeri Furman Third Vice President – Ellen Turman Immediate Past President – Debra Laughlin Secretary – Nancy Watters Treasurer – Vickie Kennedy Tail Twister – Stan Furman Lion Tamer – Roger Snell One Year Directors – Dick Kressig, Fran Scott Two year Directors – Stan Moss, Irene Conlin Membership Chairman – Bob Donnelly LCIF Coordinator – Stan Furman <br />
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• Lion Rich motioned that the nominations be closed (second by Lion Stan F.). Motion passed unanimously. • Lion Rich motioned that the entire slate be elected as presented (second by Lion Stan F.) Motion past with 18 ayes and 1 nay (Lion Nancy W. who may be having second thoughts about becoming secretary again). <br />
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Prospective Member Introductions- Lion President Debra Laughlin • Teena Martin – has been in the area since 3rd grade. She is a graduate of TCC and ODU. She runs a small business, Paradise Day Spa and has been in business for the past 5 years. • Hellen Farr – Has been in the area for 11 years. Originally from Philadelphia. She has been working as a trade analysis for the shipping industry but is soon going to be working at Operation Blessing. • Lion John made a motion to accept their applications for membership (many seconds). Motion passed unanimously. <br />
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New Member Induction – PCC J. Stanley Furman • Lion Stan inducted both Teena and Hellen. Lion Bob Donnelly sponsored both new lions and brought in an ice cream cake which was enjoyed by the club. <br />
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From the Floor: • Lion Jack – We had to cancel our planned broom sale/peanut sale/white cane earlier in the month. We choose May 5th as the new date for the fundraiser. Lion Nancy will send out the original sign-up sheet and people can respond back whether they want their original slot or need to change shifts. <br />
• Lion Rich asked about Installation of Officers Night. We will do at our regular June Meeting. The location will be discussed at the next board meeting. • A board meeting will be held ad Lion Debra’s house on May 2nd. Good Tequila will flow like the mighty river. The next regular club meeting will be held on May 18th. • Lion Stan F. – The May 16th meeting will be the last chance to turn in LOVF raffle tickets. He hasn’t received many back yet and we are running out of time. This is also a club fundraiser. Each book cost $30, of which we keep $20 and LOVF get $10. • Lion Stan motioned that we buy the banner, bell, and gavel for the new club we are sponsoring when they charter. (Lion Rich seconded). The motion passed unanimously. <br />
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Secretary’s Report • None <br />
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Tail Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman • Birthdays – Lion Jack wanted Lion Jim Healy to sing to him. Lion Jim wasn’t there, but Lion Jack insisted that is what he wanted. We couldn’t let him down, so Lion Nancy called Lion Jim who sung to Lion Jack while on speaker phone. There was also some side money passed around because many club members want Lion Otis to sing, which he did, and it was awful. • 50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $21 – Lion Jeri, $15 – Lion Otis, $5 – Lion Nancy W. • Progressive Raffle: Lion Jack’s ticket was pulled and we all figured it was over, but amazingly he did not pull the queen of hearts. At this point, nobody knows how many cards are left or how much money is in the pot. I guess someone needs to win in order to find out. <br />
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Meeting then adjourned at 8:02 which would have displeased Lion Bob 1, but he wasn’t there to be displeased, so I guess it’s alright. <br />
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Respectfully submitted <br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary Thalia Lions Club <br />
Upcoming Events April 20th (Fri) – District Bland Contest (ODU’s Dean Performing Arts Center) May 2nd (Wed) – Board Meeting (Lion Debra’s House) May 5th (Sat) – Broom/Peanut Sale + White Cane (BJ’s on VB Blvd) May 10th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling May 16th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting May 17-20 – MD24 State Convention (Richmond) June 2nd (Sat) – Seatack ES Screening June 13th (Wed) – Final District Meeting (Smithfield) <b><br /> </b><br />
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<b>Mar 7, 2018 - </b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thalia Lions club meeting
minutes March 7, 2018</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The regular meeting of the
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on March 7, 2018,
by Lion President Debra Laughlin at 6:30 pm at the Providence Square Grill,
Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance
Record and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Song - Lion Irene <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pledge - Lion Sheila<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Invocation- Lion Stan <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Attendance: 0 guests<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">27 members<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">77%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Because of the nature of
this meeting business was conducted during dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">LCI Club consultant Pablo
Romano Will be arriving from NYC on March 11, 2018. He will be attending the
first Filipino American Lions Club meeting to be held March 12 at the
Providence grill. Lions from other clubs
are encouraged to attend this meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lion Romano is here until
March 18. DG Beth asked if anyone has a
potential Lion member or would like to meet with Lion Consultant Romano please
give her a call.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">VisionWalk kickoff
luncheon had 42 attendees. Dr. Brian Mansfield spoke about MyRetinaTracker and
the FFB grant for free genetic testing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">VisionWalk as racist as of
3/7 - $29,539 - 38% of goal. Last year at this time vision walk at raised
$13,706.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dining in the Dark Will be
held April 11 at all six Y’Not Pizza locations all day. All monies raised for
this event go to The Lions Pride of 24D. Lion Mack Team Leader<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">LOVF - Stan “ sell your
tickets and get more!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">EGRC - March 8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bland - Lion Vicky needs
help at Region III Bland Contest on March 15<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Venue - A brief and civil
discussion ensued concerning the recent venue vote. It was decided that we would remain at
Providence Grill once a month. It was
also discussed that we do not have to remain at Providence Grill. If another
venue is located that the club finds more suitable we are free to leave as we
have signed no contract. Lion Bob D
recommended exploring local churches and the use of their social halls. I will
check Emmanuel Episcopal Church and inquire about their availability. The second
meeting of the month will be a board meeting at my house; all members are
invited to attend. March 21, 2018, 7 PM,
641 Fox Grove Court E., Virginia Beach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Tail Twister- PCC Lion J.
Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Birthdays: Lion John
Waters & Lion Sheila Romm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">A chorus of dynamic
singers serenaded the celebrants (Lion Bob P, Lion Debra and to make sure all
was on the up and up the two FBI agents joint in the singing!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">50/50 Raffle and
Progressive Raffle: Lion Bob D won the
progressive, but didn’t draw the correct card.
50/50 had 3 winners<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjournment at 7:30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Respectfully submitted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lion Debra Laughlin<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Feb 21, 2018 - </b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">OFFICIAL
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">February 21, 2018</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Providence
Square Grill, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> 55 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Program: Lion Jim Healy, formerly Agent in Charge of
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Subject: The
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jim began by showing a poster with an old photograph of himself
holding a Tommy-gun as he graduated from his basic FBI training at Quantico
Marine Base in 1958. The main difference
then to now in his appearance seems to be the color of his hair. The picture was on a poster that advertised
one of his early novels, <i>Deadly
Deception. </i>He started his talk this
evening with some mystery and history.
In its early days the FBI needed some publicity and discovered that
listing their most wanted got attention.
They then started a program of officially listing the ten most wanted, <i>e.g.</i> Bonnie and Clyde, machine gun
Kelly, and others. Standard cards for
wanted criminals had photos and fingerprints.
These distributed information about criminals around the world. The fingerprint system generates a number
based on the pattern and these are used to identify persons. In 1959, Lion Jim was assigned to run the 10-most
wanted program and ran it for 13 years. The
most prominent characteristics from behaviors to appearances were used to identify
wanted persons. Various techniques were
used to educate the public about criminals, some even showing them as both male
and female. Dressing as the other sex
created some embarrassment when they were caught and photographed dressed as
the other sex. At first there were
complaints that no women were being listed, so before long the first woman on
the most wanted list appeared. While running
the most wanted program, Lion Jim remembered a Thomas Paddock, who in 1969 was
listed as a psychopathic killer. The
recent Las Vegas shooter was his son, Steven Paddock – following in his
father’s footsteps so to speak. One
killer who froze his victim and then dumped her frozen remains in a river was
put on the list as #11 when his crime was thought to be so heinous as to
qualify for the top 10 even though the list was full. In 1972, Lion Jim asked to go back to the
field and was put on the FBI inspection staff.
While traveling around the country inspecting, he liked this area and
was able to choose it as an assignment. As
he settled circumstances were such that he rented-out to others the house next
door to his. One of the renters was seemingly
rich, but never had a job. His house was
full of valuable goods and raised suspicions that he was not on the up and
up. However all checks of his name and
fingerprints were “clean”, even though the Virginia Beach police and Virginia
state police had him under surveillance.
They contacted Jim and told him his renter was being followed as a
suspicious person. He offered expensive valuables
to dealers for cheap prices. No reason
to arrest him could be found. He even
accidentally found out that his landlord, agent Jim, was the head of the local
FBI. He was still followed and
discovered to carry a gun all times and to have a bad temper. He had many girlfriends and one even left him
saying she was afraid of him. Nothing
incriminating was found until accidentally an FBI agent in San Antonio recognized his
photo. He was using an alias in Norfolk
and his fingerprints had been misclassified such they always showed up as having
no record. A task force of officers was
organized to arrest him. Jim was to
approach him since he knew him and a subterfuge of incorrect mail delivery was
to be used. Jim got the fake mail and went to his front
door in order to get in the house. The
other officers, gathered in Jim’s house next door, were then to quickly enter
for the arrest. As the criminal’s front door
was ajar Jim waited but the agents didn’t come to arrest him. He killed time with a ruse of asking to see
his back deck, waiting for the other officers to arrive. Finally they burst in the front door and Jim
announced his arrest. He was so
surprised that he collapsed on the floor and asked for his pills on top of a
cabinet. A gun was found to be next to
the pills, but he was taken into custody without other event. It was discovered he had huge amounts of goods
in the house, including boxes of jewels worth several millions of dollars. While an interesting and major criminal, he did
not make the top ten. In telling this
story, Lion Jim calls him the “good thief” because he was successful in
officially being labeled “good” even while he was active criminally. He turned out to be a fence for many other thieves,
including some who stole a truckload of furs from the Mafia. He had an office in Las Vegas where he offered
to auction goods that were then stolen just before the auction. After hearty applause, Lion Stan Furman
presented Lion Jim with a special Lions pin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Children Eye Screenings/Reading Across America – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Nancy Watters Lion John reported that there have been no
recent screenings and all that signed-up for the RAP program have been notified
by email just today of where and when they will read to children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Eyeglass
Recycling/Filipino American Lions Club update – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters Eyeglass recycling will be on March 8 (second
Thursday). Either meet for a ride a
BestBuy at 9:30am or show up at the center by 10am. The Fil-Am Lion club is still being organized
with the next meeting on March 12<sup>th</sup> here at the Providence Grill at
6pm. A consultant from LCI, Lion Pablo
Romano, will run the meeting.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Vote on New Meeting Location:
</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
President Debra Laughlin The choices are
Peter Chang restaurant on VB Blvd, Providence Square Grill here, and the Westin
Hotel in Town Center. Ballots will be
emailed tomorrow with a deadline of voting by return email by Friday, Feb 23,
10am. </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Choices to vote upon are Providence Grill once or twice a month,
Westin twice a month or Peter Chang’s once or twice a month</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">. Questions about the two subjects at once
confirmed that two decisions are being made – once or twice a month and where
to meet. As these minutes were being
finalized after the meeting, there remained a possibility that the Westin may also
offer once or twice a month also, but this will be clarified in the ballot
itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Bland Contest – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Vickie Kennedy
We had an excellent contest with 7 instrumentalists and one
vocalist. One of the contestants was the
daughter of our member, Lion Dr. Daniel Ferrara who provides us with glasses
and exams. The youngest contestant was a
remarkable 9 yr old pianist. The next <u>Regional</u>
Contest is Mar 15 and the <u>District</u> contest is Apr 20<sup>th</sup> at ODU.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Vision Walk Kick-Off – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Debra Laughlin The kickoff for this year’s Vision Walk will
be at YNot Landstowne at 11:30am, Sat, March 10<sup>th</sup>. Come at 11am if you wish to eat. There is a speaker from an expert doctor on
genetic testing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The Town Center Blind Lions
are not doing Journey for Sight this year.
It was determined to not be worth the effort. We also don’t have participants for the egg
hunt. There are now multiple hunts
across the state that take away possible participants. The <i>Coastal
Virginia</i> magazine will publish an article about the hunt this spring. Their website is </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">http://www.coastalvirginiamag.com/.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">LOVF – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion PCC Stan Furman
Tickets are distributed and the<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> drawing will be at
the state convention in May and when you sell out he will get you more. We keep $20 of every $30 sold, making this a
great fund-raiser for us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nominating Committee –</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Debra Laughlin solicited candidates on the
spot with the assistance of all present except the candidates. The opening for </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">secretary</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> will be filled by Lion Nancy Watters as
Lion John Watters moves from 1VP to Pres.
The two-year directors will be filled by Lions Stan Moss and Irene
Conlin. Lion Jeri Furman was coerced
into being 2<sup>nd</sup> VP (again). Lion
Monica Sturniolo moves up to 1VP.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">From the Floor: </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner
announced he has four cans of peanuts left.
Two were sold immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC Lion J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Birthdays:
Lion Mike Coren </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">(2/1), </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Ray Ashe </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">(2/15) Lion Mike was present and sung to by Lions
Jim Healy and Sharon Ross-Clemmons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">50/50
Raffle and Progressive Raffle: </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Jack Wagner won
the progressive, but didn’t draw the correct queen. Lions Stan Moss and Jack Wagner again won the
50/50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment
</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">at 8:15</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters, Acting
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming
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Visionwalk Kick-Off Luncheon </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Reading Across America Day </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Region III Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Region III Bland Contest (Thalia UMC, 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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District Leadership Training </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Prospective Members Sunny
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 3 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">21 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">54 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b> </b><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Recess for Dinner: 6:33</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene: 7:10 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Lion Jack Wagner – The John Walker Case <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack was the Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Norfolk Field Office when
John Walker was arrested for espionage.
He shared with us the details of how he become under suspicion and was ultimately
arrested. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The principle players in the case were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">John Walker (48) – He was running a private
investigation business in Virginia Beach at the time. Was a retired Navy Chief
Warrant Officer who specialized in cryptology. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Arthur Walker (53) – John’s brother and a retired
Navy LCDR who supplied him with confidential material. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Michael Walker (22) – John’s son. Active duty Navy
seaman aboard a carrier <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jerry Witworth – Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer. A
Radioman who supplied Walker with information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">John’s Ex-wife Barbara and his daughter who were
both pivotal in leading to his capture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">His Ex-wifre called the Boston
Field Office (where she lived) while drunk and spoke about cryptically about
her ex-husbands involvement with the Soviets. She stated that her son was
passing him information and that John tried to convince their daughter to join
the Navy after her enlistment in the Army was over so she could also pass
information to him. The FBI offices get
a lot of crazy calls and didn’t think much of it. The call was filed in a
folder labeled “no action necessary”. Some 90 days later the Agent in Charge
did review the file and decided to send an agent to her house to follow-up, but
at this point she was not cooperative. It was send down to Norfolk, where John
lived, to see if there was anything to it. At this point Lion Jack talked to a
retired FBI agent he knew whose specialty was counter-intelligence. This
retired agent told him that some high placed assets in the Soviet government
had been warning of a critical Soviet informant operating in the Norfolk area.
So, they started looking into John and started by wiretapping his place in
Oceanview. Apparently, Mr. Walker was a pretty foul-mouthed individual, even to
his own mother. The FBI learned of a trip he planned to take and decided to
follow him. He told his mother he was going south to a funeral, but instead
(after a 1.5 hr “dry cleaning to make sure he wasn’t followed), he turned north
towards D.C. They had air assets in the air and for comms Lion Jack was
entrusted with 12 1980’s encrypted cell phones borrowed from the NSA, which
were huge and cost $250,000 each. As they entered the DC area, the DC field
office joined in and their air assets took over the search. They followed him
into Montgomery ‘county where he stopped
at a sign and removed a piece of paper which contained his instructions. He
took a bag into the woods and left it. Before leaving, he placed a can of 7-up
on the side of the road and drove off. The FBI agents went to recover the bag
he left and found it full of classified documents. They stuck around to see who
would show up looking for it. At this point Lion Jack was kicking himself for
not placing a tracking device on John’s car because at this point they lost
him. Eventually a high ranking member from the Soviet Embassy came driving up
with his family in the car. He stopped where the soda can was, looked around
for 15 minutes or so and then drove off. The FBI agents continued to monitor
the drop site. Lion John was very relieved when they saw John Walker driving
back to the site, presumably to look for the money his Soviet handler would
have left after retrieving the classified materials. He looked around a bit and
then drove to a nearby hotel. The FBI followed him and nabbed him at the hotel.
It didn’t take long for them to figure out the son was involved since all the
material they received at the drop site were from his ship. NCIS picked him up
the next day and found he had another load of classified materials in his rack.
The other conspirators were identified and arrested in the following days. When
back in Norfolk, a CPO and LCDR came over to Lion Jack’s office to review the
documents that were retrieved. After looking through the stuff, the Chief looks
up at the LCDR and says, “We’ve been had” and tells the LCDR to get the CNO on
the phone that minute. The LCDR did get in touch with the CNO and the Navy shut
down all their communications until they could implement new encryption
protocols. John Walker did cooperate somewhat with authorities. He made a deal
that he’d divulge everything about the operation in exchange for leniency
towards his son. Investigators agreed to the deal, although they had to result
to hypnosis to get him to talk about some things, like the fact that during
Vietnam, he was giving the Soviets the means to know when American pilots were
flying sorties and the means to track them. The Soviets then gave this info to
the Vietnamese which made the fighter pilots sitting ducks and easily shot out
of the sky. Although John Walker received over a million dollars from the
Soviets during over the course of his long career of supplying them with
information, he didn’t do it because he was motivated by money. He said the guy
was an egomaniac and he did it in order to prove he could get one over on the
man. The Soviets believed if they went to war with the US, they would have won
due to the information they were receiving from John Walker. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports/Board
Business:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still
working with the Head of Nursing to try and get us cleared to do screenings
with the schools. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reading Across America</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Had to
sign up by Feb 2<sup>nd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 or 3
singed up</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reading “The Things You Can Do” by Dr. Seuss.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tamer Duties/Lion Steve Updates– Lion President
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve decided to transfer to Kempsville. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He dropped off all the Lion Tamer stuff and she
needs someone to volunteer to take over his duties. Nobody jumped at the
opportunity. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also need someone to talk over the progressive
raffle. Lion Mike ran with that one. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve is having surgery on Friday. He has
temporal arteritis which has been causing massive headaches and vision issues.
His condition was a contributing factor in his decision to transfer since
Kempsville is a little closer to home. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling/Other Good Stuff – Lion John
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tomorrow (Dec 8<sup>th</sup>). You know where to go and what to do. If you
don’t, then ask. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club Extension<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the wrong word since it looks like they are going to bypass being a branch
club and go straight to being a full club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There
have been 3 meetings so far. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">14 people
have signed up. (need 20 for a full club)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many of
them are already doing Lion type projects. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One
person collects reading books for children and reading glasses for adults and
takes them to the Philippines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the homeless and provides food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to 20 members shouldn’t be a problem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An LCI
consulting is coming in March to work with them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">March 12<sup>th</sup>
is the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bland Contest – Lion Rich 1 reading a report on Lion
Vickie’s behalf. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The annual Bland contest is right around the corner
(Feb 15<sup>th</sup> at 7pm). I currently only have 3 instrumentalist
participating this year. Lion Bob 1 has
old information (Last year’s) on our blog. I sent updated information earlier
in January. Please let me know if I need to send it again. That may be causing
some of the confusion with dates and times. The contestants have until Feb. 13<sup>th</sup>
to register. Please share this information with anyone who has talented youth.
Dr. Trevino will be here to judge the instrumentalist. No response from Dr.
Stokes. I have sent an email to Patti Watters for her assistance. We need
contestants! Please come out and help me with the event. I need ushers, judge’s
assistants, student assistants for practice rooms/line-up and a check in
assistant. Of course I need Lion John to MC the program. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision Walk – Lion President Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kickoff is on Feb 24<sup>th</sup> at Ynot. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Mansfield will talk about My Retnia Tracker. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Raised 32K so far. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Mack will lead up the 24D team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visionwalk moved up 1 week to the April 15<sup>th</sup>.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peter Changs – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 2 suggest this as an alternate meeting
location</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy went to check it out and it is a very
nice place. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is an upscale Chinese restaurant on VB Blvd. It
is tucked back there and hard to see from the blvd. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The only problem is the available space. There is a
private room with 3 tables which seat 10 people. If each table is filled, there
is no space to move around. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few other members mentioned they didn’t want to
eat Chinese food 2 times a month. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 1 wanted to vote on staying at the Westin,
but we held off voting since we are slated to try the Providence Grill at the
next meeting. We will vote next meeting since we have to have the new location
picked before the beginning of March. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack is taking peanuts over from Lion Steve</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Going to go down to where we get the peanuts and
assess our label supply. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He wanted to know if we should expand our peanut
varieties or stick with what we have now. We decided to stick with the ones we
are selling currently so we won’t have to incur anymore label cost. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack had some cans with him to sell and they
went quick. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF Raffle – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan passed out the books.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF was established for disaster relief but it does
much more. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tickets are $1 each. Each book is $30, of which the
club keeps $20 and LOVF gets $10. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you sell out, you can get more from Lion Stan. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nominating Committee – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It’s that time again. The president needs to form
the committee to pick next year’s officers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In March the nominating committee will present the
nominations for the club to accept. After accepting the nominations, elections
can be held. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Election of officers needs to be before April 15<sup>th</sup>.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra is going to lead the committee</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Melvin Jones – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda Eggleston was presented with a
well-deserved Melvin Jones</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She looked and sounded great and it brought great
joy to the club that she was able to come and interact with us! A true
blessing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nothing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Due
to running late, we’re shifting them to 2/21. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Stan 2, $12 –
Lion Rich 2, $5 – Lion Dick. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Rich 2’s ticket was pulled and we all
figured it was over, but amazingly he did not pull the queen of hearts. 39
cards remain in the deck. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting
then adjourned at 8:05 which displeases Lion Bob 1. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Feb 8<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Feb 10<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Cabinet Meeting/Winter
Conference (Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Feb 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest
(Thalia UMC. 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Feb 21<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting (</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Providence Grill) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Feb 24<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Visionwalk Kick-Off
Luncheon </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">March 2<sup>nd</sup> (Fri) – Reading Across America
Day </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">March 8<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">March 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Bland
Contest (Thalia UMC, 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">April 7<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – District Leadership
Training </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">April 15th (Sun) – Visionwalk (31<sup>st</sup> Street
Park)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District Bland Contest
(ODU’s Chandler Hall) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Jan 17, 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Meeting of the Thalia Lions Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Snowy night January 17, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fourteen stout-hearted Members and one candidate to be inducted as a
new member was present: Lions Nancy Watters, John Watters, Stanley
Furman, Jeri Anne Furman, Bob Donnelly, Bob Perrine, Steve Rosnov, Debra
Laughlin, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Roger Snell, Marvin Clemmons, Monica
Sturniolo, Irene Conlin and candidate for induction, Stan Moss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Song: Lion Vickie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Pledge: Lion Irene<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Invocation: Lion John<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion President Debra Laughlin called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm. We immediately adjourned to serve ourselves
at the dinner buffet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Because of the weather conditions, Lion Debra started the meeting as we
dined and abbreviated the agenda to the most important items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Meeting Place Discussion</span></u><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The Hilton Garden Hotel has changed its policy regarding our club
meetings for this new year. The meal
price has increased to the point that the Club would be forced to charge its
members $25.00 per meeting and the hotel will not reserve Wednesday night
meeting dates after March. Therefore it is necessary for our club to find a new
meeting place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Since this information was made available in December, several members
have researched possible venues. (Gus & George, Braise, Frankie’s Ribs,
Broad Bay Country Club, Gordon Biersch, Harold’s, Crown Plaza, Cyprus Point
Country Club, Racket Club, Susie’s Kitchen, Providence Grill, The Westin, Peter
Changs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Most of the venues are either booked on our meeting nights, $25.00 or
more, or do not have an appropriate meeting room for our Club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">After an involved discussion, three locations were discussed in detail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would offer alternatives when dietary, religious or allergy exceptions are
necessary.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The Westin considered an
upscale meeting place, has a parking garage that prevents exposure to the
weather, is a central locale for our members to travel, will store our property
(banners, flags, podium, etc.).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">They
will have an American Flag on a first come first serve basis.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The Westin has all our meeting dates
available but will need for us to sign a contract to reserve those dates.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Their requirement is that we make a $60
deposit for each date we secure. That money will be applied to each meeting
meal charge.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">They ask for a headcount
on the Friday before each meeting but will allow an adjustment of the count on
Monday morning before the meeting.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Providence Grill in Providence Sq. Shopping Center – Offers
a separate meeting room that can be closed off with accordion door. They do not
have an American Flag available. Members who have visited feel that the noise
level would not be a problem. Members
would order from the menu or if we choose the manager has agreed to set up a
limited buffet that could be within our $20 range. If we order from the menu we
may consider adjusting the meeting agenda to accommodate food orders. They will
store our club property and they have our meeting dates open. Providence Grill is in the Kempsville area
and not as centrally located. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Peter Changs – Located on VA. Beach Blvd. offering Chinese
food only. Lion Bob Donnelly recommended
Peter Changs. He told us that there is a
private room available and that we would order from the menu. The meeting room will accommodate no more
than 30 people. He was unsure if the
dates for our meeting would be open or if they would be willing to store our
property. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion John Watters moved that we select two places to consider. His motion was seconded by Lion Stan and the
club passed the motion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion Nancy moved that we select The Westin and The Providence
Grill. Lion Monica seconded and the club
approved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion Nancy moved that before we make a final decision that we should
try The Westin on Feb. 7<sup>th</sup> and The Providence Grill for the second
meeting in Feb. Lion Monica seconded and the club passed the motion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">********Since last night, Lion Nancy has conferred with the
Westin that the Feb. 7<sup>th</sup> date is still available. Having confirmed that date, our next meeting
will be at The Westin in The Emperor Room on the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor. We will gather in the bar in the lobby for
social time prior to the meeting. Happy Hour prices will be available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Just as a note, the meeting rooms and ball rooms are all on the second
floor of the hotel and are under renovation at this time. The Emperor Room will be complete by the 7<sup>th</sup>. It has been used in the past as a “board
meeting room” and will accommodate about 30-35 people. Larger rooms will be available for our normal
meeting area is we decide to meet at The Westin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Our<span style="color: red;"> SECOND </span>meeting in February will be at The Providence
Grill in Providence Square Shopping Center</span><span style="background: white; border: 1pt currentColor; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">
941 Providence Sq. Shopping Center,
Virginia Beach, VA 23464<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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in February if at all possible. A
consensus of all opinions in making this decision would be ideal. Please make every effort to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">New Member Induction:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">We finally did it!! After numerous delays, Lion Stanley Furman inducted
Dr. Stan Moss as an official member to our club. Lion Dr. Stan’s sponsor is Lion Marvin
Clemmons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion Stan is a Texas Aggie and went to dental school in Dallas. He has practiced dentistry for 40 years,
retired and is now willing to offer his volunteer services. He has three
children and 5 grandchildren. <br />
We thank him for his tolerance in the delays and look forward to many years of
working with him as a Lion and as a friend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">READ ACROSS AMERICA!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The application for Read Across America is attached. Please complete the form and email it to </span><a href="mailto:dcowhey@vbgov.com"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">dcowhey@vbgov.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> by <i>Friday, February 2, 2018</i></span><i>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Please note on the form that you are a Thalia Lions member. AND report your participation to Lion Rich at
the end of the month for our Achievement Report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">With our most important issues addressed,
Lion Debra adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lion Nancy Watters – Substitute Secretary
for our very capable Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Dec 6, 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
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Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec. 06, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy
Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6:38</span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None. Lion Jack was going to be
our speaker but the hotel forgot we were coming and didn’t prepare a meal, so
we decided to just do our business and disperse since we were hungry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 2<sup>nd</sup> VP Monica took over the meeting at this point. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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screening at Sunnybrooke on Th/Fri</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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children screened</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Got a
thank you note and a 250 dollar donation from the school</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We received another 10 dollar donation</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Holiday Party</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the 20<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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finger food</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be provided</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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required</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling/Other Good Stuff – Lion John
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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November we had a record turnout with 8 lions! Hopefully in December we can top
that with 10. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass
recycling is Thursday, Dec. 14<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at Best Buy at 9:30am if you want a ride or go straight there and show up at
10am. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ALC S&H Van<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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project with Kempsville. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lot of people show up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don’t
have final numbers but probably saw around 100 people in the van<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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blood sugar screenings for 97 people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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10 people and handed out several pairs of reading glasses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club Extension<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Committee
members: Lion John (Chair); Lion Dick, Lion Jeri, PCC Stan, and Lion Sylvia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A retired
Filipino surgeon is willing to support our efforts. He is currently in the
Philippines on a medical mission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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district is getting a trainer from LCI to help with the effort. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid ‘N Buy Auction – J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The auction brought in around 20,000 dollars</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">26 of the 56 clubs did not participate</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia was top 3 in donations which earned us a 250
dollar service grant</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also reached our quota of people present (13 or
14) to earn an additional 250 service grant. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will need to use our $500 in service grants from
LCF24D by June 30<sup>th</sup>, 2018. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sale supposed to end tonight but he is keeping it
open until Monday. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery will be before Christmas if he gets the
order in by Tuesday. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane results - $282 worth of peanuts sold,
$487 in brooms sold, $629.50 in white cane collections. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had to buy need eyeglass collection boxes. We
also added 1 new location. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene sent the club a thank you note. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Moss submitted his application for membership
(sponsored by Lion Marvin). His application was approved unanimously and we
will induct him in January. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – In
order to speed things along the group decided to do the December birthdays in
January. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $22 – Lion Shelia; $15 – Lion Marvin ; $8 – Lion Rich who plans on concealing his
big win from Lisa. She don’t need to know everything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Mike’s ticket was pulled and we all
figured it was over, but amazingly he did not pull the queen of hearts. 40
cards remain in the deck. Pot is up to $110<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:18 so starving Lions could go hunt for food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dec 20<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Holiday Party (The
Watters’ Residence) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Jan 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Jan 17<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Feb 10<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Cabinet Meeting/Winter
Conference (Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Feb 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest
(Thalia UMC. 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">March 8<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">March 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Bland
Contest (Thalia UMC, 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 7<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – District Leadership
Training </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(ODU’s Chandler Hall) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Street Park)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>15 Nov 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">OFFICIAL
MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">November
15, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion President Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Ashley Eley, guest of
Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
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<i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> 1 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> 21 Members<u>
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<i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> 55 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; text-align: center;">Recessed
for dinner: 6:36 pm - </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; text-align: center;">Reconvened:
7:05 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Program: None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Business:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Children Eye Screenings/Other Good Stuff – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters (for
Lion Nancy)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Several screenings have been done in the past two weeks
and the next is scheduled at Sunnybrook
Preschool on Nov 29<sup>th</sup> and 30<sup>th</sup>. Volunteers are in hand for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Lion Nancy sends a special </span><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">thank you!</span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> to the 13 Thalia Lions
who helped her run the silent auction
at the recent LCF24D Charity Fund Raiser.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Eyeglass
Recycling/Holiday Party – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The recycling event last week had the most ever attendance of
8 Thalia Lions. The next recycling event
will be on Thursday, Dec. 14. Meet at
BestBuy lot at 9:30am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Because we are contracted here at the Garden Inn on Dec. 6<sup>th</sup>,
the annual Holiday Party will be on Dec.20<sup>th</sup> at 6pm at the Watters’
home, 2357 Haversham Close, VB. Please
bring only “finger food” as that worked well last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">New Member Application – Lion Marvin Clemmons</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> presented </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion-to-be Ashli Eley</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> who brought with her
this evening a paid and completed application.
The board met very briefly and approved her application. Installation will be in a few minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">LCF-24D
Bid ‘n Buy Auction Recap/Holiday Project – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">PCC J. Stanley Furman Final figures not in yet, but will probably
not be as well as last year. All items
were sold.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Peanuts
– </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Steve Rosnov He distributed order sheets and said that they will be available
at the broom sale on Saturday. Try to
get he money uupo front.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">White
Cane/broom sales</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> will be Saturday, Nov 18<sup>th</sup>.
A sign-up sheet was passed around and sign-ups finished. The Salvation Army will not be ringing their
kettle for collections at BJ’s this year – confirmed with a phone call today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">LCI
Magazine – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Bob Perrine described how to see our blog by searching for Thalia Lion Clubs in
a search engine (Google) and our blog will pop up. Scroll down and you can also read the LCI
Magazine. </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Club
Extension (</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sponsoring
Filipino club) – Lion John was railroaded to head the Thalia Lions committee to
form an extension Filipino-based club by two powerful women, our DG Lion Beth
and our President Lion Debra. He spoke
to Dr. Juan Montero, a well-known Chesapeake retired and honored surgeon. He is active in Filipino affairs both here
and in the Phillipines. He is excited
about the idea and is contacting others in the Filipino community here to begin
the process of forming a club. Lion DG
Beth is also contacting a club guide/trainer from LCI to assist us, probably
having a training session in January 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Stan</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
discussed families for Holiday Help and described 4 families he got from social
services. Various groups of Lions
present volunteered to help each family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Marvin Clemmons</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> brought up the idea of sponsoring a pool tournament as a Thalia
fund-raiser in the future. He and </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> are working on it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Vickie</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Kennedy</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> is in the running to be her church’s <i>Queen</i> as a fund-raiser. Donations are tax-deductible from the New Oak
Grove Church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC Lion J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Birthdays:
</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Done at 1<sup>st</sup>
meeting this month</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">50/50
Raffle: Lion Otis Etheridge </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">won $41</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
ran the progressive raffle and</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">won the ticket raffle, but didn’t draw the <u>Queen</u> of
hearts -- she drew the <u>Jack</u> of hearts!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Adjournment
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters, Acting
Secretary for the Evening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Upcoming
Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nov 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – White Cane/Broom
Sale (BJ’s on VB Blvd)</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nov 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Guiding Lion
Training (Providence Forge, VA)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dec 4<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – ALC S&H Van
(Renaissance Academy, 10am-2pm)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dec 20<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Holiday Party (The
Watters’ Residence)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Feb 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland
Contest (Thalia UMC. 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">March 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III
Bland Contest (Thalia UMC, 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">April 7<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – District
Leadership Training</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District Bland
Contest (ODU’s Chandler Hall)</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 13pt; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">April
22<sup>nd</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk (31<sup>st</sup> Street Park)</span><br />
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<b>1 Nov 2017</b><br />
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regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
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Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov. 01, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President
Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6:10</span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6:10 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">by
banging her gavel on her bottle of Yuengling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Dr. Scott Sautter (guest
speaker); Dr. Moss (retired dentist/ Prospective member); Ashley and
Daughter (fmr student of Lion Marvin, charter mber of NSU Lions); Traveling
Leo from Bayside (4 Lions). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rich Roberts – “Grand Old Flag” - in
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Jim Healy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 8 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">23 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dr. Scott Sautter - Brain and Cognitive Dispositions
(Cross-Training Your Brain)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Sautter studies how the brain affects our
behavior. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He uses metrics to measure skills to determine how
well the brain is functioning. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our brain evolves physically by connections made by
experience. (Neuroplasticity) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A baby’s brain is very smooth with few connections,
as we age patterns become set. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The more experiences we receive, the more internal
connections our brain make. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In order to induce brain growth, it needs
challenging actions with increasing difficulty. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brains need activity, activity, activity. The keys
to brain health is physical activity, social activity, and mental activity. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is a myth that genetics affect brain performance.
Experience and activity is what causes high functioning brains. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Depression and addiction (even stuff like running
addiction) can physically impact the brain in a negative way. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Medicine is not the only way to help cognitive
health</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sharpbrains.com is a brain training website. Brain
training is helpful but takes time and commitment. A couple of minutes here and
there will not work. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posit science is a website which provide studies on
the effectiveness of brain training. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mycogmed.com gives you a brain coach. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The key to brain training is working memory. Working
memory involves keeping something in your mind while doing another task. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working memory ability naturally degrades as you get
older. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reading, mental math, planning are examples of
activities which require you to use working memory. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neuroplasticity is what makes your working memory
ability to change over time. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aerobic activity is one of the best things for you
brain since it brings a lot of oxygen (fuel) to the brain. (aka play ping-ping)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stress management and stress reduction is important
because stress hormones produced by your body are toxic to the brain. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Diet is important as well. The Mediterranean Diet
has been found to have the best impact on the brain. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Social activity is very important for brain health. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prescription for brain health: reduce stress, breath
to relax, get plenty of sleep, avoid substances that stress the brain
(alcohol), take multivitamins, avoid negative thoughts (thinking you can’t do
stuff), exercise regularly. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recess for Dinner: 6:50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene: 7:20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Business:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club
screened 250 children this month</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4
different locations</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Had lots
of helpers</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next
screening will be ay Sunnybrook Day School either at the end of November of
beginning of December. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still
working with the VBCPS Director of Nursing to use the SPOT. Still putting
together some needed documentation. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Needs volunteers for the Bid ‘n Buy silent auction.
– Nov 4<sup>th</sup> at 10am. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John gave us some brain training by cryptically
quizzing the club on EGRC dates and times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass recycling is Thursday, Nov. 9<sup>th</sup>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at Best Buy at 9:30am if you want a ride or
go straight there and show up at 10am. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid ‘N Buy Auction – J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The charity foundation’s only fundraiser</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The foundation spent 19K last quarter on hearing
aids, so it needs the funds. Also have some cataract surgeries potentially
coming. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If the club has enough members show up, we will
receive a service grant. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is Bland Time and Dates are set. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location for the club and region contest will be
Thalia United Methodist Church at 7pm as it has been in past years. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Contest – Feb 15<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III Contest – March 15<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The District Contest is tentatively scheduled for
April 20<sup>th</sup> at Chandler Hall. Still need to confirm with ODU. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The state contest will be on May 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most of the judges have confirmed. Lion Bob II
suggest we get Pharrell Williams. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need vocalists. Fortunately Lion Otis is too old
to participate. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ALC S&H Van – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich talked to the Adult Learning Center and
set a date for us to bring the van. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec 4<sup>th</sup> (Monday) is the date. They wanted
a Monday because that’s the day they have the most people there. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will do 2 shifts, 10-noon and noon to 2. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out a sign-up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The van reservation has been submitted, but not yet
confirmed. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The blood sugar screening kit wad also requested. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Broom Sale/Peanut Sale – Lion Rich
Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Instead of doing a white cane on the 11<sup>th</sup>
and a broom sale on the 18<sup>th</sup>, we decided to combine them as we have
in the past. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will have 2 lions stationed in front of BJs doing
white cane and 2 other lions set up by the gas station selling brooms and
peanuts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A sign up sheet will be coming out soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have a note that Lion John requires brain
training but don’t remember the specifics of why, so I probably need it as
well. I will challenge him to a game of ping-pong. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra talked about DG Beth’s visit at our
previous meeting to talk about club extension and wanted to verify we had
enough interest to pursue it. It sounds like there is an a committee will be
formed. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy said that the VB Choral (She and Lion
John are members) will be singing at the Sandler Center on Dec 9<sup>th</sup>
and 10<sup>th</sup> and she has tickets for sale. They will also be performing
at the New Old Donation Middle School which according to Lion Rich has a pretty
awesome building automation system. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy II received her membership certificate
and pin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone G meeting November 14<sup>th</sup> at the
Princess Anne Rec Center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – None
present <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $26 – Lion Bob 2; $15 – Lion Susie ; $8 – Lion Susie’s ticket got pulled again and
she wouldn’t take it so we re-drew and Lion John ended up winning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Jack’s ticket was pulled but he did not
pull the queen of hearts since only Lion Mike seems capable of the feat. 41
cards remain in the deck. Pot is up to $90<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting
then adjourned at 7:51 which made up for going 5 minutes over last meeting and
quelled Lion Bob 1’s displeasure. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction (Hampton Baptist
Church)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 9<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 14<sup>th</sup> (Tues) – Zone G Meeting (Princess
Anne Rec Center, 6:30pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 15<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular club meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – White Cane/Broom Sale
(BJ’s on VB Blvd)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Guiding Lion Training
(Providence Forge, VA) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Renaissance Academy, 10am-2pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Feb 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest
(Thalia UMC. 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">March 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Bland
Contest (Thalia UMC, 7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 7<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – District Leadership
Training </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District Bland Contest
(ODU’s Chandler Hall) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 22<sup>nd</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk (31<sup>st</sup>
Street Park) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>18 Oct 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">OFFICIAL
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
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Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct. 18, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President
Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at </span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">6:31!</span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in
attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at </span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;">6: 31! pm</span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: DG Beth Stevens, Lion
Mack Stevens, Lynn Johnson, Dorothy Young<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Jack Wagner – “God Bless America” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Jeri Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:shape><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 4 Guest </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">21 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">55 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rececss
for dinner: 6:35 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene:
7:02 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Centennial Club Award – DG Beth Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Beth received an email from LCI stating Thalia
has an opportunity to become a Centennial Club, which is the highest club honor
for LCI during the centennial of service. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia has met all the requirements except one,
which is to sponsor a new club by June 31<sup>st</sup>, 2018. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The District is targeting a club with the Pilipino
Cultural Center in Virginia Beach. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Beth discussed all the available resources to
help us if we choose to pursue working to establish the new club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCI will send a trainer to teach a class if we have
at least 10 lions attend. The 10 lions can be from different clubs. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also the 2VDG from 24-A is a member of the
Alexandria Asian American Club and is willing to come down and work with the
new Pilipino Club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Although we did not vote on the issue or make a
decision, a lot of club members appeared to be supportive of the idea and work
on the project. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Did
Thalia ES. Screened 78 children with 2 lions. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tomorrow
going to Malibu ES. Should have around 105 kids. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need help
on the 25<sup>th</sup> with Kings Grant ES. Need 1 or 2 more lions. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Got in
contact with the Director of Nursing for VB Schools. She is willing to have us
cover 24 to 25 schools that are not currently covered by her team. She is also
going to grant us volunteer status so we don’t need to do background checks. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Needs volunteers for the Bid ‘n Buy silent auction</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ALC S&H Van</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Joyce
Lovitt with ALC called Lion Brad and would like us to come out and do a screening
this fall as we have in the past. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ALC has
moved out of our service area (Renaissance Academy) but Kempsville is willing
to let us do it but would like it to be a joint project with their club and
with us splitting the cost. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich
will set it up with ALC. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach bags was yesterday. We had 47 lions from 8
different clubs and 29 people from anthem there. Packed 1250 bags of food in 1
hour. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Smiles Across the Miles</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup>
at Virginia Beach Christian Church</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Joint
project with VB TC Blind. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will make
Christmas Cards for those deployed. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bring toiletries to donate to the USO. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass recycling is Thursday, Nov. 9<sup>th</sup>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at Best Buy at 9:30am if you want a ride or
go straight there and show up at 10am. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid ‘N Buy Auction – J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The charity foundation’s only fundraiser</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The foundation spent 19K last quarter on hearing
aids, so it needs the funds. Also have some cataract surgeries potentially
coming. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If the club has enough members show up, we will
receive a service grant. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Citrus Sale – Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">70% of the crop was lost this year due to the poor
weather and storms. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prices have gone up substantially. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan commented that the stuff we could get
probably won’t be that good which could discourage future purchases. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack motioned that we not do the sale this
year. Multiple seconds. Motion passed with
20 for and 1 against. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin has a speaker lined up for next meeting
who will need to leave early because of other commitments. We decided to start
the next meeting 15 minutes earlier to give him enough time before he has to
leave. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich said since we are not doing the fruit
sale, we should do a white cane. It was decided that Nov. 11<sup>th</sup> will
be the day. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra reminded the club about tasting in the
dark at O’conner’s brewery on Oct 29<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary’s
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John received a gold centennial membership
pin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Guiding Lion Training is on Oct 28<sup>th</sup>
from 9 to 12 in Poquoson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RLLI is March 2-4 in Charlottesville. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone G meeting November 14<sup>th</sup> at the
Princess Anne Rec Center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Done
on 10/4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $22 – Lion Jack (which got Lion Debra and Lion
Vickie singing “Hit the Road Jack” I guess they don’t want him to come around
no more and win the raffles).; Lion
Marvin, $11 – Lion Nancy, $6 – Lion Nancy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Jack’s ticket was pulled but he did not
pull the queen of hearts since only Lion Mike seems capable of the feat. 42
cards remain in the deck. Pot is up to $87<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at <span style="color: red;">8:05!!!,</span> which did not make
Lion Bob 1 happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Malibu ES Screening </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Screening</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Smiles Across the Miles
(VB Christian Church, 11am-4pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - Guiding Lion Training (Poquoson) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction (Hampton Baptist
Church)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 9<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lot) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anne Rec Center, 6:30pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>4 Oct 2017 - </b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Regular Meeting Minutes, </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 13pt;">Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach Town Center</span></i></b><br />
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6:30 pm </span></b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– <b>Lion 1<sup>st</sup> VP John Watters - </b>Call to Order 6:31pm<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b>Song</b> – Lion Vickie Kennedy</div>
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<b>Pledge of Allegiance</b> – Lion Jim Healy </div>
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<b>Invocation</b> – <b>Lion</b> Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Program<i>:</i> Lion John Watters – Glaucoma <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion John Watters, MD, (retired
ophthalmologist) gave the program on glaucoma. He described what it is
and how it’s treated. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the
world and at least half of those with it have normal pressure in the eye.
Thus, checking eye pressures alone without a complete examination can be
misleading and can actually prevent people from being diagnosed. The
treatment of glaucoma involves lowering the eye pressure in various ways, often
to very low levels to prevent progression of vision loss. The most common
type is “open-angle” glaucoma. “Closed angle” glaucoma is an acute
problem with many symptoms requiring immediate treatment. Lion John
emphasized risk factors and urged that all primary relatives of those with the
disease be examined regularly. Brochures describing the major points of
the presentation were distributed. Several questions about the eyes came
from the members. The most interesting
from Lion Otis. He wanted to know if
Marijuana is an effective treatment for Glaucoma. Lion
John said no, but with the use of marijuana you might not care if you lose
vision. We did become a bit more serious
when Lion Marvin suggested that we need to consider the use of alcohol since
many of us imbibe occasionally! Lion
John feels that there is no relation yet suggested with alcohol.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> However </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">preventive measures include
not smoking and eating a healthy diet.
Finding and treating the condition early is important. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion
Marvin presented Lion John with two tokens of appreciation. One was a Lions Centennial pin from the
International Convention the other a collectible “woodstove” pin from the Pin
Traders Club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></b> <b>Children Eye Screenings/Beach
Bags/Smiles/Other Good Stuff – </b>Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Smiles
Across the Miles</b> project- Saturday,
October 28<sup>th</sup> at Virginia Beach Christian Church form 11am-4pm. This event is run by the Town Center Blind
Lions Club. The purpose is to create
Holiday cards and organize toiletry bags for delivery to deployed personal by
the USO. Please bring old Holiday card and travel size toiletries or items
useful to deployed military to be used at the event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Beach
Bag Project – </b>A signup sheet was
passed for members to commit to the project.
Lions need to provide as many as 50 members to pack bags of food for at
hunger risk Va. Beach school children to take home over the weekend. The date is Tues. October 17<sup>th</sup>
from 6pm – 8pm. This is an LCI Anthem
Grant Service Project. Over 60
volunteers from Anthem are already committed to the project. If you were not at tonight’s meeting and can
volunteer, please contact Lion Nancy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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in the Dark –</b> Sunday Oct 29<sup>th</sup>
at O’Connors Brewery will be beer and appetizer tasting. All proceeds go to
Foundation for Fighting Blindness. Please contact Lion Debra if you are
interested in attending or sign up on Facebook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Bid
& Buy Lions Charity Foundation Auction –</b>November 4<sup>th</sup> – Hampton Baptist Church, Hampton<b>.</b> Lion
Nancy is in charge of the Silent Auction and needs all hands on deck to assist
with running the auction. She will have
a sign-up sheet at the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Eye Screening –</b> There are 4
screening scheduled for the month of Oct. If you wish to help, please contact
Lion Nancy. All screenings begin around
9am.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Thurs. Oct. 12 – Thalia Elementary (about 90
children) – need 2-3 more members<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Thurs. Oct. 19 – Malibu Elementary (about 60
children) – need 2-3 more members<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mon. Oct. 23 – Chesapeake Bay Academy (about
40 children) – need 1-2 more members<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wed. Oct. 25<sup>th</sup> – Kings Grant
Elementary (about 180 children) – need 2-3 more members<o:p></o:p></div>
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John Watters – 10/5/17- Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 to car pool to the EGRC.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>LCF-24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction – </b>PCC J. Stanley Furman need LCF Raffle money turned in this month. The Bid & Buy is Nov. 4<sup>th</sup>. More are available if anyone needs
additional tickets. Items are still
needed for the Bid & Buy. The deadline
for entry into the catalog is Oct. 7<sup>th</sup>
but last minute items will be accepted and placed on an addendum to the
publication. Item submission forms are
available on the website at <a href="http://lcf24d.org/auctions">http://lcf24d.org/auctions</a> . A
copy is also attached to these minutes. Our
club wins $250 service grant for it percentage of participation as well as
entry in a drawing for additional $250 service grants for each item valued over
$50.00. So please support this very important cause. The Charity Foundation is our safety net for
services to those in need that are too expensive for our club to afford
individually. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Peanut Order – </b>Lion Steve
Rosnov was going nuts over peanuts. He
and Lion Jack picked up our order on Monday after a little delay over labeling
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24 cans of Gourmet
Virginia Peanuts @ $5.90 each (selling for $10.00)<o:p></o:p></div>
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24 cans of Sea Salt
& Black Pepper @ $6.15 (selling for $11.00)<o:p></o:p></div>
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12 cans of Honey
Roasted @6.50 (selling for $10.00)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our purchase
included 200 labels for each type of peanut ordered above at a total cost os
$350.00.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We now have enough
peanuts in stock for future events such as broom sales. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Steve and Lion
Jack have stored the remainder at their homes if you need additional cans.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New Member Induction – </b>PCC J.
Stanley Furman – Nancy Nelson sponsored by Lion Ellen Turman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Stan installed
Lion Nancy Nelson sponsored by Lion Ellen Turman. Lion
Stan gave a brief but impressive history of Melvin Jones and the history of
Lions. A proper enrollment kit was
unavailable because Lion Rich, our secretary, was unexpectedly detained and
unable to attend the meeting. She and Lion Ellen will be presented with the
certificates and such at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Nancy said she
was born in Port Author, Texas but has lived in Beach since 1971. She has 2
adult children, is a church pianist/organist and is a retired executive
assistant to a well know franchisor. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We welcome Lion
Nancy to our club. Before her induction,
she had already participated in Lions Zone meeting and a children’s eye
screening. We know Lion Nancy will be a
valuable asset to our club.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">A
copy of the updated roster with Lion Nancy included is attached to these
minutes.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Lion John noted that many of us fly the
flag. It is at half-mast until sunset on
Oct. 6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></div>
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Florida Fruit source indicated that 70% of the fruit crop was lost this year
due to flooding and weather in Florida.
The grower says his prices will increase about $3.00 per item and that
the grapefruit will increase much more than that. More to come from Lion Jack later.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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everyone please attend the next program meeting on Nov. 1<sup>st</sup>. The speaker is a doctor who will talk about
cognitive brain function. Please bring a
guest and prepare for an interesting evening with our club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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copy of the Treasurer’s Report – please see attached. If you have questions, please contact Lion
Vicky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Birthdays: Lion Marvin (10/4), Lion Aziz (10/24), Lion
Richard 2 (10/26), Lion Dallas (10/27)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lions Marvin, Aziz and Rich II were
present. The following is an account of the procedure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">There was heavy bidding for Lion
Otis to sing to the three, Lion Marvin to sing to Lion Rich and Lion Jeri to
sing to Lion Marvin and Lion Aziz to sing to all in Farci.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lion Jeri started with a beautiful rendition
while sitting on Lion Marvin’s lap. When
someone raised an eyebrow, Lion Stan pointed out that Lion Marvin could not
possibly afford her!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lion Marvin tried hard to avoid the
request to sing but after deciding to keep his money, he submitted but refused to
sit on Lion Rich’s lap. His deep
baritone vibrated throughout the room!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lion Otis’ serenade to the trio
with a marvelous, ear piercing rendition totally off key but memorable!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lion Aziz “Happy Birthday” in Farci
was non translatable! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">I have no idea how much money was
raised because I gave it all to Lion Vicky and forgot to write down the
amount!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">(Just another reason that I am not
as efficient as Lion Rich!!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">50/50 Winners - Tail Twister PCC J. Stanley Furman <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">$</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">25 Lion John<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">$10 Lion Otis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">$7 Lion Tuffy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Progressive Raffle –<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Amount was up to $ 83.00 - Lion Otis was the winning ticket but picked
“not the Queen of Hearts”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Sorry, Lion Otis. Better luck next time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Adjournment -8:01</span></b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Reminders:</span></h1>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Oct 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs)
– Eyeglass Recycling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs)
– Region III Meeting (Emmanuel Episcopal Church, VB, 6pm social, 7pm
dinner/meeting) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 17<sup>th</sup> (Tues) –
Beach Bags (Corporate Landing MS, 6-8pm)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 18<sup>th</sup> (Wed) –
Regular Club Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 18<sup>th</sup> (Wed) –
Region II Meeting (Crazy Buffett, Chesapeake) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) –
Smiles Across the Miles (VB Christian Church, 11am-4pm) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup>
(Sat) - Guiding Lion Training (Poquoson)
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 29<sup>th</sup> (Sun) –
Tasting in the Dark<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup>
(Sat) - LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction
(Hampton Baptist Church)</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b>6 Sep 2017 </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President
Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with
those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 1 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">20 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">54 Percent</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rececss
for dinner: 6:32 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene:
7:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Joe Tucker – Hurricane Katrina<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mr. Tucker owned a house built in 1904 near the
Mississippi River when Katrina struck. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He, like many other residents, never thought an
event like Katrina could ever occur, even though if you look at history, it was
inevitable. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the 1790s, open canals were built on every street
in New Orleans to drain rainwater back into the swamps. This continued into the
1820s. More and more canals were dug and eventually pumping stations. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Their house was the high point of the community at 2
feet above sea level. Most of the surrounding areas were 5 feet below sea
level. As more houses were being built in low lying areas, more pumping
stations were built to pump the water out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In 1992, all pumping stations pumped their water
into Lake Pontchartrain which is north of the city. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They also levied Lake Pontchartrain and backfilled 5
miles of the lake to build houses on. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All the canals were open, so the back flowed from
Lake Pontchartrain back into the city. The whole point of them was the pump
rainwater out, nobody really considered something pushing water back down from
the north into the city, which is what Katrina did. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Orleans completely flooded from water being
pushed back down the canals in 5 hours. Over 1200 people died when this
occurred. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Katrina wasn’t about wind or storm damage, it was
about flood water. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mr. Tucker evacuated with his family before the
storm. He thought they would be gone a few days, but wasn’t able to return to
his house for over a month. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many of the canals and levies were built by the Army
Corps of Engineers. The problem was many of the structures they built on top of
where ancient and they really didn’t know what they were building on top of.
They didn’t know the history. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One thing the Corps wanted to add to the canals was
floodgates which could close and prevent water from back flowing from Lake
Pontchartain back into New Orleans. This subject was heavily debated and fought
against by many parties for years and was never done. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They did eventually install some interlocking gates,
but they weren’t built deep enough and washed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many of the levies were built upon peat, but the
Corps didn’t realize it so they didn’t drill their piles deep enough or
excavate it. Peat is porous, so when the heavy floods came, it easily washed
out and broke the levies. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While evacuated there was no way to find out what
was going on with their home or neighborhood. When they finally came back a
month later, the neighborhood has being protected by the national guard and
they had an armed escort. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The people were very friendly and helpful. Water
still remained in many neighborhoods because there was no power and so they
couldn’t pump the water out. There was a pile of debris miles long and 70 ft
high. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Water didn’t get into the above grade parts of their
house, but there was still 35K in damage. This was less than most people. He had
flood insurance to cover it, but most people in New Orleans amazingly did not
have flood insurance. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bow Creek Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will
be screening for family fun day on 9/16</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a
joint project with Princess Anne Lions</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PA is
going to have a booth outside to distribute Lions information, we are going to
be inside with the SPOT. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11am to 3pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Set-up
around 10am </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She needs
more people and will be reaching out to members. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is going to place another shirt order, so
let her know if you want to order one. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will start on Head Start Screenings soon. Schedule
to come. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enoch Baptist Church – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We participated in the Church’s Annual Community Day
with 2 other clubs. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He operated the Sight and Hearing Van. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About 2200 people were at the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We screened 105 people with 5 referrals. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We gave out 10-12 pair of eyeglasses </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin has invited the pastor to speak to our
club to talk about all the things he is doing in the community. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">JDRF Walk – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick’s grandson Scotty is organizing a team
(Scotty’s Super Hero’s) again for this year’s walk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The walk is on 9/24 at the 31<sup>st</sup> street
park. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club has a line item in the budget to donate to
Scotty’s team, so we can go ahead and cut the check. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club Social – Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Info is on the website <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeri is going to call to find out who is
coming. Please let her know what you want to eat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bring your own sodas and/or libations. Lion Bob will
have water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bring a side, Lion Bob is providing the meat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass recycling is the day after our club social
(Sept 14<sup>th</sup>) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich forgot to put this in the reminders and
knows Lion Ed is looking down shaking his fist at him for the oversight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Member Voting – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy received a new member application and
initiation fees from Nancy Nelson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra made a valiant attempt to try and follow
something resembling Robert’s rules, but the club members where just like
“yeah” let’s do it. Drop the formalities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I think a motion was actually made and seconded by
everyone. Either way, Nancy was voted in unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ellen will be her sponsor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra announced that Lois Boyle (who recently
spoke to our club) is sponsoring a dinner for Access Virginia. It is like
Dining in the Dark type thing. The date is 9/28 at 5:30 pm at the Ferguson
Center in Newport News. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra got a call from a NIH genetic counselor
who had identified the genetic markers responsible for her macular
degeneration. Her blood (along with her family’s) was sampled 9 years ago and
put in a database for study. The lab that was able to identify the genetic
markers is funded by the Foundation for Fighting Blindness, so this is the type
of stuff the money we raise at Visionwalk goes to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack said the pantry at Samaritan House is
nearly bare. They desperately need some donations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack mentioned that the peanut order we decided
to do at the last meeting hasn’t been placed over concern for the price of the
labels. We decided we should go ahead with the order anyway since we will
recoup the label money eventually with subsequent sales. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nothing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion
Stan and Lion Rog wanted the super diva Lion Vickie back-up by the amazing bass
of Lion Otis to sing to them. Lion Otis is just resigned to the fact that he is
going to sing and no longer fights it. We finally broke his will. Lion Vickie
isn’t so docile and vowed to fight, even though it is a lost cause. She pleaded
with her friends to help her. They didn’t, well except for Lion Rich. He has a
baby on the way and can only pony up so much cash. In the end, she sang. In the
end, Otis did something. He made noises. I’m not sure I could call it singing. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Sylvia, $13 – Lion Jeri, $9 – Lion
Rich 1 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Not held. 44 cards remain in the deck. Pot is
up to $73<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:59, just in time to keep Lion Bob 1 happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sep 8<sup>th</sup> – 10<sup>th</sup> – 24D Fall
Conference (Delta Hotel, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 13<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Club Party (Lion Bob 1’s
Deck) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 14<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 16<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Bow Creek Rec Center
Screening (11am -3pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 24<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – JDRF Walk (31<sup>st</sup>
street) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 30<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Low Vision Tech Fair (Sentara Leigh 10 AM to 2 PM) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Meeting
(Emmanuel Episcopal Church) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Church)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug. 16, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 1<sup>st</sup>
VP John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with
those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest
Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 0 Guest </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">49 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene:
7:02 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">People who bought peanuts are now calling and
wanting more. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve recommended buying a case each of our 2
best sellers, the sea salt & pepper and the gourmet salted. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They should sell easily </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve motioned that we do this and Lion Stan
Seconded. The motion passed unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood Drive</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Very
successful, most successful of these we have had. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">9 lions
participated (28 lions hours)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">48 units
of blood were collected. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jump Start</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Happened
this morning</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">700
students were there</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Screened
160 children during the first shift. Probably did similar on the second shift. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Virginia Email</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Registering
is a pain, but please go in there and vote for RAM. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vote 10 times. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Currently
in the top 40. If we finish in the top 10 they will win a 25K grant. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMEB Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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members are signed up to go. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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speaker is the CEO of the Miracle Eye Bank in MD. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John held up a Beacon article which had Lion
Sylvia in her Lion Suit. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barbette – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barbette had a blood clot pushed against her sciatic
nerve which put her in so much pain she couldn’t move. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She was admitted to the hospital this weekend and
had surgery. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She is now back home and Lion Bob 1 is on nurse
duty. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She is still in a lot of pain and on lots of meds. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enoch Baptist Church – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will be doing a screening at the Enoch Baptist
Church (near VA Wesleyan) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sight and Hearing Van will be there</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is Aug. 26<sup>th</sup> (Sat)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time is from 1-5pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be working in shifts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Needs 2-3 people, so please let Lion Marvin now if
you can work. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMSHU (Lions Medical Sight and Hearing Unit) board
meeting is tomorrow (Aug 17<sup>th</sup>). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich pointed out he had the wrong location on
the agenda, so don’t go to Angelos. It’s at City Buffett in Chesapeake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John will be presenting on ending eye pressure
screenings. He been trying to get them to stop doing this for years, but now
they’re actually going to stop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John said he didn’t want to vote on this, but
rather have a discussion to talk about the pros/cons. He added that the
meetings weren’t just to disseminate information, which can be done
electronically, but to socialize and get to know each other better which helps
us to work together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 1 said when we talked about this last time,
we decided we were going to make the first meeting a fun meeting with a speaker
and birthdays and the second meeting would be geared toward business. We really
haven’t done that. He thinks we should keep at it 2 per month, but actually
follow that mold. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 1 strongly believes we need to stick to 2
meetings. We have a good group which does a lot and the meetings help to
maintain strong fellowship. With only 1 meeting we will likely lose focus and
won’t do as much. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan likes 2 meetings. He agrees with Bob 1
that we are not following the mold. We are financially obligated for 20 people,
so we need to keep attendance up so we don’t get into a financial hole. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve said the financial piece is his biggest
problem. We are throwing money away to the hotel and we need our raffle money
and birthday money to cover the meal cost difference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 1 made the observation that we always have
left over food and asked if we can reduce the number/costs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">20 people
is the minimum with the hotel. After tax, service charges, etc, we pay the
hotel $396/meeting. If we have less than 20 people eating, we lose some money.
If we have 21-22 people or so, we still tell the hotel we have 20 coming and
pay the $396, so we make a little extra. If we have a large group, like the DG
meeting, we tell the hotel and they charge us the extra 20 per person above the
20 person minimum. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have
had at least 20 people at each meeting this year except this one. We’ve
averaged around 19 lions (not including guest) over the past 2 years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob II suggested just making the first meeting
a requirement for 100% attendance so people won’t feel as obligated to attend
both if they don’t want to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich 1 said about 40% of the club comes to
every meeting and will continue to do, and about 40% never come and still
won’t. The other 20% come 50% of the time. If we go to one, then these people
could get lost because if they miss a meeting the gap is so great between
opportunities. He said he believes in choice. The good thing about 2 meetings
is if you want to come to 2, then you can and if you only want to come to 1,
then you can. This gives more flexibility to people with busy schedules. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John was originally in favor of 1 meeting, but
the more we talk about it, the more he is for 2 because he can’t dismiss the
social aspect of the meetings which helps us when it comes time to do projects.
Face to Face communication is much more meaningful than skype/electronic means
of communication. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Otis started to talk but Lion John somehow
launched a binder clip he had on the lecture at him. I’m not exactly sure how
it exactly happened, but it was pretty funny. Anyway, Lion Otis said he
supports 2 meetings because it gives him flexibility. He can’t make every
meeting because of his schedule and if we only had one, then it would be
forever between meetings that he could attend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack then motioned that discussion be closed.
There was multiple seconds and the motion passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan passed out LCF24D bid ‘n buy raffle
tickets. Don’t write checks to the club but directly to the charity foundation.
Keep looking for things to donate to the auction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob reminded everyone about the club social at
her house (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept
13<sup>th</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday!) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob will have hot dogs and
burgers. Bring sides and drinks. Spouses welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie went over the admin and activity
accounts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion Dan was not present <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $22- Lion Bob 1, $10 – Lion Ellen, $5 – Lion
Bob 1 again. Now he can afford to get 100% beef hotdogs for the club social. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Roger’s ticket was pulled but he did not
get the queen of hearts and the pot will continue to build. 44 cards remain in
the deck. Pot is up to $73<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:52, which pleased Lion Bob 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) - Eyebank Annual Dinner (Norfolk Yacht Club)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 26<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Enoch Baptist Church
Screening (1pm-5pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 6<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sep 8<sup>th</sup> – 10<sup>th</sup> – 24D Fall
Conference (Delta Hotel, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 13<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Club Pool Party (Lion Bob
1’s Deck) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.33px;">s see </span><a href="http://thalialions.blogspot.com/2009/02/2017-thalia-annual-picnic.html">http://thalialions.blogspot.com/2009/02/2017-thalia-annual-picnic.html</a></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 30<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Low Vision Tech Fair (Sentara Leigh 10 AM to 2 PM)</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction (Hampton Baptist
Church)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>2 Aug 2017</b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug. 02, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President
Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with
those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest
Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: DG Beth Stevens, Lion
Mack Stevens (GMT), Lion Ron Schneider (Region III), Lion Eddie Ackiss
(Zone G)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rich Roberts – “Grand Old Flag” (in
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: District Governor Beth Stevens <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions celebrated our 100<sup>th</sup> birthday on
June 7<sup>th</sup> and this is the last year of our centennial of service. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia did all the service requirements in the first
3 years and are well on our way to complete all the service requirements in the
4<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our international theme this year is going back to
our roots with “We Serve”. DG Beth
believes this says it all so she did not add a DG tagline to the motto this
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will achieve our goals by harnessing the power of
we, the power of service, and the power of action. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have served 166 million people worldwide so far
in the past 3 years. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are going to have bigger goals going into our 2<sup>nd</sup>
century of service. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In our 5 year plan we are going to serve 200 million
people annually, increase membership to 1.7 million, and provide training to
500K members. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In order to achieve these ambitious goals, we need
more hands, more service, and larger projects. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We already do the Anthem projects and RAM. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pediatric cancer is a new service area we are
targeting along with the old ones like Vision, hearing, hunger, and diabetes. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We could potential partner with CHKD and raise money
for them as a project. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is a new global structure called the GAT team
(Global Action Team). The club president is the GAT team leader. There is also
a club level GMT (membership chair), GLT (leadership), and GST (global service
team leader). This is most likely will be a club VP who is responsible for
service projects. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MyLion app is not available in the App Store in
android and iOs. Only 2 Thalia members have signed up so far. You can use it to
enter service projects and upload pictures. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall Conference is Sept. 8-10 at the Delta Hotel in
Chesapeake. Will have classes on Saturday and a good speaker on Diabetes for
the luncheon. Will do a service project on Sunday cleaning up the park next to
the hotel. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions 101 is a new program and DG Beth wants Thalia
members to take a pledge to compete it in order to strengthen the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Requires logging 101 hours, either in service
projects or doing stuff in support of the club. Need to require a new member,
make 1 presentation to an outside community organization about Lions, and
attend 5 hours of leadership training. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district is going to keep the Facebook page
active and is currently running a campaign, so keep up the service and take
pictures. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Member Induction – DG Beth Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Beth inducted Richard Edwards </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 2 is Lion Richard’s sponsor and agreed to
the required responsibilities </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail-Twister Antics – PCC J. Stanely Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan started quizzing DG Beth on stuff like the
name of the International President’s Wife, peace poster themes, etc. I think
he fined her cause she didn’t know the answers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan then pulled out a nice hat to auction off.
As soon as the hat came out, Lion Steve let out the word, “a$$hole”, since it
was his hat. Lion Debra bought the hat for a $6 donation and wore it the rest
of the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Lion Bob 1 decided he wanted it and
made a $20 donation for the hat. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Southside RAM</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in southside (Emporia)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Happened
in June</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1365
procedures done by the dentist</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">724
patients seen in the vision center. Many of them had Glaucoma. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Wise County</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 Lions
and 1 lion spouse made the trip</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 2000
patients were seen in the eye clinic. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 700
glasses were made onsite and many more people received vouchers for glasses. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
dentist saw 1100+ patients. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob
2 read about it in the paper and asked why the Lions were not mentioned. Lion
John explained that RAM was not a Lions project although a lot of Lions do go
and support the event every year (~50% of the volunteers). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you
want to go next year, make your arrangements now since the hotels all fill up.
It is always on the 3<sup>rd</sup> week of June. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 10<sup>th</sup>
is next trip (always the second Thursday of the month)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up
at 9:30 at Best Buy for a ride or go straight to the center at 10am</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyebank Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup>
this year – which doesn’t land on a club meeting night like normal. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a
meeting of the members, which is all the Lions Clubs of the District. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location
is the Norfolk Yacht Club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
usually get a table of 10. 6 have signed up o far. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let Lion
John know if you plan on going. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">More Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Central Library Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 7<sup>th</sup>
from 10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need 2-3
Lions</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call her
if you want to work</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jump Start Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 16<sup>th</sup>
at Corporate Landing MS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Benefits
at risk students. They get all kinds of stuff to prepare them for the school
year like books, haircuts, pens, etc. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need to
be pre-registered. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact
Lion Evonne Green (</span><a href="mailto:evonnegreen@cox.nt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">evonnegreen@cox.nt</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">) if you
want to work and she will assign you a shift. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood Drive</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 13<sup>th</sup>
(Sunday after services)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will
start at noon and go to about 6pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be
at Virginia Beach Christian Church</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need to
register with the Red Cross if you want to give blood</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact
Lion Nancy if you want to work a shift. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Background Checks for School Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There has
been a lot of confusion around this. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy has a meeting with the Chief School Officer. Was supposed to already
happen, but it got moved. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Did
confirm we need to get TB test done. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Family Day at Bow Creek</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will do
screenings like we did at Princess Anne Rec Center</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The hours
are not set</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bag Project</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date has
been set for October 17<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be
at Corporate Landing MS. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Picnic Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy
motioned that we move this meeting from Sept 20<sup>th</sup> to Sept 13<sup>th</sup>
since the 20<sup>th</sup> is the start of a Jewish holiday which would mean
several of our members would not be able to attend. The motion was seconded and
passed unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Picnic will be at Lion Bob Perrine’s house. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob
will provide the hot dogs and hamburgers. Club members will need to bring
drinks and a side. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will
start at 6:30. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid ‘N Buy – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start collecting items now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ask for gift cards from restaurants you frequent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Target gave him a gift card to buy stuff to put in
the auction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy got volunteered again to set up for the
silent auction and will need support from the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will have raffle tickets at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene talked about making sure your email
address is updated in MyLCI since the district is going to use those addresses
for sending out communications through constant contact. Lion Rich went through
and updated everyone’s stuff the night before, so we should be good now. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan mentioned that it has been a rough month
for Lions since we lost Lion Mel Stauffer (Woodstock) and Lion John Cranford
(Oceanside). Lion John wanted donations sent to the LCF24D in lieu of flowers,
so Lion Stan motioned that the club make a $50 donation in Lion John’s honor to
the charity foundation. Lion Steve seconded and the motion passed unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Registration for Fall Conference is open. Will send
out a link with info. You can pay with a credit card from the link this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone G meeting is Aug. 29<sup>th</sup> at the
Kempsville Rec Center. There will be some refreshments but no meal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion Dan was not present <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Bob 1 (so now
he can pay for the burgers at the picnic), $10 – Lion Steve (which will help
him buy his hat back), $7 – Lion Tuffy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Nancy’s ticket was pulled but she did not
get the queen of hearts and the pot will continue to build. 45 cards remain in
the deck. Pot is up to $62<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:58, which pleased Lion Bob 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 7<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – VB Central Library
Screening (10am-noon) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(10am-noon) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Church, 12-5pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 16<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Jump Start Screening
(Corporate Landing MS) (9am-4pm) (2
shifts) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 16h (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 17<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU quarterly meeting
(Angelos, Newport News) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) - Eyebank Annual Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anne Rec Center) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sep 8<sup>th</sup> – 10<sup>th</sup> – 24D Fall
Conference (Delta Hotel, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bob 1’s Deck) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Screening </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Church)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">July 19, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Vickie Kennedy – “Grand Old Flag” (in honor of Lion Ed) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Reconvene: 7:00 pm</span>Program: Joshua Hughes – FFB Funded Retinal Research<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra introduced Josh. He a 17 yr old rising senior at Ocean Lakes HS. He Co-Chair the Hampton Roads Vision Walk this year with his mom and served as the Youth Chair in the previous 4 years. He suffers from COATs disease which causes him blindness in his left eye.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 10 million in the US (many more overseas) are affected with some sort of retinal degenerative disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of these degenerative diseases are age related, some affects youth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many degenerative diseases don’t have a treatment or cure. Most of the stuff out there is either preventative or can only slow progression.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">FFB funds many projects aimed at combating these afflictions. They are by far the biggest funder of this type of research out there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ARGUS II was funded by FFB.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gene therapy is a potential breakthrough. They use a virus to mutate defective genes with health ones. This is currently undergoing FDA trials and will be the first use of this type of treatment for the retina.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stem Cell research is being used to repair damaged retinal cells. This has been used on 28 people with Retinal Pigmentosa so far. Phase IIB trials are currently underway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Central Library Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 7<sup>th</sup> from 10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need help, nobody has signed up so far</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call her if you want to work</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jump Start Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 16<sup>th</sup> at Corporate Landing MS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Benefits at risk students. They get all kinds of stuff to prepare them for the school year like books, haircuts, pens, etc.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact Lion Evonne Green (</span><a href="mailto:evonnegreen@cox.nt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">evonnegreen@cox.nt</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">) if you want to work and she will assign you a shift.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood Drive</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact Lion Nancy if you want to work a shift.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Background Checks for School Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There has been a lot of confusion around this.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy has a meeting with the Chief School Officer set for July 31<sup>st</sup> so we can get clear direction on what the requirements are and what we need to do.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">More Good Stuff – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">School Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is important to get the background screening stuff straight so we can get into the schools for screenings.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A company called Conexses tried to sneak a bill through the legislature last session which would have made them the only people who could do school screenings and they would charge the school districts around $3/child for the service.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions already do this for free.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fortunately a legislative aid (who happened to be a Lion) caught this and got his State Senator to amend the bill so Lions could still screen children for free.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Wise County</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be the largest ever</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Four Lions heading out tomorrow to attend</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Runs from July 21<sup>st</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The eye clinic will see thousands of patients and will make many glasses</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Van is going up (goes every 2-3 years), which is very helpful in pre-screening people.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About half of the volunteers will be Lions.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need Lions to feed people and help organize.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Virginia organized about 2 years about and now there are 6-7 clinics like this in the state, but Wise is still by far the biggest.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recently held one in Emporia which saw 900 patients and about 400 hundred in the eye clinic.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other states do it too, but they’re not as well organized.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5 Lions worked last week.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 10<sup>th</sup> is next trip (always the second Thursday of the month)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at 9:30 at Best Buy for a ride or go straight to the center at 10am</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyebank Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup> this year – which doesn’t land on a club meeting night like normal.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a meeting of the members, which is all the Lions Clubs of the District.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sold 138 cans of peanuts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will pickup peanuts on Friday</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The people who sell the peanuts are very friendly and helpful. The labels would have cost about 400 dollars, but she said she will give them to use this time without the cost of the labels.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Youth Exchange Recap – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We fed 24 kids</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had too much Food.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The kids really enjoyed what we made for them.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCF24D Bid ‘N Buy – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last year the charity foundation provided $139,000 worth of services to the clubs but only brought in $34,000 last year at the auction</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy will need the club’s support again running the silent auction</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be in Hampton this year.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club can earn a $250 service grant for donations. Can win another $250 grant if we have 15 people show up.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack - The price of brooms crept up a little but he recommends we keep our resell prices where they currently are. Will plan on a broom sale in August.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene – The district is using constant contact to distribute information. Everyone should have received the Knights Vision in their email. Need to make sure you have good email addresses in MyLCI. Lion Rich will check to make sure the emails are correctly entered.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John – LCI has released an App called MyLion. Check it out.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra – Information has been sent out regarded whether we should stay with 2 meetings per month or switch to only 1. At the August 16<sup>th</sup> meeting, each club member will have the opportunity to express their opinion on the matter and then we will vote on what to do.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan – We can’t do the Sept 20<sup>th</sup> pool party at his condo due to Rosh Hashana. Lion Bob 2 said he would investigate doing it at his club house. (after the meeting Lion Bob 1 said his house could be a back-up plan if Lion Bob 2’s club house doesn’t work out).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club received an application (and a check) from Richard Edwards.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Richard previously served 35 years as a Lion in Norfolk and Florida and is a Melvin Jones Fellow.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a couple years out of Lions, he wants to get back into it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Richard was voted in unanimously.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Yeah, he had a few things but they weren’t that pressing and time was running short, so he slacked offed and didn’t report anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail Twister- PCC J. Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $25 – Lion Nancy (Whose ticket was conveniently pulled out of the bucket by Lion John) $15 – Lion Bob 2, $6 – Lion Jack Wagner<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">July 21<sup>st</sup> – 23<sup>rd</sup> – RAM Wsie County</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 2<sup>nd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting (DG Official Visit)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 7<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – VB Central Library Screening (10am-noon)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 10<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling (10am-noon)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 13<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Blood Drive (VB Christian Church, 12-5pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 16<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Jump Start Screening (Corporate Landing MS) (10am-4pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 16h (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 17<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU quarterly meeting (Angelos, Newport News)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) - Eyebank Annual Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction (Hampton Baptist Church) </span></div>
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<b>5 July, 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">July 05, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 1<sup>st</sup> VP John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Rand Buenavenutura and his father, mother, and little brother Rex. Lion Jim 1’s son-in law Aurillio, and Lion Ellen’s friend Nancy Nelson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Jack Wagner – “Grand Old Flag” (in honor of Lion Ed) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rececss for dinner: 6:35 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene: 7:05 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 1 recognized the efforts of the scholarship committee (Lion Susan, Lion Debra, Lion Rich, and Lion Vickie).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each year we give $1,500 for Adult Learning Students to attend TCC. We give 2 awards, a $1,000 scholarship and a $500 scholarship (the Lion Ed DeLong Memorial Scholarship).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also give $1,000 for a PAHS student to go to a Virginia College.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year, Rand won hands down. Wasn’t even close.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He is a straight A student taking all IB and AP classes. He also is involved in a lot of volunteer activities and academic challenges.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He is going to VCU.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PAHS students won 5 million in scholarships this year. (a record).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob was scratching his head at the award ceremony because our second place student kept winning stuff and Rand wasn’t. So he was wondering why not Rand….but then toward the end it was announced that Rand received a full ride at VCU. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob had Rand come up a he accepted the first half of the scholarship and told him if he keeps a B average, he’ll get the second half next semester.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rand said he was very thankful. His tuition will be covered, but there are still a lot of expenses which don’t get covered, so this will help. He may also use it to help his sister who is currently taking classes at American University.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He plans on studying Biomedical Engineering.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">His father also expressed how thankful he is and how glad he is that organizations like the Lions Club exist to help others.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy passed out a letter detailing the motion we approved last meeting where if you RSVP for a meeting and don’t show up, you still owe for the meal since the club will be</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Saturday our club and VB TC Blind were at the new kempsville rec center screening children. VB TC blind did 8:30-noon and we did noon-2. We had five lions present (Lions Ellen, Susie, Sylvia, Sharon, and Nancy). 122 students were screened.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still collecting underwear and socks for RAM. She is leaving by the 20<sup>th</sup>, so she needs them before then.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Aug 7<sup>th</sup>, we will be doing a screening at the Central Library from 10-12.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">More Good Stuff – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Wise County</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be the largest ever</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">July 21<sup>st</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still need volunteers for the S&H Van.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let either Lion John or Lion Nancy Cranford (Oceanside) if you want to go.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 23<sup>rd</sup> this year – which doesn’t land on a club meeting night like normal.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a meeting of the members, which is all the Lions Clubs of the District.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We usually get a table of 10.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John will distribute the invite.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting Frequency</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At the recent board meeting, the topic of how often we meet was broached.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re not going to go too far into it at this meeting, but be aware that it is going to come up again as we look at our contract with the hotel for the coming calendar year.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have until October to make a decision, so we will look at this soon and see what the club wants to do.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out the info from when we talked about this last time.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">September Pool Party</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In past years we have done this at Lion Stan and Lion Jeri’s Condo.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The condo is now going to charge $100 to use the pool area.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have two options, either someone offer to do the BBQ at their house for free or we do it where we always do it and pay the fee.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 1 motioned that we keep it at the Furman’s and the attendees pitch in 5 dollars to cover the cost. Lion Dick seconded. The motion passed unanimously.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Orders are coming in.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Youth Exchange – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It will be at Virginia Wesleyan and start at 5pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Member Induction – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John spoke for close to two hours on Lions History while Lion Nancy gave him dirty looks.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tommy “Tuffy” Leemon was proper inducted by Lion John and Lion Bob 2 accepted his responsibilities as sponsor.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack heard from CJ about the fruit. Delivery should be between Dec. 13-17. We will need to order by Dec. 6<sup>th</sup>. We will get a price list in September.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Committee sign-up sheets were passed out.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup> District meeting is July 16<sup>th</sup> at SNGH.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our District Governor’s Official Visit is on Aug 2<sup>nd</sup>.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $25 – Lion Bob 2; $15 – Lion Jim 1’s Son-in-Law, $10- Lion Tuffy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting then adjourned at 7:56, which pleased Lion Bob 1.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>21 June 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Hilton Garden Inn</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov. 02, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7:46 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted as chairman, with the following board members and regular members
in attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Board Members in
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pres. Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup>. V.P Lion
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> V.P. Lion
Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in attendance: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeri Furman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Jim Healy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Roger Snell <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sec.
Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tamer Lion Steve
Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Mike Coren<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Donnelly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1Yr.Dir
Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yr. Dir. Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:38p.m by Lion
President Nancy Watters. Lion Rich Roberts confirmed a quorum of directors (9) was
present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We
received a membership application from Tommy (Tuffy) Leeman. Lion Bob Donnelly
is his sponsor. He has submitted the required information and membership dues.
Lion John motioned that his application be accepted. Lion Stan seconded and his
application was approved unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be installed at out July 5<sup>th</sup> meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 7:46<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>21 June 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">June 21,
2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Tommy (Tuffy) Leeman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">During dinner Lion Nancy had the
slide show that didn’t work at installation night (probably Lion John’s fault)
going with all the pictures she took during our year. It was her first power
point and Lion John didn’t help her. She had added pictures from installation
night to it, but they weren’t in there. She theorizes this was also Lion John’s
fault although he isn’t sure how he could be since apparently he didn’t help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion Lame
Duck President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy announced this is the last meeting she
will preside over. It got an ovation, but it wasn’t a standing one. Basic
ovation. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We got some patched. One from the Foundation for
Fighting Blindness for our participation in Vision walk. She also had some
patches she thinks she acquired while secretary (~ 6/7 years a go?). She turned
them over to the Lion Tamer. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ALC sent us a thank you letter for our scholarship. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Summer Library Screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this every year at the Central Library</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on August 7<sup>th</sup> (Monday) from 10am-noon. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up the SPOT. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3-4 people. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jump Start</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one day event at Corporate Landing MS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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start provides all kinds of good stuff for underprivileged students like health
screenings, certificates for shoes and school supplies. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and do eye screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sign up in advance to get in the school. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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August 16<sup>th</sup> (Wed) from 10am-4pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Evonne Green if you want to work a shift. You can get her contact info
from either Lion Nancy or Lion Rich if you need it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: x-small;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1498175867519_2688" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -18px;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Lion Nancy forgot to mention - Again this year, Lion Susie, John, Fran, and I are collecting new children’s socks and underwear to take to RAM USA in Wise, Virginia. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the next meeting or to the board meeting on the 28</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: 14pt;">. The dates for RAM this year are July 20-23</span><sup id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1498175867519_3129">rd</sup><span style="font-size: 14pt;">. Please bring your items to the meetings before the 20</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we applied for and received a $2,000 grant from LCIF to buy food for
underprivileged students. Virginia Beach Schools matched with an additional
$2,000 and we packed all the bags in conjunction with employees at Anthem. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LCIF liked the project so much that they called us and said we don’t need to
apply for a grant again, we’re just going to get the money so we can do it
again. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a date set, but we will set it up with the school district and Anthem. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also going to fund VB TC Blind’s USO project again this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB Christian Church has several Lions in the
congregation (a few from VB TC Blind and a few from Thalia). The church took up
a collection, raised a few bucks, and donated it to LCF-24D in both our clubs’
names. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Broom Sales –
Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$505 in donations</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$682.63 in brooms</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$324.00 in peanut</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Not bad for a one day event</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 more weeks of selling then we will submit our
order</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will collect everyone’s orders at the next meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Going to order some extra because they sold so well
at the broom sale. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John said a bunch of stuff about clever ways to
say when EGRC is. It was all very confusing and not worth writing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC is of course on the second Thursday of the
month, July 13<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D had 94 walkers (109 if you include Lion family
members). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-A had 52 walkers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hampton Roads raised $67,000 with 7 Lions clubs
donating, and NOVA raised $88,000 with 6 Lions Clubs donating. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So once again, we beat them soundly with walkers and
they got us with cash. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The TCC
Scholarship for an ALC grad only had one applicant this year, but the applicant
was off the charts good. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He was homeless a year ago but after the
encouragement of a mentor, he deiced to turn his life around and scored the
highest possible score on the GED exam. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The PAHS scholarship had 5 applicants and we awarded
1 a $1,000 scholarship. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PAHS had 5 million in scholarships awarded to 150 students.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our winner got a full ride to VCU, so our
scholarship will buy him like 1.5 books. He’s been invited to our July 5<sup>th</sup>
meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since we only had 1 applicant from ALC, we didn’t
have anyone to award our second ALC scholarship (The Lion Ed DeLong Memorial
Scholarship) worth 500 bucks. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack motioned that we give the $500 to the
winner of the $1000 ALC scholarship for a total of $1,500. Lion Marvin seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob will invite the ALC winner to our next
meeting and we’ll let him know he won the additional $500 then. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Youth Exchange – Lion Lame Duck President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy asked when this is going down and figured
it would be the 3<sup>rd</sup> week of July</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We hadn’t heard from Lion Jeff yet, so Lion Stan
reached out and found out that is July 9<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Panic ensued!!!! </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It will be at Virginia Wesleyan and start at 5pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to plan for 50 people. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy has a 150 gift card she needs to use at a
BBQ joint, so she will get a bunch of BBQ. Since the Youth Exchange will likely
have Muslim students, we still need to have none pork options, so Lion Marvin
agreed to get some chicken. We will also have vegetarian options. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Menu:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Marvin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Salad - Lion Bob 2</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion John</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Debra</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Stan</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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utensils – Lion Nancy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out a list with these items and
the items we have provided in the past to get additional sign ups. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer’s Report was given by Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John – There was a piece on Stan Brock in this
month’s Lion Magazine. We are doing a RAM in Emporia this year, the first one
in Southside Virginia. We got a grant for 50 eyeglass vouchers to give to
people if we can’t make glasses for them on-site. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan had the president’s gavel. We don’t know
how he got it or who he got it from, Lion Jack had some information on who
stole it but Lion Jack is no snitch. Lion Stan is an astute businessman and had
the gavel up for sale. Lion Marvin really seemed to want it. Lion Nancy was
able to reacquire the gavel, but it cost her $75 which was donated into our
activities fund. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 1 received a gold centennial sponsor pin. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup> District meeting is July 16<sup>th</sup>
at SNGH. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recess for Board Meeting – 7:38<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – None of our Birthdays Boys and Girls showed up
</span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">L</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings: $30 – Lion Bob (we had to
wait about 15 minutes for him to get out of the bathroom though.) ; $17 – Lion
Stan (First time he’s won in like 6 year so he says. Guess he needs to start
buying as many tickets as the Watters!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Nancy’s ticket was pulled but she did not
get the queen of hearts and the pot will continue to build. 48 cards remain in
the deck and the pot is a whopping $34 bucks, so Lion Mike will probably win it
at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:58, which pleased Lion Bob 1. Lion Nancy passed the gavel
to Lion Debra. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>17 May 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">May 17,
2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 0 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Install Night</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sheet was passed around for those who want to come and their spouse. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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usually buy 20 spots in advance and that covers us for meetings, but we need to
know how many guests to allow for. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be the usually $20/person. (cost to the club, see motion made below). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Shirts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Can still
order some if you want. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were in at the meeting and you could check them out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about to be sent back to get embroidered. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have
brochures</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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through the month of June and then place 1 big order</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the cans at Paul’s garage have already sold</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rec Center at Kempsville</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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opening is on June 10<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lions) have been invited to do SPOT screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Evonne Green is organizing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to fill three shifts: 8-11:30, 11:30-2:30; 2:30-5:30. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be needed to do screenings and to round up children for screenings while
telling their parents all about Lions. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Evonne or Lion Nancy if you want to work. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Broom Sales</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Security Checks</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Mike, like the good Lion that he is, went down to the municipal center to get
his background check and fingerprinting done so he can get cleared to do
screenings in the schools. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Police Station knew what he needed or what to do. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eventually
they decided he needed to be fingerprinted, so they did that and they handed
him an envelope with the fingerprints in it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So
apparently he was the first Lion to try and do this. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don’t do
anything yet. There has been some miscommunication (maybe some alternative
facts) about what we need to do. This is still being sorted out and more
information will be communicated when we get it all figured out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flags – Lion Jim Healy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 1 has a new supply of Made in America
flags. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also has a large supply at Paul’s Garage</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cost is $23</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Three got sold at the meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Only 2 Lions showed up last time. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">87 glasses were collected. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next time will be the day after our installation
night, AKA, June 8<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at 10 or go to Best Buy at 9:30 and get a
ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy also reported that we got a nice thank
you letter from Lion Pat Kerr for our recent donation to the EGRC. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision Walk – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra fell ill and couldn’t make the meeting to
give her report</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did get a banner patch for our participation. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will be receiving applications for the PAHS and
ALC scholarships on Friday</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Our ALC
scholarships are for ALC graduates who have enrolled in TCC. We offer 2
scholarships, one for $1,000 and the other for $500 (The Ed DeLong memorial
scholarship). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are one of only two organizations who give
scholarships to ALC graduates. The other organization gives $500, so we are a
pretty big deal to them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The PAHS presentation is on June 6<sup>th</sup>. We
give $1,000 to a student with a severe financial need who will be attending a
Virginia college. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The committee will meet at Lion Debra’s house on
Sunday to review all the applications and pick the winners. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Installation Night Cost Motions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan noted that the club has collected $1,700 in
birthday/fine money and that the admin account has approximately $4000 in it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan motioned that the club pay for all club
members and spouses who attend installation night on June 6<sup>th</sup>.
(Second – Lion Vickie)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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passed unanimously </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan motioned that if you RSVP for Installation
Night but don’t show up, then you will be charged the $20 for the meal since
the club has to pay for it. (Second – Lion Marvin)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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passed unanimously </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer’s Report was given by Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOY Voting – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich passed out ballots for Lion of the Year
voting to the Lions present </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Votes will be tallied up and the winner will be
revealed on installation night. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We discussed doing Otis’s birthday (5/31) at this
meeting since he missed the 5/3 meeting, but we decided not to since it was a
business meeting and elected to do it in July. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy reminded everyone about the board meeting
for the incoming and outgoing board which will take place on Wednesday, June 28<sup>th</sup>
at her house. The meeting is open to all
members. The main purpose is to set next year’s budget. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Done on 5/3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20- Lion Nancy; $15
–Lion Ellen, $11 – Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Not held. 49 cards remain in
the deck and the pot is a whopping 26 bucks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:50, which pleased Lion Bob 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>3 May 2017 </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">May 03,
2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 8 Guest </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">51 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lois Boyle – Access Virginia <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lois is a court reporter by trade. Her mission is to
develop ways for the disabled to experience the arts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She got into this due to a friend who lost her
hearing. Her friend used to love the theater and was saddened that she hadn’t
been able to enjoy a show in many years. She also wanted open captioning for
her church services. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help her friend, she started Access Virignia,
which provides open captioning and audio description for live performances. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most venues only did sign and only periodically.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She first worked with Chrysler Hall to provide open
captioning. After some education, they agreed and she provided the service to
those with hearing loss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At first only did captioning, but then started
getting request from people with vision loss. She learned about audio
description but no one in the area was providing it. The closest venues that
had it where in DC and Raleigh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She went to Raleigh and the staff there taught her
how to do it. She saw it was doable and developed a local program. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audio descriptors have transmitters and the patrons
get ear buds. The Audio descriptor talked in between the actors lines to give
descriptions of what is happening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Typically patrons will show up early so the
descriptors can describe the scene, the settings, the charatcters, their
voices, their clothes, etc. so they will be better able to understand all that
is going on with the show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They also do “touch tours” where the patrons can
feel items on the stage and the costumes so they can have a better sense of the
imagery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Set up a program with the Virginia Stage Company to
help educate students who have never seen and can’t fully grasp the
descriptions about the theater. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It cost about $400/show to provide audio
description. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It cost about $1500/show to provide open captioning.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Shirt order form has been emailed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will target another white cane/broom sale for June 3<sup>rd</sup>.
Will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need accurate head counts for the hotel. We can’t
have anymore “maybes” when Lion Jeri calls. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Nancy, John, and Ellen were at Journey for
Sight and it was a lot of fun. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Spent $172 on prizes</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Only 2 kids showed up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need to think about how we are going to do this in
the future and looking at rebranding it in conjunction with Journey for Sight. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Low participation due to more location options for
parents (which is a good thing)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When this started, there were two in the state so
kids came from all over but now there are 14 and they are staying closer to
home. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Monica was all over the place helping out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sales brochures are in</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need a big sale, can’t really do small individual
can sales due to the having to buy large lots of labels for each type of
peanut. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will restrict our first order to 2 or 3 types and
take orders on these. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve will have a list of which ones to sell at
the next meeting and we’ll have a sale. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visionwalk – Lion President Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">77 lions showed up</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our team raised $3,905 with more still coming in.
Ynot hasn’t turned in the money from Dining in the Dark yet, so that will bump
it up quite a bit. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 700 walkers totals</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 60K raised with more money still trickling in. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Final numbers will be available at the next meeting.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Board Meeting – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will hold a turnover meeting with the outgoing and
incoming board. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is Wednesday, June 28<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is the Watters’ Residence. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will establish next year’s budget. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 week from tomorrow (aka, Thursday, May 11<sup>th</sup>)
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at 10 or go to Best Buy at 9:30 and get a
ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Boring Secretary Stuff – Lion
Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RMHC sent a thank you letter </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The final district meeting (according to the Knights
Vision) is June 7<sup>th</sup>. Nothing has been sent out yet with details, so
we are not sure if that is legit. It’s an odd day for it and would conflict
with installation of officers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need to know in advance if you are bringing a
spouse to Installation Night so we can inform the hotel. Will vote on meal
subsidies at the next meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob 2 said something about a dog at ODU. I
didn’t really follow. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve
Rosnov tag-team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion Monica picked Lion Bob 2 to sing
to her. He rocked it like a champ. Lion Nancy wanted Lion Aaron to sing to her.
Dude has some stagefrieght or something because he forgot the words part way
through. He got his second wind though and was able to recover and power
through. Respect that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $25 – Lion Frank from
VBTC Blind, $20 – Lion John (wouldn’t be a club raffle without a Watters
winning) , $10- – Lion Frank again. I
don’t think we should allow him to visit anymore. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Marvin’s ticket was pulled
but he didn’t get the Queen of Hearts. 49 cards remain in the deck and the pot
is a whopping 26 bucks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:01. Lion Bob 1 said it was close enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>19 April 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apr 19,
2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 0 Guest </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">20 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">54 Percent</span></i></div>
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for dinner: 6:32 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene:
7:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Security Checks for School Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Called
CoVB Forensics departme<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>nt about getting background checks
and fingerprinting for club members since we will need to do this before we’re
allowed into the schools for screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They
won’t come to a club meeting to do everyone at once, we need to go to them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you
want to do children screenings, go down to Bldg 11 at the municipal center on
2509 Princess Anne Rd. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The cost
is $10</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You will
get a certification card which you will need to have on you in order to go into
a school. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Collections</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz
will be out of the country for a few weeks. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He picks
up glasses at 4 locations every 2 weeks, so we need a volunteer to cover his
spots. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Susie volunteered to check them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy will sent her the list of the locations she will need to check. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCIF Money</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">IPDG Ray
called Lion Nancy about funds we have at LCIF and informed her that we need to
do something with it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy has a list of club members who have made donations, those funds could be
used towards a Melvin Jones for those club members. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club
has $250 at LCIF which is designated for a future Melvin Jones. We have
budgeted an additional $250 for LCIF this year as well and Lion Vickie is about
to send this check to them, which would bring our balance to $500. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy asked the club if we should allocate an additional $500 to LCIF so we
could award a club member a Melvin Jones this year since we haven’t done one in
a while. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick
motioned (Lion Ellen seconded) that we spend an additional $500 to LCIF for a
Melvin Jones this year. The motion passed without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Traditionally,
when the club choose which lion would get a Melvin Jones, the current Melvin
Jones in the club would get together and pick. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick
agreed to head up the committee of Melvin Jones, with Lion Irene’s assistance,
to select which club member would get the Melvin Jones. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve had a display of peanut cans. The
personalized labels looked great. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We changed vendors from our last sale. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The price is much better and the product is high
quality. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We get personalized labels with our logo,
information on what our club does, and it list our website for people looking
for more information. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are 10 varieties. Each label is a different
color. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to pay for the labels, the cost of which
will be absorbed into the cost of the cans. We will need to order these in lots
of 100 and each can has a unique label. Our margins, when including label cost,
are still very good. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a stock at Paul’s garage. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The peanuts are very fresh, they don’t roast them
until we place the order. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We volunteered Lion John to make a flyer. It’s in
the minutes so now he has to do it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most cans are 10-12 dollars. The gourmet cashews are
most expensive at $18. Redskin peanuts are only $10. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our initial order was 40 cans, we have already sold
11. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We decided to get a brochure together (reiterating
again that Lion John was volunteered for the task whether he likes it or not)
and then we will go sell and take orders. When we get a lot of orders, we’ll
place a bulk order with the company. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6 lions worked last week</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">405 glasses were collected</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 hearing aid was collected. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next EGRC trip is May 11<sup>th</sup>. Lion John
won’t be there, but Lion Jim will be at best buy at 9:30 to give anyone a ride
who needs one. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flyers were placed on the table. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be held in conjunction with Journey for Sight
on April 29<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This weekend (April 23<sup>rd</sup>) for 4-7 at
Virginia Beach Christian Church, Lion Irene needs people to help pack the eggs.
It probably won’t take the full 3 hours. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She has some volunteers from VB TC Blind and needs
about 3 lions from Thalia. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The event is the following weekend at the same place
as last year. (Travel Park KOA Campground)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Starts at noon and goes until 2pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She will need 3 or 4 Lions to help set-up (around
11:30) and 3-4 to help clean-up. Volunteers can do set-up and shut-down or just
show up for one of them as long as we are covered on both ends. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coastal Virginia Magazine will be there. The
reporter who wrote the article about Lion Irene in Tidewater Women now works
for them and will cover the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Volunteers from Anthem helped decorate the eggs.
Lion Irene invited the local Anthem Employees who took part to come out to
Journey for Sight to check out the Poker Run. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision Walk/Dining in the Dark – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dining in the Dark will occur at all 7 YNOT location
on April 27<sup>th</sup> (Thursday)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have volunteers covered. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Tucker is giving 25pt/hour for location
volunteers and 25pts/diner for those who show up and eat wearing some sort of
Lions gear. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ynot is donating 10% of their revenue for the day to
the Lions Pride 24-D team. You don’t need to tell them you’re with the Lions in
order for them to do the donation for your ticket, it is straight off the top,
so show up and eat…and order a drink….and go ahead and indulge in desert. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So for our team has raised $2,040 and have 61
registered walkers. We’re easily beating district 24-A in walkers but will get
crushed in dollars raised. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Overall, Visionwalk has raised 25K and has over 300
registered walkers. This is the point where the funds really start coming in
though, so those numbers will shoot up quickly. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is April 30<sup>th</sup>. Will be at the 31<sup>st</sup>
street park again. Registration starts at 11:30, the walk starts at 1pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tickets are coming in strong. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Only a few books are outstanding and he’ll track
them down. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Red Shoe at the Zoo</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RMHC is sponsoring and this is a major fundraiser
for them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Not at the zoo this year. Will be a BBQ/Golf
Tournament. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The DeLoreans will be playing </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of good stuff will be auctioned. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is Monday, May 22<sup>nd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be at the Hunt Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District Bland Contest</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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April 28<sup>th</sup> at 7pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is ODU in Chandler Hall</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 instrumentalist but only 2 vocalist since the Region I winner won’t be able
to make it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie gave the Treasurer’s Report. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Election of Officers/Boring Secretary
Stuff – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had to cancel the traveling leo vist to James
City County on April 27<sup>th</sup> since some of the crew had some stuff pop
up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich read the nominations for next year’s
officers from our last meeting: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;">President – Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">First Vice President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Marvin
Clemmons</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Second Vice President – Monica Sturniolo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Third Vice President – Ellen Turman<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Immediate Past President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary – Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer - Vickie
Kennedy <br />
Tail Twister – Stan Furman<br />
Lion Tamer – Steve Rosnov<br />
One Year Directors – John Watters, Aziz Selahi<br />
Two year Directors – Nancy Watters, Fran Scott<br />
Membership Chairman – Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin has since informed the club that he
won’t be able to serve as 1<sup>st</sup> VP next year, so we needed to fill
that spot. Since Lion Monica and Lion Ellen are both new to the club (although
not new lions), we decided to insert a seasoned Thalia member into the 1VP slot
instead of moving everyone up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Mike was nominate by PCC Stan to fill the role;
however, he declined the nomination. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich nominated Lion John to fill the role. He
didn’t have the most enthusiastic look on his face when the nomination was made
but in the end he said he would do it because that’s the kind of Lion he is.
The nomination was seconded and approved without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since Lion John was slated to be a 1 year director
next year, we then needed to fill that role. Lion Mike was nominated. He
accepted the nomination which was subsequently approved without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy then informed the club that LCIF has a
new requirement where the LCIF Coordinator for the club needs to be an officer
of the club and therefore elected and entered in MyLCI. PCC Stan has already been doing this job, so
he was nominated and his nomination was approved without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So this made the office slate look like this:</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">President – Debra Laughlin</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">First Vice President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">John Watters</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Second Vice President – Monica
Sturniolo</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Third Vice President – Ellen Turman</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Immediate Past President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Nancy Watters</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Secretary – Rich
Roberts</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Treasurer - Vickie Kennedy</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Tail Twister – Stan
Furman</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Tamer – Steve Rosnov</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">One Year Directors – Mike Coren, Aziz Selahi</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Two Year Directors – Nancy Watters, Fran Scott</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Membership Chair – Irene Conlin</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">LCIF Coordinator – Stan Furman</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan then moved that nominations be closed. This motion
was seconded and approved without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan then moved to elect all officers as nominated.
This motion was seconded and approved without opposition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Installation of Officer Night – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Installation night will be June 7<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll be doing it at the hotel during a regular meeting
this year instead of having a big throw down at the County Club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Spouses will be welcome. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will need a headcount early though to let the hotel know
we’ll have more than our standard twenty. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will still be a buffet like a normal meeting. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich asked if anybody was going to state
convention so he could register them as voting delgates (he was actually going
to do this right this year!). The club
is entiltled to 4 voting delegates. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But nobody is going. The standard crew is opting to
go to Lion Nancy’s Birthday party instead since it is the same weekend. I think
she is turning 40, so she’s having a big shindig. Club members are all invited.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve
Rosnov tag-team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion Jack. Although Lion Jack said his
birthday isn’t the big deal but the fact that he is also celebrating his 62
Anniversary this month. PCC Stan noted that Joan deserves a lot of credit for
that feat. Lion Jack picked Lion Steve to sing to him. If you could see Lion
Steve’s face, you could tell he was fuming; however, not fuming enough to reach
into his wallet. It is Lion Steve afterall. Some members paid for him to sing,
others for him not to sing and in the end he sang. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $25 – Lion Nancy, $15 –
Lion John , $9 – Lion John (an all Watters affair!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: PCC Stan’s ticket was pulled
but he didn’t get the Queen of Hearts. 50 cards remain in the deck and the pot
is a whopping 18 bucks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting
then adjourned on a dime at 8:00, which allowed both Lion Rich and Lion Vickie
get home in time to watch Empire. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 22<sup>nd</sup> (Sat) – Camp & Education
Fair (Pembroke Mall, 10am-2pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 23<sup>rd</sup> (Sun) – Filling Audible Eggs
(Virginia Beach Christian Church, 4-7pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 27<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Dining in the Dark
(all Ynot Locations) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 29<sup>nd</sup> (Sat) – Journey for
Sight/Audible Easter Egg Hunt (Travel Park Campground, noon – 2pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 28<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District Bland
Competition </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">April 30<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk (31<sup>st</sup>
street park)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) - Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 11<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) - Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l11 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 17<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l11 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 18<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU Meeting (Angelos
in Newport News) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May 25<sup>th</sup> – 28<sup>th</sup> – State
Convention (Hotel Roanoke) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<b>5 April 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular/board meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions
Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apr. 05,
2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VA, at 6:15 at Lions Medical Eye
Bank in Norfolk, VA with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance
Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Rick Edwards guest of
Lion Bob Donnelly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jim and Patti Watters guest of Lions Nancy
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Vickie Kennedy – God Bless America <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District Governor Lion Tucker
Cassanova gave the group a tour of the Lions Medical Eye Bank. At 7:40 Lion
John Watters spoke about corneal transplants and showed a video demonstration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">No business was discussed at this meeting with the exception of the White
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The collected amount collected was about $1,175.00. Lion Marvin Clemmons donated an extra $25.00
to make the total just over $1,200. Thank you Lion Marvin!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Related the following story from the White Cane Collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">“A gentleman approached Lion Nancy and said that he joined BJ’s Wholesale
to save $20 when he shopped and then he gives the $20 to folks like us. He reached in his pocket, flipped through
some 20’s and handed Lion Nancy a $100 bill.”
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Important Notes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass
Recycling is TOMORROW – April 13<sup>th</sup>!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Leadership Training Workshop is this Sat. April 15<sup>th</sup> at Oak Grove
UMC, in Chesapeake. Please consider
attending this workshop especially if you are an incoming officer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Election
of Officers is to be at our next meeting on the 19<sup>th</sup>. This is an important meeting so please make
every effort to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>15 Mar 2017</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: None <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Vickie Kennedy – “some Irish song nobody knew the words to” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Debra Laughlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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7:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None – Like EPMD we were
“Strictly Business”. Lion Jim 1 did use the time to collect fines from those
who did not wear green. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birth and Beyond is March 18<sup>th</sup> at the
Pembroke Mall (10am-2pm)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flyers were passed out for the 2017 Camp &
Education Fair</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is
April 22 from 10am-2pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also at
the Pembroke Mall</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact
Lion Evonne Green if you plan to attend</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 words – April 13<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy asked about our eyeglass collection
sites. Sound like we have them covered. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll have 2 vocalist and 2 instrumentalist</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please arrive around 6:30</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is Thalia UMC on VB Blvd. on March 23<sup>rd</sup>.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">45 people were at the kick off meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wavy 10 was there and got face shots of Lion Bob and
Lion Karen Brown. They also did an interview with Lion Debra. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still haven’t heard back from Ynot on organizing
dining in the dark. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brix Pizza (landstown area) wants to host an event.
They’ll donate $3/pizza. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Lion Irene Conlin</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be held in conjunction with Journey for Sight</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same place as last year. (Travel Park Campground)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Starts at noon and goes until 2pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year we are going to put toys in the eggs. Lion
Irene will buy the toys from the money we set aside for this in the budget. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coastal Virginia Magazine will be there. The
reporter who wrote the article about Lion Irene in Tidewater Women now works
for them and will cover the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Sales – Lion Steve Rosnov <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve and Lion Jack checked out 4 different
vendors to see if we could get a better deal than the one we have been getting.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They decided we should go with Belmont Peanuts. We
won’t have shipping cost with them since they’re just outside Courtland and we
can drive to pick them up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They will make personalized club stickers to put on
the cans. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They don’t roast the peanuts until they are ordered,
so they are very fresh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They’re very good quality and provide bigger cans
than the old supplier. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nick is willing to sell them year round for us at
Paul’s Garage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve suggested we buy 3 cans of each of the
top 10 selling items to be sold at Paul’s Garage. PCC Stan motioned that we do
that (Lion Rich Second). During discussion Lion Jack suggested we pick 5 types
to start with. After further discussion of which type/quantities to pick, PCC
Stan amended the motion to allow Lion Steve to use his discretion on what types
of peanuts to buy within a $250 budget. (Lion Rich seconded, the amended motion
passed unanimously) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF Raffle –
PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sell your tickets. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They’re do at the last meeting in April (the 19<sup>th</sup>)
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The admin and activity budgets were passed out and
reviewed by the club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a good amount of money in the activity
account, but there are a lot of expenses coming up. We are going to cut loose
our remaining unpaid charitable obligations in the budget. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eye Bank Meeting – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our next club meeting will be at the Lions Medical
Eye Bank at Sentara Norfolk General </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Due to all the construction going on there, we can’t
park where we normally park and should use the garage at the Heart Hospital. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A meal will be served. It will likely be a sandwich
and cost 5 or 6 bucks. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Samaritan House – Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack read a thank you letter the shelter sent
to our club for our continued support. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy informed the club you can donate directly
on their website and designate what you want the money to go towards. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Nominating Committee/Boring Secretary
Stuff – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich passed out the sign-up sheet hoping to
fill up the last few slots. We needed help in the 12-2 slot, but those now
appear to be taken care of. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich passed out the slate of officers that the
nominating committee came up with. We had to make one tweak, but got it
straight. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The nominations for next year’s officers is as
follows: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;">President – Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">First Vice President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Marvin
Clemmons</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Second Vice President – Monica Sturniolo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Third Vice President – Ellen Turman<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Immediate Past President – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.45pt;">Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary – Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer - Vickie
Kennedy <br />
Tail Twister – Stan Furman<br />
Lion Tamer – Steve Rosnov<br />
One Year Directors – John Watters, Aziz Selahi<br />
Two year Directors – Nancy Watters, Fran Scott<br />
Membership Chairman – Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich motioned that the nominations be closed.
PCC Stan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are several constitution and bylaw proposals
which will be voted on at the State Convention. If you are interested in
reading the proposals, let Lion Rich know and he will send them to you. He will
also send you IPDG Ray’s break down on each proposal, which is an easier read
than the proposal themselves. Most of them won’t affect club members and have
to do with how the multiple allocates money for candidates running for
international office. One of the proposals is for a 2 dollar increase in state
dues. If the state dues(currently 16 dollars) increase, that does not mean club
dues will necessarily increase. The club pays the state dues on your behalf and
we currently have a buffer between what we charge in dues and what we pay to
LCI and the State for dues. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Leadership training is April 15<sup>th</sup> at Oak
Grove Methodist church in Chesapeake for our new officers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan asked when the Region III meeting would
be. At the time of the club meeting,
Lion Rich didn’t know because no info had been distributed about it. Since the
meeting, it was announced the Region Meeting will be on March 29<sup>th</sup>.
The meeting location and time have not yet been announced. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve
Rosnov tag-team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Done on 3/1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Debra, $10 –
Lion Steve, $10 – Lion Bob 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Mike wasn’t at the meeting
or he would pulled the Queen of Hearts on the first night. Instead PCC Stan’s
ticket was pulled but he didn’t get the Queen of Hearts. 51 cards remain in the
deck and the pot is a whopping 8 bucks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oaks ES Beach Bags <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We cleared the tables and got down to business</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had tables set up for snacks, entrees,
breakfast, and milk and started working the assembly line. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Susie was QCing all the bags as they came off
the line and loaded them up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did 50 bags this time, so this will handle 2
distributions and meet our obligations for this school year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a good project! </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:54 which made Lion Bob 1 happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>1 Mar 2017 - </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 01, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Lion Shelia’s Dad, Jack
and Guest Speaaker Bill Burke <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Rich Roberts - “Grand Old Flag”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">19 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvene:
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Bill Burke – Hearing Loss Association of America<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bill Burke was introduced by Lion Steve. Bill is the
VP and Outreach Coordinator of the local HLA (Virginia Beach) Chapter. He has
battled hearing loss for 40 years and done non-profit work for the past 4. He
does a lot of outreach at schools teaching kids about the long term dangers of
loud noises. Most had no idea loud noises are harmful and some are receptive to
the message. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are 10 major causes of hearing loss. You only
have control over one, loud noises. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to loud noises is the only cause which is
100% preventable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50 million people in America suffer from hearing
loss (2016 data)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">40 million people under the age of 65 suffer from
hearing loss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hearing loss is the 3<sup>rd</sup> most prevalent
health condition in older adults. (Arthritis and Cancer and number 1 and 2). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.3 million Veterans receive compensation from the
VA for hearing loss. This number is rapidly rising. About ½ is caused by blast
inducement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a growing
epidemic among young adults. Society is getting nosier. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-25% of people in their 20s have some sort of
hearing loss. Most of this was not caused by work (the traditional cause of
NIHL). This number was 7% just a few years ago. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">80 db is the level above which NIHL occurs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bill then went over different types of ear plugs and
ear buds to help prevent NIHL. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are several reasons hearing loss doesn’t get
treated. It’s painless and gradual, so you may not realize it is occurring. Less
than 16% of doctors screen for it. Hearing loss is often partial, so again you
don’t notice the loss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once lost, you will never get 100% of your hearing
back. The best hearing aids restore to about 75%. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wearing hearing aids slows down other cognitive
impairments in seniors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">80% of people are afraid to wear hearing aids due to
social stigmas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reading Across America Day</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll read in schools for Dr. Seuss’s birthday. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Several members have signed up and have their
schedule. (7 total)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wear Lions stuff. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book is <u>I can Read with my Eyes Shut</u>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have the kids take the “readers oath” which she
recited for us. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You know when. You know where. Let’s do this. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bland Contest Recap – Lion President Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The contest was last Thursday</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had an instrumentalist (Piano) from grafton win. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We finally got a vocalist! And since there was only
one, they won by default. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John was sick, so Lion Vickie stepped in and
MC’d like a champ. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The kick-off is this Saturday. 11:00am at Schick and
McCormick. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There will be a talk on clinic trials at the
kick-off lunch. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-A has challenged us once again. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra is signing everyone up. She isn’t asking.
She is doing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Currently $13,000 has been raised and 15 teams
signed up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is April 30<sup>th</sup> at the 31<sup>st</sup>
Street Park. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our team is Lions Pride 24-D. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Oaks ES Beach Bags – Lion President Nancy
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The school asked if we would continue to do this
every other month. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We would need to do it 2 more times this school
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It cost us $120 last time (25 bags) and it didn’t
even take us 10 minutes to pack them all at the last meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club was all-in on the idea, so we will make it
happen. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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‘n Buy – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF Raffle</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions are
selling tickets. Lion Monica has already sold 4 books, so the rest of us need
to stop slacking and start selling like her. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the $30 from each book goes to the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid ‘N Buy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy mistakenly missed a meeting and therefore wad tapped to run the thing.
Will need support from the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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auction will be in a different location this year since Oak Grove was getting
funny about the money. Will be a church in downtown Hampton. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Nominating Committee/Boring Secretary
Stuff – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane – Lion Rich passed out a sign-up sheet.
He then forgot to pick up said sign-up sheet. Fortunately Lion Nancy picked it
up and emailed it to him. Thanks! White cane will be Sat, April 1<sup>st</sup>
at BJs. ½ the Lions will do White Cane near the entrance and the other ½ will
sell brooms near the gas station. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nominating Committee</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It’s that
time again. The committee is appointed at the sole discretion of the President.
The past few years that has meant the incoming president, the outgoing
president, and the secretary. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to have elections prior to April 15<sup>th</sup> per our bylaws. We have the
eyebank tour on April 5<sup>th</sup> and then our second April meeting is April
19<sup>th</sup>. We will work to have the nominations prior to the second March
meeting. We can then vote that nominations be closed and elect the officer via
email. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Leadership Training Day is April 15<sup>th</sup> at
Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. Incoming Officers will need to
attend. New Member Orientation is also a good thing for new members. Secretary
School will definitely rock since I’m teaching it, so please line up to take
the job. Don’t pass up such an opportunity!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At the Feb 18<sup>th</sup> Cabinet meeting, we were
awarded 2<sup>nd</sup> place in the Governor’s Achievement Contest.
Tappahannock beat us. They sponsored a new club, so they deserve some props for
that. This year we are slacking with 5 clubs ahead of us. Some I can see, some
are head scratchers. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A card was going around for Lion Linda. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene had jars of honey that she harvested from
her hives. She was selling them for $10 per jar and donated $1/jar back to the
club, which ended up being 19 extra bucks for the admin account. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick recently attended a Type 1 Diabetes
conference and spoke about some of the amazing technological advances being
made. Next year a lady from Virginia will receive the first artificial
pancreas. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve
Rosnov tag-team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Lion John and Lion Steve both wanted
Lion Bob 1to sing. Lion Shelia wanted Lion Debra to sing. Lion Bob 1 (being a
man of action) offered up $40 bucks to cut with the chase, sing really quick
and get out of there since 8pm was rapidly approaching. Lion Stan didn’t take
the deal and we did a normal b-day. Lion Debra tried switching things up a
little with a Birthday Cheer which required club involvement. Out of the box
thinking should be encouraged. We should look for new ways of doing things. But
this isn’t it. It failed miserably and Lion Bob 1 and Lion Debra went ahead and
sang happy birthday normally, which actually ended up being only slightly
better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings, $20 – Lion Jim 1 had our
guest, Bill, pull Lion Jim 1’s ticket. I think they were in cahoots. $10 – Lion
Nancy then pulled her own ticket. No surprise there. $10 – Lion Nancy got
another of her tickets pulled, but at least this time someone else pulled it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Mike is the luckiest man
on Earth. He is ridiculous. Last progressive raffle he pulled the queen of
hearts when it was like 35 or 36 to one. Well, he pulled the queen of hearts
again when the odds were 47 to 1. He takes home another pot, this one for $50. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>15 Feb 2017</b> - <span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Feb 15, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:27<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 27 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 1 Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had to work for our dinner.
Before we could eat, Lion Nancy drove us to forced labor. We formed an assembly
line and packed all the beach bags for White Oaks Elementary School. It was
pretty easy and took less than 10 minutes. We should definitely continue to do
this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of Good Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The presidential e-mail account </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy made us all get out pen and paper and write down her new mail account
because people keep sending emails to the old one. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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put it on here since Lion Bob 1 puts this stuff all over the internet, but you
can look up the correct e-mail address on the most recent roster. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have lost your roster, contact the club’s most excellent secretary and he’ll
hook you up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reading Across America</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">March 2<sup>nd</sup>
is the day</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
registration form has been sent out, but Lion Nancy passed out hard copies for
those who send the secretary’s emails straight to spam. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pick which school you want, you can just tell them which area you want. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be there waiting for you to read. Each kid gets a copy of the book you
read to take home. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I and Lion Monica have already signed up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birth and Beyond</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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isn’t a mini-series on Lifetime, but an event being held at the Pembroke Mall. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is March 18<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Evonne Green (VB TC Blind) is organizing the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is for us to do children eye screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is for new mothers and will include a lot of different vendors. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion President Nancy or Lion Evonne if you want to work. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">HB 1408/ EGRC – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">HB 1408</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A group
wanted to take over school eye screenings for the state and charge money for
it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 members
of the legislator are Lions and worked to get the bill amended so schools can
get screenings from non-profits and 504(c)’s (like the Lions). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So in the
end, the bill is now better because public schools will need to get children
screened and we will be cleared to do it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should make it easier for us to get into the schools which resisted us in the
past. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All Lions
going into the schools will need to get background checks and TB tests. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had a
good turnout, even with EGRC stalwart Lion Jim 1 not being able to make it due
to illness. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had 5
lions work. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">343
glasses were collected (which may not be a record, but it is definitely up
there). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
collected 11 hearing aids, which I’ll go ahead and claim as a record. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy reached out to the Police about getting
background checks done. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They will come to us if we have at least 10 people.
If not, we’ll have to go down the Princess Anne Station individually. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cost is $10. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For the TB Test, you need a letter from your doctor.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bland Contest – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is Feb 23<sup>rd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The contest will start at 7pm. Show up at 6:30 to
set up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need Lions to monitor the practice rooms to
make sure things stay cool between the contestants (or more likely, the
parents). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 6 instrumentalists but still no vocalists.
We’re pushing with local musical directors to find some vocalist to compete. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John then gave the history of James Bland and
why the Lions decided to honor him with our music contest since some of our new
lions may not know about him. I’m sure Lion Ed was proud. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF Raffle –
PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LOVF (Lions of Virginia Foundation) began as a way
to provide funds for disaster relief but has grown over the years to do so much
more, such as matching grants. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The foundation helps clubs do projects they couldn’t
otherwise do on their own. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The raffle is also a club fundraiser. There are
thirty $1 tickets in each book. Of the $30, the club keeps $20 and LOVF gets
$10. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We hope to sell 50 books this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan would like all the books back by the first
meeting in May. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The drawing is at the state convention. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last year our district received two $10,000 grants
to help with the tornadoes. One grant went to Windsor Lions and the other to
Tappahannock. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When Lion Stan was DG, he issued 2 disaster relief
grants to the district as well. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Traveling Leo – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane/Broom Sale</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need
to pick a date. April 1<sup>st</sup> was the winner. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll do
another 1 day, white cane/broom sale extravaganza. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sign-ups
will be done at a March meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Traveling Leo</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">James
City County is confirmed for Feb 23<sup>rd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 5
lions and 1 Son of a Lion going, so we’ll be rolling deep. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I hope
the Old Mill Waffle and Pancake house has enough coffee since it’s a long drive
and the meeting starts at 7:30 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeri sent a birthday card from the club to Lion
Ray Ashe. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda is doing better. Her speech and mobility
continue to improve. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We got a check from VB TC Blind ($39.95) for our
half of the 50/50 at the combined zone meeting. Looks to me like their jipping
us 5 cents. I’m going to charge Lion Beth $20.05 when she makes her official
visit next year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve
Rosnov tag-team</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – Done on 2/1 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings. $20 – Lion Nancy . $10 – It was Lion Marvin’s ticket, but he left early,
so he needs to talk to his sister if he wants his money. $9 – Lion Rich
(boo-yah!). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: The pot is up to $39. Lion
Nancy’s ticket was pulled but she failed to pull the queen of hearts and the
pot will continue to build. 48 cards remain in the deck. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:48pm (Which made Lion Bob 1 happy) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>1 Feb 2017 - </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Feb 01, 2017</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Lion Jeff Jacobs (W-burg
Host) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Vickie Kennedy - “God Bless America”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 1 Guest </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">16 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">43 Percent</span></i></div>
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for dinner: 6:32 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Reconvene:
6:55 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Youth Exchange Camp – Lion Jeff Jacobs <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">District 24-D has been doing this
project for 35 years. Lion Jeff has run it for the last 15. The goal is to
foster cooperation and understanding amongst the people of the world. Each year
they bring in 30 teenagers from around the world. This year they hailed from 18
different countries. They spend time with host families for a couple week and
then spend 2 weeks together in the camp. Lion Jeff showed a slide show of
pictures from this year’s camp and talked about all the activities they
undertake and the individuals who participated and how they come together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC/Homeless Connect – Lion
John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC is at the same time and same place. You know
what to do. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Homeless Connect at the Norfolk Scope</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">189
people were screened at the S&H Van. Most opted for vision screenings and
were not interesting in hearing screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">48 people
received vouchers for exams. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reading glasses were handed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is Feb 23<sup>rd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The medals have been ordered.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No vocalist have signed up, let Lion Vickie know if
you know anybody. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 6 instrumentalists. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contests have until the 20<sup>th</sup> to apply and
we normally get a lot at the last minute, so maybe more will sign up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you need an application go to Virginia Bland
Foundation website or our club’s blog. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The judges are lined up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The contest will start at 7pm. Show up at 6:30 to
set up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good Stuff – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At the next meeting, we will pack the beach bags for
White Oaks ES. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One of Lion Nancy’s friend’s grandchildren never had
their eyes screened, so she brought them over to her house and Lion Nancy
screened them with the SPOT. Her friend then gave the club a $100 donation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reading Across America Day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is
March 2<sup>nd</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out to the sponsor to see if our club can participate as we have done the last
2 years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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members were interested in helping. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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James City County on Feb 23<sup>rd</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy, John, Steve, and Rich are confirmed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jack and Marvin are considering showing up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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City County meets at the Old Mill Waffle and Pancake House at 2005 Richmond Rd
in Williamsburg at 7:30 am. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack brought up that we should do a white
cane/broom sale again soon. The club agreed. We will bring it up at the next
meeting and set a date to do it in early March. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie thanked us for coming to Ronald McDonald
House. Lion Otis really enjoyed it because he ate 3 plates of food. One of the
guests (from Belize) talked to a club member because she was having trouble
reading and Lion Vickie got her a pair of readers, but she needed an exam. We
got her to Dr. Ferrara and he gave her an exam and bifocals for free. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Lion
Mike wanted Lion Vickie to sing to him. Lion Bob I wanted Lion Nancy to sing to
him. Both failed to buy their way out of it. Lion Marvin threw in some money
for his sister to sing as well. Lion Sylvia shot him some pretty mean looks and
he should watch his back at the next family get together. Lion Vickie arranged
the trio so Lion Nancy was in the middle and named the fab group the “Oreos”.
Since they can actually sing, for once the birthday song wasn’t awful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: The pot is up to $28. Lion
Rich’s ticket was pulled but he failed to pull the queen of hearts and the pot
will continue to build. 49 cards remain in the deck. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>18 Jan 2017 -</b>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan 18, 2017, by Lion President Nancy Watters at 6:25 pm at the Ronald McDonald House, Norfolk, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6: 30 pm ATTENDANCE 2 Guests 20 Members 56 Percent<br />
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Reports:<br />
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White Oaks ES Beach Bags– Lion Susie Sumnick • Lion Susie ran down the follow-up items for this project and priced everything out. • To do 25 bags would cost $100. • If we substitute in real milk, the cost would increase by approximately $20. We agreed this was worth it. • We could shave off some cost by substituting Ramen in for one of the entrees, but we decided this wasn’t worth it. • We can’t use the food bank because they don’t do individual servings. We can’t use Sysco because the order is way too small. • Lion Marvin made a motion to proceed with the project and to authorize the funds. Lion John seconded and the motion passed unanimously. <br />
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VB Homeless Project – Lion President Nancy Watters • Lion Bambi with VB Town Center Blind is organizing a health screening for the homeless • The location is the United Methodist Church at 212 19th Street. • The date is Thursday, Jan 26th from 8:30am-3pm • This is separate from Homeless Connect, which is in Norfolk on the day before • The S&H van will be out there and they also want to do blood screenings. • Contact Lion Bambi if you want to work. • Lion Rich will send out an email with contact info. <br />
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Induction Ceremony – PCC J. Stanley Furman • Lion Stan inducted our new member, Lion Ellen Turman, so she won’t be listed as a guest anymore. • Lion Susie is Lion Ellen’s sponsor. • Lion Ellen is a previous Lion from Kempsville, so she knows the drill. <br />
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Recessed for Dinner at 6:35pm<br />
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Reconvened at 7:20pm <br />
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Introduction of Guests: Lisa Roberts, Ellen Turman (for the last time) <br />
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Song – (we didn’t do it) Pledge of Allegiance – (we didn’t do it) Invocation- given by Lion Marvin Clemmons<br />
Program: Ronald McDonald House – Lion Vickie Kennedy • Lion Vickie played a 10 min. video on the background and purpose of the house and then went into her own personal spiel. • There are 363 houses worldwide in 49 different countries. • There are 182 houses in the US. • The purpose is to keep families with their children. • The Norfolk House celebrated its 35th anniversary on Dec. 10th, 2016. • The house has served over 19K families in those years. It served 1.048 families in 2016. • The average cost of a hotel in Norfolk is $115. They only ask for a $25 donation which is not mandatory since some people can’t afford it. Since some families end up staying for over a year, they are saving people a lot of money. • They do fundraising to cover the rest of the cost. • A lot of suppliers donate goods and services to help keep them going. Marva Maid donates all their milk. The hospital linen services comes over twice a week and picks up all their linens and wash them for free (which saves a ton of money). George pacific donated their paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), ecolab donates all their cleaning supplies, Temperpedic donated all the mattresses, and coke donates the drinks. Not to mention plenty others. • The house has 17 rooms. The two biggest rooms can sleep 5. • Every house is different. Each room at the Norfolk house has their own bathroom. This isn’t the case at the Richmond house which has a communal bathroom. • 91 stores have collection boxes from Richmond to OBX to collect change. The small donations add to up a lot. The collections add up to $10,000/month. <br />
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Tail Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve Rosnov tag-team • Birthdays: Done on 1/4 • 50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings. $30 – Lion Susie. $20 – Lion Jim 1. (I think they’re in cahoots) • Progressive Raffle: The pot was a whole $18.. Lion Bob 2’s ticket was pulled but he failed to pull the queen of hearts and the pot will continue to build. 50 cards remain in the deck. <br />
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Meeting then adjourned at 7:58pm (Which made Lion Bob 1 happy) <br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary Thalia Lions Club <br />
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Upcoming Events Jan 25th (Wed) – Homeless Connect (Norfolk Scope) Jan 26th (Thurs) – VB Homeless Project (United Methodist Church at 212 19th Street, VB). Feb 1st (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting Feb 9th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling Feb 15th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting Feb 17th (Fri) – District Governor’s Social (Crowne Plaza, Hampton) Feb 23rd (Thurs) – Traveling Leo (James City County Lions) Feb 23rd (Thurs) – Club Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) April 5th (Wed) – Eyebank Tour <br />
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<b>4 Jan 2017 - </b>OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan 04, 2017, by Lion President Nancy Watters at 6:28 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6: 30 pm ATTENDANCE 0 Guests 16 Members 44 Percent<br />
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Recess for dinner: 6:31 Reconvened: 7:00<br />
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Program: None <br />
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Reports:<br />
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Good Stuff – Lion President Nancy Watters • Beach Bags o Lions Susie and Fran are working on developing a new child focused project for the club. o The current idea is to provide 25 bags of food for at-need school children every other month. This is similar to the VBCPS beach bag program, but would be aimed at Seatack ES. o Lion Susie’s daughter teaches at Seatack. They currently have 25 children who would qualify for the beach bag project, but because Seatack ES does not have a high enough percentage of at-need students, the school doesn’t qualify for the program and don’t get beach bags each week and therefore these 25 students don’t get them and probably don’t have enough to eat over the weekend when the school is not providing them with meals. o The school requires we provide certain things with the bags. 1 serving of oatmeal or cereal, 2 servings of milk, 1 serving of fruit or fruit cocktail, 1 juice carton, 2 entrees (like dinty moore stew or chef Boyardee), and 2 snacks. o The initial thought was to send a sign-up sheet and individual members would be responsible to provide one of the items. We would each turn over our respective item to Lion Susie and she would bag them up and deliver them to the school for disbursement to the students. o PCC Stan suggest that the club buy the items so we could use our non-profit sales tax exemption form to get more bang for our buck. He also suggest we look around to see if we can find a source who would cut us a deal, such as the Foodbank. BJs and Sysco were also suggested. o Lion Steve supported the project, but didn’t like the idea that club members would be coming out of pocket. He said this is why we do fundraisers. He also brought up the point that we write checks to a lot of places that we don’t have any involvement with and they don’t even know who we are. We’d be better off putting club funds into something like this where we are actually involved and the recipients are local, so it is more meaningful to us and more impactful to our community. <br />
Introduction of Guests: None<br />
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Song – Led by Jim Healy – “Grand Old Flag” Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Mike Coren Invocation- given by Lion John Watters<br />
o After some discussed we agreed that we need to get a better grasp on what this would cost. After we know that, we can figure out if we need to do additional fundraising, such as an additional white cane. o The school would like us do a delivery in Feb, and Lion Vickie stated our activity fund is currently very strong since we just did the peanut and fruit sales. o Lion Nancy said she would talk to Lion Susie and have her contact different suppliers so we can figure out the cost. • New Member Application o Lion Nancy received a membership application and application fee from Ellen Turbin, who was a former member of Kempsville. She knows Lion Steve and for some reason still wants to join our club, but we won’t hold that against her. PCC Stan moved that her application be accepted and Lion Steve seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Lion Jim’s Niece sent him a nice letter and a $50 donation to our club for Christmas which has now been turned over to our Treasurer. Now we all know what to ask for next year! • Lion Nancy updated us on Lion Linda. She is doing better and is walking around with a cane. Her speech is still rough but is slowly improving. <br />
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EGRC/ Homeless Connect – Lion John Watters • Lion John tried to trick the club by asking what event was 3 weeks away. Unfortunately it worked and he fooled many unsuspecting Lions who assumed he would be talking a about EGRC, but he was referring to Homeless Connect. Mischievous! • Homeless Connect o Homeless Connect will be on Wed, Jan 25th and the Norfolk Scope. o The event runs from 8-3. There will be 2 shifts, 8-12 and 12-3. o Let Lion John or Lion Jerry Phelps know if you can help. o The details are in an email sent out by Lion Rich. • EGRC o EGRC will be on Jan 12th. (2nd Thurs. as always) o Meet at the recycling center at 10am or the Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 of you want a ride. <br />
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Holiday Project – Team Leaders • We had 4 teams: o Team 1 (Single mom, 5 & 3 yr old boys) – Lion Aziz, Lion John, Lion Nancy o Team 2 (Single mom, 4 yr old girl, 2 yr old boy) - Lion Rich, Lion Vickie, Lion Monica, Lion Aaron o Team 3 (Single mom, 10 yr old girl, 9 month old boy) – Lion Stan, Lion Marvin, Lion Sharon, Lion Dick o Team 4 (Single mom, 11 yr old girl, 7 yr old girl) – Lion Susie, Lion Irene, Lion Fran, Lion Bob 1 • Team 1 – The mom said they had plenty of warm clothes, but the little boy really wanted a bike, so they hooked him up. The house was very clean and the mom is about to graduate nursing school, so they are heading in the right direction. • Team 2 – The mom only wanted educational toys so Lion Rich got a bunch of age appropriate educational toys, games, and books. He also got two coats. People from his office chipped in to help. Lion Monica and Lion Vickie loaded up so much food that the trunk of his SUV and back seat was filled to the roof. • Team 3 – The 9 month old was premature and very small, so Lion Stan bought a bunch of educational stuff which helps with their development. They family was hooked up with clothes, food, and gift cards to Walmart where the mom does her grocery shopping. <br />
• Team 4 – The family was provided with a bunch of gifts and food. Lion Bob had to make trip after trip from his car to deliver everything. • Lion Steve talked about the $400 donation some club members made to the Jewish Family Services of Tidewater to help families during Hanukah. The Jewish Family Services sent us a nice thank you letter which Lion Rich sent out to the club. • PCC Stan talked about what Wards Corner does at Granby HS every Christmas. They do a luncheon for people they receive from Social Services. Each person who shows up leaves with either a present or a gift card. He suggest that club members attend and help. <br />
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Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner • Not sure of the profit yet. • We have collected enough to pay our bill, which was over 3K. (which has already been paid) • Has a few more people to collect from. We’ll make over 1K. Will be ~1300K if all the collections are made. <br />
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RMHC/Bland - Lion Vickie Kennedy • RMHC of Norfolk o Our next meeting will be at Ronald McDonald House (Jan 18th) o Show up at 6. o We’re looking to have the meal catered by Ynot. o We plan on over ordering so we can provide meals to some of the people staying at the house (the plan is to feed 15 people in addition to club members) o Ynot is only charging us 6.50 per person for Lasagna. If we change club members $15 each, we’re paying less than normal and the extra money will give us enough to cover the extra meals for the people staying at the house. o Lion Nancy will bring a big salad and RMHC has drinks. • Bland Contest o Date is set, Feb 23rd at 7pm o Location is Thalia United Methodist Church on VB Blvd. like in past years. o Letters are going out to round up participants. o Lion Vickie is trying to line up judges. Some of our regulars have conflicts. o She is also looking for past contestants to entertain at the Governor’s Social. <br />
Traveling Leo – Lion President Nancy Watters • Lion Nancy’s cousin is a member of James City County (they were at the Holiday Party) and they would like us to come up for an extended Traveling Leo. • James City County is a breakfast club who meet at the Old Mill Pancake and Waffle House on Richmond Road (just north of W-Burg). Their meetings start at 7:30am • Because of the early start, they have offered to put up Lion John and Nancy and potentially another couple if they want to join. The idea is to go up the night before, have dinner, and then have a place to crash before heading to the meeting the next morning. • The target date is Feb 23rd. • Lion Rich will show up to the meeting if we have enough for a traveling leo since he is already on that side. Some people suggested he bring Lisa, but Lisa doesn’t do anything at 7:30am. <br />
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From the Floor: None<br />
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Secretary’s Report: • Governor’s Social reminder. Registration form has been sent out and is on the 24-D website. <br />
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Tail Twister- Lion Jim Healy/Lion Steve Rosnov tag-team • Birthdays: Lion Rich wanted Lion Sylvia to sing to him and Lion Vickie wanted Lion Bob 1. Lion Vickie’s choice was highly profitable. Lion Bob 1 was determined not to sing and he was slinging around some big bucks to make sure he didn’t have to do it. In the end, the 99% overwhelmed the 1% and Lion Bob 1 had to sing. He was a god sport about it! He sat on Lion Vickie’s lap and sang his heart out. All of which was recorded by Lion Nancy. We may have a hit single on our hands. All in all, we clear $101 for birthdays with a small crowd. • 50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings. $20 – Lion Bob 2. $10 – Lion Mike. Lion Mike needs to buy some Powerball Tickets, he is on a roll. • Progressive Raffle: The pot was a whole $8. It was a the first night, so we’re not going to cry about it. Lion Jim Healy’s ticket was pulled but he failed to pull the queen of hearts and the pot will continue to build. 51 cards remain in the deck. <br />
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Meeting then adjourned at 7:59pm (Which made Lion Bob 1 happy) <br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary Thalia Lions Club <br />
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Upcoming Events Jan 12th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling Jan 18th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting (Ronald McDonald House) Jan 25th (Wed) – Homeless Connect (Norfolk Scope) Feb 17th (Fri) – District Governor’s Social (Crowne Plaza, Hampton) Feb 23rd (Thurs) – Club Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) April 5th (Wed) – Eyebank Tour <br />
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Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Susan Sumnick</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ellen
Turman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Bob Perrine</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> introduced our speaker, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Leroy Bailey</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and
friend, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sarah
Seekins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It’s a Grand Old Flag<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pl</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">edge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- given
by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Guests 3 </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Members<u> 20 </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Percent 56%</span></i><b> </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Leroy Bailey – <i>Walking Around the Edge of the US to Raise Money for Homeless Shelters</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Perrine</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> introduced our speaker, saying
that he’s been interested in those who walk long trips. Lion Bob gave several examples of those. Mr Bailey walked 11,200 miles as he traversed
the ‘edge’ of the US continent this year.
He walked for the homeless – the millions of people who sleep under
bridges at night. Mr Bailey is trying to
do something about it. He spent 884 days
doing this. He is married to Lucille, a
day care provider for the Navy. He is a building
contractor associated with the <i>PIN</i> – <i>People In Need Ministry</i>. Lion Bob emphasized we should all be ashamed
of how we tolerate and treat the homeless in this country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Mr. Bailey</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> then explained
the <i>PIN</i> ministries, the reason for
his walk. The ministry provides a meal
for a homeless person if they stay for the religious service following. On Saturdays a full breakfast is prepared
followed by services for the addicted.
Sundays they are fed well with donated food and then medical and hygiene
services are offered. There is a raffle
for McDonald’s coupons that is popular.
Homeless persons themselves are donating money to build a homeless
shelter. Mr. Bailey got word from God
that he needed to walk around America to get money for the shelter. A book called <i>The Circle Maker</i> gave him the idea to walk a circle around the
US. He started June 30, 2014 at 7am,
even though no media showed up to send him off as promised. Finally by the time he was in Savannah, GA,
the <i>Virginian Pilot</i> picked up his
story. Statistics about homeless
veterans are not true as they don’t include homeless vets with a less than
honorable discharge. He met a veteran
with a large shopping cart full of blankets he used to keep homeless warm and
this was only one story of how they take care of themselves. He returned home twice – both times to take
care of personal problems like his wife’s injury. When he left he had an 80lb backpack which he
dumped after being reassured that he could make it without anything except $150
and the clothes on his back. He avoided
a hurricane and was able to survive. He
was given a small backpack and some clothes by a passerby. His home church supported him with small
donations of $50 – 60 a week. He kept
his faith that permitted him walk the whole way – including crossing the
Everglades that he was told he wouldn’t be able to do. While the bugs in the Everglades didn’t
bother him, he became seriously dehydrated.
However the next morning someone gave him a cheeseburger, fries and
bottles of water. A woman threw him a
bottle of water. He didn’t shave the
whole time so he could experience how people might treat him differently – and
they did treat him very differently.
There are many cities that don’t allow homeless to be fed outside and
actually prevent them from being fed in churches or places without a commercial
kitchen. Many shelters only operate a
night and make people leave in the morning.
In Las Cruces, NM, he saw women with small children thrown out in the
cold rain and not allowed back in until 6pm.
Here in VB, those sheltered in churches are also dismissed in the
morning not to return until 6pm. Circumstances
in some shelters are intolerable. <i>E.g., </i>in Florida once it was 110°F
inside a small room with 90 unwashed men – the smell was incredible. He saw hundreds of homeless sleeping on
streets in Florida that had been arrested and then shipped out of town on buses. Towns give homeless the choice of being
locked up in jail for 90 days or being bussed to another town. There are many more homeless vets than the
media mentions. They hide in woods to avoid
the terrible conditions in homeless shelters and get no real help. They aren’t able to fill out applications for
work because they have no skills and have no access to the internet. A number of young people are out there
because of family problems. Many
homeless are Vietnam vets who were rejected when they came home and now may not
be able to be rehabilitated. The VA
system is not good and provides inadequate care. Why do we treat people this way? A well-run homeless center could actually
help them. Many centers have high
overhead – 50 – 80% at times and donations don’t reach the needy. While sleeping in 12°F in Minnesota at night
in a bright yellow sleeping bag next to the interstate, no one stopped to see
if he was OK – people just don’t care.
We care more about animals than people in this country, mentioning a new
multi-million dollar animal shelter here in Virginia Beach. This is seen all over the US. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Questions</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Did you collect money for the homeless?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> My walk raised a total of $9,600 – all of
which to PIN. I raised more with a <i>go fund me</i> site than with my ministry. Lion Bob Perrine mentioned that he will send
out information for members to donate if they wish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Did
you use the Salvation Army?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Once
or twice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do
you work with JCOC (Judeo Christian Outreach Center</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">)? Mr. Baily doesn’t like them because of his
opinion of the way they treat people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Can
you get people out of homelessness?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
That is the reason we need a proper center. You can’t help everyone, but many can become
employable. The best program I saw was
in the state of Washington that had a two month training program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">What
was the total you raised and what was your goal? </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Total for the PIN center raised
was $9,600. The goal was for a million
people to give $10/mo to build centers all around the country. We need them all over the US.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
President Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> thanked him for his presentation and presented him
with one of </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Jim Healy’s</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> books to read.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Details
discussed. Dec 21<sup>st</sup> at the
Watters’ home. Bring finger food. The
second meeting in Jan. is at Ronald McDonald house. We’ll discuss food there later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who reminded the club that it’s <u>tomorrow</u>.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Teams are out there doing their thing. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Monica</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> made knitted hats and scarves
for all the people we are providing Christmas for and distributed them. They were all handmade and beautiful.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wagner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Order was placed today for 145
boxes, delivery date still to be determined.
He can take a few orders more before tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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paid up. Our profit was </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$1100!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the floor</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Susan Sumnick</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> asked
that the club consider packing school backpack lunches for her daughter’s
school that doesn’t qualify for Title One category. There are about 25 students who don’t have
food over the weekend. We might do it
about once a month. Discussion centered
on where we might get the food and whether the school system could provide us
with discounted items to use, but this wouldn’t work for reason of
qualification. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Susan Sumnick </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Fran Scott </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">will
develop the idea further, maybe to do this every other month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays:
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Deborah (12/2),
Jeri (12/3), Irene (12/9), Sylvia (12/12), Jim I (12/19), Aaron (12/31)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Present
this evening: Lions Jeri, Jim and Aaron </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To sing, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim H</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
chose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Dick K,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aaron</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> chose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Monica</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeri</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
chose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Roger</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Bidding for and
against the singers continued until </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$28</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> was collected. All sang <i>Happy
Birthday</i>, but </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> sang an English version including squash and
butter in the gutter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">50-50
Raffle: Substitute Tail Twister Lion Jim
Healy Winners </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">were </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jack Wagner - $20
&$9, Mike Coren $10 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters, Temporary
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meet at BestBuy at 9:30am for a ride<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ronald McDonald House, Norfolk 6p
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<b>16 Nov 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: 1VDG Beth Stevens <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our international president’s theme is “Climb New
Mountains”. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are celebrating our 100 years of service by
focusing on four areas, vision, youth, hunger, and environment. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ve served 121 million people since starting the
centennial of service challenge which will continue to run through June 2018. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of the sub themes are “leading through
service”, which is something Thalia does very well. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Invite for impact” is centered on engaging new
members. They’re looking for each club to add 3 new lions this year. We’ve
already had 2. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They’re also looking for clubs to engage in legacy
projects, which have a lasting effect on the community. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did a lot of “commenting with the community” by
helping extensively (especially Lion Nancy and Lion Stan) with the Bid and Buy
and the work we did with the Anthem volunteers with the beach bag project. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The proposal to redistrict the state by merging the
6 districts into 3 is going to happen. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our district did not support this and the cabinet
authorized DG Tucker to file a letter of protest with LCI, but LCI responded
that the protest was not valid. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our district and district 24-B will become one on
July 1<sup>st</sup> 2018. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is currently no transition plan in place. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We don’t know if we’ll elect new leadership of if
the 2 2VDGs will come to some agreement. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re not sure how district assets will be divided
and what is going to happen with the foundations. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The day to day impact to Thalia will be minimal.
We’ll still serve the community. We may need to re-zone and it will be unlikely
Virginia Beach will remain 2 zones. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The new district will have over 23 hundred lions and
over 100 clubs, we won’t see the DG as often due to the amount of ground to
cover. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A transition team has formed. It consists of both
district’s 1VDG and 2VDG with IPDG Ray as the chair. If you want to be on the
transition team, talk to DG Tucker about it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1VDG Beth recently attended the USA Leadership Forum
in Omaha, NE. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There will be a new strategic plan rolled out in
2017. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The goal will be to serve 200 million people
annually by 2021. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This seems like a lot but right now only about 40%
of clubs report what they do (not us, Thalia has a ridiculously skilled
secretary), so if all clubs start reporting, we’ll be close to this number. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They want to rebrand Lions since the perception of
the public is that we just sell brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They’re looking at new and innovated ways for people
to serve. They’re developing an app for people who don’t want to join and come
to meets, but will show up an pitch in on a service project. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Looking at new ways to attend meetings, like google
hangouts and skype. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our new IP next year is from New Delhi and his theme
will be “we serve”. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The year after that we’ll have our first woman IP.
She is from Iceland. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The year after that out IP is from Korea. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our incoming IP will be at our State Convention in
May (Roanoke), so you will have an opportunity to meet him. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Governor’s social will be Feb 17<sup>th</sup>. Lion
Vickie is contacting our past Bland winners and inviting them to perform. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall Conference will be the second Saturday in Sept.
in Chesapeake. We will celebrate out 100 year anniversary while keeping our
eyes on the future. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags/Holiday
Party/Donations – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">34 Anthem
volunteers showed up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24 Lions
showed up from 4 clubs (18 of which were from Thalia)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Got in at
4:30 and were done and cleaned up by 6:15<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Packed
1200 bags of food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buying
they food would cost $7/bag, but the school district works deals and ends up
paying about $4/bag for the food, so they really do a good job of stretching
their donation dollars. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
received a $2000 grant from LCI to help buy the food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Holiday Party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We talked
about doing it on Dec 7<sup>th</sup> but
we’re sure if we were obligated to the hotel. (this wasn’t known at the
meeting, but we did confirm that we are obligated to be at the hotel on Dec 7<sup>th</sup>).
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
second Dec meeting is Dec 21<sup>st</sup>, so it is pretty close to Christmas.
This date was fine with some members but others wanted to do it a little
earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich
will survey the club on whether the club would prefer Dec 14<sup>th</sup> or
Dec 21<sup>st</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be
held at Lion John and Nancy’s house. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rose & Womble Donations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Former
member, Linda Harrison, reached out to Lion Nancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They are
doing a collection of goods, blankets, and cleaning supplies for the local
shelters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy passed out flyers for those who want to donate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She’s
also going to try and get her to buy some fruit. One hand washes the other. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">EGRC/ Sight and Hearing Van – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7 Lions worked EGRC, including our new Lion who got
the opportunity to learn how to wash and read glasses. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">99 glasses were collected and 11 hearing aids. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 Lions attended the eye bank’s “The View from Here”
Luncheon. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">11 Lions worked the LMSHU at the ALC on Monday</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">92 were screened in the van with 19 referrals </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">77 received blood sugar screenings with 3 referrals.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The individuals served by the LMSHU hailed from 37
different countries. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Holiday Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan received a list of 4 single mothers with
small children from social services. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 4 teams (feel free to jump on a team):</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team 1 (Single
mom, 5 & 7 yr old boys) – Lion Aziz, Lion John, Lion Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team
2 (Single mom, 4 yr old girl, 2 yr old
boy) - Lion Rich, Lion Vickie, Lion Monica, Lion Aaron</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team 3 (Single
mom, 10 yr old girl, 9 month old boy) – Lion Stan, Lion Marvin, Lion Sharon,
Lion Dick </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team 4 (Single
mom, 11 yr old girl, 7 yr old girl) – Lion Susie, Lion Irene, Lion Fran, Lion
Bob 1</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each team will contact their assigned family and buy
clothes, toys for the kids as well as food for the family. Recommend getting
food staples which will last past the holidays. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Steve and Stan will also help out a Jewish
family for Hanukah through the JCC. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Project – Lion President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is still looking for ideas for a project.
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The group threw out the following:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CHKD</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children’s
Harbor</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">USO
Homecoming</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4Kids</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barry
Robertson Center</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy wants a committee of 2 or 3 Lions to come
up with a proposal to present to the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Irene, Fran, and Jeri agreed to form the
committee and will come up with an idea. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Looks like we’ll make about a $1,100 profit. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The shipping cost was more than expected, but still
not too bad. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve is going to check out a few more outfits
to see if we can get a better deal next year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All the peanuts have been delivered. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The price list has been sent out.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack hasn’t received any brochures yet. They’re
not on the internet. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need orders in by Dec 7<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery should be between Dec 14-18. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start selling. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy got our plaque we used to have hanging in the Crowne Plaza with our info.
Lion Rog refurbished it and the Hilton is going to hang it up for us in the
hotel. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich announced the LMSHU board meeting. If
you’re finding out about it by reading these minutes, it’s already over. Sorry.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: None
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings. $20- Lion Irene, $15- Lion Steve, $9 – Lion
Rich (in your face!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting
then adjourned at 7:56pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 17<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU Bd Mtg (New Buffet
City, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dec 7<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting (Fruit
Orders Due) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or 21<sup>st</sup> (depending on what we decide) (Wed) – Club Holiday Party (The Watters’ Residence) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Crowne Plaza, Hampton)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>2 Nov 2016</b><br />
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 02, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts – “Grand Old Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 0 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags – Lion President
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Lions have signed up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Available slots are still available and we need
people to sign up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time is 5-7 pm on Wed, Nov 9<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Park in the bus parking area. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Try to get there 10-15 min early so we can start
packing right at 5pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Anthem had 50 volunteers sign up with 10 on a
waiting list within the first hour of sign-ups being available. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Calvary Church Health Fair – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Several children and adults were screened.
Approximately 25 to 27. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Had a very high rate of referrals. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Marvin, Sharon, Sylvia, and Debra attended. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The police and Bon Secours had booths. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB Town Center Blind Lions had a large presence
because they were doing the low vision technology expo there. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The event was very well attended by the community. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings – Lion President Nancy
Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did 3 screenings this month</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Sylvia shows up in her lion suit and the kids
love it</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have done all our major schools and headstarts
within our window (60 days after the start of school)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you know of any daycares or private schools, let
Lion Nancy know and she will set up a screening</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom Sales – Lion Vickie Kennedy</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We collected $779 is cash selling brooms</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We collected another $50 on the square </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We collected $403 in white cane</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also received a $25 check for LCF-24D</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next trip to the recycling center will be Nov. 10<sup>th</sup>
(second Thursday of every month) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at the recycling center at 10am or in the
Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 for a ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sight and Hearing Van – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll be doing a screening at the adult learning
center on Nov. 14<sup>th</sup> (Monday)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A sign up sheet was passed around. We’ll do 2
shifts. 10am-noon and noon-2pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy will do blood sugar screenings and could
use some help. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Holiday Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan received a list of 4 single mothers with
small children from social services. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 4 teams (feel free to jump on a team):</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Aziz, Lion John, Lion Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Rich, Lion Vickie</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Stan, Lion Marvin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Susie</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each team will contact their assigned family and buy
clothes, toys for the kids as well as food for the family. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve will also help out a Jewish family for
Hanukah through the JCC. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve collected a lot of orders. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He is going to extend the due date until Sunday
because that’s the kind of guy he is. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The order will be submitted to the manufacturer on
Monday. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Based on his quick math (which should be trusted by
no one), about $1,915. We keep about 60%, so we’ll make over $1,000. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hopeful more will submit orders over the course of
the week. You can email your orders to Lion Steve. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fruit Sale/Brooms/Samaritan House – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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list has been sent out.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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brochures have been mailed to Lion Jack and he will distribute them at the next
meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The crop
looks good and did not suffer a disease. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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orders in by Dec 7<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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selling. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> We were down
to 4 brooms, so Lion Jack placed an order to get our inventory back up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Samaritan House</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received a 750K grant to start helping girls who are subjected to human
trafficking. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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place additional burden on the pantry. When donating money to Samaritan House,
denote the money is for the pantry so it will go there instead of going to the
general fund. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack stated that the lighthouse has been closed
and there is no place for the homeless at the oceanfront to go until they build
the new resource center on Witchduck rd. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy wants to do a children related activity.
She doesn’t know what she wants to do and wants club members to submit ideas.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Our
birthday boy was not present. Lion Rich threw down some cold-hard cash to call
his wife, whose birthday is upcoming, and have the club sing to her. So he
called her and of course when she saw the caller id did not accept his call.
Lion Rich didn’t know what to do and someone in the crowd suggested we sing on
her voicemail. The phone went on speaker and the whole club got to hear the
dreaded “the mailbox is full” announcement. Another really smart lion suggested
recording all of us singing. Great idea! Lion Rich being a borderline
Millennial should know how to do this, but he needed some help and the first
part of the song he was recording the wall, but finally got it straight. Lisa
really enjoyed and appreciated the video. Thanks everyone! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $25 – Lion Vickie; $15 – Lion Marvin;
$7 – Lion Stan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Hilton Garden Inn</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov. 02, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7:46 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pres. Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup>. V.P Lion
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Susan Sumnick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:46 p.m by Lion
President Nancy Watters. Lion Rich Roberts confirmed a quorum of directors (10)
was present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We
need to approve the new contract with the hotel for 2017. The hotel will renew
with the same price per person, same minimum of 20, no room fee, and same menu.
All the terms we had this year. We need to let them know which dates we won’t
be here by Nov. 9<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We discussed doing a meeting at the Ronald McDonald House (since we
haven’t done that for a while) in January. We decided to do that on Jan 18<sup>th</sup>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We’re schedule to tour the eye bank on April 5<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We plan to do installation of officers on June 7<sup>th</sup>. We decided
to do it at the hotel again this year and will invite our spouses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The eyebank dinner does not conflict with our regular meeting dates next
year, so we will have 2 meetings in August. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We’ll do our annual pool party in place of the 2<sup>nd</sup> meeting in
Sept. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We’ll do our Holiday Party during the first meeting in December and have
no meeting on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of December. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Lion
Nancy suggested we pay our charity obligations in the budget since we just did
a bunch of fundraising, so Lion Vickie will cut the checks. Lion Stan brought
up that we have around 500 dollars earmarked for the club at the LCF-24D and we
need to use the funds before the end of the year. Those funds need to go to
503(c)s so Lion Vickie will coordinate with Lion John Cranford to pay the
obligations we can using those funds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">A
couple lions have not paid their dues. Lion Rich will send them letters to pay
their dues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kunstler script"; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<b>19 Oct 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 19, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Anthony Ellison, Monica
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie Kennedy – “Grand Old Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve
Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</v:path></v:stroke></v:shapetype><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 3 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">16 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">47 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recess for dinner: 6:35<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A card was passed around for Lion Linda Eggleston. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy had some stuff that didn’t sell at the Bid-buy auction which
she was taking offers on to earn more money for the 24-D Charity Foundation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All Kinds of Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB TC
Blind Lions sponsored this project again this year with Anthem<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is
where the cards we cut up last meeting went<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On OCT 1<sup>st</sup>
a lot of lions/Anthem workers/children
got together to assemble and decorate the cards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have
1800 cards to send to the troops<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re
going to have a party on OCT 29<sup>th</sup> at the Autumn Care Nursing Home
for the residents. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They will
make and sign the cards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will have a USO/WWII theme. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the military will be present to collect the cards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also collect toiletry items to make care packages for the soldiers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be 2pm-4pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Health and Wellness Fair</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oct 29<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is
a health and wellness fair at Calvary Baptist Church<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a SPOT screening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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10am-2pm, so there will be time to get to the USO party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– screening done on Oct 12<sup>th </sup>.
Lions Sylvia, John and Nancy about screened 90 children with 10 referrals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pre-School – Oct 26<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grant ES – Oct 27<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Oct 28<sup>th</sup> (10am) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the sponsor club for this project. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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partnering with Anthem and VBCPS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received a $2,000 grant from LCI to buy half the food. The school district will
pay the other half. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4-6pm at Corporate Landing MS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The goal
is to fill 1200 bags for children in need to take home with them so they’ll
have something to eat over the weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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750 bags last year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were opened up to Anthem personnel and they filled them all in under an hour.
They have 10 more on a waiting list. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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around 40 lions. Will be open to all Virginia Beach Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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link that was sent out. If you need the link re-sent, let Lion Nancy or Lion
Rich know. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5 lions were present last Thursday and they worked
for 2 hours. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">308 pair of glasses were collected</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next trip to the recycling center will be Nov. 10<sup>th</sup>
(second Thursday of every month) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show up at the recycling center at 10am or in the
Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 for a ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom Sale/White Cane – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A sign-up sheet was placed on each table. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Doing the same format as last time, where we are
doing just one day and combining white cane and broom sales. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 lions will do white cane by the door of BJ’s</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 lions will sell brooms in the normal location by
the BJ’s gas station. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have two weeks left. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last year we made about $1,000</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve passed out the order form. He has more if
you need them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fill it out with the orders you take and turn the
forms into either Lion Steve or Lion Vickie. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can collect the money upfront or when you make
delivery. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most cans sell for around $10 and we keep around 6
of those dollars, so the profit margin is pretty good. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have to pay shipping ($30) but we minimize that
cost by just placing one big order which will be delivered to Lion Steve’s
house. Then we can pick the peanuts up from him and deliver them to the people
who bought them from you. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All orders will be due by the 1<sup>st</sup> meeting in Nov. (which is
Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup>) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The price list was passed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The crops weathered the storm well and look very
good this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of the prices increased. The Citrus Trio price
decreased, but he’s putting less fruit in them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We voted to increase the prices on fruit where our
cost increased and left the prices on fruit which did not increase the same as
last year. We decreased the price on the citrus trio to correspond with our
cost decrease. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out an updated price list. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We should have sales brochures soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need orders in by Dec 7<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery should be the week of Dec 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy did a phenomenal job setting everything
up (was there any doubt????). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She also won $500 in the raffle. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club earned two separate $250 service grants:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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having the highest amount in donations</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 for
meeting the attendance requirements. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Biggest year we’ve had. The auction brought in
around $25,600 so far and some money is still trickling in. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Member induction – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Aaron and Monica Sturniolo were inducted as
the newest members of our club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is their sponer. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both are former lions from Pennsylvania, so Lion
Stan didn’t give any LCI history, but some club history instead. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Monica is a substitute teach with Virginia
Beach City Public Schools and Lion Aaron is the IT Director with RRMM
Architects. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan reached out to the community services
coordinator with the city and requested 4-5 families for this year’s holiday
project. We should have a list at the next meeting, so we can make assignments.
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John earned a membership key for sponsoring 2
new members. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club received a thank you note from Samaritan
House for our support of their food pantry. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Tucker’s official visit will be the Nov 16<sup>th</sup>
meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region II meeting – Oct 26<sup>th</sup> at Crazy
Buffett in Chesapeake. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Lion
Marvin. (It was also his anniversary!) Being a ladies man, Lion Marvin wanted
all the lovely ladies of the club (Lions Nancy, Vickie, Monica, Jeri, &
Sylvia) to sing to him. Bids were going back in forth on whether they would
sing or not but Lion Bob 1 decided to put an end to the thing and be non-discriminatory,
so he put his money down for the whole club to sing to Lion Marvin, so that’s
what we did. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $20 – Lion Bob 2; $15 – Lion Dick; $5
– Lion Jeri. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:50pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>5 Oct 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Lion Karen Brown (VBTC
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim Healy – “Grand Old Flag”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: ARGUS II (Bionic Eye) – Lion Karen Brown<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Karen was diagnosis with Retinitis Pigmentosa
in ‘80s and lost her vision and is a member of the Virginia Beach Town Center
Blind Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last February she went to Duke University and they
put a small implant in her brain (ARGUS II). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Only 60 people so far in the US have undergone this
procedure and it is currently only for people with Retinitis Pigmentosa. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next year they are going to open it up to people
with different sight related conditions. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She was initially told she isn’t going to see like
she thinks she was going to see, which turned out to be true. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is an outpatient procedure. She was at Duke for 3
days and goes back for regular checkups. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">National Geographic was present when she had her
procedure done and interviewed her. The article was in the Sept issue on pg 35.
It features pictures of her removed eye. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The procedure lasted 2.5 hours and could have gone
as long as 4. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They installed an implant on her retina with 60
electrodes attached to her brain. She doesn’t feel anything and it doesn’t
bother her. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She got fitted out with the camera glasses and
computer a month later. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Camera takes an image and sends it to the
computer, which goes to the eye, which goes to the implant where it is
converted to electrical signals. In the end the retina sees flashes. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contrast is very helpful since see can discern the
difference between dark and light very well. She needs to retrain her brain to
discern shapes and she is getting better at it. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She can see light and dark items like if there is a
light wallpaper and a dark door, she will be able to tell where the door is.
She can also see the sidewalk compared to the grass when walking her dog and
make out fences. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The first installation of this device was 2 years
ago. The guy who got it is getting very good at determining shapes. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Karen was also interviews by a Japanese film
crew and featured on one of their TV shows about technology. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She is slated to get a more advanced set of glasses
in about a year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The doctors are developing a means to direct input
the signals to the brain, which will be more efficient and working on facial
recognition. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Second Sight is the name of the company who makes
the ARGUS II. Funding for the research was provided in part by the Foundation
for Fighting Blindness and the Dr. who helped develop this technology at John
Hopkins is a Lion. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As far as controls, Lion Karen has a dimming switch
on the computer which she uses when she goes outside due to the increased
brightness. She also has a contrast switch. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All Kinds of Stuff – Lion
President Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Smiles Across the Miles</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB TC
Blind Lions sponsored this project again this year with Anthem<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is
where the cards we cut up last meeting went<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On OCT 1<sup>st</sup>
a lot of lions/Anthem workers/children
got together to assemble and decorate the cards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have
1800 cards to send to the troops<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re
going to have a party on OCT 29<sup>th</sup> at the Autumn Care Nursing Home
for the residents. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They will
make and sign the cards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The party
will have a USO/WWII theme. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Members
of the military will be present to collect the cards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will
also collect toiletry items to make care packages for the soldiers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time will
be 2pm-4pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Health and Wellness Fair</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also on
Oct 29<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is
a health and wellness fair at Calvary Baptist Church<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll do
a SPOT screening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time is
10am-2pm, so there will be time to get to the USO party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beach Bags</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia is
the sponsor club for this project. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re
partnering with Anthem and VBCPS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
received a $2,000 grant from LCI to buy half the food. The school district will
pay the other half. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time is
4-6pm at Corporate Landing MS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The goal
is to fill 1200 bags for children in need to take home with them so they’ll
have something to eat over the weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did
750 bags last year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50 slots
were opened up to Anthem personnel and they filled them all in under an hour.
They have 10 more on a waiting list. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need
around 40 lions. Will be open to all Virginia Beach Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D Bid ‘N Buy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is
the weekend! (Oct 8<sup>th</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy is running the silent auction and needs help doing set up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need
20-30 people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Eye Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Malibu ES
– Oct 12<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stafford
Pre-School – Oct 26<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kings
Grant ES – Oct 27<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia ES
will be scheduled soon <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Committee Lists</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some
lions are sure which committees they’re on, so the lists were distributed <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same time (Oct 13th, 10am on location or 9:30 at
best buy)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John tried to fool the club (by not updating
the date on his watch since Sept only has 30 days) and tried to tell the club
EGRC was on Oct 12 since his watch was a day off. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John has us well trained and we all knew that
the second Thursday of the month is Oct 13<sup>th</sup> and we did not fall for
his ruse. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom Sale/White Cane – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack just ordered more brooms</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The combined 1 day white cane/broom sale worked well
on Sept. 17<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We made $415.50 at the white cane </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We sold $1243.60 in brooms (including $222 from
Paul’s Garage)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">People were asking about brooms at the white cane
site, so we were able to point them towards the brooms sale which drove a lot
of traffic</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Square also worked well. $179 worth of broom
purchases were done on the Square. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re going to do this again on Oct 22<sup>nd</sup>
with the same set-up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ideally we will have 2 Lions at the front of BJs
doing the white cane and 2 lions running the broom sale near the gas station. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A sign-up sheet will be sent out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The yearly auction is the charity foundation’s
biggest fundraiser</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be on Oct 8<sup>th</sup> from 11 to 1pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need people to work and people to buy. Bring your
spouse and friends. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are a lot of really nice/expensive items in
this year’s auction you could get a deal on. Lion Nancy will send out a link
where you can view the items and share with your friends. If there is something you want but can’t make
it, let Lion Stan know and he’ll work something out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We won a $250 service grant for being the #1 club in
the district in terms of donations</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can win another $250 service grant if we get 15
people to register at the auction. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy will need you there around 9-9:30 to help
her set up. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanut Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did this for the first time last year and it
worked out well, so we’re going to do it again. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last year we made about $1,000</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve passed out the order form. He has more if
you need them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fill it out with the orders you take and turn the
forms into either Lion Steve or Lion Vickie. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can collect the money upfront or when you make
delivery. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most cans sell for around $10 and we keep around 6
of those dollars, so the profit margin is pretty good. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have to pay shipping ($30) but we minimize that
cost by just placing one big order which will be delivered to Lion Steve’s
house. Then we can pick the peanuts up from him and deliver them to the people
who bought them from you. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All orders will be due by the 1<sup>st</sup> meeting
in Nov. (which is Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup>) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Things are not looking good.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our supplier is on a barrier island off the coast of
Florida. They’ve had a lot of rain and the hurricane will really affect his
crops. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He’s also been fighting a virus which is wreaking
havoc on his trees, so he does not expect to have a good crop this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack plans to talk to him in about a week and
we’ll have more info on whether we will be able to do the sale this year or
not. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters – We received a $250 donation
from Sunnybrook ES in appreciation for the SPOT screening we recently did
there. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Donnelly is working with the DG on some
international affairs. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack Wagner – The Samaritan House food pantry is
getting critically low. It hasn’t been this bad in a long time and any help
would be greatly appreciated. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters earned a silver centennial of
service pin for sponsoring a new member. He would have received it too if Lion
Rich didn’t leave it in Hampton. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Redistricting. We talked a lot about this prior to
State Convention in May. At state convention, it was the opinion of the Council
of Governors that the motion to merge the 6 districts of Virginia into 3 had
failed but they would seek the guidance of LCI legal. LCI legal has finally
come back and with the ruling that the motion should have passed. This won’t
affect the club much, but it will affect the club members who are involved in
the District. Now we have District events in Norfolk, Hampton, Chesapeake, etc.
Now they will be in Lynchburg, South Boston, Richmond, etc. IPDG Ray intends to
fight the ruling. There will be an emergency district meeting after the bid ‘n
buy auction on Oct. 8<sup>th</sup> to discuss the plan forward. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will induct 2 new members at the Oct 19<sup>th</sup>
meeting </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Tucker’s official visit will be the Nov 16<sup>th</sup>
meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Lion
Aziz was initially at the meeting but he had to go to the airport and snuck out
before the birthdays, so we’ll do it at the second meeting of the month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $20- Lion Debra, $10 – Lion Jack, $9 – Lion
John, Sample bag of peanuts – Lion Jack, Sample bag of peanuts – Lion Stan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:55pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>7 Sep 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 09, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 1VP Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:<span style="color: red;">32 </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: <span style="color: red;">32</span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Monica and Aaron
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC J. Stanley Furman – “Grand Old Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 2 Guests</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">55 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recess for dinner: 6:08</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:04<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club quickly realized we’re all in trouble next year as we were
victimized by Lion Debra’s power tripping and iron fist leadership style. A
reign of terror approaches. She does get
some style points though since she used a beer bottle to ring the bell instead
of a gavel, so it wasn’t all bad. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: USO Project – Lion Susie Sumnick/Lion Irene
Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Susie brought a bunch of Christmas Cards for us
to cut up. We cut out the fronts/pictures/messages so the kids can match up
stuff they like to make new cards which will be sent to service members
overseas. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">More details are to come on the location and if
we’ll have a party or not when the kids assemble the card on Oct. 1<sup>st</sup>.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club members cut up cards during the meal and
the meeting time. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Anthem Alliance Beach Bag Project/Blood
Drive Results – Lion Rich Roberts (sort of) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy sent out all this information but Lion Rich was not smart enough to print
the email out and read it. Luckily PCC Stan is kinda smart and swooped in for
the save. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did
this project last year (Beach Bags) and it was very successful. We’ll pack bags
of food which students in need will take home with them so they’ll have
something to eat over the weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The date
is Nov 9<sup>th</sup> at Corporate Landing MS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy has submitted for a grant to buy food. The school will also match funds
and we’ll likely in end with 3-4 thousand dollars for food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For the
blood drive, we collected 35 pints of blood but only screened 4 children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom Sale/White Cane – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The date is Sat. Sept 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra passed out a sign-up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions were directed to sign up for broom shifts
firsts. If we can fill those, then we’ll look to fill white cane slots since
we’re not sure we can pull off both. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If we can’t get enough Lions to do both, we’ll
schedule a separate white can in the near future. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters impersonator
Lion Rich<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same time (Sept 9<sup>th</sup>, 10am on location or
9:30 at best buy)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same place. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same door combination. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same interesting factoids. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Same fun to be had by all. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The yearly auction is the charity foundation’s
biggest fundraiser</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be on Oct 8<sup>th</sup> from 11 to 1pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a $250 service grant we earned last year which
we haven’t used yet. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can win another one by raffle (we get a ticket
for each item donated over $50 in value) or we can win one by getting more than
15 people (friends and family count) to the auction. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solicit restaurants for gift cards. They will get
about 80% of their face value. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is organizing setting up the silent
auction tables and will need the support of the club members to show up early
and help her out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Almost all of the raffle tickets were sold and
collected (18 books). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hot dogs and hamburgers will be taken care of by the
club. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling Sites – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 12 locations where we collect glasses. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a list of who is responsible for each site
but it hasn’t been updated in a while and needs to be revisited. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve thinks either we have multiple lions from
our club collecting from the same boxes or some other clubs may be collecting
glasses from our spots. We need to get this figured out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out the current list and we can
verify who is going to be responsible for all of our sites. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Traveling Leo – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did two visits in August. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On the 17<sup>th</sup> we went to Williamsburg Host
for the Lion Pat Kerr Comedy Hour and on the 25<sup>th</sup> we went to Windsor
and learned about Chicken Swaps and Tractor Pulls. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both visits were a lot of fun. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie is given 2 Bland Contest presentations
in September, one to Little Creek and one to Franklin. We are going to try to
turn the Little Creek meeting on Sept 13<sup>th</sup> into a Traveling Leo
visit. Lion Stan and Lion Jeri agreed to go. Lion Rich will email the club to
try and get one more.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick – The JDRF Walk is on Sunday, Sept 25<sup>th</sup>
at Noon. Walk will start on 31<sup>st</sup> street (we think). The club wrote
the check for our annual donation to Scotty’s Superheros which was much
appreciated. Lion Dick plans on bringing Scotty to a meeting in the near
future</span></div>
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Report:</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall Conference is this weekend. You don’t need to
register to attend the classes on Saturday. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III meeting is on Sept 29<sup>th</sup> at
Captain Ray’s Buffett on VB Blvd. This is the same place as the Hibachi Grill
where it always is but just isn’t called the Hibachi Grill anymore. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim Healy received a silver centennial of
service pin for sponsoring a new member. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia brought in an article she saw in the
beacon about our jump start program. The article had a picture of Lion Sylvia
dressed up in her lion suit.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: All
4 Birthday Lions were present (Lions Fran, Rog, Dick, and Stan). Lion Dick
orginially picked Lion Steve but then realized he is too cheap for the club to
make any money and switched to Lion Aziz. Lion Rog went with the ever wonderful
Lion Otis. Lion Fran went with Lion Irene and Lion Stan wanted Lion Vickie.
Lions Aziz and Oits tried a duet where Lion Aziz would do a verse in Farsi and
Lion Otis would follow in English. It was truly awful and my life is somehow
worse for having heard it. Fortunately, Lion Irene followed with a good,
regular version and Lion Vickie closed the show a funky Stevie Wonder version,
so after a rough start we got to end on a high note. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $15 – Lion Shelia, $10 – Lion Jack,
$5 – Lion Steve. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:38 pm. – although most stayed to continue cutting Christmas
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">August 3, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6:30PM</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the Hilton
Garden Inn with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Attendance:</span><b style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: "arial black" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><i style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Guests </span></i><i style="text-align: right;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5, </span></u></i><i style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Members</span></i><i style="text-align: right;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 16, </span></u></i><i style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Percentage</span></i><i style="text-align: right;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 47%</span></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction
of Guests: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Members of the </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Virginia Beach Blind Lions
Club</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visiting
were </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions 1<sup>st</sup>
VDG Beth Stevens, GMT Chair Mack Stevens, Zone I Chair Bambi Martin, Mary
Durbin, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Karen Brown</span></div>
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at 6:34pm and was called back to order at 7:12PM<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District 24D Global Membership Team Chair, Lion Mack
Stevens</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> who spoke (of course) about membership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mack</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> began with a punny joke about the stock market (<i>e.g. </i>feathers are down, helium is rising, etc., etc.). His theme was to emphasize </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">people </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">instead
of </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">membership</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <i>per se.
</i>People need Lions Clubs, but we don’t have nearly enough Lions to
serve the needs of a global 7 billion people.
Since there are but 1.4 million Lions, we are only 0.02% of the
population – thus we need many more Lions to serve. Of the average 10 – 15 people you meet every
day, consider how many of them could be Lions.
Lion Mack then distributed a guide about membership (attached to these
minutes). Subjects of it include <i>How to Get New Members, Membership Growth,
Orientation of New Members, Making a Visitor or New Member Feel Welcome,
Attendance, Fellowship </i>and <i>Retention. </i>He emphasized and discussed making
visitors and new members feel both welcome and included. He had recently visited clubs where those in
charge of a particular project didn’t want help, especially from a
newcomer. Caring about and for present
members is important, as part of good fellowship. The handout mentioned six steps to retain
members that should be followed. Lion
Mack than introduced three Thalia Lions as his <i>minions </i>– Lions Irene Conlin, Debra Laughlin and Marvin
Clemmons. They will be helping him
spread the word about membership in the District by visiting and speaking to
clubs. His last bit of advice was to be
positive and eliminate the negative.
Congratulate members for doing a good job and don’t complain at
meetings. Although sometimes interesting
among the older members, he suggested we don’t go into gory detail about our
latest surgery or bowel and bladder problems as young persons don’t like to be
reminded that they will be old one day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">To keep him active and awake, Lion Irene Conlin presented
the guest speaker with a 6-pack of <i>Red
Bull.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">President’s
Announcements: Lion Nancy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">distributed
club brochures and membership applications to all members, along with an
“elevator talk” – a discussion of who Lions are summarized for a two minute
talk. It is straight off the LCI
website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children’s Eye Screenings/ School Supplies for
Children Lion Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
mentioned that 66 children were screened at the last Central Library Screening
– present were Lions Susie Sumnick, Fran Scott, Sylvia Wagner and Nancy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> A
<i>Shed It, Shred It or Donate It </i>event
is being held at the main Rose and Womble Realtor office next Saturday, Aug 6<sup>th</sup>. Thalia Lions will have a table there to
publicize our events and sell brooms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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‘apples’ were distributed to get school supplies for children. Each ‘apple’ has a list of needed supplies
provided to needy children. A general
list for the schools in our area was distributed also. The <i>Jump
Start</i> activity this year on Aug. 25<sup>th</sup> will also provide
everything needed for homeless family children like haircuts, eye screening by
Lions and school supplies including backpacks, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling/LMEB Dinner/RAM Wise Co.
Recap Lion John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reminded
members of EGRC processing a week from tomorrow, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug.11<sup>th</sup> . </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You know when and where.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMEB Annual Dinner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug. 17<sup>th</sup> –
Member Meeting 5pm, Board Meeting follows, Social time 6pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dinner at 7pm, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">all at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Norfolk Yacht and Country
Club. Secretary Lion Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> has
reserved a table and reservations are due and payable. (Invitation attached)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">summarized the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Remote Area Medical –
Virginia</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> clinic in Wise Co. July 22 – 24. Attending from Thalia Lions were </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Susie Sumnick </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and
spouse </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mick,
Lion Fran Scott </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Nancy and John Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2111
persons registered for medical, vision and dental care. The Vision Clinic saw about 700 persons and
about 650 pairs of glasses were made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recap of Youth Dinner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">provided on Sunday, July
24<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie Kennedy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> offered
thanks to all participating Lions of which there were many. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> was injured when he fell
carrying chicken for the dinner.
Although confined to bed for a week, he is much better now as reported
by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve
Rosnov.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The dinner went
well with comments from the international youth that “. . Americans eat too
much meat!” They really enjoyed the
baked beans and tacos. Suggestions for
the meal next year from them include having more vegetarian dishes and
seasonings. The cookies from </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim Healy<i> </i></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ran short and more should be on
hand next year. There were 29 students
present with many Lions and spouses also in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid’n Buy/Sept Pool Party </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">– </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid’nBuy</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">auction fund-raiser for the 24D Charity
Foundation is being held on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct. 8<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oak Grove UMC</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. The agenda suggested bringing items this
evening, but if you didn’t please use the provided form to donate a good item
or two worth more than $50. Our club can
‘earn’ funds for charitable use and credit if we participate well. Our club is responsible for organizing the
silent auction part. Raffle tickets to
be sold for $5 each were handed out to those not present last meeting. We can also use advertisers and restaurant
coupons from your<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> favorite restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy handed out two <i>president pet </i>pins for those who brought
items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The now annual late summer </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Pool Party</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> will be
poolside at the Furman’s on the second meeting in September, the 21<sup>st</sup>. Bring a guest and some potluck food and
libation to go with the burgers and dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">5. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Traveling Leo </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">trips are organized (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Windsor Lions
on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug. 25<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and
Wmsbrg Host on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug.
16<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">6. Aug. 25<sup>th</sup>,
6pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">will be a joint Zone meeting at the Endependence Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">7. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug. 27<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">will be a joint food drive<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">8. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Red Cross Blood Drive</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Virginia Beach Christian
Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, 1 – 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Secretary’s Report:
Lion John Watters</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 1. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall Conference</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Sept. 9 - 10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. First </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District Cabinet Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> this
Sunday, 1pm, Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neither </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dan Ferrara</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> or </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Smitty Smith</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> were
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The 50/50 raffle</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> prize was won by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin Clemmons </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">($19).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
meeting adjourned</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7:57pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted,</span><u><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters, Pseudo-Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>20 Jul 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin Clemmons</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC J.
Stanley Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim Healy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 0 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">55 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Program: Lion Marvin Clemmons – How to Use Square<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We moved into the practical application phase of the
square implementation. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most club members had downloaded the app and Lion
Marvin gave us the password and user name so we could log into the club’s
account. We all use the same login in which is specific to our club (no
individual logins which cost extra). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did trial runs with individuals doing $1
transactions. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership Plan – Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene presented her comprehensive membership
plan which will be emailed to the club with these minutes. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Children Screeings/Shop for Cause/Youth Camp Dinner/Blood
Drive – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB Central Library Screenings</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John
Reported that on July 18<sup>th</sup> things were slow at the screening. 3
Lions were present for 3 hrs and screened 13 children </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Doing
another one on July 25<sup>th</sup> from 1-4pm following a NASA program so
attendance should be good</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Susan, Debra, and Nancy are set to work</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people would be welcome to go around to round up the kiddies and bring them to
the screening. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Shop for a Cause (Macy’s)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$5 per
card, giving out sets of 10</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy doesn’t want any cards back, sell them all. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who buy the card will get to shop on Aug 26-28 and will get 25% off (with some
restrictions)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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100 cards and it is all profit, so if we sell them all we get $1000. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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collected $405</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood Drive</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Mon) from 2-7pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Christian Church </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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going to sell brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Youth Dinner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This
coming Sunday, the 24<sup>th</sup> (4:30pm)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich
will send out the menu</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location
is the Chapel, same place it has been the last 2 years. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy spoke to Erin Stromburg. Although she is
too busy to be active in the club and has dropped her membership, she still
wants to support the club and offered to do free eye exams for us. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Linda Harrision also dropped because she is too busy
with her business to participate, but there is still opportunity for us to work
together. She is organizing a “Shred it, shed it, donate it” event at Rose
& Womble on August 6<sup>th</sup> from 9:30am-1:30pm (set up a 9am). This
is for people to clean out their garages and get rid of old stuff. She would
like us to set a booth for people to donate glasses. We can also sell shop for
a cause tickets and brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 Lions worked on July 14<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">370 glassed were turned in and 3 hearing aids. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The yearly auction is the charity foundation’s
biggest fundraiser</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be on Oct 8<sup>th</sup> from 11 to 1pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a $250 service grant we earned last year
which we haven’t used yet. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can win another one by raffle (we get a ticket
for each item donated over $50 in value) or we can win one by getting more than
15 people (friends and family count) to the auction. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solicit restaurants for gift cards. They will get
about 80% of their face value. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is organizing setting up the silent
auction tables and will need the support of the club members to show up early
and help her out. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan also passed out raffle tickets for the
auction. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fundraisers/Traveling Leo – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich
Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to schedule a broom sale. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The schedule for August is packed and the weather is
hot. So we decided to do a sale in September<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack brought up a good point that setting up
and tearing down two days in a row is a lot of work and we generally sell more
on Saturdays than Fridays, so we decided to do a one day sale in September and
then do another sale in October. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We picked Sept 17<sup>th</sup> for the first sale
and then Oct is TBD. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich was gaging interest on Traveling Leo
visits for August. He suggested W’burg Host, Windsor and Northampton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It looks like we will have enough interest to visit
W’Burg Host on August 16<sup>th</sup> and the Windsor on August 25<sup>th</sup>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will schedule the visits with those clubs
and organize our crew. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">From the Floor <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nada </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The 1<sup>st</sup> cabinet meeting is on Aug 7<sup>th</sup>
at Norfolk General, 1pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It’s time to pay dues again. $100. Pay up. 24 Lions
(72%) have paid so far. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyebank dinner. We have 10 who want to go. Lion
Rich will reserve the table and pay the fee and those going can reimburse Lion
Rich. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall Conference info is out. Registration is due by
Aug 22<sup>nd</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail
Twister- Lion Jack Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Done
at first meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 1 drawings for $25, won by Lion Bob
Donnelly. Welcome back! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:04 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">July 22-24<sup>th</sup> (Fri-Sun) – RAM (Wise County)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">July 24<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Youth Camp Dinner (VA
Wesleyan) (4:30pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">July 25<sup>th</sup> (Mon) - VB Central Library
Screening #2</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 6<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Shred it, Shed it, Donate
it (Rose & Womble) (9am -1:30pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 7<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – 1<sup>st</sup> Cabinet
Meeting (Norfolk General) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 11<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 16<sup>th</sup> (Tues) – Traveling Leo –
Williamsburg Host</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 17<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – LMEB Dinner (Norfolk Yacht
Club) (6pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aug 25<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Traveling Leo - Windsor</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 8<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 7<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting (DG
Official Visit) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 9-10 (Fri-Sat) – 24-D Fall Conference, Chesapeake</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sept 17<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Broom Sale (BJs)</span></div>
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<b>6 July 2016</b> - First Meeting of the 2016-2017 Year<br />
Regular Meeting Call to Order at 6: 30 pm <br />
ATTENDANCE 1 Guests 19 Members 56 Percent <br />
Dinner wasn’t ready, so Lion President Nancy pushed on with the reports. <br />
Program: None <br />
Reports: <br />
Children Screeings/Shop for Cause/Youth Camp Dinner/Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Watters Youth Camp o Menu is set: Chicken – Lion Aziz Paper products – Lion Nancy and Lion John (they will be at RAM) Cookies – Lion Jim Healy Potato Salad – PCC Stan Water – Lion Vickie Pasta Salad – Lion Marvin Green Salad – Lion Dick Baked Beans – Lion Rich o Lion Nancy needed someone to take the warming trays. Lion Bob 1 (rocking some awesome Elton John glasses) said he would take them. VB Central Library Screenings o Doing one on July 18th from 10-1pm Lions Roger, John, and Mike are set to work o Doing another one on July 25th from 1-4pm following a NASA program so attendance should be good Lions Susan, Debra, and Nancy are set to work Shop for a Cause (Macy’s) o $5 per card, giving out sets of 10 o Lion Nancy doesn’t want any cards back, sell them all. o People who buy the card will get to shop on Aug 26-28 and will get 25% off (with some restrictions) o We have 100 cards and it is all profit, so if we sell them all we get $1000. o Already collected $405 Blood Drive o Aug 29th (Mon) from 2-7pm o VB Christian Church <br />
Introduction of Guests: Judy Lewis (Friend of Lion Jim 1) <br />
Song – Led by Lion Jack Wagner – “America the Beautiful” Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Mike Coren Invocation- given by Lion John Watters<br />
LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman The yearly auction is the charity foundation’s biggest fundraiser Will be on Oct 8th from 11 to 1pm We have a $250 service grant we earned last year which we haven’t used yet. We can win another one by raffle (we get a ticket for each item donated over $50 in value) or we can win one by getting more than 15 people (friends and family count) to the auction. Solicit restaurants for gift cards. They will get about 80% of their face value. Lion Nancy is organizing setting up the silent auction tables and will need the support of the club members to show up early and help her out. <br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters Next EGRC is July 14th, Same time/same place. Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy at 9:30 for a ride. <br />
PAHS Scholarship – Lion Bob Perrine Lion Bob had the check ready to send to our scholarship winner this year, Laura De Haan. Laura was going to come to the meeting but ended up not being able to. She is going to George Mason to study pre-nursing with the ambition to become a physician assistant in the Army. Lion Bob read a letter she wrote to the club. Lion Bob updated us on last year’s winner, Peter Ngyen who is also going to George Mason and occasionally corresponds with him. Peter is doing very well is working on encryption for the mobile banking industry. He is looking for ways to give back and is joining the Knights of Columbus. He is also going to join an inventors club. <br />
Lions Medical Eyebank Dinner – Lion John Watters The dinner is on August 17th (wed) and cost $35/person All clubs are members of the eyebank The social starts at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. There was a lot of interest so we plan on reserving a table of 10. Lion Rich will send in the registration so you need to let him know you plan on going and send you money to him Lion John then starting disseminating numerous amounts of interesting factoids about the eyebank. Lion Nancy grew incrementally more frustrated with each factoid. <br />
Recess for dinner: 6:50 Reconvene: 7:20 <br />
FY16-17 Budget – Lion Vickie Kennedy Lion Vickie went through this year’s budget (previously approved by the BOD) line by line. Lion Bob wanted the ALC scholarship bumped up from $1000 to $1500 to match what we did last year. Lion Stan made the motion which passed unanimously. <br />
From the Floor Lion Dick expressed concern over members who don’t regularly attend meetings since we’re charged for a minimum of 20 meals and we usually don’t have that many members at the meeting. Lion Nancy announced she has a plan for that. She also plans on doing installation night at the hotel on a regular meeting night and invite our spouses instead of doing a fancy dinner which will save the club money. The members seemed good with that. Lion Marvin had some preps for the members since next meeting he is going to demonstrate the square. He wants us to download the square app prior to the meeting. He also talked about<br />
setting up a separate account for our admin funds so club members could pay for their meals/dues with credit/debit cards instead of cash. Lion Jack talked to the fruit guy. He apologized for the crop last year. He said everyone had the same problems since the issues were weather driven which caused some poor crops. The orders and delivery will be a week earlier this week which should be a good thing. Nobody did the origami thing so Lion Nancy gave us 2 more weeks to pull it off. <br />
Secretary’s Report: The 1st cabinet meeting is on Aug 7th at Norfolk General, 1pm. It’s time to pay dues again. $100. Pay up. Lion Rich briefly touched on the 3 reports he does every month and the info he is looking for when he sends out the email every month. He know we’re doing more than gets reported. Last FY our club logged the following on myLCI: 1411 lion hours dedicated to service projects; 6007 people served; 1681 eyeglasses collected'; 6 hearing aids collected; 939 children screened. 87 service activates were logged. We’re asked to do at least one project in the following areas, youth, vision, hunger, and environment. We did 9 youth projects, 33 vision projects, 12 hunger projects, and 15 environmental projects (EGRC hits this bucket). <br />
Tail Twister PCC J. Stanley Furman Birthdays: None present 50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Dick (who says he never wins); $10 –Lion Aziz, $4- Lion Jack Progressive Raffle: Lion Mike’s ticket was pulled. He only had a 2.94% of pulling the queen of hearts and winning the pot, but that’s exactly what he did. Lion Mike won $174 and Lion Steve was immediately trying to bum a few bucks off him. <br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:04 pm. <br />
Respectfully submitted <br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary Thalia Lions Club <br />
Upcoming Events July 14th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling July 18th (Mon) – VB Central Library Screening #1, 10-1pm July 20th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting July 22-24th (Fri-Sun) – RAM (Wise County) July 24th (Sun) – Youth Camp Dinner (VA Wesleyan) July 25th (Mon) - VB Central Library Screening #2, 1-4pm Aug 3rd (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting Aug 7th (Sun) – 1st Cabinet Meeting (Norfolk General), 1pm Aug 17th (Wed) – LMEB Dinner (Norfolk Yacht Club) Aug 29th (Mon) – Blood Drive (VB Christian Church), 2-7pm Oct 8th (Sat) – LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction Sept 9-10 (Fri/Sat) – 24-D Fall Conference, Chesapeake Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-46384409847334172612021-03-01T00:04:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:16:03.551-07:00Meetings 2015 - 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>June 15 (Last meeting of the 2015 / 2016 Year)</b><br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on June 15, 2016, by Lion President(elect) Nancy Watters at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting. <br />
Call to Order at 6: 30 pm <br />
ATTENDANCE 0 Guests 15 Members 41 Percent <br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:37 pm Reconvened: 7:00 pm – By Lion President(elect) Nancy <br />
Lion Nancy brought in Origami paper and instructions on how to make a crane since it is in line with our International President Yamada’s theme of peace and harmony. She tired start the club members out on the right foot by demonstrating how to make the preliminary base but soon found that Lions are not good at following simple directions. She offered up a prize to the best crane at the end of them meeting. Lion Aziz asked if the prize involved money. When he found out that it didn’t involve money, he was no longer interested. <br />
Program: Lion Marvin Clemmons – Square Account Lion Marvin brought in the card readers he purchased to show them off. Lion Marvin set up our club’s square account and linked it to out bank account. He did a trial transaction to test it and the transaction went through without issue. Lion Marvin shared the log in information with the gmail account he set up and the square account. Next step is for club members to download the square app on our phones. <br />
Reports: <br />
Children Screeings/Shop for Cause – Lion Nancy Watters VB Central Library Screenings o Doing one on July 18th from 10-1pm o Lion Sylvia will be in her lion suit rounding up the kiddies o Doing another one on July 25th from 1-4pm following a NASA program so attendance should be good o We let the VB infant care program know about the screenings. They have about 300 kids with special needs in the program. It is hard for parents to get services at their school so hopefully they will come out and get screened. Shop for a Cause (Macy’s) o $5 per card, giving out sets of 10 o Lion Nancy doesn’t want any cards back, sell them all. o People who buy the card will get to shop on Aug 26-28 and will get 25% off (with some restrictions)<br />
Introduction of Guests: None <br />
Song – Led by Lion Jim Healy - “Grand Old Flag” in memory of Lion Ed Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion John Watters Invocation- given by Lion Bob Perrine<br />
o We have 200 cards and it is all profit, so if we sell them all we get $1000. o Already collected $265 <br />
LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction – PCC J. Stanley Furman The yearly auction is the charity foundation’s biggest fundraiser Will be on Oct 8th from 11 to 1pm We have a $250 service grant we earned last year which we haven’t used yet. We can win another one by raffle (we get a ticket for each item donated over $50 in value) or we can win one by getting more than 15 people (friends and family count) to the auction. Solicit restaurants for gift cards. They will get about 80% of their face value. <br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters Next EGRC is the Fourth of July + 10 days or July 14th, Same time/same place. Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy at 9:30 for a ride. Collected 387 glasses this month and 4 lions worked the EGRC. <br />
Lion Merchandise – Lion Nancy Watters Lion Nancy passed out sheets of items for club members to order to become more visible in the community and to be more enthusiastic about being Lions. Let Lion Nancy know which items you want and she will place one order to consolidate on shipping. She will pay the shipping and the club member will pay for the item. Lion Nancy wants to place the order soon. Lion Rich brought up the big sign the Kiwanis have in front of the hotel which says when they meet. We need to investigate getting a similar sign. <br />
PAHS Scholarship – Lion Bob Perrine Lion Bob and his wife went to the PAHS scholarship ceremony on June 7th. They gave away 4 million dollars in scholarships. The Lions gave away 5K with Bayside doing 3K, VB TC Blind giving 1K and Thalia giving 1K. Our recipient will be at the next club meeting. <br />
Traveling Leo – Lion Rich Roberts One of Lion Steve’s friends is giving a presentation to the Churchland Lions on Monday June 27th and he is going. Lion Rich said he would go if two other want to join and make it a traveling leo. Lion Marvin and Lion Vickie said they would go. <br />
Youth Dinner – Lion Nancy Chicken – Lion Aziz Paper products – Lion Nancy and Lion John (they will be at RAM) Cookies – Lion Jim Healy Potato Salad – PCC Stan Water – Lion Vickie Pasta Salad – Lion Marvin Green Salad – Lion Dick Baked Beans – Lion Rich <br />
Lion Nancy read a thank you letter from a leader dog recipient. <br />
Lion Vickie presented the Treasurer’s Report. <br />
From the Floor Lion Nancy – will have another blood drive at VB Christian Church on Aug 29th Lion John – Lion Nancy set the club awry with her instructions for the preliminary base. We briefly discussed the final district meeting and how membership is up substantially in the district. Lion Nancy – Since nobody was able to pull off the origami crane, she sent us all home with homework. At the next meeting, she will line up the crane and the top 3 will win a prize. Lion John remarked that he will give her “the bird” alright. Lion Dick expressed concern over members who don’t regularly attend meetings. Lion Nancy announced she has a plan for that. Some members don’t attend meetings but they support the club in other ways and do service projects, which is fine. There is another group not really doing anything and she is going to assign people to reach out to them and try to get them back in. <br />
Secretary’s Report: The 1st cabinet meeting is on Aug 7th at Norfolk General, 1pm. It’s time to pay dues again. $100. Pay up. BOD meeting next Wednesday at the Watter’s residence to set next year’s budget. <br />
Tail Twister PCC J. Stanley Furman Birthdays: None 50/50 Raffle: 3 drawings: $20 – Lion Marvin, $12 Lion Marvin again!, $6 – Lion Mike. Progressive Raffle: Lion John’s ticket was pulled but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to $167. 34 cards are left in the deck. <br />
Meeting then adjourned at 7:46 pm. <br />
Respectfully submitted <br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary Thalia Lions Club <br />
Upcoming Events<br />
June 22th (Wed) – Board Meeting (Budget) – The Watters’ Residence, 6:30pm<br />
June 27th (Mon) – Churchland Traveling Leo <br />
July 6th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting<br />
July 14th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling <br />
July 18th (Mon) – VB Central Library Screening #1, 10-1pm<br />
July 20th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting<br />
July 22-24th (Fri-Sun) – RAM (Wise County)<br />
July 24th (Sun) – Youth Camp Dinner (VA Wesleyan) <br />
July 25th (Mon) - VB Central Library Screening #2, 1-4pm <br />
Aug 7th (Sun) – 1st Cabinet Meeting (Norfolk General), 1pm <br />
Oct 8th (Sat) – LCF 24-D Bid Buy Auction<br />
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<b>June 1, 2016</b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on June 1,<br />
2016, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia<br />
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6: 30 pm<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
1 Guests<br />
21 Members<br />
57 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:32 pm<br />
Reconvened: 7:00 pm – By Lion President Irene<br />
Program: None<br />
Reports:<br />
Blood Drive/Broom Sale/Shop for Cause – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
• Blood Drive/Broom Sale<br />
o May 22nd got rained out.<br />
o Still able to collect 23 pints of blood.<br />
o Couldn’t sell brooms for very long and ended up selling $92 worth<br />
o Lion Fran worked the SPOT, but only 2 children were screened<br />
• Shop for a Cause (Macy’s)<br />
o $5 per card, giving out sets of 10<br />
o Lion Nancy doesn’t want any cards back, sell them all.<br />
o People who buy the card will get to shop on Aug 26-28 and will get 25% off (with<br />
some restrictions)<br />
o We have 200 cards and it is all profit, so if we sell them all we get $1000.<br />
o Already collected $200<br />
Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine<br />
• Lion Bob read a thank you letter from the Adult Learning Center. The letter stated how<br />
excited we named our scholarship after Lion Ed DeLong and how loved he was by their staff.<br />
• Our PAHS scholarship winner will come to our July 6th meeting. The recipient is very<br />
deserving and plans to study nursing at George Washington University.<br />
State Bland Competition – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
• Both our district winners (and both from our club competition) ended up in 3rd place for their<br />
respective discipline at the state competition.<br />
• A 9 yr old one (violinist) won the instrumental competition and a 11 yr old piano player took<br />
second.<br />
• Lion Vickie ask Lion Rich to say a few words about the competition. Lion Rich said he<br />
wasn’t planning on attended and was pushed into going and that he and his wife were grateful<br />
that they were because it was very enjoyable and the talent level of the kids was phenomenal.<br />
• Lion Roger asked if we could get WHRO or some other news outlet to cover the event to gain<br />
exposure. Lion Rich commented how they hired a professional videographer for State<br />
Competition in order to use it for marketing. We could do something similar and take the<br />
video to the local music teachers to drive awareness.<br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<br />
• Lion John held up a bag full of eyeglasses and asked us what that meant. The club responded<br />
with:<br />
o Next EGRC is June 9th, Same time/same place.<br />
o Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy at 9:30 for a ride.<br />
Outgoing President Remarks – Lion Irene Conlin<br />
• Lion Irene thanked to club for allowing her the opportunity to be our club president. She<br />
learned a lot over the course of the year. She appreciated the fact that she got around and met a<br />
lot of lions for around the district and the state. The club did a lot and we should be proud. She<br />
handed out American Flag pins to remember Lion Ed whom she misses a lot and because we<br />
always wear our Lions pins but she never sees anyone where pins representing America.<br />
Installation of Officers – PCC J. Stanley Furman<br />
• PCC Stan installed the officers for FY16-17.<br />
• While Lion Irene was passing the president’s pin to Lion Nancy, the gavel was somehow<br />
stolen and made its way around the room. Somehow it ended up at Lion Aziz’s table but we<br />
can’t prove how it got there. Lion Irene took up a collection to buy the gavel back. She raised<br />
$69, of which 50 went to the club and 19 went to Samaritan House.<br />
• List of installed officers are attached.<br />
Incoming President Remarks – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
Does anyone know the three focus areas of service for the 100th Anniversary Year?<br />
Vision, Youth, and Environment. It started with a challenge in 2014. Our club has achieved all<br />
three challenges already.<br />
Does anyone know who the new International President is or what his theme is for this 100th year<br />
of LCI?<br />
Bob Corlew – Theme “New Mountains to Climb” (from Tennessee foothills)<br />
Our club has climbed many mountains over the years. We meet every challenge placed before us.<br />
Most of you know what they are. We have championed causes that have been picked up by the<br />
District, by the State and by International; Children’s Eye Screening; Visionwalk; Audible Easter<br />
Egg Hunt.<br />
We’ve supported legacy causes; Youth Exchange, Bland Contest, Journey for Sight, Diabetes<br />
screening and education, Disaster Relief, Hunger Relief, Leader Dog programs; Eye glass<br />
Recycling.<br />
As a club we are accustomed to stepping up for the cause. We are examples of “Where there is a<br />
need there is a Lion.”<br />
Sometimes we may think it spreads us too thin and we hear grumbling in the background, but we<br />
come together and provide the need that is at hand.<br />
That makes me proud to be a member Thalia Lions Club.<br />
So to acknowledge the new theme for this year, I am going to ask you to step up again. Not with<br />
dollars, although I might ask that too, but with enthusiasm to spread the word that we are a great<br />
organization. With enough enthusiasm to ASK someone to become a member and then guide that<br />
person to a fulfilling experience in our club.<br />
We have lost some wonderful Lions over the years. And likewise we have gained wonderful<br />
Lions. But our numbers and our participation is waning. I offer this challenge to each of you.<br />
1. Wear your pin EVERY day…..someone will eventually ask what it is.<br />
2. Be prepared with an answer to the question, “What is the Lions Club?”<br />
3. Grab at opportunities to tell others about Lions.<br />
4. Support club, zone, and district service activities.<br />
5. Get to know your leadership in the zone and the district.<br />
6. Report to our secretary all the activities in which you volunteer as a Lion. Wear your pin,<br />
your hat, your vest, to food bank activities or other organizations that provide services. Let them<br />
know Lions are good people.<br />
President Bob Curlew wants every club to gain 3 new members this year. We have further to go<br />
because we lost Lion Ed and we will drop a couple of others who have not been with us in a long<br />
time.<br />
So my goal this year aside from the new International President’s theme and the 100 year<br />
challenge, is for our club to renew the enthusiasm and the membership to revive our spirit and our<br />
numbers!<br />
We have a common cause, we support each other, we have the desire to make a difference else we<br />
would not be in this club. Together we can serve with more dedication, serve with enthusiasm,<br />
and serve with more compassion than ever before. That’s what I want and that’s what I expect we<br />
will do this year.<br />
I appreciate your trust in offering me the position of President this year. But I ask that you<br />
remember. You make the club, you do the work, you contribute the time, you expend the energy,<br />
and you care enough to make the difference in the lives of people in need.<br />
Award Presentations – Lion Irene Conlin<br />
• Lion Irene presented certificates of appreciation to the following Lions for their service and<br />
support during her term:<br />
• Lions Steve, Mike, Debra, Vickie, Stan, Dick, Linda H., Aziz, Rich, and Nancy<br />
Award Presentations – Lion Rich Roberts<br />
• Lion Rich presented Lion Irene with a Lion Statue engraved with her presidential term. Sorry<br />
Lion Irene, I don’t think it is real gold.<br />
• Lion Rich won the Lion of the Year.<br />
Secretary’s Report:<br />
• The Final District Meeting is June 8th at Smithfield Station. Lion Rich registered Lions Marvin,<br />
Stan, Jeri, Vickie, Steve, and Debra. They all now owe him $15. Lions John and Nancy have<br />
already registered. It will be $20 for anybody else who shows up and pays at the door.<br />
• Lion Rich and PCC Stan gave an update on the Redistricting vote which occurred at the State<br />
Convention. The proposal to merge the current 6 districts into 3 received 154 votes for, 110<br />
against, and 2 abstentions. There is confusion on whether the proposal actually passed. LCI<br />
requires a simple majority and our state bylaws require a 2/3 vote. At the convention, the council<br />
of governors considered the proposal defeated but are requested an opinion from LCI legal. An<br />
earlier opinion from LCI is that our bylaws are simply not in-line with reality and a simple<br />
majority should pass it. There were also concerns about the legitimacy of the proposal since<br />
discussion was not allowed at the general session and amendments were forbidden, which is<br />
contrary to our bylaws. Both Lion Rich and Lion Stan expressed concerns that redistricting in this<br />
manner is a bad thing for the district and the multiple.<br />
Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov.<br />
• Birthdays: None of our birthday boys and girls showed up.<br />
• 50/50 Raffle: 6 drawings<br />
o $32- Lion John<br />
o Scratchers – Lions Sharon, John, Nancy, Rich, Roger<br />
• Progressive Raffle: Lion John’s ticket was pulled but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the<br />
pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to $158. 35 cards are left in the deck.<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:01 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
June 3rd/4th (Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJs on VB Blvd)<br />
June 8th (Wed) – Final District Meeting (Smithfield)<br />
June 9th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling<br />
June 15th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting<br />
June 29th (Wed) – Board Meeting (Budget) – The Watters’ Residence<br />
July 18th (Mon) – VB Central Library Screening #1<br />
July 22-24th (Fri-Sun) – RAM (Wise County)<br />
July 24th (Sun) – Youth Camp Dinner (VA Wesleyan)<br />
July 25th (Mon) - VB Central Library Screening #2<br />
Aug 7th (Sun) – 1st Cabinet Meeting (Norfolk General)<br />
THALIA LIONS CLUB<br />
OFFICERS 2016 – 2017<br />
President – Nancy Wat ters<br />
Firs t Vice Pres ident – Debra Laughl in<br />
Second Vice Pres ident – Marvin Clemmons<br />
Third Vice Pres ident – Susan Sumnick<br />
Immediate Pas t Pres ident – Irene Conl in<br />
Secretary – Rich Roberts<br />
Treasurer - Vickie Kennedy<br />
Tail Twister – Jim Gander<br />
Lion Tamer – Steve Rosnov<br />
One Year Directors – Stan Furman, Dick Kressig<br />
Two year Directors – John Watters, Aziz Selahi<br />
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Membership Chairman – Irene Conlin<br />
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<b>May 18, 2016</b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on May 18,<br />
2016, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia<br />
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6: 30 pm<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
0 Guests<br />
14 Members<br />
38 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:32 pm<br />
Reconvened: 7:00 pm – By Lion President Irene<br />
Program: None<br />
Reports:<br />
Children Screenings/Blood Drive/Broom Sale – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
• May 22nd (Sunday) 1-6, we’ll do a blood drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church (Great<br />
Neck Rd). We’ll also sell brooms.<br />
o Register to donate blood with the Red Cross<br />
o Still have a lot of open slots to fill<br />
• Shop for a Cause (Macy’s)<br />
o $5 per card, giving out sets of 10<br />
o Lion Nancy doesn’t want any cards back, sell them all.<br />
o People who buy the card will get to shop on Aug 26-28 and will get 25% off (with<br />
some restrictions)<br />
o We have 200 cards and it is all profit, so if we sell them all we get $1000.<br />
• We will do 2 screenings at the VB Central Library<br />
o July18 from 10-2<br />
o July 25th<br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<br />
• Next EGRC is June 9th, Same time/same place.<br />
• Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy at 9:30 for a ride.<br />
White Cane Report – Lion Debra Laughlin<br />
• We’ll do a white cane on Friday/Saturday June 3rd and 4th.<br />
• Lion Debra had one open slot, Saturday 4-6, but Lion John and Nancy both volunteered to<br />
take the shift.<br />
Credit Card Processing – Lion Marvin Clemmons<br />
• The email responses after the last meeting were positive and it looks like the club wants to go<br />
ahead and try out the Square.<br />
• Lion Marvin set up a test account and will have a Square reader at the next meeting (after<br />
installation night) so we can try it out and see how it works.<br />
From the Floor:<br />
• Lion Nancy – brought up possibly doing a tour of the Brock Center in lieu of a meeting next<br />
Lion Year. The target date would be in November. There were some concerns whether there<br />
would be enough to see to make it worth out time. Lion Nancy will gather more info and let<br />
the club decide.<br />
• Lion Vickie gave the Treasurer’s report. We decided to issue our final obligations and cut<br />
checks for the District answering service and the Eyebank.<br />
Secretary’s Report:<br />
• The Final District Meeting is June 8th at Smithfield Station. Lion Rich will register those who want<br />
to attend. It’s $15 if you register ahead of time. It will be $20 if you show up and pay at the door.<br />
Lions Marvin, Stan, Vickie, Steve, and Debra said they would attend. Lions John and Nancy have<br />
already registered.<br />
• The Foundation for Fighting Blindness sent us a thank you letter for our $250 donation to the<br />
Visionwalk.<br />
• At the Final District Meeting the district will present DG Ray with a gift and clubs are asked to<br />
donate $10 to go towards the gift. Lion Stan made a motion to make the $10 donation and Lion<br />
John seconded. The motion passed unanimously.<br />
• The LOY voting is in. 17 votes were cast and 12 different Lions received votes. There is a winner<br />
however and that Lion will be announced at installation night.<br />
• We collected a little over $22 in mint money.<br />
• We need to have a board meeting (with the outgoing and incoming board) to set the budget for<br />
next year. Lion Nancy will host the meeting at her house at 6:30 on June 29th.<br />
Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov.<br />
• Birthdays: Lion Nancy and Lion Otis both picked Lion Vickie to sing to them and she was not<br />
happy about it. She did get some company though, because club members started bidding for Lion<br />
Marvin to sing as well. He fought hard but in the end the club won out and we got a really well<br />
done duet.<br />
• 50/50 Raffle: 6 drawings<br />
o $20- Lion Vickie (which she donated towards the DG gift)<br />
o Scratchers – Lions Stan, Jim 1, Jack, Vickie, Shelia<br />
• Progressive Raffle: Lion Irene’s ticket was pulled and she was pretty stoked about it, but he did<br />
not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to<br />
$147. 37 cards are left in the deck.<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 7:50 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
Upcoming Events:<br />
May 19th -22nd – MD-24 State Convention (Roanoke)<br />
May 21st (Sat) – Low Vision Symposium (Bayside Special Services Library)<br />
May 22nd (Sun) – Blood Drive/Broom Sale (VB Christian Church)<br />
June 1st (Wed) – Installation of Officers/Club Meeting (Hilton Garden Inn, VB Town Center)<br />
June 3rd/4th (Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJs on VB Blvd)<br />
June 8th (Wed) – Final District Meeting (Smithfield)<br />
June 29th (Wed) – Board Meeting (Watters’ Residence, 6:30pm)<br />
July 10th (Sun) – VB Central Library Screening #1<br />
July 25th (Mon) - VB Central Library Screening #2<br />
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<b>May 4, 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">May 05, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:27<span style="color: red;"> </span>pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance
as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6: 27 pm so Lion Vickie and Lion
Rich could get home to watch Empire</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts – “Grand Old Flag” </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">in honor of Lion Ed</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Dick Kressig<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:shape><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 1 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">17 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">46 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:57 pm – </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">By Lion President Irene</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene had a police report filed out and a VB police officer on the
way to launch an investigation on her stolen bell. She called off the police
officer since the bell magically reappeared. She may have called off the officer
too soon though since her gavel and bell ended up disappearing again. She found
the bell under Lion Aziz’s chair. The gavel remains at large. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Lion Debbie Edwards (Chesapeake Host) –
Diabetes Camp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District 24-D has been running the camp for 22 yrs,
with the last 20 being held at the Triple R Ranch. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many children with Type 1 diabetes don’t have a
family member, schoolmate, or anybody else that they know who suffer from the
condition so the camp allows them to meet other people with whom they can
relate. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are born with the condition and there is no
cure. CHKD says they are making progress but nothing is expected in the way of
a cure for at least 10 years. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most find out they have the condition around 8 years
old, although some are starting to get diagnosed at a younger age. Usually find
out because they end up in the hospital. There is no standard test. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The camp is held in April each year. The cost is
$150 per person. Sometimes whole families come. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About half the participants can’t afford to come and
they receive scholarships. Money donated by the clubs is what pays for these
scholarships. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The average family who has a child with type 1
diabetes will spend $1,500/month in out of pocket expenses related to their
child’s condition. This is for medications and dr. visits. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ODU is an important partner who supports the camp. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CHKD send 2 doctors, several nurses, and councils
each year to work with the children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children Screenings/Blood Drive/Broom Sale – Lion
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">May 22<sup>nd</sup> (Sunday) 1-6, we’ll do a blood
drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church (Great Neck Rd). We’ll also sell
brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Register to donate blood with the Red Cross</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can also do a screening. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will do 2 screenings at the VB Central Library</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from 10-2</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">June 25<sup>th</sup>
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need help for the June 25<sup>th</sup>
screening because it is the day after RAM and the screening will follow a NASA
class which should be well attended. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Macy’s reached out to us to don shop for a cause
again and we should do it. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John has us chant like a cult all the
particulars of EGRC. His marketing is effective. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next EGRC is May 12<sup>th</sup>, Same time/same
place.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet
at best buy at 9:30 for a ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Making a Difference/Scholarships – Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Magazine had an article about a food pantry in
the Orange/Fredricksburg, VA area. The Local Lions club feeds ~4,500 people per
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob put the info in the Making a Difference
section of our website. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The scholarship committee met before the meeting and
choose our award recipients from ALC. One will receive a $1,000 scholarships to
go to TCC and one will earn a $500 scholarship to TCC. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visionwalk/White Cane Report – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll do a white cane on Friday/Saturday June 3<sup>rd</sup>
and 4<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have all the Friday shifts covered but have a lot
of open slots for Saturday. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visionwalk was a success.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lions 24-D
registered 80 walks which smoked District 24-A (who got rained out)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We fell short of out fundraising goal or $5000 by
bringing in $4,495. 24-A will slaughter us in money raised. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Low Vision talk on the Artis-2 implant will be held
at the Bayside Special Services Library on May 21<sup>st</sup>. This is the
implant that Lion Karen Brown (VB TC Blind) received. About 150 people now have
them. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland Contest – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district bland contest was held on April 29<sup>th</sup>
featuring the winners of each region. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both of our club contestants (vocalist and instrumentalist)
won and will advance to the state contest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both our contestants had great scores and blew away
the competition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Credit Card Processing – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin researched how we could start using
credit cards for donations and gave an informative presentation to the club on
the subject. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin recommends we do this in order to stay
with the times since fewer and fewer people carry cash. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">New credit cards have chips in them which send
randomized authentication tokens and are very secure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Square Card reader is ranked #1 for this service
according to PC World. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We could also do this directly with the banks, but
Lion Marvin reached out to server banks and their fees for credit cards are
much higher and have annual fees regardless of usage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Pros for the Square Reader are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Low cost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data
tracking – can generate spreadsheets and reports <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.75%
transaction fee, no annual fee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Highly
secure<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cons of using Square:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Complex
system and the members will need to learn how to use it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They lack
live tech support. No support line to call. If you need help you need to file
and online request and someone will get back to you which can be slow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No
underwriting – meaning if a transaction is suspicious, they protect us and
themselves by freezing the transaction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin suggests opening a separate bank account
and buying one reader so we can do a trial. The same device can be used by
everybody, but everyone using would need to download the app and link it to the
bank account. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When you download the app you need to input the bank
account number and routing number. Anyone can deposit to the account and we’d
need to decide who has access to withdraw funds from the account. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy brought up the issue of keeping activity
and admin money separate. We’d likely just use it for activity money from
things like white canes and broom sales. We can decide if we want to use it for
admin things like dues or meals at a later time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Floor:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">None</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Secretary’s Report:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich passed out ballots for Lion of the Year.
He will announce the winner at Installation Night (June 1<sup>st</sup> at the
Hotel) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
state convention is May 19-22<sup>nd</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Final District Meeting is June 8<sup>th</sup> (Wed)
at Smithfield Station. Registration for has been distributed and will be in the
Kinght’s Vision. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Will
do on 5/18 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings, all cash. Lion Steve
forgot to get scratchers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$25- Lion Vickie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$20 – Lion Debbie Edwards <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Aziz’s ticket was pulled,
but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The
Jackpot is currently up to $141. 36 cards are left in the deck. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:10 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May 18<sup>th</sup> – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May 19<sup>th</sup> -22<sup>nd</sup> – MD-24 State
Convention (Roanoke) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May 21<sup>st</sup> (Sat) – Low Vision Symposium
(Bayside Special Services Library) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May 22<sup>nd</sup> (Sun) – Blood Drive/Broom Sale (VB
Christian Church) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">June 1<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – Installation of
Officers/Club Meeting (Hilton Garden Inn, VB Town Center) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">June 3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> (Fri/Sat) – White
Cane (BJs on VB Blvd)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">June 8<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Final District Meeting
(Smithfield)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">June 10<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – VB Central Library
Screening #1</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">June 25<sup>th</sup> (Sat) - VB Central Library
Screening #2</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Apr 20, 2016</b><br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">The
r</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">egular meeting of the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">April 20, </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">, by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">at 6:31 pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">VA, with those members
in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Transcribed below is
what happened at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">at 6:31 pm</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">0 Guests<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">16 Member</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">s </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">43 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Recessed for Dinner:
6:34 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">By Lion President Irene</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Program: None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Club Bell Bidding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Our club president did not have possession of the club’s bell. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Bidding for the bell commenced with Lion Irene finishing with the
high bid of $40. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Club Elections – Lion
Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Rich read off the nominating committee’s proposed officer
slate for 2016-2017: </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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President – Nancy Watters,
First Vice President – Debra Laughlin, Second Vice President – Marvin Clemmon, Third Vice President – Susan Sumnick,
Immediate Past President – Irene Conlin; Secretary – Rich Roberts,</div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Treasurer - Vickie
Kennedy, Tail Twister – Jim Gander, Lion
Tamer – Steve Rosnov, One <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Year Directors – Stan
Furman & Dick Kressig, Two year Directors – John Watters & Aziz <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Selahi, Membership
Chairman – Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Nominations were opened up to the floor and with none forthcoming
Lion Rich made a </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">motion that nominations
be closes. Lion Stan seconded. There was no discussion and the <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">motion passes
unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Stan made a motion that all the officers be elected as
proposed. Lion Rich seconded. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">There was no discussion
and the motion passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Children Screenings –
Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> The Central Library offered us two dates to do a screening. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Introduction of Guests:
None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Song</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Led by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion Jack Wagner – “America the Beautiful”</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">led by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion Marvin Clemmons</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol";">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> July 18</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">from 10-1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> July 25</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(This is the day after
RAM)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Eyeglass Recycling –
Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Turnout has been strong with 7 Lions last time. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> 367 glasses and 3 hearing aids were turned in. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> EGRC no longer has a manager and the board’s executive director
is trying to get the clubs to </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">do more things while
they are working the EGRC. This will require more people to show up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Next EGRC is May 12</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">, Same time/same place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy
at 9:30 for a ride. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt
Recap – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion President Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> The weather did not cooperate, but they still had fun. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> 3 kids (teens/pre-teen age) showed up. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> The VB TC Blind Lions showed up and participated. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> They made almost 300 bags, 8-9 lions showed up at Lion Irene’s
house to put them together </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">and they drank up most
of her wine and ate all of her popcorn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> About 12 members of Thalia showed up to the hunt. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Susie did an egg hunt at VB Christian Church the weekend
before. We could potentially </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">partner with the church
as a venue next year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Visionwalk/White
Cane/Dining in the Dark/White Cane Report – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion Debra Laughlin</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Dining in the Dark was a big success. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Debra was the ambassador at the Kempsville location and saw
Lion Rich, Lion Irene and </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">3 from VB TC Blind. The
restaurant was busy all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Susie was an ambassador at the Great Neck Location. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Visionwalk will be April 24</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">at the 31</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">st </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Street Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> So far 25 Lions are signed up. More plan on coming but haven’t
signed up yet. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Our team has raised about $1,400 so far with more on the way. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> There are about 500 registered walkers. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> We made $1049 at our last white cane. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> We need to do another one and the weekend of June 1</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">st </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">is the target.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Our sings are in a state of disrepair. Lion Roger will look into
getting new ones. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">State Convention – Lion
Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Rich wanted to ensure we fill all four of our allotted
delegate spots. Lions Rich, Irene, </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Stan and Marvin will be
there to vote. Lion Jeri may also be there if she feels up to it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> We need to use all our delegates because of the importance of the
redistricting vote. Lion </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Nancy asked if LCI was
forcing us to do this and what some of the rational is. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> LCI is not forcing us to redistrict. The COG from 2 years ago
wanted explore the issue and </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">formed a committee
because 3 of our 6 districts are in “status” meaning they don’t meet the <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">minimum requirements to
be a district (1250 members, 35 clubs). 24-C is current at ~ 1300 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">members and will likely
fall into status as well in the next couple years. PID Wayne Davis is <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">from 24-C and will not
be able to run for 3</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">rd </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">International VP if his home district is in
status.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">The committee analyzed
all the options and solicited feedback from the clubs. The committee </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">recommended moving to 4
balanced districts as the most logical solution and as one which </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">had the most support
from the clubs. The COG did not adopt the committee’s</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">recommendation and
decided to merge the 6 districts into 3 by having E&F, D&B, and A&C
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">combine. This passed by
a 4-2 vote. DG Ray was one of the nay votes. This option had no <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">support from the clubs
and creates huge, unmanageable districts. The vote at state convention </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">will be either to adopt
the COG’s recommendation of merging to 3 districts of deny it, in </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">which case nothing happens
and we stay as we are today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Stan suggested adopting a resolution to vote against merging
to 3 districts amongst the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">delegates going to state
convention. All those attending agreed to vote no.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">From the Floor: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Jim has American Flag in supply. They sell for $20 and are
made in America.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Marvin bought a square for $10 which we can use for credit
card transactions on our </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">phones. You just need to
plug it in and download an app. They charge a 2.75% transaction <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">fee. We will need to set
up an account for the funds. There was some resistance to the idea <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">and lots of questions.
Lion Irene asked Lion Marvin to put together a brief to give to the club </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">at the next meeting so
we can better understand how the thing works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Vickie presented the treasurer’s report. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Secretary’s Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> The state convention is May 19-22</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">nd</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Rich read thank you cards from the school nurses at Malibu
and Thalia ES for our donations </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">to their clincs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Lion Rich read a thank you letter from the EGRC for our support. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Tail Twister CC Steve
Rosnov. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Birthdays: Lion Jack –
Lion Jack asked for nobody to sing to him so the club started putting in </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">money for somebody to
sing to him. That soon changed as money came in for everybody to sing </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">to him. Everybody ended
up winning out and the everyone sang to Lion Jack collectively.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> 50/50 Raffle: 6 drawings. 1 for cash, 5 for $3 scratchers. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">o</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> $20- Lion Nancy. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">o</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Scratchers: Lions John,
Jim 1, Susie, Sylvia, Nancy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> Progressive Raffle: Lion Roger’s ticket was pulled, but he did
not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">pot will continue to
build. The Jackpot is currently up to $133. 37 cards are left in the deck. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Meeting then adjourned
at 8:04 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Lion Rich Roberts,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Thalia Lions Club <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> April 24</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Sun) - Visonwalk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> April 29</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Fri) – District Bland Contest (Chandler Hall)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> May 4</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> May 12</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling Center</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> May 18</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> May 19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">-22</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">nd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">– MD-24 State Convention (Roanoke)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol";">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> June 8</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif;">(Wed) – Final District Meeting (Smithfield) </span></div>
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<b>Mar 16, 2016</b><br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Regular Meeting - Call to Order </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ATTENDANCE: </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">0 Guests, </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">21 Member</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">s </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">57 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recessed for Dinner:
6:32 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">By Lion President Irene</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Program: Club Training – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Since elections are coming up Lion Irene thought it a good idea
to review the role of the board, the</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">responsibilities of each
position, and how the election process works. So we did that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The main take-away from Lion’s Rich’s spiel was to read Lion Bob’s
website. There is all kinds of</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">good information on
there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Children Screenings –
Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> There will be a screening at Pembroke Mall this Saturday (March
19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">) from 10-4.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Princess Anne Lions (Eddie Ackiss) is leading the charge but they will need some
help. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Susie is organizing a screening at VB Christian Church. This
is the make up for the one </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">we tried to do a few
months ago but the snow keep turnout extremely low. Will probably be in <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">May. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Linda is not doing well. She is home from the hospital but
in a wheelchair. She is going </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">to the hospital several
days a week for therapy. She can barely speak and have aphasia. Her <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">right side does not
respond. We need to keep her in our thoughts and prayers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyeglass Recycling –
Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Next EGRC is April 14</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(the day before tax day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Same time/same place.</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Either meet at the recycling center at 10am or meet at best buy
at 9:30 for a ride. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Audible Easter Egg Hunt
– </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lion
President Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Introduction of Guests:
None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Song</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lion Nancy Watters– An Irish Song for St.
Patrick’s Day</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">led by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lion Jim Gander</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lion John Watters</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The event will be on
April 2</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">nd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at the Holiday Travel Park on General Booth
Blvd</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Expect to show up around noon and finish up around 4</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Jim 2 bought all the eggs and candy. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> We received a $400 donation from Barrett and Karrie</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The week before (week of March 28</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">) the Easter egg hunt we
will get together and put the</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">baskets together. Date,
time, location are TBD. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> On March 19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th,</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Virginia Beach
Christian Church is doing an easter egg hunt as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> There used to be only 2 easter egg hunts in the state but now
there are 14. The White House </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">also does it now (last 4
years). V</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">isionwalk/White
Cane/Dining in the Dark</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The event will be April 24</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at the 31</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">st</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Street Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> DG Ray has offered 3 points/dollar donated (up to 1500) and
50pts/walker in the district </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">achievement contest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> We are competing against District 24-A again. They kicked our
butts last year. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Karen Brown received an implanted retina 2 weeks ago from
Duke Medical. The </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">research to develop the
procedure she received was funded by FFB. Now she has perception <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">of things and people.
FFB also pays for Lion Irene’s Mom’s macular treatments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The club can also receive points for going to Dining in the Dark.
You can be an ambassador </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">by wearing your Lion
stuff and talking to people about Lions (50 pts) or just show up and eat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(25 pts). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> All Ynot proceeds from Monday April 11</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">are being donated to Visionwalk and count
toward</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">the Lions Pride of 24D
team. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Nobody (understandably) wanted to be Lion Rich’s friend during
White Cane. Lion Stan bit </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">the bullet and sign up
for the last open slot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Charter Night/LOVF
Raffle – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Charter Night will be April 9</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at the hotel. This will replace our 1</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">st </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">regular meeting in April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(so don’t show up on
April 6</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, you will be lonely).</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Social at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "symbol";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cash bar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Our guest speaker will be PID Wayne Davis who is running for
International 3</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">rd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">VP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Stan made a motion that the club subsidize the meal cost for
club members from the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">admin fund and set the cost
at $15 for club members. Guest will pay the full $45. Lion Steve <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Please respond to the invites by April 1</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">st</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Most club members have turned in their LOVF tickets. So far $870
has been collected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bland Contest – Lion
Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lancaster/Northern Neck has a newspaper article about our Bland
contestants in the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Rappahannock Register. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> At the Region III contest, both our contestants won and will
advance to the district contest. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The District Bland will be at Chandler Hall (ODU) on April 29</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The winners will advance to the State completion which is held at
the State Convention. All </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">contestants who advance
to state will win at least a $1000 scholarship. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion John mentioned that if you know someone which a child who is
interested in music to </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">let them know about our
contests even if they aren’t interested in the competition part of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The most valuable thing
is the feedback you receive from the judges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Nominating Committee
Report – Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Rich presented the attached officer slate with one
modification. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The original slate had Lion Stan down as Tail Twister. Lion Stan
brought up the point that he </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">was in two board spots
(also a 1 yr director) and one of those positions should be given to <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">someone else. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> We decided to plug Lion Jim Gander in as Tail Twister. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">From the Floor: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Stan – Dr. to Dr. magazine ran an article about the 24-D
Charity Foundation.</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Lion Vickie presented the treasurer’s report. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Secretary’s Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The state convention is May 19-22</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">nd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Lion Rich has the
registration forms if you need them. Our</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">club gets 4 delegates
and we need to make sure we have 4 Lions there to vote against the <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">redistricting proposal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Region III meeting is Wednesday March 30</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th, </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6:30 pm at Happy
Buffett (near the Lynnhaven Mall)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Leadership day is April 16</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at the Oak Grove UMC. (same place as last
year)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> We now have 57 clubs in the district. King William County
Children First officially chartered this </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The district is currently +39 in membership for the year. At no
point last year where we positive. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> ALC reached out about continuing our scholarship. They are going
to send their applicants to Lion</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Rich. Lion Bob said he
would reach out to Princess Anne HS about their scholarship. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tail Twister CC Steve
Rosnov. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Birthdays: Done on 3/2</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 50/50 Raffle: 6 drawings. 1 for cash, 5 for $3 scratchers. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">$31- Lion Stan. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Scratchers: Lions
Irene, Linda H., John, Nancy, and Jack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Progressive Raffle: Lion Rich’s ticket was pulled, but he did not
pick the Queen of Hearts, so the </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">pot will continue to
build. The Jackpot is currently up to $126. 38 cards are left in the deck. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Meeting then adjourned
at 8:02 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lion Rich Roberts,
Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Thalia Lions Club <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- March 18/19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJ’s on VB Blvd)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> March 19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sat) – Pembroke Mall Screening (10-4)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> March 30</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Wed) – Region III meeting (Happy Buffet,
6:30pm)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 2</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">nd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sat) – Region III Audible Easter Egg Hunt
(campground at Birdneck & General Booth)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 2</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">nd </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sat) – Journey for Sight Rodeo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 9 </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sat) – Thalia’s 50 Years of Service
Celebration (Hilton Garden Inn)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 11</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Mon) – Dining in the Dark (all 6 Ynot
Locations)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 14</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 16</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sat) – District 24-D Leadership Training (Oak
Grove United Methodist Church)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 20</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Wed) – Regular Club Meeting/Club Elections</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 24</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Sun) - Visonwalk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> April 29</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Fri) – District Bland Contest (Chandler Hall)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> May 19</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">-22</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">nd</span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">– MD-24 State Convention (Roanoke) </span></div>
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<b>Mar 2, 2016</b><br />
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></div>
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The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on March 2nd,2016, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach,</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the
Attendance Record and Guest Register.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Call to Order at 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 Guests<o:p></o:p></div>
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16 Members <o:p></o:p></div>
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43 Percent<o:p></o:p></div>
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Recessed for Dinner: 6:33 pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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Program: Holly
Chipchak – The Master Gardener Program and its Impact to the Community<o:p></o:p></div>
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The local program was established in 1982 and affiliated
with the state. <o:p></o:p></div>
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245 local master gardeners <o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2015, provided 31,000 hours of service. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Their mission is to share knowledge and empower
communication<o:p></o:p></div>
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Their new projects for 2016 are:<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Building a greenhouse at Cox HS<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Adding a fugi appl orchard to the Frances Land House<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Conducting more training sessions<o:p></o:p></div>
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They maintain the gardens at the Frances Land house
utilizing colonial growing methods. The <o:p></o:p></div>
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food they grow is donated to food pantries. They grow 150
types of vegetables there. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They also maintain the gardens at the Lynnhaven House and
the Adam Thoroughood house. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They built a rain garden for the SPCA to prevent flooding
in their parking lot. Because they used <o:p></o:p></div>
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native plants, the SPCA saw a dramatic increase in wildlife
return to the area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They operate kitchen gardens at the Farmer’s Market
utilizing non-chemical methods. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They maintain the AREC Theme gardens<o:p></o:p></div>
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o 18 different types of gardens<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Located off Diamond Springs Rd. <o:p></o:p></div>
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o Access is free to the public. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They have a children’s program at the Farmer’s Market<o:p></o:p></div>
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They do main in-school programs for young students. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Reports:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Introduction of Guests: Traveling Leo from Southide (3
Lions) and our guest <o:p></o:p></div>
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speaker, Holly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Song – Led by Lion Jim Gander– “America the Beautiful”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></div>
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Invocation- given by PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></div>
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14 contestants (11 instrumentalist, 3 vocalist)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Vickie thanked the club for all the help and support<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was hard to judge because the students were so good. 1
& 2 graded out very close. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Clara Due, who won our contest before and went all the way
to state, came in 4th<o:p></o:p></div>
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. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our winners will go against Bayside’s winners on March 10th<o:p></o:p></div>
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. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We had 50+ in the audience including 14 club members <o:p></o:p></div>
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Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></div>
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We went to York County on Feb 25th<o:p></o:p></div>
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. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lions Steve, Rich (plus wife Lisa), Irene, Marvin, and
Jack showed up. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The club was very friendly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They have a member from the CNU Sorority Delta Gamma show
up to each meeting. The <o:p></o:p></div>
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Delta Gammas’ mission is sight and they coordinate with each
other to do projects on a regular<o:p></o:p></div>
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basis. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Steve liked the way they do their raffle. Instead of
doing a 50/50, they raffle off Lottery <o:p></o:p></div>
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Scratchers. Lion Steve decided to give it a try. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Lion President Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></div>
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The event will be on April 2nd<o:p></o:p></div>
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Expect to show up around noon and finish up around 4<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Jim 2 will buy eggs and candy. He could potentially
dress us as the Easter Bunny. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A balloon artist will be present. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A lot of people may show since this project was
highlighted in the Tidewater Women <o:p></o:p></div>
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Magazine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Visionwalk/White Cane<o:p></o:p></div>
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The kickoff Lunch will be March 5th<o:p></o:p></div>
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at 11:30, Greenbrier
County Club. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The event will be April 24th<o:p></o:p></div>
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at the 31st<o:p></o:p></div>
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Street Park. <o:p></o:p></div>
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DG Ray has offered 3 points/dollar donated (up to 1500)
and 50pts/walker in the district <o:p></o:p></div>
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achievement contest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are competing against District 24-A again. They kicked
our butts last year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are holes on the white cane sign-up sheet (March
18/19th<o:p></o:p></div>
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). If you don’t take a slot, Lion <o:p></o:p></div>
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Debra will track you down. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Charter Night/LOVF Raffle – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Charter Night will be April 9th<o:p></o:p></div>
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at the hotel. This
will replace our 1st<o:p></o:p></div>
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regular meeting in
April. <o:p></o:p></div>
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(so don’t show up on April 6th, you will be lonely). The
cost is currently $40 per member <o:p></o:p></div>
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unless the club decides to subsidize some of the cost as we
have in the past. This will be voted<o:p></o:p></div>
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on at the next board meeting (March 16th). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Social at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ruth Delong is going to be invited. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Steve was asked to reach out to Bill Pope to see if
he knows the names of the 3 club <o:p></o:p></div>
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presidents we haven’t been able to identify. Bill will also
be invited. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We need to turn in LOVF tickets at the next meeting.
Either sell your tickets or buy them <o:p></o:p></div>
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yourself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This past weekend our district received $20,000 from LOVF.
Windsor and Tappahannock <o:p></o:p></div>
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each received $10,000 grants for disaster relief related to
the tornados which recently touched <o:p></o:p></div>
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down and affected those communities. LOVF is an insurance
policy for the clubs and this is <o:p></o:p></div>
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how they raise funds. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the Floor: Eyeglass recycling is March 10th<o:p></o:p></div>
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. Same time, Same place. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary’s Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
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The paper work was signed to charter a new club in the
district this weekend, the King William <o:p></o:p></div>
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County Children First Lions Club. They will officially
charter in April/May. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Leadership day is April 16th at the Oak Grove UMC. (same place as last
year)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The state may redistrict. The COG will decide in March
which proposal will be voted on at the <o:p></o:p></div>
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State Convention. The majority of clubs in 24-D preferred
merging 24-E anf 24-F and leaving the <o:p></o:p></div>
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other districts alone, but this doesn’t fix the issue and
doesn’t have much support at the Multiple. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Collectively, Moving to 4 balanced districts (2nd most
popular amongst 24-D clubs) has the most <o:p></o:p></div>
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support. This would re-do the state into 4 districts, each
with about 1700 lions (24-D currently has <o:p></o:p></div>
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1479). This would not affect the current 24-D very much. We
would add clubs to the north along <o:p></o:p></div>
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the Potomac River and would expand westward some into
Emporia (where there are no clubs <o:p></o:p></div>
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anyway). The proposal will be voted on at state convention.
If it is accepted, we’ll redistrict. If it <o:p></o:p></div>
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gets voted down, nothing will happen. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Elections are
coming. Our bylaws require us to vote by April 15th. Since we don’t have a
regular <o:p></o:p></div>
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meeting on April 6th, we voted to hold the election at the
April 20th meeting. Lion Irene will form a<o:p></o:p></div>
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nominating committee who will present the proposed slate of
officers to the club at the March 16th<o:p></o:p></div>
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meeting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Birthdays: Lion
Shelia wanted Lion Marvin to sing to her. Lion Marvin tried hard to get out of
it <o:p></o:p></div>
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but it was an epic fail. Lion Steve wanted Lion Rich to sing
to him. Lion Rich tapped his inner <o:p></o:p></div>
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Magic Mike and turned the heat up in the room close to 120
degrees. Lion Debra proclaimed his <o:p></o:p></div>
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performance the best birthday since we twerked Happy
Birthday and threw her back out. Lion Otis<o:p></o:p></div>
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also made it to the meeting and you all know he wasn’t
getting out of an opportunity to sing. He <o:p></o:p></div>
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got brought into the fray and he did, well what Lion Otis
does. <o:p></o:p></div>
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50/50 Raffle: 6 drawings. 1 for cash, 5 for $3 scratchers.
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o Lion Rich won the first draw for $25. Lion Rich then
pulled his own ticket to win the first <o:p></o:p></div>
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scratcher. This annoyed Lion Steven who went over to Lion Jim
2 to pull the next ticket <o:p></o:p></div>
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and he pulled his own as well. After that Lion Jim 1 won and
then Lion Jim 2 won again. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Steve decided to stop alternating Jims and went over to
our guest speaker Holly and <o:p></o:p></div>
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she pulled her own ticket. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Progressive Raffle: Lion Sylvia’s ticket was pulled, but
she did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so <o:p></o:p></div>
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the pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up
to $118. 39 cards are left in the deck. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting then adjourned at
8:13 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thalia Lions Club <o:p></o:p></div>
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Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 5<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Visionwalk Kickoff Lunch (Greenbrier
Country Club)</div>
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March 10th (Thurs)
– Eyeglass Recycling Center<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 10th (Thurs) – Region III Bland Contest (Thalia
United Methodist Church) (7pm)<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 16th (Wed) –
Regular Club Meeting (Turn in LOVF Tickets) <o:p></o:p></div>
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March 18/19th (Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJ’s on VB Blvd) <o:p></o:p></div>
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March 30th (Wed) –
Region III meeting<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 2nd (Sat) – Region III Audible Easter Egg Hunt
(campground at Birdneck & General Booth)<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 2nd (Sat) –
Journey for Sight Rodeo<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 9th (Sat) –
Thalia’s 50 Years of Service Celebration (Hilton Garden Inn) <o:p></o:p></div>
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April 16th (Sat) –
District 24-D Leadership Training (Oak Grove United Methodist Church)<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 24th (Sun) –
Visonwalk<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 29th (Fri) –
District Bland Contest (Chandler Hall)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Feb 17, 2016</b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Feb 17,<br />
2016, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia<br />
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
0 Guests<br />
19 Members<br />
51 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:33 pm<br />
Reconvened: 7:01 pm<br />
Program: Lion Irene Conlin – Lions Pop Quiz<br />
• The club members were given 10 minutes to answer 19 questions about Lions and our club.<br />
The idea was to give each member an opportunity to answer one of the questions and get a<br />
prize. Some members (Lion Aziz) were way too enthusiastic and wanted to answer every<br />
question. Pandemonium ensued, but everyone had a good time and learned new thing.<br />
Reports:<br />
Children’s Eye Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
• No screenings are currently scheduled.<br />
• Lion Nancy and Lion John will be going out of the country soon and the Spot will be with<br />
Lion Nancy Cranford (Oceanside Lions). Contact her if you want to set up a screening. Lion<br />
Rich can provide contact info if needed.<br />
• Lion Linda is in rehab at VB General. She isn’t having any visitors at this time. She is still<br />
paralyzed on one side and has aphasia. She will be able to return home in 2 weeks if<br />
everything progresses well.<br />
Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
• 14 contestants (11 instrumentalist, 3 vocalist)<br />
• Excellent judges are lined up again, one new judge this year.<br />
• Lion Stan will help with the instrumentalist, Lion Nancy with the vocalist.<br />
• Lion Irene will keep the parents out of the warm-up area so we won’t have an incident like last<br />
year.<br />
• 10 club members + some Lion spouses plan on attending.<br />
• We have a 9 yr old (4th grader) participating this year. Our youngest ever was 6.<br />
• Lion Aziz will bring the coffee and refreshments.<br />
Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
• We were going to York County on Feb 25th.<br />
• Lions Steve, Rich, Irene, Marvin, and Jack are going.<br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<br />
• 530 glasses were turned in this month (all time record!) and 3 hearing aids<br />
• We had so many glasses because we jacked Ocean-Lynnhaven-Golden. OLG has a collection<br />
box at Bayside Eye Clinic but they haven’t been there to pick them up in a while. They called<br />
us and the rest is history.<br />
• 6 lions showed up on Feb 11th and worked 2 hrs each.<br />
Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Lion Irene Conlin<br />
• The location is the campground near the intersection of Birdneck Rd and General Booth Blvd.<br />
• Time is still TBD. Will probably show up around noon to set-up and be done around 4pm.<br />
• We had about 20 kid this year.<br />
From the Floor:<br />
• Lion Steve Rosnov gave a Barrett and Karie update. They are still going to donate to the<br />
audible easter egg hunt as they have done in years past but they don’t want anybody to know<br />
about it. They will be in town and may come to our next club meeting with their new baby.<br />
• The Tidewater Women’s Magazine is going to run an article about female leaders in Lions.<br />
The Magazine interviewed our own Lion Debra and Lion Irene. They also interviewed 2VDG<br />
Beth. Lion Irene will be the cover for the March issue.<br />
• PCC J. Stanley Furman – Sell your LOVF Raffle Tickets!!!! Or else!!!!!<br />
• Lion Marvin Clemmons thanked PCC Stan for giving his foodbank project report. There is<br />
still a lot of food which needs to be picked up. Things have been behind due to the bad<br />
weather.<br />
• Lion Debra Laughlin spoke about Visionwalk. She and PDG Donnie Johnson are the District<br />
Liaisons. District 24-A has challenged us again this year. They beat us handily last year. DG<br />
Ray Yannello is offering 3 achievement points for each dollar donated to Visionwalk and 50<br />
achievement points for each walker.<br />
• PCC J. Stanley Furman gave a charter night (April 9th) update. We’ll have a cash bar at the<br />
hotel. The speaker is PID Wayne Davis who is running for 3rd International VP. We’ll have<br />
cocktails around 6pm and dinner around 7. Price will be $40 for club members (unless the<br />
club subsidizes) and $45 for guests. Club members will get the 50th anniversary pins and<br />
others will need to purchase them if they want one.<br />
• Lion Vickie Kennedy passed out the current Treasurer Report for club members to review.<br />
We currently have $6,546.92 in the Activity Account and $3,926.81 in the Admin Account.<br />
• PCC J. Stanley Furman made a motion that we pay some of our budgeted charitable donations<br />
(Leader Dog, Burkeville Lodge, Diabetes Camp, Foodbank, LOVF, Visionwalk, and the 3<br />
School Clinics) which amount to ~$1,500. Lion Jack seconded the motion and it passed<br />
unanimously.<br />
• Lion Rich Roberts recommended we hold a White Cane in the near future. We are targeting<br />
March 18/19th. We may do another in April.<br />
• Lion Shelia Romm thanked Lion Vickie and The Ronald McDonald House for their toiletry<br />
donations when her church sheltered the homeless.<br />
Secretary’s Report:<br />
• Governor’s social is Sat. Feb 27th. The registration form is in the Knights Vision. It will be at Point<br />
Plaza Suites (right of I-64) in Newport News. Need to book your room by the 19th to get the<br />
discounted rate. The theme is Mardi Gras.<br />
• Membership is up in the District after years of decline. We’re plus 12 for Feburary and plus 34 for<br />
the year.<br />
• A new club will soon be chartered in the district, the King William County Children First Lions<br />
Club.<br />
Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov.<br />
• Birthdays: Done on 2/3<br />
• 50/50 Raffle: $21 – Lion Sylvia, $20 – Lion Marvin<br />
• Progressive Raffle: Lion Roger’s ticket was pulled, but she did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so<br />
the pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to $110.<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:03 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
<u>Upcoming Events</u>:<br />
Feb 18th Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church (7pm)<br />
Feb 25th (Thurs) – Traveling Leo – York County Lions<br />
Feb 27th (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet Meeting/Governor’s Social. (Point Plaza Hotel, NN)<br />
March 2nd (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting<br />
March 5th (Sat) – Visionwalk Kickoff Lunch (Greenbrier Country Club)<br />
March 10th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling Center<br />
March 10th (Thurs) – Region III Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) (7pm)<br />
March 16th (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting<br />
March 18/19th (Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJ’s on VB Blvd)<br />
March 30th (Wed) – Region III meeting<br />
April 2nd (Sat) – Region III Audible Easter Egg Hunt (campground at Birdneck & General Booth)<br />
April 2nd (Sat) – Journey for Sight Rodeo<br />
April 9th (Sat) – Thalia’s 50 Years of Service Celebration (Hilton Garden Inn)<br />
April 16th (Sat) – District 24-D Leadership Training (Oak Grove United Methodist Church)<br />
April 24th (Sun) - Visonwalk<br />
April 29th (Fri) – District Bland Contest (Chandler Hall<br />
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<b>Feb 3, 2016</b><br />
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></div>
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The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia
Beach, VA, was called to order on Feb 03, <o:p></o:p></div>
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2016, by Lion 1st VP Nancy Watters at
6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the
Attendance Record and Guest Register.</div>
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Call to Order at 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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ATTENDANCE<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 Guests, 12 Members -32 Percent</div>
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Recessed for Dinner: 6:34 pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reconvened: 6:55 pm<o:p></o:p></div>
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Program: Chesapeake
Bay Foundation and The Brock Center<o:p></o:p></div>
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The purpose of the foundation is to clean up the bay<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chesapeake Bay Watershed (the area where all the rain
runoff drains in the Bay) covers 6 <o:p></o:p></div>
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states and 17 million people live in it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Captain John Smith (~400 yrs ago) measured where he could
see the bottom to gauge visibility. It <o:p></o:p></div>
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was 40 ft. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Bay is very shallow (average depth of 22 ft) which
doesn’t give pollution a good place to <o:p></o:p></div>
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settle. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Bay is home to ~3600 different species of plants and
animals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chlorophyll-A is one of the biggest problems and we have a
long way to go in controlling it. This <o:p></o:p></div>
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is an algae indicator. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When algae plumes for (causing dead zones) the fish will
move on but the bottom feeders can’t. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They count bottom feeders as a measure of watershed health.
They have many problem areas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Most VA streams (which drain into the Bay) are in the
“dirty water” category as ruled by the EPA. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Plants act as green filters to remove contaminates out of
the water before it reaches the Bay, but <o:p></o:p></div>
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now we have a “gray funnel” where water runs over concrete
and makes it to the Bay quickly <o:p></o:p></div>
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without being decontaminated by Plants. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Due to the grey funnel effect, lots of nitrogen and
phosphorus reaches the Bay. This leads to algae <o:p></o:p></div>
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plumes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sediment also gets carried into the Bay and goes right to
the bottom which covers eggs and <o:p></o:p></div>
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smothers bottom feeders. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The algae plumes reduce sunlight and kills plants at the
bottom. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Introduction of Guests: Lion Bob’s Son, John and his friend
Angela. Jack and <o:p></o:p></div>
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Barbara from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation<o:p></o:p></div>
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Song – Led by Lion Jim Healy – “Grand Old Flag”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></div>
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Invocation- given by Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></div>
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The nitrogen and phosphorus comes from various sources:</div>
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o Live stock is the biggest contributor<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Cars & factories (This is being reduced by
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o Watershed runoff<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Dog poop<o:p></o:p></div>
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Excess algae kills sunlight and then it absorbs oxygen
when it dies which suffocates fish. Creates <o:p></o:p></div>
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dead zones. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The oyster population is about 1 to 2% of what it was 100
years ago. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since 1990, the foundation has been issuing annual “State
of the Bay Reports”. The Bay has been <o:p></o:p></div>
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slowly improving over the past few years; however, they
still have a long way to go to reach their <o:p></o:p></div>
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goal of stabilizing the Bay. The goal is 2025 for
stabilization. The Bay will never get back to <o:p></o:p></div>
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where it used to be. <o:p></o:p></div>
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No jellyfish have come into the Bay for the past few years
which is a good sign. Jellyfish flock to <o:p></o:p></div>
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polluted waters. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The plan is to limit stuff going into the Bay through EPA
and local regulations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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VA will greatly benefit economically from cleaning the
Bay. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Mission to Save the Bay is
accomplished through a 3 pronged <o:p></o:p></div>
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approach; education, restoration, & advocacy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They have 19 different centers doing education. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Restoration – cleaning projects, oyster restoration,
planting trees, rainwater buffers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 oyster can filter 50 gallons per day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They do oyster seeding and run oyster farms. They also
create reefs for oysters utilizing recycled <o:p></o:p></div>
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oyster shells. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Clean the Bay day is always the first Saturday in June. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Rain gardens and Bio-swells slow the rain runoff reaching
the Bay and increases green filtering. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Nature gardens with native plants work best. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For advocacy, people can sign up to receive pre-written
letters to send to your legislator. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Reducing farm pollution (#1 polluter) is a priority. They
are working with farmers to keep farm <o:p></o:p></div>
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waste out of the watershed. Dog poop is #2. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They are working to educate future leaders. Utilize kids
as stewards of the Bay. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Brock Center is 118 Acres, zero carbon footprint, net
zero power, and net zero water. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Brock Center is a nature park and education center. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Reports:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Food Drive – PCC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 members from Thalia (Lions Stan, Marvin, Steve, Mike)
participated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every club in Virginia Beach participated either with
Lions or donations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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500 lbs of food was collected for the Church and 1300 lbs
for the foodbank. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Children’s Eye Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></div>
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Held a screening on Jan 23 rd</div>
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at her church but
that was the day it snowed and only 3 children <o:p></o:p></div>
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showed up. She will try to reschedule. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tidewater Water Magazine – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></div>
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A freelance writer reached out to her, Lion Debra, and
1VDG Beth for interviews<o:p></o:p></div>
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The article should be out on the 1st</div>
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week of March<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy</div>
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6 applicants for instrumental<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 vocalist<o:p></o:p></div>
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Feb 18th 7pm, Thalia United Methodist Church.</div>
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Lion John will be the MC. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Will need volunteers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></div>
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We were going to York County on Feb 18th,but they are not meeting that night in order to do</div>
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their Bland Contest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We’re rescheduling to their Feb 25th meeting.</div>
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Lions Steve, Rich, and Jack are going. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the Floor:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Jack mentioned that the current issue of Lions
Magazine had pictures of the Oceanview <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lions cleaning the Bay. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion John reminded the club about Eyeglass Recycling which
will be Feb 11th - Same time, Same</div>
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place. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Nancy gave an update on Lion Linda<o:p></o:p></div>
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o Lion Linda had a knee replacement and then 2 days later
she got dizzy, fell, and ended up <o:p></o:p></div>
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in the hospital (Norfolk General). <o:p></o:p></div>
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o She probably had a stroke and her right side is paralyzed.
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o She is currently in the ICU (Note: she was moved out of
ICU the day after the meeting) <o:p></o:p></div>
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and showing little improvement. <o:p></o:p></div>
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o You can track her progress by going to
www.caringbridge.com. <o:p></o:p></div>
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o You will need to register on caringbridge.com. You will
need to put in her name and use a<o:p></o:p></div>
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password (call Lion Rich for this) and then you will be able
to track her progress. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Secretary’s Report:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Rich noted that many of the building techniques
talked about with the Brock center to reduce<o:p></o:p></div>
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runoff (porous parking lots, green roofs, bio-swells, low
VOC, and reclaimed materials are <o:p></o:p></div>
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becoming common methods in the construction community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Governor’s social is Sat. Feb 27th</div>
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. The registration form is in the Knights Vision. It will be
at Point<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plaza Suites (right of I-64) in Newport News. Need to book
your room by the 19th to get the</div>
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discounted rate. The theme is Mardi Gras. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Birthdays: Lion Bob
wanted Lion Nancy to sing to him. Somehow Lion John got drug into it too <o:p></o:p></div>
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and they sang a husband/wife duet. Lion Mike wanted Lion
Rich to sing to him but Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></div>
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threw down the big bucks and got out of it. So Lion Mike got
screwed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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50/50 Raffle: $29 – Lion Nancy<o:p></o:p></div>
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Progressive Raffle: Lion Vickie’s ticket was pulled, but she
did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so <o:p></o:p></div>
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the pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up
to $102. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meeting then adjourned at
8:02 pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Jan 20, 2016</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jan 20, 2016</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">PCC Stan Furman – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Grand Old Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Bob
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Dick Kressig<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 0 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">20 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34
pm - </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:02 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene presented
the meeting frequency proposal (attached) formulated at the Board Meeting on
1/16/16. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob motioned that the club accept the board’s recommendation to stay
at 2 meetings per month and to restructure the meetings. Lion Dick seconded the
motion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each member offered the following discussion (abridged) on the motion:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy said she was in favor of the motion. She
said we do need to assess our dues which likely need to be increased. They have
been the same ($100) since 2011, so it is probably time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John said he was initially in favor of 1
meeting per month but he changed his mind at the board meeting based on the
reasoning in the presentation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick said he supported 2 meetings per month. We
can’t recruit people and then tell them they don’t need to come. Training
should come from the district. Programs don’t need to be hard to set-up, we
just need to utilize lion speakers. Meetings are part of who we are. If they
never come, they shouldn’t be on the rolls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra said we should not require people to
come. They should have a choice. We don’t need to meet often to get things
accomplished. She does it all the time. We have the same people putting all the
money in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve said it is time to go to once a month.
This was billed as an important meeting, but only the same people who always
come showed up. 1 regular meeting and 1 business meeting was already proposed
at the beginning of the year but nothing changed. If we go to once a month, we
will save money. With the communication tools today there is no reason to meet
so often. We should go to once a month and keep the dues the same. With one
meeting per month, more people will come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia seconded what Lion Steve said. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Sharon also concurred with Lion Steve. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin said he didn’t like the proposed format
because he does not believe we should do board meeting at the meeting. He likes
the idea of doing more training. He did not care whether we do 1 or 2 meetings,
but stated that with the technology available today we can get a lot done
without meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan was in favor of 2 meetings a month. He does
not believe we need to increase dues. We do have a good amount of people who
never show up (~22%). The admin fund is strong, stronger than any other club in
the district. He said everyone should be able to talk and learn at the board
meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 1 endorsed what PCC Stan said. He said he
has been a member of this club for more than 20 years and we’ve met on the 1<sup>st</sup>
and 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday the whole time. We have the best club because we
have the best people and good continuity with what we do. If people miss a
meeting, and they go too long before the next one then they’re habit breaks and
they will fall away. Eventually we would dwindle like so many other clubs in
the district. We have a good deal and he doesn’t want to see it killed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack said he would come 4 times a month because
he likes the people here. He said we need to do more projects. With the open
board meetings, we can do more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim 2 said that as a new member, he likes that
the regulars always show up because it helped him get to know everybody. It is
nice coming here and seeing the same people. He also likes that if he misses a
meeting that he doesn’t have to wait a long time for the next one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie had concerns about what happens at the
first meeting. She said she doesn’t mind paying the extra money but does like
having her time wasted. She wants to come and here something different and
exciting. She wants speakers who are enriching. She does not think we need to
increase dues because of the tail twister. We need to focus on new members. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich said he was initially in favor of 1
meeting but changed his mind. The main driver of this change was the idea of
choice. The regulars are going to show up regardless of the meeting frequency
and the people who never show up will continue to never show up. We have a
segment of 50-50 people and he likes the idea of giving options. With 2, the
people who want 2 can show up to 2 and the people who only want 1 can choose to
only come once a month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene said she originally was for 1 meeting due
to her schedule, but changed her mind and now is in favor of 2. She said we
need more people to get involved and help out because all of this stuff just
doesn’t happen. The open board meetings would help engage members by showing
them what happens behind the scenes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The motion passed with 15 ayes, 4 nays, 1 abstention
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Low
Vision Symposium, January 30th, bayside special services library, 2 - 4.
Speaker, Dr. Steven Rose from the foundation fighting blindness - topic
clinical trials and macular degeneration</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Treasurer’s
Report – Lion Vickie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Done on 1/6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $20 –Lion Shelia, $21 – Lion Nancy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Marvin’s ticket was
pulled, but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to
build. The Jackpot is currently up to $96. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:12 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Jan 23<sup>rd</sup> (Sat) – SPOT Screening (VB
Christian Church) (1pm-3pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Jan 30<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Low Vision Symposium
(Bayside Special Services Library) (2-4 pm) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Feb 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Feb 11<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Traveling Leo – York
County Lions </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Feb 18<sup>th</sup> Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest
(Thalia United Methodist Church (7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Feb 27<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet
Meeting/Governor’s Social. (Point Plaza Hotel, NN)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) (7pm)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Jan 6, 2016</b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan 6,<br />
2016, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia<br />
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
3 Guests<br />
17 Members<br />
45 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:34 pm, Reconvened: 7:22 pm<br />
Program: Lion Cecil and Lion Marvin – LCI Headquarters<br />
Lion Marvin and Lion Cecil recently attended ALLI at the LCI headquarters and where able to tour the building. They took at ton of pictures and told us about each one including the numerous people they met, although they couldn’t remember anybody’s name.<br />
<b>Reports:</b><br />
<u>Meeting Frequency</u> – Lion Rich Roberts<br />
• We did not discuss any proposals or have any debate at this meeting. This is just to lay out the<br />
process we will follow.<br />
• A Board meeting will be held at Lion Debra’s house on Saturday, Jan 16th. The time is TBD and<br />
will be distributed to the club when the time is officially set.<br />
• At the board meeting (at which all members are welcome and can provide input/feedback), the<br />
board will determine if we should change anything. If the board decides a change should be made,<br />
the board will develop 1 or more proposals to present to the membership at the regular club<br />
meeting on Wednesday, Jan 20th.<br />
• At the regular meeting on the 20th, we will discuss and debate the proposal(s) and the membership<br />
will vote on whether to adopt any of the proposed changes or reject them.<br />
• At the meeting on the 20th, we will not have a speaker and will leave other items off the agenda.<br />
<u>Eye Screenings (SPOT)/Children’s Books – Lion Nancy Watters</u><br />
• On Jan 23rd, we will have a SPOT screening at VB Christian Church from 1-3<br />
• This screening is will service the infant program which deals with children with specialized needs.<br />
They don’t have a centralized location, so we are doing it at the church and contacting parents to<br />
bring their children. We don’t know what the turnout will be like, so if you want to come you are<br />
welcome to join.<br />
• Lion Debra sent an email about her first experience as sight chair. She sent a patient over to Lens<br />
Crafters but they could not fit her because she has a special condition which causes a misshaped<br />
cornea. So Lion Debra sent her over to Dr. Bond. The cost to fit her would have been $700-$800.<br />
This only ended up costing the club $50. Dr. Bond did the work for free and he worked with the<br />
manufacturer to get them to reduce their price. We submitted a grant to the 24-D charity<br />
foundation and they picked up the balance. This is why the charity foundation is so important.<br />
<u>Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters</u><br />
• Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Jan 14 . 10am-noon<br />
• You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a ride or travel directly to the recycling center.<br />
<u>Holiday Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman</u><br />
• We did 5 families total ( 4 for Christmas and 1 for Hanukkah)<br />
• The response was great as always and the families are so appreciative. This is a heart-warming<br />
project for all of those who participated.<br />
• Lion Aziz suggested we take on more families this year. It was suggested that before we contact<br />
social services next year, we check with the members and see how many want to participate and<br />
how much money everyone is willing to pony up that way we will know how many families we<br />
will be able to take on.<br />
<u>LOVF Raffle</u> – PCC J. Stanly Furman<br />
• PCC Stan passed out the raffle booklets.<br />
• This is not just a fundraiser for LOVF, it also is a club fundraiser.<br />
• For each book we sell, we keep $20 and ship $10 off to LOVF. If we sell them all, we’ll net $900.<br />
• Tickets are due at the State Convention (will do final collection at the last meeting in April)<br />
• Write checks out to the club.<br />
• PCC will also be the President of LCF-24D next year and will look to the club to help support him<br />
with the Bid ‘N Buy Auction, which is the charity foundation’s biggest fundraiser. Above is what<br />
the charity foundation does for us.<br />
<u>Fruit Sales</u> – Lion Jack Wagner<br />
• The garage is cleared out, we sold everything.<br />
• There were some problems with some of the fruit, especially the naval oranges. Some of it was<br />
rotten. This year’s crop was affected by excessive rain.<br />
• $1,977 was collected so far, not including an additional $309 Lion Rich collected at the meeting.<br />
• We may look into another vendor, but will see if CJ will give us a discount (he has done so in the<br />
past).<br />
• We sold about 20 crates less than we did the previous year but should still net around $1000.<br />
<u>Food Project</u> – Lion Marvin Clemmons<br />
• This started as a Zone project but will be a project with all the clubs of Virginia Beach.<br />
• The Pastor at Enoch Baptist Church will tell this members to bring food every Sunday to be put in<br />
bins for the foodbank.<br />
• The Lions will have a table at the church to collect the food and promote Lions.<br />
• They want Lions (probably around 3) at the church every Sunday starting around 9.<br />
• Still details to be worked out, Lion Marvin is meeting with the pastor on Thursday.<br />
<u>Bland Contest</u> – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
• The club contest will be Feb 18th at Thalia United Methodist Church, 7pm.<br />
• Invites have gone out to our past contestants.<br />
• Region III contest will be March 10th at Thalia United Methodist Church, 7pm.<br />
• The 24-D contest will be April 29th at Chandler Hall.<br />
• May 20th – state final in Roanoke.<br />
Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
• We have visited 6 clubs so far<br />
• We need to visit one more zone for the patch.<br />
• We are going to York County Lions on Feb 11th.<br />
• Lions Steve, Marvin, Rich, Irene, and Jack all said they would go.<br />
<u>From the Floor:</u><br />
• Lion Vickie issued the 2nd half our the scholarship money ($500 each) to our PAHS scholarship<br />
winners.<br />
• TCC reached out and the young lady who won our ALC scholarship was unable to attend TCC<br />
due to a medical condition and the school refunded us the $1000. She is going to go back so we reissued the scholarship money.<br />
• The peanut sale made about $1,300 and we did not receive any complaints from our customers.<br />
<u>Secretary’s Report:</u><br />
• Guiding Lion Training is this Saturday in Poquoson.<br />
• Governor’s social is Feb 27th in Newport News.<br />
• Membership in the district is up 20 for the year. Last year we were never positive.<br />
• Lion Giovanni has decided to resign since he doesn’t have time to be active in the club due to<br />
family commitments. Lion Irene reached out to him and we’re going to keep him on our mailing<br />
list to keep him informed with what is going on.<br />
• We have several members we haven’t heard from in a while. We need to develop a plan to reach<br />
out.<br />
• Send pictures to Lion Rich to post on Facebook.<br />
• JDRF sent us a thank you letter for our donation. Every year we support Lion Dick’s grandson<br />
Scotty who organizes a team for their annual charity walk.<br />
• Lion Rich collected $309 in fruit money at the meeting.<br />
<u>Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov</u>.<br />
• Birthdays: Lion Vickie wanted the male quartet of Lions Jim 1, Jim 2, Mike, and Jack to sing to<br />
her. Lion Rich wanted Lion Vickie to sing to him which she thought was plain wrong. Lion<br />
Marvin paid to have his sister sing to Lion Rich which made him one lucky lion! Lion Vickie<br />
channeled her inner 50 cent in her explicit happy birthday rendition.<br />
• 50/50 Raffle: $38 – PCC Stan<br />
• Progressive Raffle: Lion Rich’s ticket was pulled, but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the<br />
pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to $88.<br />
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Meeting then adjourned at 8:24 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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<u>Upcoming Events:</u><br />
Jan 9th (Sat) – Guiding Lion Training (Poquoson Community Center) (8am-noon)<br />
Jan 14th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling Center<br />
Jan 16th (Sat) – Board Meeting (Lion Debra’s House) (Tentative)<br />
Jan 23rd (Sat) – SPOT Screening (VB Christian Church) (1pm-3pm)<br />
Feb 11th (Thurs) – Traveling Leo – York County Lions<br />
Feb 18th Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church (7pm)<br />
Feb 27th (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet Meeting/Governor’s Social. (Point Plaza Hotel, NN)<br />
March 10th (Thurs) – Region III Bland Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) (7pm)<br />
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April 29th (Fri) – District Bland Contest (Chandler Hall)<br />
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<b>Dec 2, 2015</b><br />
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The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia
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2015, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:30pm at the Hilton
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Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the
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President Irene Conlin – “History of Lions”
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Lion Irene wanted to review the basics of Lionism. We had a
fun time quizzing each other and Lions who answered incorrectly were required to perform feats of
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Eye Screenings (SPOT)/Children’s Books – Lion Nancy
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• We have a screening
Monday at Winsor Oaks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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• 4 lions are signed
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• The school is in VB
Central’s area but they didn’t respond, so we are going to do it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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• We received 532
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Evonne Green as the district chairperson for distribution to
the Headstarts in Chesapeake. (VB got <o:p></o:p></div>
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Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></div>
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• You can either show
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, Wards Corner will have their annual Xmas party and will
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The party benefits welfare recipients and they usually have
200-250 people turn out. The location <o:p></o:p></div>
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is Granby HS. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fruit Sales – Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></div>
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• Prices are on the
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• Sales are slow so
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• Lion Rich will send
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Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></div>
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• The plan is to do
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• Lions John and
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• January is hunger
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• Lion Marvin is
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• Lion Nancy
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Food Project – Lion Marvin Clemmons <o:p></o:p></div>
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• Lion Marvin is
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• We are partnering
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• Location is Enoch
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• We need to collect
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Samaritan House – Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></div>
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LAMP – Lion John Watters
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Meeting Frequency – Lion Dick Kressig</div>
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• Lion Dick has heard
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• To date, no formal
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consensus was that the board should not act changing our
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membership at a regular meeting. If a change is desired, the
board will discuss it and formulate a <o:p></o:p></div>
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proposal at a board meeting. This proposal would then be
distributed to the membership for <o:p></o:p></div>
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review and then discussed and voted on at a regular club
meeting (with advance notification) to <o:p></o:p></div>
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facilitate greater participation. We will need to ensure we
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case things get heated.
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• We are currently
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• Lion John Cranford
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in our club have sent him checks made out the LCIF. LCIF is
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can be donated to via the internet. If you are trying to
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foundation, the checks need to be made out to LCF-24D. <o:p></o:p></div>
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LCF-24D can be made and earmarked for use by our club. This allows you to write
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off the donation on your taxes since the LCF-24D is a 503(c)
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and then the club can request the funds from LCF-24D when we
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Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov. <o:p></o:p></div>
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• Birthdays: Lion
Jeri wanted Lion Jack to sing to her. Lion Irene wanted Lion Steve to sing to
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and Lion Jim 1 picked Lion Roger. For some reason, nobody
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Birthday utilizing
the Queen’s English. Lion Irene paid $5 to have Lion Steve sit on her lap while
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singing which is $4.75 more than any other woman would pay
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Bidding was furious, but in the end they all had to sing and
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• 50/50 Raffle: $23 –
Lion Jack, $18 – Lion Bob <o:p></o:p></div>
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Respectfully submitted <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary <o:p></o:p></div>
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Upcoming Events:</div>
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Dec 5th (Sat) – LAMP at
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Dec 7 th (Mon) – Windsor Oaks
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Dec 10th (Thurs) – Eyeglass
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Dec 14th (Mon) – District GMT
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Dec 16th (Wed) – Holiday Party
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Jan 9th (Sat) – Guiding Lion
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Jan 16th (Sat) – Food Drive
(Enoch Baptist Church) </div>
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Feb 27th (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet
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<b>Nov 18, 2015</b><br />
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Nov 18, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn,
Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – PCC
Stan Furman – “Grand Ole Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion
Marvin Clemmons</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Our Universal Life Force, there
is hardly anything more important in your plan for our lives here on earth than
to serve others. So it is with that thought that we gather here tonight in
fellowship. Let us continue to serve you
by serving others, and especially </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lions serving in Yola, Nigeria after a suicide
attack killed 42 and wounded more than 100 on Oct 23<sup>rd</sup> and again
yesterday killing 32 and wounding 80; and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lions serving in Paris, France after a
suicide attack killed 129 and wounded 433 on Nov 13<sup>th</sup>; and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lions
serving in Beirut, Lebanon after a suicide attack killed 43 and wounded 239 on
Nov 12<sup>th</sup>; and Lions serving in Russia after a terrorist brought down
a Russian Airliner killing all 224 aboard, mostly Russians, on Oct 31<sup>st</sup>
. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We Lions are serving in all corner of the earth and especially in places where
almost 300 terrorist attacks occurred in 2015. Amen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDAN</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i> 0 Guests</i> </span><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:45 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Lion Marvin Clemmons (Zone G Chair OV) - </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin talked about the characteristics of a good club and an
effective leader. We had a good discussion around the club’s vision statement.
Lion Marvin talked about the differences in strategic and tactical thinking and
where each type of thinking is applied in our organization. LCI is strategic,
The district does both strategic and tactical and the club is tactical. Lion
Marvin stressed that although we are a good, strong club, we can’t be
complacent and need to continue to find ways to improve, serve or
members/community, and help out struggling clubs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings (SPOT) – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will receive 532 books from Reading is
Fundamental for distribution. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy told club members not to come to the
Windsor Woods screening because this school is in VB Central’s area and they
were supposed to do the screening with our help. Lion Nancy showed up with Lion
Sylvia in her lion suit, but nobody from VB Central showed up and Lion Nancy
and Lion Sylvia took the reins and screened 92 children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are going to screen Windsor Oaks ES on Dec. 7<sup>th</sup>.
This is also in VB Central’s area, but we need to do it. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A crew is set to do the King’s Grant screening on
Nov. 19<sup>th</sup>. We expect 150 children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Dec 10th
. 10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a
ride or travel directly to the recycling center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ve been having good turnouts so if you haven’t
been, come out and learn the ropes. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This month 541 pair of glasses were turned in with 2
hearing aids. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tomorrow Lion John and Lion Dick are attending the
“View from Here” luncheon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The 4 families were divvied up. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Nancy, Aziz, and Rich will take the family
with the 2 boys. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Susie, Vickie, and Lind E. will take the
family with the 7yr old girl. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Aziz, Shelia, and Debra will take the family
with the 10yr old girl. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Stan, Jeri, Marvin, and Sylvia will take the
family with the 6 yr old girl. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Steve and Stan will coordinate with JCC to
take care of a Jewish family on Hanukkah
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions who weren’t at the meeting can let PCC Stan
know if they want to join one of the groups to support a family. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Refugee
Support – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While at RAM-VA in Warsaw, Va. Lion Nancy met with
Stan Brock who is looking for volunteers to go to Greece to help refugees under
the RAM umbrella. Let Lion Nancy know if you are interested and she will get
you in touch with Stan Brock. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fruit
Sales – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need orders in by the first week of Dec with
delivery around Dec. 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flyers with prices are on the website. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are between 60-80 oranges/tangerines in a 4/5
bushel (depending on the size of the fruit) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Potential Fundraiser – Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can get coupons from YNOT for a cheese pizza. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We sell the coupon for $10. Half goes to YNOT and
the other half to the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The coupons have no expiration date. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are accountable for the coupons. We either need
to return any unsold coupons to YNOT or give them $5. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Making
a Difference – Lion Bob Perrine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 8pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">In 2006 NBC’s "<i>Making a Difference</i>"
segment on their Nightly News Show began when Senior Producer Sharon Hoffman
pitched a story idea about an individual who was changing people's lives for
the better. The more the staff talked about the story, the more they
realized they had something special: a legitimate good news story about a
person who was making a difference. Since NBC began this series about people
who were selflessly helping others, the network has been utterly overwhelmed by
good news stories.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Inspired by the NBC series, the Thalia Lions started its
own “<i>Making a Difference</i>” series in 2009 highlighting people who made
outstanding contributions to others with disabilities in sight, hearing and
diabetes; or simply by helping those less fortunate. Awards have primarily gone
to Thalia Lions but sometimes folks in the surrounding communities have been
featured. Thalia Lions were encouraged to nominate exceptional people, but as
the program progressed, fewer and fewer submissions were made. We
need to see that trend end. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach
salutes Lion Edgar E. DeLong, (Aug 15th 1928 - July 16, 2015) for making a
difference by serving for 23 years and twice as club president. He was
instrumental in establishing the District’s Bland Competition and directing
their Bland Memorial Music Scholarship program for eleven years. He was chairperson
of the Adult Learning Center and Princess Anne High School Scholarship program
for many years, and also for many years he organized trips to the Eye Glass
Recycling Center. Further, he maintained a data base for hearing aids.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">There are few people who loved the Lions organization as
much as Lion Ed. Even with failing health, Lion Ed would still attend every
club meeting and work most service projects. He is the example of what a Lion
should be due to his dedication, his passion, his love for other people, and
his willingness to serve. Lion Ed made every situation more joyous. Every
Thalia Lion who knew him will miss him. He was a true Lion. He served to his
last breath.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene said the following: “<i>Lion Ed was also a true
patriot and servant to the community. I enjoyed hearing his stories about
'The War', his travels, and his experiences as a Navy Man. Being in his company
was a treat, because you knew - just by talking to him - how much he enjoyed
living. And boy did he! I agree with Lion Rich - it will be hard to
imagine Thalia without Lion Ed. Tonight I will raise my glass to him in honor
of his long life, and in appreciation for having known him. I will miss
him very much. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant’</i>" <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Past District Governor Lion Debbie Ivey said the following:
“<i>Lion Ed was such an inspiration to anyone that ever met him. I
remember meeting him after he joined our Lion family and I fell in love with
his spirit and dedication immediately. His Bland Contest were the
best. He could pronounce the words to the composers, the music pieces,
anything put in front of him and with such professionalism. What a great
Lion, what a great man, what a great lose. Lion Ed, you will be missed.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Past District Governor Donnie Johnson said the following: “<i>Lion
Ed was a GREAT Lion and will be missed beyond measure. I will miss our talks
and the way he always had a joke or a special way to make you feel right at
home.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrating what was to become a life-long passion for
travel and adventure, he ran away from his New Orleans home at 13 and joined
the Russell Brothers Circus in Los Angeles, CA, and later enlisted in the U.S.
Navy at 15. He participated in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa during
World War II, witnessed the Atomic-Bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, sailed with the
U.S. Merchant Marine and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. His
final tour of duty was Director of the Naval Guided Missile School, Dam Neck,
Virginia Beach, VA. Ed was a proud “<i>Mustang</i>” - an enlisted man who
advances through the ranks - retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1969 after
twenty six years of service. He then went on to successful careers in computers
and insurance, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from
St. Leo College at the age of 52.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">In later years he turned to writing. He
co-authored</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"> <i><span style="background: white;">Golden Slippers</span></i><span style="background: white;">, a musical play about the life of James Bland, composer of "<i>Carry
Me Back to Old Virginny</i>," that was eventually produced by the theater
department at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. Ed was a member of the
Old Dominion University Institute for Learning in Retirement, and facilitator
of the Virginia Beach Writers Association for more than twenty years, authoring
numerous articles and winning several contests including second place at the
New York Mills, MN-based Great American Think-Off 2012. He was a three time
winner of the Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation’s “<i>George Washington Honor
Medal</i>”. He wrote for a Norfolk radio station, for the Christopher Newport
University magazine, for “<i>Our Navy</i>” magazine and for many other local
and national magazines. As an unabashed patriot, he delivered inspiring and
well-received presentations about the history and importance of the U.S. flag
to many civic, school and workplace organizations. Ed's autobiography,</span> <i><span style="background: white;">Navy Mustang</span></i><span style="background: white;">,
was published in 2008 which details his adventure-filled Navy life.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John spoke about RAM Warsaw. This was the first
time a RAM was held inside Virginia outside of Appalachia and the first event
under the RAM-VA umbrella. It was well organized with the help of the
Rappahannock School of Nursing. There were lots of volunteers including ~20
dentist, 4 ophthalmologist, and 10
optometrist. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The eye clinic and dental clinic each saw around 250
people on each day. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6 representatives from Thalia were at the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The secretary is slippin’ and didn’t have anything
to report. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $21 – PCC Stan, $17 – Lion Susie <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion John’s ticket was pulled,
but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The
Jackpot is currently up to $72. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:48 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Zone H Meeting
(Endependence Center) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyebank Luncheon </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Kings Grant ES Screening
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 2<sup>nd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 7<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Windsor Oaks ES Screening</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 10<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 14<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – District GMT Meeting
(Poquoson Community Center)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Jan 9<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Guiding Lion Training
(Poquoson Community Center)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Feb 27<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet
Meeting/Governor’s Social</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Nov 4, 2015</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">OFFICIAL
MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Oct 21, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:40pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: 7 from Kempsville, 2
from Oceanside, 1 from Oceanview </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i> 10 Guests</i> </span><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">47 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Lion Gary Coldren <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Gary showed us a lot of pictures of his sailing adventures on the
Chesapeake Bay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings (SPOT) – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On the 29<sup>th</sup> we did Thalia ES and screened
92 children with 11 referrals</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will do Kings Grant ES in Nov. and expect approx.
130 children. We have enough people signed up to work. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Evonne Green needs volunteers to help with
“Kids in the Kitchen” at the Pembroke Mall on Nov. 14<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Smile
across the Miles – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Made over 1600 Christmas Cards and collected 300 lbs
of toiletries </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">29 Lions participated and 19 children were screened.
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Nov 12th
. 10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a
ride or travel directly to the recycling center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ve been having good turnouts so if you haven’t
been, come out and learn the ropes. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">VBCPS
Backpack Food Stuffing – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCI donated $1575 and the VB Schools Foundation
added another $1500<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We filled 1,250 bags of food<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">47 people from Anthem came out with 19 Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lots of positive feedback came from those who
participated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A similar project may be starting in Kilmarnock with
the help of Lions. The area has substantial need with approximately 80% of the
students on food stamps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Peanut
Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peanuts are in and already distributed. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will make around $1,000</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was very easy to do. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to gather feedback from our customers to see
if this is something we should do again. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will just do Christmas (no Thanksgiving)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will get one family from JCC (to diversify our
religious demographics) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will do 4 other families, all are single mothers
with 2-3 children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fruit
Sales – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The citrus is being picked right now. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will need orders in by the first week of Dec with
delivery around Dec. 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flyers with prices are on the website. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">From
the Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick Kressig read a thank you letter from his
grandson Scotty. Scotty thanked us for our donating to his walk team at the
JDRF walk for the cure. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack brought up that we may need a white cane
soon. Lion Debra said she would organize one in January. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lion Ed’s
wife (Ruth) is writing thank you notes to the people who donated to our club in
his memory. Lion Rich provided a list of non-lions who donated to her but did
not keep track of the Lions who donated. Please let Lion Rich know if you
donated so he can inform Ruth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone G meeting in Monday, Nov 9<sup>th</sup> at
Buffett City on Holland Rd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone H meeting is Thursday, Nov. 19 at the
Endependence Center on VB Blvd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club taxes have been filed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid and buy auction is this Saturday. An expensive
ring and a print by a famous artist have recently been added to the auction
items. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Ray is hosting guiding lion training at the
Poquoson Community Center on Jan. 9<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Lion Marvin choose PDG Don Burson to
sing to him. Lion Jim II picked Lion Bob to sing to him. Neither was
successfully in buying their way out of it. Lion Rich wanted to bring all of
the clubs together, so he threw down some money to get Lion Pat and Lion Gary
to sing as well. In the end, representatives from Thalia, Kempsville,
Oceanside, and Oceanview all came together as a quartet to sing Happy Birthday
and it was predictably awful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $24 – Lion Marvin, $23 – Lion Pat
Jones<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Nancy’s ticket was pulled,
but she did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The
Jackpot is currently up to $57. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 7<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Bid Buy Auction</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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City, Hollan Rd)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 18<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Zone H Meeting
(Endependence Center) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meeting/Governor’s Social</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Oct 21, 2015 </b><br />
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Oct 21,<br />
2015, by Lion President Irene Conlin at 6:40pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia<br />
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm<br />
ATTENDANCE 2 Guests, 13 Members - 34 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:44 pm, Reconvened: 7:10 pm<br />
Program: Lion Mack Stevens – “Ready, Set, Grow”<br />
Lion Mack summarized a presentation given by ID Jerome Thompson at the 24-D Fall Conference<br />
centered on growing membership. We want to grow membership because more members means more<br />
hands which means more service. We must start by asking who our customer is. We have three customers to satisfy, our members, our service partners, and the people who we serve. For our members, we must provide a purpose/task. With our service partners and those we serve, we must think about what we are promising and what we can deliver. We must make it a priority to deliver on our promises. We must ask why we have meetings and why and individual would want to come. Meetings can serve social purposes and be an opportunity to learn and organize. We must know our members and understand what they want to get out of the meeting. LCI has a program called “Your club, your way”. This program says to organize your club however works best for you. There is no rigid format which a Lion meeting must run. Disorganization is one of the biggest problems in clubs. Lion Irene wants to discuss membership ideas at our upcoming board meeting.<br />
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Reports:<br />
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Eye Screenings (SPOT) – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
• We screened 37 at VB preschool, 109 at Malibu ES, and 137 at Trentwood ES.<br />
• Another screening is scheduled for Oct. 29th. All the volunteer slots are filler. Will have<br />
approximately 200 students to screen.<br />
• Kings Grant ES screening is Nov. 19th. 3 Lions signed up, need 1 more.<br />
• While screening at Malibu, an assist. principle from another school who has not let us in witnessed<br />
the screening and now we have an opportunity there.<br />
• Will look at doing a screening at Windsor Oaks ES. This is in VB Central’s territory but they<br />
aren’t covering the school.<br />
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Smile across the Miles – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
• 24th of October – starting at 11:30<br />
• Will be done at the fellowship hall of Virginia Beach Christian Church (Great Neck Road)<br />
• 65 people from Anthem are signed up to work this event with us.<br />
• We need more Lions. E-mail Lion Nancy if you want to work.<br />
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Eyeglass Recycling – Lion John Watters<br />
• 6 people worked 2 hours each on Oct 8th.<br />
• Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Nov 12th . 10am-noon<br />
• You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a ride or travel directly to the recycling center.<br />
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Eyebank Luncheon – Lion John Watters<br />
• Donor families and recipients will speak about their experiences.<br />
• 1 or 2 people can go with Lion John.<br />
• Noon on Nov. 19th<br />
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VBCPS Backpack Food Stuffing – Lion Marvin Clemmons<br />
• The event will occur on Thursday, Oct 22 from 4:30-6:30pm<br />
• Location is Corporate Landing ES.<br />
• We will need 30-35 lions.<br />
• 18 Lions currently registered with 86 from Anthem.<br />
• Lion Marvin’s full report is attached.<br />
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Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
• We are scrapping the goal of visiting all 9 zones due to lack of interest.<br />
• We could not get enough Lions to make the trip to Lancaster.<br />
• We will visit 4 zones to get the patch. We have visited 3 already.<br />
• We will visit Little Creek (Zone E) in the future to get the 4th zone.<br />
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Peanut Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
• Going to submit order Friday.<br />
• Send in any outstanding orders now.<br />
• Will tally up all the revenue/profit numbers and submit to the club.<br />
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Holiday Project – PCC J. Stanley Furman<br />
• We will just do Christmas (no Thanksgiving)<br />
• Will get one family from JCC (to diversify our religious demographics)<br />
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Adult Learning Center LMSHU – Lion Jeri Furman<br />
• 9 Lions participated<br />
• We screened 99 students for sight and hearing<br />
• We screened 87 students for blood sugars with 4 referals<br />
• The students originate from all over the world.<br />
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Secretary’s Report:<br />
• We will have a board meeting on Wed, Oct 28th at Lion Marvin’s house.<br />
• We will have a traveling leo visit us (Kempsville) at our Nov 4th meeting.<br />
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Tail Twister CC Steve Rosnov.<br />
• Birthdays: Due to the small crowd, We deferred Oct birthdays to Nov. (This way we can get<br />
money out of Kempsville)<br />
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• 50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings: $15 – Lion Jim 1, $14 – Lion Linda H.<br />
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• Progressive Raffle: Lion John’s ticket was pulled, but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the<br />
pot will continue to build. The Jackpot is currently up to $55.<br />
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Meeting then adjourned at 8:22 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
Oct 22nd (Thurs) – School Backpacks - Corporate Landing ES (4:30pm – 6:30pm)<br />
Oct 24th (Sat) – Smiles across the Miles (VB Christian Church) (11:30am-4pm)<br />
Oct 28th (Wed) – Board Meeting (Lion Marvin’s House)<br />
Oct 29th (Thurs) – Children’s Eye Screening<br />
Nov 4th (Wed) – Regular Club meeting<br />
Nov 7th (Sat) – Bid Buy Auction<br />
Nov 12th (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling<br />
Nov 19th (Thurs) – Eyebank Luncheon<br />
Nov 19th (Thurs) – Kings Grant ES Screening<br />
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Feb 27th (Sat) – 24-D Cabinet Meeting/Governor’s Social<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Steve
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Dick Kressig <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:46 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Lion Marvin Clemmons – Club Rebuilding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin is our zone chair and on the GLT committee as the club
revitalization specialist. He started to give this talk at Fall Conference by
The DG and I kept trying to cut him off (to little avail). Not because of the
quality of the information, but because we were on a time crunch and this topic
really should be a program instead of a 3 minute report, so he is going around
the district giving this presentation. Lion Marvin gave his talk during dinner
to cut down the meeting length, which worked out pretty well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Encl(1) – Rebuilding – What Can We Do as a District. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After Lion Marvin was finished, Lion Nancy thanked him and spoke briefly
about all the good things Lion Marvin is doing for the zone and the district
and how he is destined to take on higher levels of leadership within the
district. This was an awesome segway because..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin announced his intention to run for 2VDG at the State
Convention and asked for the club’s support. PCC Stan made a motion that the
Thalia Lions endorse Lion Marvin’s candidacy. I think everyone seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Being
Visible – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie stopped at a store on her way to the
meeting, proudly wearing her Lion shirt. She was asked by two young (20s)
people about the Lions and told them about who we are and what we do. They were
very interest and Lion Vickie gave them our contact info. This show the
importance of wearing our logos. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan recommends wearing your pin every single
day because people will ask about it. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings (SPOT) – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have two scheduled: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">14/15 Oct
at Malibu ES</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">19<sup> </sup>Oct
at Trentwood ES</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The schools are getting tighter on security and you
need to be approved (in advance) before you get in. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Sylvia dresses up in her Lion suit for each
screening which the children love. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let Lion Nancy know if you want to work these
screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are tentatively looking at doing King’s Grant ES
in Nov. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Smile
across the Miles – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24<sup>th</sup> of October – starting at 11:30</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will be done at the fellowship hall of Virginia
Beach Christian Church (Great Neck Road) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">52 people from Anthem are signed up to work this
event with us. (they’re capping at 65)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bring Christmas/Holiday Cards. (You can get 14 for
$1 at the dollar store) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">E-mail Lion Nancy if you want to work. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bring items (toiletries for the troops) our meeting
on 21<sup>st</sup> if you want to donate. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Oct 8<sup>th</sup>
. 10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a
ride or travel directly to the recycling center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Backpack Food Stuffing – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The event will occur on Thursday, Oct 22 from 4:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is Corporate Landing ES<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We received the $1,575 check from LCI. There were
questions about if this was a matching grant and where the match is coming
from. Lion Marvin will investigate. There are a lot of players involved with
this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin will be surveying the site on Oct 8<sup>th</sup>
to nail down the logistics and what our responsibilities are going to be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will need 30-35 lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The school district will order the food from Sysco
and we will pay for it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">More details are to come and Lion Marvin will send
out a sign up sheet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Landing Greenhouse – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are partnering on this with the Princess Anne
Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is occurring this Sunday (Oct 11<sup>th</sup>)
from 10:30 to 3pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is 2020 princess anne road. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">36 people from Anthem have signed up. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will be erecting the greenhouse, doing gardening,
planting, and painting. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let Lion Rich know if you plan on attending and he
will coordinate with PA Lions. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve planned a traveling leo to New Kent
County next Thursday. Dive time ~1:15 (maybe with no tunnel traffic) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Only Lion Marvin volunteered, so we were two short. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A visit to Hampton – Phoebus is scheduled for Nov.
19<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John brought up that he is traveling to Kilmarnock
(Lancaster Lions) to give a program on Oct 27. He seemed hopeful (but not
confident) that he could convince his wife to accompany him, which would mean
we could do a traveling leo if two more club members would join him. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich noted that both Lancaster and New Kent are
zone A clubs, so the trip to Lancaster would satisfy that requirement (and is
further away). </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Nancy, Steve, Jack, and Marvin agreed to go to
Lancaster and the trip to New Kent was canceled. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The current plan is to meet at the Lake Wright
Quality Inn (Northampton Blvd) around 3:30 to carpool up. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fundraiser – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will collect individual orders until Oct 21<sup>st</sup>
(a meeting night) and then submit one big order to the manufacturer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This will be a trial run, but things are looking
good so far. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Party – PCC J. Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CoVB Health and Human Services wants to know if we
are going to do this again and how many families. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 seemed to be the magic number</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Learning Center LMSHU – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are scheduled for Oct 21<sup>st</sup> from 10-2</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jerry is our driver. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The blood sugar screening kit was requested. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out a sign up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Citrus
Sale - Lion Jack Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The cost on a few items went up 25 cents<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year was a good crop<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack will send Lion Rich the flyer to
distribute to the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec 9<sup>th</sup> will be the last day for orders
and delivery will be the following week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack recommends raising prices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan made a motion to raise the price of 4/5
bushels by $1 and 2/5 bushels by 50 cents. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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House – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Church of Ascension is having their annual food
drive with the participation of Samaritan House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack is taking contributions for the Samaritan
House panty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district needs guiding lions. Our club is
blessed with many capable leaders who could help guide new clubs and revitalize
struggling clubs. There are currently 5 counties in the district with no lion
presence (King William; King & Queen; Sussex; Charles City; and Richmond
County). Currently Tappahannock has a branch club in King William county with
18 members. They are going strong and will likely charter this year. They
already have plans to start a branch club in King & Queen as soon as they
charter. There is also potential for a branch club of Surry Lions to start in
Sussex county. There is a women’s social group in Sussex County (approx 12
members) which one of the Surry members belongs to. The group wants to
re-organize as a service organization and the district is working with them
towards becoming a Lions Club. There is the possibility of starting either a
campus club or a branch at CNU. The Sorority Delta Gamma has expressed interest
since their mission is sight. The Sorority has done projects with York County
Lions and Denbigh in the past. There is also interest at ODU and VoTech.
Another thing clubs can do is add a Children First Branch. Children First
branches/clubs make serving children their primary mission. North Accomack on
the eastern shore was down to 3 members and about to fold, but the redesignated
as a children first club which revitalized them and they are growing again (up
to 10 members). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Growing the district is important since
redistricting MD-24 is inevitable, whether we do it by choice or if it is
forced by LCI. The state is likely to reduce from 6 districts to 4. The
stronger our region is, the more centralized our new district will be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeff Gaddis (Gloucester Lions) announced he is
running for 2VDG at Fall Conference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PID Wayne Davis (District 24-C) announced he is
running for 3<sup>rd</sup> International Vice President. PCC Chet Krammer
(Williamsburg Host) will run PID Wayne’s campaign in District 24-D. PID Wayne
will be our guest speaker at our 50<sup>th</sup> charter night in April. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kempsville
is sending a traveling leo our way on Nov. 4th. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich presented Lion Vickie with a Certificate
of Appreciation which IPDG Pam Kidwell awarded her at Fall Conference for her
excellent work last year as the District’s Bland Contest Chair. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will have a board meeting on Wed, Oct 28<sup>th</sup>
at Lion Marvin’s house. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: Will do them on 10/21<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings: $25 – Lion Marvin; $13 –
Lion Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Nancy’s ticket was pulled,
but she did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The
Jackpot is currently up to $49. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:22 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 8<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) –
Eyeglass Recycling <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vanguard Landing Greenhouse (11am-3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Screening (Malibu ES)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 19 (Mon) – SPOT Screening
(Trentwood ES) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 21<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – S&H
Van – Adult Learning Center (10pm-2pm) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 21<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – Regular
Club Meeting (</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Peanut Orders</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Due</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 22<sup>nd</sup> (Thurs) –
School Backpacks - Corporate Landing ES (4:30pm – 6:30pm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 24<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Smiles
across the Miles (VB Christian Church) (11:30am-4pm) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 27<sup>th</sup> (Tues) –
Traveling Leo (Lancaster Lions)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct 28<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Board
Meeting (Lion Marvin’s House) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nov 4<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular
Club meeting <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Auction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sep 02, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Tim Hewitt – President
of Norfolk Ronald McDonald House Charities Board of Directors</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Mike
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">PCC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Tim Hewitt – “Ronald McDonald House
Charities” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tim joined the RMH board in 2001 after his own experiences using the
house. RMH offers families a “home away from home” so they can be with their
children while they are in the hospital. Tim showed a 5 min video with
testimonials from individuals who have stayed at the house and the impact it
had on them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tim shared his touching story about his daughter’s struggle with cancer.
She was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 7 when he was stationed in Newport,
RI. Tim first ran across the Lions clubs there because the local club offered
free babysitting to parents so they could be with their sick child at the
hospital. Eventually the cancer went into remission and he got stationed in
Norfolk. Eventually the cancer came back and they started the fight again at CHKD. They did not use the RMH in Norfolk because
they lived here. Tim had the highest praise for the doctors and nurses who work
at CHKD and said the community needs to be supportive of such a wonderful
hospital. Again the cancer went into remission and then again came back. This
time they had to go to Duke Medical and his daughter received bone marrow
transplants. Although she survived the transplant, it did not fully cure her
and she was accepted into St. Judes Hospital in Tennessee. This is where he first
utilized the Ronald McDonald House. He and his wife alternated 4-5 day periods
staying at St. Jude with his daughter. She would fly home to Norfolk, and he
would fly out to Tennessee and vice versa. They always flew TransAir and the
crews knew them by name. They did this for several months and stayed at the
Ronald McDonald House while there. They have a large, 120 bed facility there.
The RMH started in 1974. A LB for the Philadelphia Eagles had a sick child and
wanted to stay with his daughter while she was in the hospital. After the
experience he said, there has to be a better way for parents than living out of
vending machines. He went to the Eagles Ownership and they agreed to find a
solution. They started the first house in Philadelphia. Eventually McDonalds
got involved and now there are 349 houses in 60 countries. McDonalds provides
oversight and management but not funding. The local houses each do their own
fundraising from their communities. The local house asks for a $25 a night
donation from families, but does not require them to pay anything if they can’t
afford it. Some don’t pay anything, some pay much, much more. He has seen
families give up everything for their children. They have given up their jobs,
their houses, and their savings to be with their kids, which is why they don’t
make them pay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie took this opportunity to pitch their “Red Shoe at the Zoo”
fundraising event which is Sept 12 and $40 a ticket. They will have a seafood
feast, beer, wine, and children’s activities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings/Smiles Across the Miles/Shop for Cause – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 2 Head Start screenings coming up on the 23<sup>rd</sup>
and 24<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Head Starts are small and Lion Nancy has the
Lions she needs. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">More screenings are to come as we will schedule our
elementary schools soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Smiles Across the Miles will be at VB Christian
Church (Great Neck Road) on Sept 24<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need old Christmas Cards. The children will cut
the fronts out, paste them on card stock and decorate them to make new cards. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to collect items to give to the USO for
distribution to the troops. Lion Nancy passed out a list of desired items. Many
push is for travel sized toiletries. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia will set up and provide cookies. Town Center
Blind Lions are taking care of everything else. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We sold all the Macy’s tickets for “Shop for a
Cause” which netted the club $1000 for our activity account. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next eyeglass recycling will be on Thursday Sept 10<sup>th</sup>.
10am-noon</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is always the second Thursday of the month,
although Lion John managed somehow to show up on the wrong Thursday last month.
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can either show up at Best Buy at 9:30 to get a
ride or travel directly to the recycling center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fundraiser/Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re going to sell peanuts. The club will make 60%
margin on the peanuts we sell. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The shipping fee is $40 per order. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Order forms were on the tables and Lion Rich
e-mailed them out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy made a custom order form to e-mail to
prospective buyers. Lion Rich e-mailed it out. Lion Steve e-mailed out the form
and sold $90 worth of peanuts in a couple hours; however, most of that $90 came
from his beloved Buttercup. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We intend to stock some peanuts at Paul’s Garage to
sell year round. Nick has already agreed to do this for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will collect individual orders until Oct 21<sup>st</sup>
(a meeting night) and then submit one big order to the manufacturer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have a traveling Leo to Gloucester scheduled for
Thursday, Sept 10<sup>th</sup>. Originally Lion Rich committed to go but then
realized he double booked himself because he is supposed to go the York County
Lions meeting that night with the DG. Lion Jack, Lion Steve, and Lion Marvin
committed to go. Lion Vickie offered to take Lion Rich’s place only to back out
as well due to prior commitments. All was resolved when we were able to rope
our esteemed Past Council Chair J. Stanley Furman into making the trip. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Backpack Food Stuffing – Lion Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The event will occur on Thursday, Oct 22 from
4:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is Corporate Landing ES<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin is setting up a meeting with the
school’s event coordinator. He wants to iron out the details. The school
district does this all the time and has it down to a science, so after the
meeting Lion Marvin will know what we need to do and how to assign areas of
responsibility. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Landing Greenhouse – Lion President Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are partnering on this with the Princess Anne
Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III submitted a grant request for $5000 as
part of the LCI/Anthem month of service; however, the project did not receive
full funding. LCI said they would allocate $2500 to the project on the
condition that the clubs of Virginia Beach come up with the other $2500. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2VDG Beth sent a request out to the clubs asking
that they each pitch in $500 so we can get the match from LCI. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We discussed this at last week’s board meeting, but
we don’t have enough money in our activity account to support this. We decided
to ask individual club members to donate towards the cause and establish a pass
through account with the 24-D charity foundation so the individual lions could
take advantage of the tax write-off. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As usual with Thalia, the $500 was raised in like 5
seconds. We ended up collecting $679 for the Thalia pass through account in
total. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Learning Center LMSHU – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich called the Adult Learning Center to
schedule bring out the sight and hearing van to screen their students. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They want to target October. It will either be a
Tues, Wed, or Thursday. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The S&H Van’s schedule is wide open in that
timeframe. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They are going to get back to Lion Rich in a couple
days with a couple of possible dates and Lion Rich will schedule the van. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Charity Foundation/Club Cookout – PCC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid buy auction is Oct 3<sup>rd</sup>. (Charity
foundation’s biggest fundraiser) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also selling raffle tickets for $5. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need items for donation. (2 kayaks will be up for
auction thanks to Lion Irene) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The bid-buy acution made $19-20K last year but the
foundation doled out $118K. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The $250 service grant is available again this year.
We didn’t qualify last year. We need 14 people (not necessarily Lions) to
qualify. People can register in advance on the website. This is helpful for
non-lions to get counted towards our club. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club annual cook-out will be on Sept 16<sup>th</sup>
(in lieu of our regular meeting) at PCC Stan’s house. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club will supply the burger, hot dogs, and
condiments. The rest will be pot-luck. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No need to coordinate dishes. It always tends to
work out. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No glass will be allowed. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Bob<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob and 10 members of the club had dinner with
our two scholarship recipients on Aug 19<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They are both phenomenal students with bright
futures ahead of them. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Attending at Tupelo Honey, Town Center were Lion Steve and his wife Dian Rosnov,
Lion Mike Coren, Lion Bob Perrine and his wife Barbette and guests of honor Peter
Nguyen and his two sisters, and Amanda Ponack and her mother.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Both Peter and Amanda were awarded $1,000. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Peter will be attending George Mason
University and Amanda will attend James Madison University.</span></div>
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John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reported that Thalia had 14 lions present at the
annual Lions Medical Eyebank Dinner on Aug. 19<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jack Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">announced he will receive this year’s price list for the fruit sale soon.
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cat caught his tongue. For the first time in his
life, had nothing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He should have at least plugged the upcoming Fall
Conference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays: It was a full house. Lion Fran asked for
Lion Jack to sing to her. Lion Roger asked for Lion Aziz to sing to him. Lion
Dick asked for Lion Jeri to sing to him and PCC Stan wanted Lion Debra to sing
to him. Poor PCC Stan did not get his birthday wish. Lion Bob was slingin’ big
bucks to keep her from singing. Lion Rich tried to get her to sing but he could
not defeat Lion Bob. Lion Jack ended up singing in Polish and Lion Aziz did his
rendition in Farsi. We saved the best for last as Lion Jeri clean-up and stole
the show with her moving vocal execution of Happy Birthday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 2 drawings: $24 – Lion Rich; $18 –
Lion Jim 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts, so the pot will continue to build. The
Jackpot is currently up to $42. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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Events:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 3<sup>rd</sup> (Thurs) – Region II Meeting
(Hibachi Grill, VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 10<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 10<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Traveling Leo
(Gloucester) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 16<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Club Cookout (PCC Stan’s
house) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 19<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Low Vision Tech Expo – VB
Central Library (10am-4pm)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 20<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – JDRF Walk for the Cure </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept 23/24 (Wed-Th) – Head Start screenings </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Conference, Crowne Plaze – Hampton </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bid-Buy Auction, Oak Grove United Methodist Church </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Aug 26, 2015</b> - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a Board Meeting at Lion Steve’s House, on<br />
Aug 26, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Lion President Irene Conlin who acted as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Irene Conlin,<br />
President<br />
Lion Rich Roberts,<br />
Secretary<br />
Lion Marvin Clemmons,<br />
3rd VP<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer<br />
Lion Linda Harrison, Director<br />
Lion Linda Eggleston<br />
Lion Stan Furman, Director<br />
Lion Jeri Furman<br />
Lion Mike Coren, Lion Tamer<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov, Tail Twister<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, 1st VP<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Debra Laughlin, 2nd VP<br />
Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Lion President Irene Conlin. Lion Rich<br />
Roberts confirmed a quorum of directors (10) was present.<br />
1. Lion Linda E. discussed procedures for the sight chair. We currently by $50 vouchers from<br />
Lens Crafters (they come in books of 10). We may not need to utilize these anymore since<br />
Lion Dan has offered to do 4 free exams per month and we generally only need 3-4 per<br />
month. If we need to do additional exams, we can usually work with Dr. Bond to give us a<br />
good deal.<br />
2. The committees are straight and Lion Rich will send out the list. We probably don’t need<br />
many of the committees since many “committees” are simply once a year projects which<br />
we can Lion-up at the appropriate time. The board will look at streamlining this at a<br />
future date.<br />
3. Lion Marvin discussed the Virginia Beach Schools Backpack Food Stuffing project. His<br />
report (with my scribbles) is attached as Encl (1).<br />
4. Lion Steve has researched potential new fundraisers. He looked at selling peanuts and<br />
candles. Peanuts looked to be the best one to start with. He researched 3 peanut<br />
manufacturers and believes the Peanut Roasters is the best bet. The products would sell<br />
at around 50-60% margin and shipping costs is about 40 cents per unit. They are<br />
manufactured in NC. We can sell the non-perishable peanuts (those without chocolate)<br />
year round in Paul’s Garage. Nick has agreed to do this. The key question was when to do<br />
it. We don’t want it competing with the fruit sale. We also felt peanuts is a fall time food<br />
and wouldn’t be attractive in the spring time. We decided to do a push to conduct the<br />
sale in Sept-Oct, with final orders needing to be placed by Oct. 21st. This will give time for<br />
delivery for those who want to have the peanuts at Thanksgiving. Lion Rich will distribute<br />
a flyer. We did not discuss details on candles, but may look at that in the spring/Easter<br />
timeframe.<br />
5. Lion President Irene discussed the Greenhouse for Vanguard Landing. Princess Anne Lions<br />
is the lead club for that project. Anthem/LCI will grant $2,500 toward the project if the VB<br />
clubs can come up with the other $2,500 that is needed. Lion Beth is asking each club for<br />
$500. Our activity fund is already strapped and things are going to be tight even with the<br />
additional fundraisers. Lion Stan suggested asking individual club members to make<br />
donations to the 24-D Charity Foundation and earmark the money for our club. That way<br />
they can get the tax deduction and we can then use these funds for the matching<br />
Anthem/LCI grant. Lion Rich also suggested reaching out to Ward Corner although they<br />
are not in VB, since they have a lot of money and typically support district causes<br />
financially. Lion Nancy made a motion (Lion Marvin second) that we make individual<br />
contributions to the Charity Foundation for this cause. Motion passed unanimously.<br />
6. We discussed who was going to assume the duties of hearing aide recycling and picking<br />
up glasses since Lion Ed is no longer here to do it. Picking up the hearing aids from the<br />
EGRC is really a district function, but Lion Ed always did it. Lion John said he would pick<br />
them up and get them to PID Hauser. Lion Steve agreed to check the eyeglass recycling<br />
boxes we have scattered around Virginia Beach.<br />
7. Lion Steve made a motion (Lion Nancy seconded) to rename our scholarships as the “Lion<br />
Ed Memorial Scholarships. We agreed this is what he would want. Motion passed<br />
unanimously.<br />
8. Lion Debra asked for bios from all our female club leadership so she can compile the<br />
information for the Tidewater Women’s Magazine.<br />
9. Lion Nancy discussed the other project involving Anthem, Smiles Across the Miles. This<br />
will be done 2 days after the VBCPS food backpacks on Oct 24th. We will have 25-35<br />
people from Anthem. We will make Christmas cards and it is a great opportunity to<br />
involve children to do the decorating. Will also need toiletries. The event will be at Lion<br />
Nancy’s Church.<br />
10. Lion Nancy reported that at the blood drive we sold $214 in brooms (which wasn’t great)<br />
but we collected 37 pints of blood (which is awesome).<br />
11. We have a traveling leo schedule for Sept 10th in Gloucester. Lion Stan, Marvin, & Rich<br />
plan to go. Lion Stan will go if nobody else will volunteer.<br />
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted:<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
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Attachment: Encl (1) – Lion Marvin’s<br />
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<b>Aug 5, 2015 - </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 05, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">0 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33
pm - </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: Lion Rich Roberts – “Club Building
Activities”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">At the last board meeting, the board decided that 2 speakers a month was
too much burden on the program chair and can make meetings too long with all
the business we need to cover. The board decided to scale back to one speaker a
month. In the month we don’t have a speaker, we will engage in “club building
activities”. This will take different forms, such as member ideation sessions,
Lions specific learning, and leadership development. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">For this session, Lion Rich formulated 2 questions:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What is one thing the club can do to have a positive
net increase in membership by June 30, 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What is one thing the club could do to better
market/publicize what the club does and communicate the value of Lions to the
community by June 30, 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each table was handed a card with one of these two questions. The group
was given 10 minutes to discuss the question and come up with ideas which would
be presented to the group at the end of the 10 minutes. 8 minutes in, the group
was informed that the person with the least amount of time in Lions would be
the presenter for their group. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda E. presented for her table. They had the membership question. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Decrease from 2 meetings a month to 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do tea and desert instead of dinner to shorten meetings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tell friends about service projects<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invite friends to service projects<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Take guest to tour the eyebank<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Use volunteers efficiently (don’t have too many
people at projects with nothing to do)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do a family service project where people can bring
their kids. For example, clean the bay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim G. presented for his table. They had the market and publicize
question. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Publicize every event we do. Not after, but before.
We can use the calendar features of Facebook. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Take photos with your cell phone at service
projects. The photos can be directly distributed to your friends via social
media such as Facebook and Twitter. As the photos and status updates hit your
friend’s feeds, they will see what you are doing and will probably ask you
about Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Send articles on our projects into the Beacon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia presented for her table. They had the market and publicize
question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Utilize social media accounts and the Beacon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tidewater Women’s Magazine likes to publish profiles
and interviews of strong women leaders. We have many great candidates in our
club, such as Lion Debra and the work she does with Visionwalk. 2VDG Beth would
also be a great candidate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob presented for his table. They had the membership question. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to develop a 3 sentence ad which conveys who
we are and what we do. Members need to have this down pat and be able to
deliver it when asked about Lions. If it is too long, they tune out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan brought up the fact that nobody addressed
retention as part of the equation and the need to engage our current Lions,
especially the new ones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin was a table of 1. His question was the marketing and
publicize question. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact churches and determine what community
services they provide. Inform them of what we do and let them know about the
grants we have available. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist them and get it listed in their bullitens.
Perform large projects, potentially with multiple clubs, and get it in the news.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Attempt to establish branch clubs in the church. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim G. asked how we bridge the gap to younger people. Lion Marvin
suggested utilizing more technology and offering on-line meeting alternatives.
Lion Stan suggested starting a branch club which consist solely of younger
members. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene presented for the head table. They had the membership
question. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reach out to other community organizations and get
involved with them. This is how we got Lion Irene and Lion Debra. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Network with the individuals in these community
organizations and find common projects and place where can help each other.
Look for synergies and develop connections. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The discussion was lively. The board will review the ideas and develop
action plans to make Thalia a stronger club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings/Shop for Cause/Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Watters Impersonator, Lion
Rich <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood drive is Aug 17<sup>th</sup> at VB Christian
Church. We will sell brooms. Lion Jack placed an order to replenish our broom
supply. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you want to give blood, you need to register with
the Red Cross ahead if time. Lion Rich will resend the information. If you want
to sell brooms, Lion Nancy has a sign-up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich reminded everyone who sold Macy’s tickets
to let Lion Nancy know since she has to report how many we have sold on Friday.
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Recycling/RAM/LMED – Lion John Watters Impersonator, Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Lions Medical Eyebank Annual dinner is Aug. 19<sup>th</sup>
at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. It is $35 per ticket. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7 lions are planning on going (not including Lion
John and Nancy who will be at the head table) so we don’t have enough to get a
whole table. Since the club is not reserving a whole table, individuals will
register themselves. Since so many Lions will be at the LMEB dinner, and Lion
Rich will be out of town, it was decided to cancel our next meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie will cancel with the hotel so we don’t
get charged. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob was planning on having our scholarship
winners come to that meeting. Due to their class schedule, they won’t be able
to make a later meeting, so Lion Bob is going to take them out to dinner and
any other club members are welcome to attend. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eyeglass recycling will occur on Thursday, August 13<sup>th</sup>.
Lion Rich had a bag of glasses collected by Lion Roger. Lion Jim said he
planned on working the recycling center that day, so Lion Rich handed the
glasses off to Lion Jim. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PCC Stan made a motion that is we don’t have to pay
the hotel for the canceled meeting, then the club should pay for Lion Bob to
take the scholarhip winner’s out to dinner. Motions was seconded and passed
unanimously. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll have our annual cookout during on the 3<sup>rd</sup>
Wednesday in September. (Sept. 16<sup>th</sup>) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will most likely have our 50<sup>th</sup> Charter
Night at the Hilton Garden Inn. They have a ballroom which will accommodate 75
people. We will probably do it on a Saturday evening in April. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Service – Lion President Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions are partnering with Anthem to do service
projects. Anthem’s CEO is pledging money of manpower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia is sponsoring the backpack program with VB
Schools. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will also support the “smiles across the miles”
which is being lead by VB TC Blind Lions and building a greenhouse for Vangard
Landing which is being lead by Princess Anne Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene presented Lion Bob with an award for our club
website which he maintains. Our website won 2<sup>nd</sup> place in the state
competition. The 1<sup>st</sup> place award was won by Kempsville Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to organize a white cane soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra asked what needs to be done. We have
blanket permission from the owner of the shopping center to do them anytime we
want. We just need to get a sign-up sheet and go out there. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack is accepting donations for Samaritan
House. They are currently hurting pretty bad and need a lot of supplies. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Charity Foundation – PCC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid buy auction is Oct 3<sup>rd</sup>. (Charity
foundation’s biggest fundraiser) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also selling raffle tickets for $5. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need items for donation. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The bid-buy acution made $19-20K last year but the
foundation doled out $118K. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The $250 service grant is available again this year.
We didn’t qualify last year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passed out key chains “think about membership” </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He wants us to give them away to potential members. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Brad was bitten by his dog. Lion Jeri passed
around a get well card. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“Red Shoe at the Zoo – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fundraiser for RMH. $40 per ticket. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Seafood feast, plus beer and wine. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 12<sup>th</sup> 12-3 at the Norfolk Zoo. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Dick Kressig<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The walk for the cure will be on Sunday, Sept. 20<sup>th</sup>.
Scotty will lead a team again. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are doing a traveling leo to Southside on
Thursday. Lions Rich, Steve, Marvin, and Jim H. are attending. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apparently Lion Rich sent out an e-mail about
organizing a traveling leo to Oceanside on Monday but he has no recollection of
doing so. It appears we have enough Lions to qualify. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich received peanut samples from Whitley’s
Virginia Peanuts. Norfolk Host uses them as a fundraiser and the club handed
them a copy of our district directory, so every club received peanuts and
fundraising info from the company. Lion Steve took the peanuts and information
since he had been researching alternative fundraising options. The peanuts will
likely be sampled at the next board meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III meeting is Aug 12<sup>th</sup> at Crazy
Buffett in Chesapeake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 25-26 is the Fall Conference at the Crowne
Plaza in Hampton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still working on dues. 6 are left outstanding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So far we have received $790 in donations in memory
of Lion Ed. The board will decide how to allocate the money. The initial though
was to do something regarding the Bland Contest since that was so near and dear
to Lion Ed’s heart. Lion Dick correctly pointed out that Lion Ed was also very
passionate about our ALC scholarship. We could also do something with both.
This will be decided at the next board meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack said we should send a thank you to the
people who have donated. Lion Rich will take care of this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – None present <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: $18 – Lion Vickie, $12 – Lion
Vickie!!!!, a thalia coffee mug – Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion Vickie’s ticket was
selected!!!!!!!!!!, but she didn’t pull the queen of hearts. The progressive
jackpot is up to $32. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:16 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Aug 10<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Traveling Leo to Oceanside
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Center </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Aug 17<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Blood Drive/Broom Sale,
Virginia Beach Christian Church </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dinner, Norfolk Yacht & Country Club</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve’s House) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Conference, Crowne Plaze – Hampton </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bid-Buy Auction, Oak Grove United Methodist Church </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>July 29, 2015</b> - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion President Irene’s House</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">July 29, 2015,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
following the Regular Meeting. The
meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">7:10 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted as chairman, with the
following board members and regular members in attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Rich Roberts, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Marvin Clemmons, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3<sup>rd</sup> VP <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vickie Kennedy, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Linda Harrison, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mike Coren, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tamer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail Twister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Lion
President Irene Conlin. Lion Rich Roberts confirmed a quorum of directors (7) was
present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Budget: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
board discussed the admin budget and activity budget for the upcoming year.
Most line items were budgeted based on actual values from the previous year. Dues
were budgeted based on 34 regular members and 2 life members. Last year we
budgeted $1,400 of income by the tail twister, but PCC Stan brought in $2,000.
We budgeted $1,800 for this line item. Since we now pay a flat fee for meals,
we can accurately budget our meal costs based on 21 meetings. In the past we
have used the meals line item for charter night. The board decided to make this
a separate line item to keep better track of expenditures. Very little changes
in the Activity budget. We plan to do a total of 4 white canes this year to
drive additional activity income as well as explore additional fundraising
opportunities. Last year we made almost $2000 on the fruit sale, which was
abnormally good. We generally make $800-$1000 on it and budgeted a $1,000 net
profit again this year. There was some discussion on whether this fundraiser
was worth the trouble, but since we did so well on it last year, we decided to
continue with it for the time being. We added a line item to support JDRF. In
the past, the board has approved a $100 expenditure for this and decided that
we should put it in the budget. We also discussed the donations coming to honor
Lion Ed. As of the board meeting, Lion Rich has received approximately $450.
The board decided to earmark these donations to something specific to honor
Lion Ed, preferably directed at the Bland contest. The details are yet to be
worked out. The board adopted both the activity and admin budgets and Lion
Vickie will distribute this year’s budgets to the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">50<sup>th</sup> Charter Night. </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We
briefly discussed our 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary. PCC Stan is running with the
project. The board agreed this project is too large to dump on 1 lion. Lion
Nancy has been helping PCC Stan. We will get a few more lions to work as a
committee under the direction of PCC Stan. We discussed the pins being
developed for the 50<sup>th</sup> university. Lion Linda H. suggested we engage
a local art school to help design the pins as a school project. The board
collectively believed that the pins have already been designed, but the
opportunity to engage the community is a great idea, so we suggested sponsoring
a poster contest to commemorate the event. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">a.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sight Chair. </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Most
positions are filled with 2 key holes, sight chair and program chair. Sight
chair is a big job. Lion Linda H. believed that Lion Linda E. has a sight chair
lined up, but wasn’t sure who it was. Lion John Watters has agreed to be on the
committee to help, but doesn’t not want to serve as the chair. This is good
because the committee really needs to be an actually committee and not just one
lion doing everything as it has been in the past. Lion Irene is going to reach
out to Lion Linda E. and find out who it is she has lined up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">b.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Program Chair.</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
Finding two speakers a month is an arduous task. Having two speakers a month also
causes meetings to go long with all the other business we do each meeting. The board decided it would be more effective
to host a speaker at the first meeting of the month. We would then shift doing
birthdays to the second meeting of the month. We would also dedicate some time
at the second meeting of the month to “club building activities”. This will be
run by different club members, either to engage in feedback seeking ideation
sessions with our members, conduct training, or showing LCI material such as
videos. Lion Mike said he would take on the role of program chair and the other
lions present all promised to support him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Steve is going to head up extra fundraising. He has looked into several
different options with more information to come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anthem Day of Service. </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Our
club is going to help with 3 different projects in October. Our club is the
lead for the VB schools backpack program. Lion Marvin agreed to take the lead
on organizing this. Princess Anne is the lead club for building the greenhouse
at Vanguard Landing, but our club is going to assist them. Lion Rich agreed to
be the lead for our club on this project and will coordinate with Princess
Anne. Town Center Blind Lions is heading up the Smiles across the Miles
program, again with our help. Lion Vickie agreed to be the lead for our club on
that project and will coordinate with the Town Center Blind Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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With the passing of Lion Ed, the board was left with a vacancy since Lion Ed
was a 2-year director. According to Article XI of our constitution, the board
of directors can appoint a Lion to fill a vacant position on the board by
majority vote. The board elected to appoint PCC Stan to fill the remaining term
as 2-year director. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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board meeting will be on Wed, Aug 26<sup>th</sup>. Potentially at Lion Steve’s
house. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kunstler script"; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Attachment:</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>July 15, 2015 -</b> The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">July 15, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Marvin Clemmons </span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Mike
Coren </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 3 Guests</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">22 Members<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">58 Percent<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:35
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Program: DG Ray Yanello</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Ray was thankful for the
opportunity to attend the International Convention in Hawaii. He was shocked by
the poverty he saw there. Over 7000 homeless live on the island due to high
housing cost. A basement apartment can run 500K-1 million. The city allows
people to live in tents in designated areas. They break the tents down during
the day, pack them in their cars, and then set them back up at night. It is
highly organized. His group contained DGs from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Turkey,
Australia, New Guinea, Canada, and the US. We had some “ugly Americans” at the
conference due to cultural insensitivity. Women in Korea join Lions because LCI
direct Lions to recruit their spouses, but they don’t participate in club
activities. Their membership is in name only. Lions in many of the above
countries agree with this due to their culture and Americans need to be aware
of it and understand it. Thalia was one of 36 clubs in the district to do all
four centennial of service projects and DG Ray is confident we will do it again
this year. LCI was expecting 50% participation, so the district exceeded
expectations. DG Ray feels we have deviated far from basics in the district. We
need to continue ask why we do things and eliminate waste and update our
procedures. We need to continue the push to automate things, which was started
by PCC Chet Krammer and reduce the burdens on the secretaries. As of right now,
we are +1for membership in the district. We lost 7 (due to deaths) but gained
8. We need to eliminate the “we have always done it that way attitude” because
what we have been doing is not working. DG Ray has eliminated the need to
submit MMRs because it is redundant and the district officers have access to
the information. He wanted to eliminate the achievement report, but couldn’t
figure out a way to do it and stay abreast of what the clubs are doing/not
doing. He mentioned the importance of continuous training. Some Lions stick
with the same job for years, but things change with LCI and we need to be aware
of it. He talked about the 90 day suspension program and how not paying dues
and filing taxes can disqualify the club from LCI’s insurance policies which
would make the club officers liable during a lawsuit. Changes were made to the
Traveling Leo program. In order to qualify for the patch, you need to visit at
least 4 clubs in 4 different zones. In order to win the contest you need to
visit a club in each of the 9 zones. The award will be awarded based on points
for miles traveled and crossing bridges/tunnels. The district needs to
communicate with the clubs. When Hurricane Isabelle hit Poquoson, DG Ray and
the Poquoson Lions didn’t know what support was available to them or who to
call. The club did a white cane to raise funds and then used those funds to
assist the community. When Hurricane Irene hit, DG Ray was called immediately
by the district governor at that time who told him what support he had which he
was able to immediate dispatch to help the community. Fall Conference will be
Sept 25-36 at the Crowne Plaza in Hampton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Ray then inducted our newest Lions. Lion Willard (Smitty) Smith and
Lion Daniel Ferrara. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Scholarship
– Lion Bob Perrine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We awarded two recipients this year because we had a
tie.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amanda was supposed to come receive her check, but
she came down ill. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both recipients will be at the Aug 19<sup>th</sup>
meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings/Shop for Cause/Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy was very upset over the conditions we
faced at Broad Bay Country Club. The Country Club did agree to knock $500 off
our bill. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Yvonne Green has taken over as the Children’s
Service Chair for the District, which will allow Lion Nancy to refocus on our
club screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will be screening all of the Head Starts this
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Aug. 27<sup>th</sup>, we will do Operation
Jumpstart at Larkspur MS. We will have 3 machines. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sell your Macy’s tickets. We keep the whole $5. This
project was offered to the Charity Foundation but they passed on it. For those
with tickets, on Aug 29<sup>th</sup>, everything in Macy’s will be 20-30% off +
special deals. The Club has already collected $400, 28 passes are left. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blood drive is Aug 17<sup>th</sup> at VB Christian
Church. We will sell brooms. Lion Jack placed an order to replenish our broom
supply. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling/RAM/LMED – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6 members worked the EGRC for 2 hours. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz turned in an incredible 7 hearing aids. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Thursday, 6 people associated with Thalia are
leaving for Wise County to work at RAM. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John distributed magazines on RAM, which is now
officially RAM VA and adding locations. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM VA is doing an event in Warsaw, VA in Nov. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Lions Medical Eyebank Annual dinner is Aug. 19<sup>th</sup>
at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. It is $35 per ticket. At 5pm will be the
members meeting and every club is a member, so we should have a representative
there. The eyebank is now 38 years old and fully Lions owned. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John then shared several interesting factoids
about eye research. I didn’t understand any of it, so it isn’t recorded, but is
sounded impressive. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Service – Lion President Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions are partnering with Anthem to do service
projects. Anthem’s CEO is pledging money of manpower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">37 cities were chosen to submit proposals. Norfolk and
VB were included in that 37. Many cities did not respond, by VB and Norfolk
have submitted 4 proposals with more potentially to follow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are going to do the school backpack program on
Oct 22 from 4-6 pm. We will fill backpacks with food so children can have
proper nutrition over the weekend. Someone will need to head this up since Lion
President Irene will be out of the county. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also will partner with VB Town Center Blind Lions
to work on the “smiles across the nile” program which makes cards and care
packages for service members overseas. This will be on Oct 10<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If the day of service projects are a success,
Anthem’s CEO is pledging to set up branch clubs in their offices and to pay the
their employee’s dues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Another project we are looking at is building a
greenhouse for Vanguard Landing. Vanguard landing is currently being built in
Pungo for adults with disabilities. Adults with disabilities are a severely
underserved community in VA which receives little/no state help. If we can get $5000 from Anthem, LCI is
offering up a $5000 matching grant which will be enough to build the greenhouse
and even get it started with some plants. Princess Anne will probably take the
lead on this project with our assistance. No date is currently set but it will
need to happen in Oct. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Camp Dinner/Committee Assignments – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is July 26<sup>th</sup> at VA Wesleyan (same
bldg as last year). 5:30 PM </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich read out the current menu which will be
distributed to the club. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich distributed sign-up sheets for the
committees. Lion Rich will collate all the sign up sheets and then start
plugging the holes. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sale/Samaritan House – Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The fruit will be delivered between Dec 16-20. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Orders will need to be placed by Dec. 9<sup>th</sup>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prices will come out in Sept. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack is still collecting donations for
Samaritan House’s food pantry. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Charity Foundation – PCC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid buy auction is Oct 3<sup>rd</sup>. (Charity
foundation’s biggest fundraiser) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also selling raffle tickets for $5. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need items for donation. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The bid-buy acution made $19-20K last year but the
foundation doled out $118K. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The $250 service grant is available again this year.
We didn’t qualify last year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“Red Shoe at the Zoo – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fundraiser for RMH. $40 per ticket. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Seafood feast, plus beer and wine. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 12<sup>th</sup> 12-3 at the Norfolk Zoo. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region III meeting is Aug 12<sup>th</sup> at Crazy
Buffett in Chesapeake. No further details yet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 25-26 is the Fall Conference at the Crowne
Plaza in Hampton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich gave an update on our Facebook account.
Keep sending pictures and content! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Tail
Twister CC Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birthdays – None present <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50/50 Raffle: 2 Drawings: $30 – Lion John. $22 –
Lion John again! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Progressive Raffle: Lion President Irene’s ticket
was selected, but she didn’t pull the queen of hearts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Virginia Wesleyan </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Wed) – Regular Club Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Aug 12<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Region III Meeting (Crazy Buffet, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Aug 17<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Blood Drive/Broom Sale,
Virginia Beach Christian Church </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Aug 19<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dinner, Norfolk Yacht & Country Club </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Sept 25/26<sup>th</sup> (Fri-Sat) – 24-D Fall
Conference, Crowne Plaze – Hampton </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 3<sup>rd</sup> (Sat) – 24-D Charity Foundation
Bid-Buy Auction, Oak Grove United Methodist Church </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 10pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 10<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Smiles Across the Nile. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">OFFICIAL
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>June 3, 2015</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: None</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Debra Laughlin – “God Bless America”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Jim
Gander</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Nancy Watters</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 0 Guests 2</span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">1 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">57 Percent</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Charter
Night/Eye Screenings/Children’s Books – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RSVPs have been sent out. Send money to Lion Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still collecting books but only wants new books
because we have so many. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Met with Headstart VB advisory council. They are
looking forward to working with us again in the fall. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sept 1<sup>st</sup> school screenings will start
again. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Central Library Screening – Monday, June 22<sup>nd</sup>
from 11-1:30. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Jim Healy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ed is very anxious to be at charter night and
hopes his recovery will allow him to do so. It will be a last minute decision. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month from 10-12.
Next is June 11th</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you want a ride to the center, show up at the
Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Sat, June 13<sup>th</sup> the EGRC will have a
clean-up day. Any help would be appreciated. Some work will be inside but most
of it will be outdoors doing things like cutting the grass. Hours from 10-12. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM will be July 17-19. If you haven’t already
signed up, it’s too late but you can look to make arrangements for the
following year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM Virginia is now set up and will run RAM events
in the future. RAMs will now occur in different regions of Virginia. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda is still collecting new underwear and
children’s cloths to distribute at RAM. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Jack Wagner</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom sale will be Friday and Saturday June 5<sup>th</sup>
and 6<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">9:30 to 5:30 each day in the normal spot in BJ’s
parking lot (near the gas station) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need to get rid of ironing board covers (qty 7)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scrubbie pads sell for $2.00</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Heavy duty (Patio) brooms sell for $16 (qty 24) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Light duty brooms (they didn’t sell us the VA #4s)
sell for $11. (qty 60)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The boxes are marked with the prices </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Get rid of toy brooms - $7</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Whisk brooks - $7</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack will have plenty of signage</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have 6 push brooms but only 4 handles</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have plenty of flags ($23 – without the pole)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger has the canopy but needs someone to pick
it up Friday and get it the sale. Lion John said he’d get it there. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">96K was raised. 858 walkers participated</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-A had 77 lions and raised 14K</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D had 58 lions and raised $2,800</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next year we are going to challenge Richmond as well
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Bob gave a brief overview of changes to the grading which put more weight on financial need, i.e., 15</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">% based on
Extra Curricular, 15% on Community Service, 35% on </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Finical Need, 20% on an Essay, and 15% on a Reference. For the Princess Anne award this year, of the three applications received, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Peter Nguyen and Amanda
Ponack tied and were voted co-winners. Lion Bob </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">suggested we award $1000 to each student. </span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Dick made the suggestion a motion which was second by Lion John.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan
reported that the scholarship fund (approx 54K) produces around $1,300 in
income each year. We currently budget 2K in scholarships per year and use the
club funds to pay the difference. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
principle balance of account has grown due to the rise in the stock market </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Roger suggested we don’t make this a precedent but look at it on a case by case
basis.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Motion
passed with 20 yays and 1 nay. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan said he would withdrawal $1,000 in
principle from the scholarship fund to pay for the additional scholarship.We will be </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">presenting a check to </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 16px;">Peter Nguyen (going to </span>George Mason University)<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -0.25in;"> and Amanda Ponack (going to JMU)</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> for half the amount (the other half after </span>completion<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of the </span>first<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> semester) at our dinner/meeting July 15th.</span></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last district meeting is Wednesday, June 10<sup>th</sup>
at Smithfield Center. We have 10 going. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Martin Joseph announced he plans to resign from
the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion of the Year. Last meeting’s voting resulted in
a tie. After the e-mail votes were counted, we still had a tie. 3 Lions were at
the meeting who had not yet cast votes. Lion Rich collected their votes and the
tie has finally been broken and the winner will be announced at Charter Night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:
None present </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – $25-
Aziz; $20 – Nancy; $10 – Jim 2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 7:41 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">June 5/6 (Fri/Sat) – Broom Sale (BJ’s on VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Center </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the
Hilton Garden Inn, on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">June 3, 2015,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">7:50 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by
President </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted
as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in
attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Richard Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Debra Laughlin, 3<sup>rd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Roger Snell </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters, 2<sup>nd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irene Conlin, 1<sup>st</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan Furman, TailTwister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dick Kressig <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Establishing a budget was discussed. The majority of line
items for next year’s budget will be derived from this year’s incomes and
expenses. No action taken. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We discussed setting up next year’s committees. A sign- up
sheet will be distributed to the club to ask for volunteers. The role of sight
chair was explained in detail by Lion John. This is a big and important job and
we need to identify a Lion to take this role ASAP. Lion Rich will send Lion
Irene a list of this year’s committees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The club gets a good deal from Dr. Nathan Bond who provides
the club with exams and glasses for $70. Daniel Farrara (former club member)
just bought the Pearl Vision in the Lynnhaven Mall and offered the club free
exams and glasses. We need to confirm whether this deal is indefinite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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before July 1<sup>st</sup>. This is a requirement for the club’s state
achievement award. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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upcoming Lion Year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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intend to send him sympathy cards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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which will be held in April. He is designing a new pin and will have a PID as
speaker. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Dallas and Lion Ray. We may have more Lions who meet the requirements.
Lion Rich will investigate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kunstler script"; font-size: 13pt;">L</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">ion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>May 20, 2015</b></span><br />
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to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">May 20, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 0 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">48 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Charter
Night – Lion Nancy Watters Impersonator Lion Rich<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broad Bay CC will charge us $42/person again this
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Initiations will be sent out on June 1<sup>st</sup>
with an RSVP date of June 15<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As in years past, the club will cover the cost of
each member. The member will be charges $20 for their first guest and will be
charged the full $42 for any additional guest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin asked if there will be something other
than prime rib on the menu. There will also be stuffed flounder, a vegetarian
pasta dish, and assorted side dishes. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion John Watters Impersonator Lion Rich <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month from 10-12.
Next is June 11th</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you want a ride to the center, show up at the
Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Due to the efforts of Lion Aziz, 393 glasses and 2
hearing aids were turned in. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 Lions worked this month, Lions Jim 1, Jim 2, Aziz,
and John. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Van – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich called the ALC but they didn’t want us to
come because they were doing testing and then all the students will be gone for
the summer. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They want us to come in the fall. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will follow up in August. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich asked if we wanted to take the van to the
Central Library the same day we are doing the screening but we decided there
wouldn’t be enough traffic on a Monday to be worthwhile. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broom sale will be Friday and Saturday June 5<sup>th</sup>
and 6<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">9:30 to 5:30 each day in the normal spot in BJ’s
parking lot (near the gas station) </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will send out a sign-up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club gives two scholarships each year. One to
PAHS and one to ALC. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ALC graduation was at the VB Convention Center.
The Mayor shows up to this. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re one of two organizations who give scholarships
to ALC students. The other group gives $300 so our $1,000 makes a big splash
each year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last year the Mayor came over and shook Lion Bob’s
hand and thanked us for what we do. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The PAHS award ceremony is a little different
because we’re just a drop in the bucket. Many organizations give and they
collect over a million dollars in scholarships. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year we gave our ALC scholarship to Erin
Schneider, who is attending TCC in the fall and was a very worth candidate. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">State
Convention - CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">350 Lions registered. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">From Thalia, Lions Marvin, Jeri, Vickie, and Stan
attended. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The constitutional amendment to split the state
treasurer and secretary into 2 positions was defeated. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">No constitutional amendments were passed. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The election for District 24-D was held with 46
delegates present. Lion Ray (DG), Lion Tucker (1VDG), and Lion Beth (2VDG) all
received 46 yays. This was the first time none of the nominees received any nay
votes. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie reported on the state bland contest.
Neither of the 24-D candidates placed in the top 3 of their category. Both
winners were from 24-A. The instrumental winner, a piano player, earned a
perfect score which is almost unheard of. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Shelia <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia is one the board for the Race for
Breath. She is volunteering to be on the board of the walk to honor the 10 year
anniversary of her husband’s death. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She is hoping the club will support the Race for
Breath with a $100 donation. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich suggested, since these funds would be
allocated in the next budget cycle, to bring this up at the budget meeting so
we can allocate a line item for it in the next budget. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> DG Pam
suffered a debilitating stroke. She was not able to make the State Convention.
Lion Stan recently spoke to her. She is just getting back home and is
recovering but her speech is slurred and she has restrictions in her movements.
We all wish her a speedy and full recovery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since Lion Rich was slacking and did not have a new
member kit at the last meeting, Lion Rich presented Lion Jim 2 with his member
certificate and Lion Jim 1 with his sponsor certificate. Since Lion Jim 2
joined during the centennial celebration, he got a special certificate and
pin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich still doesn’t have hats. They are on
order. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich gave Lion Jim 2 a Thalia vest; however, a
women’s small did not fit Lion Jim very well. It was funny though. The vest fit
Lion Shelia well though and he happily appropriated it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve earned a membership key for sponsoring 5
lions. In true Lion Steve fashion, he doesn’t know how he got this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMSHU board meeting is Thursday, May 21<sup>st</sup>
at Angelo’s in Newport News (J Clyde Blvd) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We discussed redistricting. 24-D is at a net 17 loss
for the year. The minimum to be a district is 1200 members and 35 clubs. We
have 56 clubs and 1400+ members. 2 districts in the multiple are well below the
threshold to be a district. We are not sure how this will affect 24-D at this
time but we should continue to focus on recruitment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich went to the Zone meeting last week. Not
much info was put out. Lion Pat made Lion Rich demonstrate how we do birthdays
in our club so that others could emulate us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dues are coming up. Another year, another $100. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last district meeting is Wednesday, June 10<sup>th</sup>
at Smithfield Center. Lion Rich will distribute the flyer. Please let Lion Rich
know if you plan to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district wants to give a Melvin Jones to DG Pam
for her service. To date, not many clubs have donated. Lion Stan made a motion
to give $100 towards this. Lion Marvin seconded. Passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich held the vote for Lion of the Year. The
results will be announced at Charter Night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:
Done on 5/6/15</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
$21 – Lion Marvin , $11 – Lion Mike</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 21<sup>st</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU Bd Meeting
(Angelo’s in Newport News) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 27<sup>th</sup> (Wed) - Children’s Eye Screening
(Norfolk Boys and Girls Club)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">June 5/6 (Fri/Sat) – Broom Sale (BJ’s on VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">June 11<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">June 22<sup>nd</sup> (Mon) – Central Library Screening
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>May 6, 2015</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Apr 15, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: Lion Pat Jones, Lion
Nancy Cranford, Lion Homer from Oceanside
(w/ 2 prospective members for their club), Jim Gander (Jim Healy’s
Neighbor) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Rich Roberts – “Grand Ole Flag” (to honor our friend Lion Ed)</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Steve
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Nancy Watters</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 6 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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America <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The National Federation of the Blind work to make the blind equal in all
aspects of life with those who have their vision. The definition of legally
blind is 20/200 as defined by the Census Bureau. The terms “visually-impaired”,
“low-vision”, and “vision-loss” do not have formal definitions. Braille is a
system of 6 raised or flat dots. People who learn Braille complete more years
of school than those who do not learn Braille and education level and income
level are directly correlated. The public schools minimally teach Braille if
they do at all. In VA, teachers of the blind are not required to be certified
to teach Braille. Braille literacy in America is declining. Only 10% of blind
children are currently learning Braille. Books on tape are not a substitute for
learning Braille because listening to material and reading material are
different experiences which affect the mind and learning in different ways. The
unemployment rate for the blind who know Braille is in the 40’s compared to in
the 70’s for those who do not know Braille. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
Club President adjourned this meeting at 7:35pm to conduct a special board
meeting. Please refer to the board meeting notes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reconvened at 7:37pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eye
Screenings/Children’s Books – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will do an eye screening at the Central Library
on May 27<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin picked up a bunch of books which the
Town Center Blind Lions had stored and we will distribute them at eye
screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy still has approximately 1000 books to
give away</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We should be able to get books from Macy’s book
program again this year. Last year we received 701 books. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Charter
Night – Lion Nancy Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broad Bay CC will charge us $42/person again this
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger printed out invites which will be mailed
out soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As in years past, the club will cover the cost of
each member. The member will be charges $20 for their first guest and will be
charged the full $42 for any additional guest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy read of the impressive menu which was
headlined by prime rib and stuffed flounder. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The date was announced to be Tuesday June 12<sup>th</sup>
but we may need to reschedule this because Lion Aziz will be out of town on
that day. More to follow on this item. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">RAM
Collection – Lion Linda Eggleston<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda asked the club if we want to collect
clothes again to take to RAM as we did last year. The club wanted to do this
again. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All donations need to be in by the 1<sup>st</sup> of
June. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">New underwear is the greatest need. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">District contest held on May 1<sup>st</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6 contestants represented the district. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our vocalist (Meredith) won and will advance to the
state competition. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A 7<sup>th</sup> grade pianist (Judy) from the
Warwick Lions Club won the instrumentalist competition. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The contestants advancing to state will at a minimum
be awarded with a $1000 music scholarship. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month from 10-12</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you want a ride to the center, show up at the
Best Buy parking lot at 9:30 </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">S&H
Van – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich asked the club if we want to take the van
to the Central Library on a weekend of coordinate to take the van to the Adult
Learning Center. The club wanted to do ALC. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich has the info for Lion Ed’s contact at the
ALC so Lion Rich will set this up and schedule the van for later in the month. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When the date is set, Lion Rich will email the club
and send out a sign-up sheet. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Jeri Furman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ed came home today and is doing well. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Jack Wagner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack placed a small order ($600) and the new
inventory is at Paul’s Garage. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He bought Virginia Specials, warehouse brooms, whisk
brooms, and push brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to look at increasing the retail price on
some of our brooms. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will look to hold a broom sale on the 1<sup>st</sup>
weekend in June. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy will sell brooms at her church’s blood
drive again in August. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Adult
Learning Center Scholarship – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich received the applicant package from Lion
Aziz who picked them up. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There was only one applicant this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie informed the club Lion Bob had already
had her cut the scholarship check to the lone applicant. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich was not sure of the status of the PAHS
scholarship applications and will touch base with Lion Bob. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John announced to the club that our incoming DG
tapped Lion Rich to be his cabinet secretary next Lion year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">CC
Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club collected $1230 worth of LOVF raffle
tickets. The cost will be $440, which nets the club a $790 profit. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Roger Snell <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger asked is the Lions are doing anything to
assist the disaster in Nepal. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan reported that LCI has already sent over
$10,000 in aid. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can donate to LCI for this effort and apply and
monies donated toward a Melvin Jones Fellowship. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pat Jones (Oceanside)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone meeting on Wednesday, May 12<sup>th</sup> at
4:30</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location is Gus & Georges on VB Blvd </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will discuss training and items for the State
Convention</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy Cranford (Oceanside) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jeff Blair has to drop out of Lions due to poor
health. His prognosis does not sound positive which extremely saddens the many
members of our club who know Jeff. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">State convention is May 14-17<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will vote for Lion of the Year at the next
meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich asked if we had the funds to award a
Melvin Jones to club member at charter night as we have in the past. It does
not look like we will be able to award one this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMSHU board meeting is Thursday, May 21<sup>st</sup>
at Angelo’s in Newport News (J Clyde Blvd) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ray wants to know the date we’re having next
year’s charter night (50 yrs!) as soon as we have it locked down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club received thank you notes from the school
nurses at the elementary schools (Malibu, Thalia, Kings Grant) we donate $200
to each year so they can buy supplies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">New
Member Installation – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CC Stan inducted our newest member Jim Gander
(sponsor: Lion Jim Healy). </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim G. moved here 2 years ago from Cincinnati.
He is a respiration therapist who works on the CHKD medical transport team. His
wife also works in the medical field. Lion Jim G. is also a member of Medical
Mission Trips International and has visited 13 different countries performing
medical missions. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays:
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Otis wanted Lion Vickie to sing to him. Lion Nancy
wanted Lion John to sing to her. The bidding became fierce. The club also
wanted to hear some visitors sing and money started coming in to hear Lion Pat
Jones sing. Lion Pat didn’t want to be alone and turned on her fellow club
member and paid for Lion Nancy Cranford to sing as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
$20 – Lion Otis, $12 – Lion Jack, $7 – Lion Marvin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Upcoming
Events:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 13<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Zone G Meeting (Gus and
Georges, VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 14<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 14-17 – MD24 State Convention (Tyson’s Corner, VA)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 21<sup>st</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU Bd Meeting
(Angelo’s in Newport News) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 27<sup>th</sup> (Wed) - Children’s Eye Screening
(Norfolk Boys and Girls Club)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>May 5, 2015 </b>- The </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the
Hilton Garden Inn, on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">May 5, 2015,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">7:35 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by
President </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted
as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in
attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Richard Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Debra Laughlin, 3<sup>rd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Roger Snell</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Linda Eggleston<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters, 2<sup>nd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Irene Conlin, 1<sup>st</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Stan Furman, TailTwister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Jeri Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Sylvia Wagner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Marvin Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Sharon Clemmons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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application fees from Jim Gander.. Jim
visited us at our last club meeting. Lion Jim Healy is his sponsor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>April 15, 2015</b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: 1VDG Ray Yannello, Jim
Dangly (Jim Healy’s Neighbor) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Program: 1<sup>st</sup> Vice District Governor – Lion
Ray Yannello<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ray gave a brief overview of what is going on around the district
and some of his plans for next year. Lion Ray stated that many clubs become
complacent. Many clubs have just 2 or 3 lions who drive everything in the club
and the club gets in trouble when either those individuals get burned out or
move away. Due to this, Lion Ray does not judge a club’s health by the clubs
size because some large clubs can get in trouble quick and dwindle if they are
in such a situation. Currently there are 1477 lions in the district. Region 1
and Region 3 each has posted single digit membership gains, but Region 2 has
lost over 20 Lions and the District is net negative. Lion Ray does not want to
add clubs. He wants to strengthen existing clubs and he wants to see more
collaboration between clubs. Lion Ray is not going to do an official visit to
each club. He is going to focus on visiting the struggling clubs so we probably
won’t get an official visit from him next year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Screenings – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">April
20<sup>th</sup> is the date for the Kid’s in the Kitchen project in conjunction
with the Junior Woman’s League of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Lion Marvin
and Lion Sylvia will be leading the project at Southside Boys and Girls Club on
Berkley Avenue in Norfolk from 6-8 pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cane Recap – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$1,444.12 collected, one of our best efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin had an awesome technique, he stood at
the line of carts and would pull a cart out for each person. Lion Rich jumped
in on this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich stressed the importance of looking people
in the eye and asking for the donation. It also pays to think quick. A lady
replied that she only had checks, so Lion Rich said the we accept checks. She
stopped and wrote the club a $20 check. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With this cash infusion, Lion Vickie is going to pay
out are remaining charity donations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Night – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy has confirmed with Broad Bay Country Club
that we’ll have the event there as we have in the years past. The date will be
TDB. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will have prime rib. The rest of the menu will be
determined later. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cost will be $42/person again. We will look at the
admin fund and most likely the club will pay for each Lion and subsidize some
portion of the cost for our spouses. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Van – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Adult Learning Center would like the club to
bring the van out in May. Lion Ed usually coordinates this, but Lion Rich will
take for action to coordinate with ALC and reserve the van. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of every month</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 lions worked 2hrs this month. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nick at Paul’s Garage called Lion Steve and told him
our inventory is depleted. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack is going to place a broom order to
replenish our stock</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will look to hold a broom sale at BJs in May so
our activity account is strong going into the next lion year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is April 26<sup>th</sup> at the 17<sup>th</sup>
street park. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our team is “Lions Pride of 24D”</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ynot is doing “Dining in the Dark” at all 5 of their
locations on April 21<sup>st</sup> from 11am-11pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So far over 600 walkers have signed up and $61,000
raised (ahead of last year). </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Easter Egg Hunt – Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7 visually impaired children participated with a
total of 12 of their siblings. This is consistent with other years (now that
there are more of them so parents have more options).</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$280 was spent. $200 of that was donated by Barrett
and Karrie. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We rely on social services to get the word out and Lion
Irene thinks they do a poor job of getting the word out. This may be something
we can improve upon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">State convention is May 14-17<sup>th</sup>. Ask if
you need registration forms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D Leadership training is on Sat, April 18<sup>th</sup>
at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. The incoming President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair are required to attend. Any Lions
who interested in the classes are welcome to attend even if they are not
assuming those positions. There will also be the worldwide induction for new
lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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None </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
2 drawings: $16 – Lion Rich. Then Lion
Rich pulled his own ticket for another $12. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then adjourned at 8:04 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24D Leadership Training
(Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Children’s Eye Screening
(Norfolk Boys and Girls Club)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 21<sup>st</sup> (Tues) – Dining in the Dark (all
Ynot locations) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 26<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 1<sup>st</sup> (Fri) – District Bland Contest</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 14-17 – MD24 State Convention (Tyson’s Corner, VA)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Norfolk Boys and Girls Club)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Apr 1, 2015</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Apr 1, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Guests: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Amir Hoshang Chegini, Dr.
Ehsan Salek, Dr. Noroozi (husband), Dr. Noroozi (wife), Simin Mohit, Fouad
Mohit, Arian Selahi, Rahel Fatahi, Qumars Sina<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Steve Rosnov – “My Country This of Thee”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Jack
Wagner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE - </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 9 Guests: </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">17 Members: 4</span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33
pm: </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Dr. Mojgan Chegini, Pharm.D – “Providing Safe & Effective
Drug Therapy”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The most common problems from drug therapy comes from drug interactions,
ineffectiveness, adverse affect, and under/over dosage. Drugs may affect some
unknown disease or condition. One common such occurrence comes from high blood
pressure medications which increase potassium levels. Elevated potassium levels
can lead to increased cause of infections and may cause a doctor to prescribe
additional meds to deal with conditions caused by the original drugs. Similarly
some drugs can cause symptons which resemble other diseases which can lead to
people getting misdiagnosed with a condition and receive additional drugs they
don’t need. Drugs can also have adverse interactions with other drugs by
inhibiting their effects. Some medical herbs and supplements can lead with
prescribed drugs, so it is important to disclose everything you are taking to
your doctor and pharmacist. You need to be careful with OTC meds when taking
prescribed drugs, so you must read labels and consult with the pharmacist. Some drugs can also have adverse affects It is
important to increase your personal monitoring (BP, heart rate, etc) when
starting a new drug to ensure you are getting the desired benefits and to
ensure the dosage is correct or if you need to be switched to another drug. One
common problem is poor communication when a patient leaves the hospital
setting. Often they stay on drug regimens which where only needed while in the
hospital. You should always keep an updated list of all the things you are
taking. Lack of patient compliance is another big issue. The common reasons why
patients are non-compliant are financial, forgetfulness, and lack of
understanding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Election
of Officers - Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich read the slate of officers which was
presented by the nominating committee at the March 18<sup>th</sup> meeting. The
slate of officers is attached. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich asked if there were any nominations from
the floor, but there were none. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack made a motion that nominations be closed
and the officers be elected as presented. Lion Marvin seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club received a letter of thank you for our
participation in the “Kids in the Kitchen” screenings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 more Kids in the Kitchen screenings are coming up.
Both are at the Norfolk Boys and Girls Club. One is April 20<sup>th</sup> from
6-8pm and the other is May 27<sup>th</sup> from 6-8pm. Lion Nancy will not eb
able to attend either screening, so if the club can’t support she will find
another club to take them on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The “Lions at Work” sign is missing. We need to find
out who has it because we’d like to display it at the upcoming White Cane. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to fill a few extra slots for the White Cane
due to some people having to drop out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will have cards with directions to Paul’s Garage
to inform people where to get brooms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy plugged the VB Choral. They will be
performing on May 15<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our two winners won the region contest and will
advance to the district contest</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district contest will be at Chandler Hall, ODU.
May 1<sup>st</sup> at 7pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center from 10-noon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 if you want a ride. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visionwalk
– Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date is April 26<sup>th</sup> at the 17<sup>th</sup>
street park. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">April 13<sup>th</sup> is Dining in the Dark at Il
Giardino Restraunt</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our team is “Lions Pride of 24D”</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Journey for sight is April 11<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMSHU reduced their usage rates. $100/day and
$1/mile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">State convention is May 14-17<sup>th</sup>. Ask if
you need registration forms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Williamsburg Host Charter Night is April 21<sup>st</sup>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$181 in broom money was turned in. $22 in flag money
was turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D Leadership training is on Sat, April 18<sup>th</sup>
at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. The incoming President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair are required to attend. Any Lions
who interested in the classes are welcome to attend even if they are not
assuming those positions. There will also be the worldwide induction for new
lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Charter night was brought up. Lion Nancy is going to
coordinate with the Broad Bay Country Club to secure a date in June. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack asked Lion Roger to since to him in Proper
English. A few club members who only speak American tried to prevent this, but
they were easily overwhelmed by those wishing to hear Happy Birthday in a
foreign language. As the bidding started to die down, Lion Vickie tossed a few
bucks into the pot to hear Lion Otis sing. Due to this, it was rumored that
Lion Vickie had to send the night on the couch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings: $20 – Lion Vickie, $12 –
Lion Mike, $6 – Lion Jim. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Meeting then adjourned at 8:04 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> (Fri/Sat) – White
Cane (BJs on VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 9<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 11<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Journey for Sight </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 13th (Mon) – Dining in the Dark (Il Giardino,
910 Atlantic Ave, VB)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 18<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24D Leadership Training
(Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Children’s Eye Screening
(Norfolk Boys and Girls Club)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 26<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Mar 18, 2015</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 18, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion 1VP Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with
those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Karrie & Barrett Lang (former club
members). Gina Rose, Josie and Gretsky (Guide dog) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jim Healy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 4 Human and 1 Dog Guest</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gina was accompanied by fellow puppy-raiser, Josie, and potential future
guide dog Gretsky. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a similar organization to
Leader Dog. They breed and train service dogs as well as train individuals on
how to use service dogs. In addition to providing dogs to the blind, they also
train dogs for people with disabilities other than sight, such as autism. Their
breeding colony is in New York and they start training newborn puppies
immediately. They try to get the dogs in social situations so they can be
prepared for the dense hustle and bustle of New York City. This involves
training sessions and classes. Locally,
several vets donate their services to care for the dogs in training. When they
have people with special needs, they usually require more training with the
dogs than someone who is blind. About 50% of the dogs they train make it to be
guide dogs. The dogs that don’t make it are bought by ATF to use as contraband
sniffers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Irene Conlin <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since Barrett and Karrie where visiting us, Lion
Irene presented them each with a plaque of appreciation for the awesome support
they came through with last year to help the audible easter egg project. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Kids in the Kitchen” screening was done at Rosemont
ES. Lions Nancy & Sylvia set everything up, but only 10 kids were there to
screen. There will be another screening like this in April at Ingleside ES. The
specific date is TBD. We use to do this project at Pembroke Mall and it was a
huge success, but now they want to do multiple small screens which are not as
successful due to the amount of work for the little result. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll be doing library screenings sometime in June
and July. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nancy has a friend whose mother-in law recently
died. The mother-in law had some dishes which she wanted to get rid of. Lion
Nancy figured they were valuable, so she took them and sold them on Ebay for
$200. When she went to give the money to her friend, she requested that the
money be donated with half going to the Lions and the other half going to her
church. Her husband received a glass eye which was donated by the Lions several
years ago and they have donated money to the Lions ever since. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The White Cane sign-up sheet is all filled out and
will be attached in the email with the minutes. We’ll work 12-6 on Friday,
April 3<sup>rd</sup> and 10-6 on Saturday, April 4<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Region Bland on 3/19 at Thalia United Methodist
Church</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There will be 4 contestants. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to be there by 6:30 to set-up. 6 Lions
volunteered. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center from 10-noon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had a good month in March with 419 glasses turned
in and 9 hearing aids. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5 Lions worked: Lions Marvin, Ed, Steve, Sylvia, and
John. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nominating
Committee Report – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">President – Lion Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup> VP – Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> VP – Lion Debra Laughlin</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3<sup>rd</sup> VP – Lion Marvin Clemons </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Immediate Past President – Lion Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary – Lion Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer – Lion Vickie Kennedy</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tamer – Lion Mike Coren</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail Twister – Lion Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 Yr Directors – Lion Shelia Romm; Lion Linda
Harrision</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 Yr Directors – Lion Ed DeLong; Lion Dick Kressig </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership Chair – Lion Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$100 in LOVF raffle tickets was turned in. . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D Leadership training is on Sat, April 18<sup>th</sup>
at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. The incoming President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair are required to attend. Any Lions
who interested in the classes are welcome to attend even if they are not
assuming those positions. There will also be the worldwide induction for new
lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Region III meeting is on Thursday, March 26<sup>th</sup>
at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Sandbridge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich informed the club of the passing of Lion
Joanne Pheris <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve reported on the condition of PDG Don
Burson. He went to the ER and had triple bypass surgery, but he is recovering
and doing well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dick Kressig: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick brought up the fact that other animals
than dogs are used for therapeutic treatments. He talked briefly about EquiKids
in Virginia Beach and suggested we bring someone from their organization in for
a program. Lion Irene said she would reach out and set something up. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irene Conlin: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Irene informed the club that people sell fake
service dog vest online to be used by scammers. She said if we see this to
immediately alter the authorities. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings. $25 – Lion Marvin, $15 – Lion Marvin (again) $9 – Lion Jeri</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">March 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III Bland
Contest (Thalia United Methodist Church) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Sandbridge) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 1<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting
(Officer Elections) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> (Fri/Sat) – White
Cane (BJs on VB Blvd) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 9<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake) </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 26<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 1<sup>st</sup> (Fri) – District Bland Contest</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">May 14-17 – MD24 State Convention (Tyson’s Corner, VA)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Mar 4, 2015</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Carrie Lang (former club member)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Bob Perine – “This Land is Your Land”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Ed
DeLong</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Marvin Clemmons <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 1 Guests </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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of Guest Speaker: Lion Bob Perrine – “Making a Difference”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">In 2006 NBC’s "<i>Making
a Difference</i>" segment on their Nightly News Show began when Senior
Producer Sharon Hoffman pitched a story idea about an individual who was
changing people's lives for the better.
The more the staff talked about the story, the more they realized they
had something special: a legitimate good news story about a person who was
making a difference. Since NBC began this series about people who were
selflessly helping others, the network has been utterly overwhelmed by good
news stories. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Inspired by the NBC series, the Thalia Lions started its
own “<i>Making a Difference</i>” series in
2009 highlighting people who made outstanding contributions to others with
disabilities in sight, hearing and diabetes; or simply by helping those less
fortunate. Awards have primarily gone to Thalia Lions but sometimes folks in
the surrounding communities have been featured. Thalia Lions were encouraged to
nominate exceptional people, but as the program progressed, fewer and fewer
submissions were made. I’d like to see
that trend end. I have picked out a
baker's dozen of more than twenty “<i>Making
a Difference</i>” stories Thalia Lions have been proud to salute on our web
site over the last six years.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://dailynightly.msnbc.com/2005/11/good_news_about.html"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">http://dailynightly.msnbc.com/2005/11/good_news_about.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://thalialions.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-difference.html"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">http://thalialions.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-difference.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">1- Ophthalmologist Samuel Garrett, founder and President of
Virginia Beach Eye Center, started giving free eye exams 15 years ago. He and
his staff have worked since in their after-hour free time to donate their
services to people without insurance, jobs, and homes. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2 - Isabel Andrews was featured July 11, 2008 in the
Virginian Pilot for her patriotism in welcoming returning Navy ships back to
the Norfolk Naval Station even though through failing eyesight she could no
longer see them as they passed by her home at the Westminster Canterbury
retirement community. Standing on deck naval officers said her welcoming
committee of around 15 standing on the seawall waving American flags meant a
lot to them. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update: At 93 Isabel passed away in April 09.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">3 - Thalia Lions Club members Nancy and John Watters
traveled to Wise County, Virginia some 460 miles from Virginia Beach, at their
own expense to participate in the 2009 three day Remote Area Medical (RAM)
Expedition. They joined about 1,800 volunteers providing health care to
thousands of local residents in dire need of their services. This was not there
first year as they have been for a number of prior years.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update: Joining the Watters in the past number of years
have been Lion Linda Eggleston with husband Steve, Lion Susan Sumnick with
husband Mick and Lion Fran Scott plus friends of Lions.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">4 - Dr. Barry Strasnick, a Norfolk ENT-otolaryngologist
(oto larin oligist) in Norfolk has worked to make parents aware of hearing
problems in their newborns. He was the architect of the Virginia Early Hearing
Detection and Intervention law which requires that all Virginia hospitals
screen the hearing of all newborns prior to discharge and report it to the
Virginia Department of Health. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">5 - Associate Professor Dennis Hong and his Virginia Tech
Mechanical Engineering Department’s Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory
developed a system that allowed the blind to drive a car.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">6 - As the program manager of the “<i>Healthy You</i>” weight management program at the Children's Hospital
of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Registered Nurse Barbara Benson has helped
countless children struggling with Type 2 Diabetes to change their life style
to become less obese. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2010</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">7 - Haitian Lions Club Zone Chairperson William Eliacin’s
(Elia-cin) initial earthquake response paved the way for efficient and orderly
reception of a swift worldwide outpouring of Lion support despite
insurmountable hardships. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">8 - Nurse Debra Laughlin, a member of Foundation Fighting
Blindness, has worked for many years bringing eye disease awareness to Virginia
Beach. She was featured on Oct 9<sup>th</sup>
2010 in the Virginian Pilot for organizing a church health fair despite the
fact that she was beginning to lose her own eye sight.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update: After hearing about her in the Pilot, she was
invited to be the keynote speaker at Thalia and subsequently joined our club.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2011</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">9 - Thalia Lions
Nancy and John Watters have worked for years testing pre-school children for
possible vision problems. District 24-D had been using an eye screening
instrument since 1999 that was poor in detection, took considerable time in
producing results, and used Polaroid instant film that was increasingly more
expensive to buy. Lion Nancy was instrumental in obtaining the new Spot Vision
Screener designed to quickly and easily detect vision issue. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update: Lion Nancy
has assembled Lions throughout 24-D to test over 32,000 pre-school children
with the new Spot machine. Not stopping there, Lion Nancy has been instrumental
in obtaining nine more of these expensive devises for other 24D clubs.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2012</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">10 - Pamela Brown, Senior & Disability Services
Librarian at Virginia Beach’s Bayside & Special Services Library developed
this library as the central Hampton Roads location for the National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. She was awarded the “<i>Network Sub-regional Library of the Year
Award</i>” along with a cash prize. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2013</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">11 - Lions Jack Wagner, Brad Furman, Aziz Selahi, John and
Nancy Watters, Irene Conlin, Steve Rosnov, Stan and Jerry Furman, and several
other volunteers stepped in to help out when the director of the local Head
Start, a federally funded early childhood pre-school program, asked Thalia
Lions to help one of five families in need during the holiday season. With the
Thalia’s outpouring of willingness to help, not just one, but all five families
became the recipients of cash, food and holiday presents. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Update: The same generosity was matched during the 2014
holiday season, an affair that is sure to become an annual Thalia tradition.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2015</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">12 - Thalia Club’s Lion Nancy Watters took the lead in
Lions Clubs International Reading Action Program, Lions Club International’s
10-year commitment to increase reading and literacy rates in young children.
Lion Nancy organized 24-D Lions to obtain and put over 1,500 new or gently
used books into the hands of young children at hospitals, churches, shelters,
schools and Lion Spot Vision screening events.
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">13 - Shortly after joining Thalia Lions, Lion Debra began
advancing the idea of having Lions participate in a Hampton Roads Visionwalk.
Lion Debra must be given a Lion’s share of the credit for the first Virginia
Beach Visionwalk in April 2012 when 600 Lions and non-Lion walkers showed up
(the largest inaugural Visionwalk ever) with the three walks up through 2014
turning in over $300,000 to Foundation Fighting Blindness. For the 2014 walk
Lion Debra brought the whole district into the cause by having 24D challenge
Lion District 24A to a fund-raising contest with 24D beating 24A, barely,
raising $10,032. The Foundation Fighting Blindness awarded Lion Debra as the
2014 Volunteer of the Year.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There will be a children’s eyescreening on March 17<sup>th</sup>
at Rosemont ES from 6-8pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday was “Read Across America” day. This involved
over 2,700 children in about 45 locations. 12 members & friends of members
participated in the event in 5 different location. Lion Nancy shared stories
from the event and it sounded like the members had has much fun as the kids. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The White Cane sign-up sheet was circulated. We’ll
work 12-6 on Friday, April 3<sup>rd</sup> and 10-6 on Saturday, April 4<sup>th</sup>.
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Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year’s event was successful and the
instrumentalists were excellent. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unfortunately we did not have a vocalist this year
(first time this has happened), but we will have a vocalist for the region
contest vs. Bayside. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In order to improve the contest, we need to restrict
adult from being in the staging and practice areas for the contestants.
Apparently one parent made disparaging comments to one of the contestants prior
to their performance. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The regional contest will be on March 19<sup>th</sup>
at the Thalia United Methodist Church at 7pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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& Feeding the Homeless – Lion Shelia Romm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia’s church was able to fill most the
volunteer slots. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What they really need is toiletries, towels, and
washcloths. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie said she has a lot of this stuff already
pre-packed at the Ronald McDonald House and that Lion Shelia could swing by to
pick the stuff up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center from 10-noon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">March 12<sup>th</sup> is the next EGRC visit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve had over 100 glasses to turn-over which
he recently collected. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visionwalk
– Lion Debra Laughlin <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Il Giardino (10<sup>th</sup> and Atlantic) is going
to do “dining in the dark” on April 13<sup>th</sup>. They are going to donate
all their profits from sales between 5-11 on that day to the 24-D vision-walk
team. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re not sure at this point if Ynot is going to do
dining in the dark again this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you plan to go, you need to register ASAP.
Registration has to be online this year. Make sure you identify yourself as a
Lion. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nominating
Committee – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Per our bylaws, we need to hold the election of our
new officers prior to April 15<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The nominating committee will consist of Lion Rich
and Lion Irene. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The slate of officers will be presented to the club
at our meeting on March 18<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will hold the election of officers at the club
meeting on April 1<sup>st</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$780 in LOVF raffle tickets was turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$22 in broom money was turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$12.01 in mint money was turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24-D Leadership training is on Sat, April 18<sup>th</sup>
at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. The incoming President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chair are required to attend. Any Lions
who interested in the classes are welcome to attend even if they are not
assuming those positions. There will also be the worldwide induction for new
lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Region III meeting is on Thursday, March 26<sup>th</sup>
at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Sandbridge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The dates and locations of the Region I and Region
II meetings will be distributed to the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tail
Twister – CC Stan Furman – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John and Lion Steve both wanted Lion Bob
to sing to them. Carrie asked for Lion Stan to sing to her. Nobody bid for them
to sing because the club was too distracted with Lion Shelia’s request for Lion
Debra to “twerk” for her birthday. The club gave substantial financial support
to Lion Shelia’s request. Before any twerking could commence, Lion Debra had to
pull out her magnifying glass and watch Twerking videos on Lion Nancy’s phone
in order to know what she was being asked to do. Lion Debra is a quick study
and did some serious twerking for Lion Shelia. Lion Debra, being the
overachiever that she is, decided to close by giving Lion Shelia a lap dance.
The club also request for Lion Sylvia and Lion Nancy to sing a duet, which was
beautiful. Lion Nancy then gave a special lovey-dovey birthday song to her
lovey-dovey husband. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings. $25 – Lion Shelia, $20 – Lion Irene, $8 – Lion Nancy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Feb 4, 2015 -</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Carl Welsh (former club member), 2 lions
from Portugal (Lewis and Gabriela), 4 Lions from Bayside (Traveling Leo) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion
Nancy Watters – “My Sweetheart”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich
Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jim Healy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 7 Guests; </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members; </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:35
pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:59 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz announced that he will be out of the country from Feb 14 – Mar
24. During his absence, Lion Irene will be running the show and Lion Nancy will
be backing her up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Jim Healy: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim saw the show “Allegiance” which is about Soviet “sleeper agents”
and this brought back memories of his experiences trying to infiltrate
underground communist networks back in the 1950s. Back then, Lion Jim was a
young agent assigned to the San Francisco FBI office. San Francisco had a very
active Communist Party at the time which was funded by the USSR. The group had
plans to violently overthrow the US government. Congress passed the Smith Act
which made planning these types of activities illegal. The Communist Party had
planned for this and the passage of the Smith Act forced their leaders
underground and the FBI was tasked with finding them and arresting them. Most
of the leaders headed to the “boonies” and communicated through a vast network
of couriers. Most of the couriers where just “normal” people who worked regular
jobs and blended into society. The FBI knew the courier system was their
weakest point and set out to identify who the couriers were and analyze their
routines. This was mainly done with a lot of old fashioned “stake-outs”. Agents
would sit in cars or look out apartment building windows; waiting, watching and
photographing. As they identified couriers, they would trail them in order to
identify more and more accomplices in order to map out the entire network. The
FBI relied on good citizens to allow them into their homes and businesses so
they could do their surveillance.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Jim and his team grew out their hair and didn’t keep a clean shave in order to
blend in and meet with the couriers in order to secure intelligence. Eventually
the FBI learned of a high level meeting involving several leaders of the
Communist Party. The meeting was to occur in one of two places, so the FBI sent
teams to both locations in order to make the arrests. Lion Jim’s superiors
feared that the Communist Leaders may try to destroy evidence before they could
be arrested, so, being the youngest of the outfit, Lion Jim was assigned the
important duty of guarding the toilets. Unfortunately for Lion Jim’s team, the
Communist leaders went to the alternate location and were arrested by the other
team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership
Keys – Lion Rich Roberts</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership keys are presented to Lions who perform
the important task of introducing new people to Lionism. Growing membership is
important so we can continue to add more projects and perform more service to
our community </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger was presented with a 2-member key by Lion
Aziz. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy was presented with a 5-member key by Lion
Aziz. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10,000 books have been spoken for or delivered. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The VB Headstarts are now asking for books, but we
are running out. Lion Nancy is going to try to figure out a way shift some
books their way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ll be doing a Headstart screening on Feb 18<sup>th</sup>
at 12:30. There will only be 18 kids, so a lot of assistance will not be
necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VB Host will be doing a Headstart screening on the
morning of Feb 18<sup>th</sup> and Lion Nancy will be helping them out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy received a call from the father of a 3yr
old child who our club screened at Sunnybrook. The child has a hereditary
condition from birth. The child received treatment, but we found the child
still needed glasses. He has an 18 month old which he fears has a similar
condition and may also need classes. Lion Nancy gave him her address so he
could bring his child to her house to be screened. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our club will be doing a screening at the Central
Library in June (around the 22<sup>nd</sup>) during a children’s reading
program. Dates, times, and details will be firmed up in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 vocalist and 6 instrumentalist have signed up.
Many sign up in the final week. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Andrea has a conflict and won’t be able to
participate this year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oceanside is participating with us and splitting the
costs. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John will be the MC again this year, but we
need to search for a strong public speaker to replace him for the future years.
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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& Feeding the Homeless – Lion Shelia Romm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia’s church is housing the homeless</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dates are March 11-17</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Gurley (Chesapeake Host) is trying to
coordinate a vision and blood sugar screening. The church is in Woodstock’s
dirt, but so far they have not responded. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Volunteers will be needed to help serve food, donate
clothes & toiletries, fellowship. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">March 13<sup>th</sup> is the target day for the
screenings. Lions who need to be certified in blood sugar screening will have
the opportunity to get their certification at the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">34 of 3r books have been passed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a club fundraiser for our activity account. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$30 per book. $20 goes to the club and $10 to LOVF. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Write checks to Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drawing at the state convention. Turn in books by
last meeting in April. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Biggest fundraiser of the year for LOVF.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center from 10-noon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bayside was invited to join us if they don’t already
have a recycling program. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz suggested we schedule a white cane and a
brook sale. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is the white cane chair, Lion Irene is
the broom sale chair. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We penciled in April 3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup>
for the white cane. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Connect – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">195 people were screened by the LMSHU</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">55 people received referrals. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A ton of reading glasses were handed out. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$20 in broom money was turned in by Lion Nancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The LMEB open house is now on Saturday, Feb 7<sup>th</sup>.
Lion Rich emailed a flyer to the club, but the flyer did not contain many
details. The event will not be the same as it was last year. You will get to
tour the eye bank. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Parking is at the Heart Hospital Garage. Go directly
to the Eye Bank, not to the Brickhouse Auditorium. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister – CC Stan Furman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob was the sole birthday boy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob request Lion Debra sing to him. She did not
put up much of a fight until Lion Ed threw in some money to hear Lion Otis
sing. Then the bidding got heated. As the pot continued to climb, Lion Marvin
stole the show by throwing down big money to hear his sister sing. The whole
room was roared as we looked at poor Lion Silvia being betrayed by her own
brother. Either way, Lion Stan forced all of them to sing one by one. Lion
Debra started the show off fast with her own, non-conventional birthday song. Lion
Otis came next. The best part of being at the head table is seeing the look on
everybody’s faces while Lion Otis sings like only Lion Otis can sing. Our
unprepared guests from Portugal faces were picture perfect, wide-eyed
expressions of shock. Then came Lion Sylvia who has a beautiful voice and sang
a traditional happy birthday to perfection. Lion Stan then made them all sing a
trio. Lion Bob was in heaven as he had a girl on each arm singing to him. The
rest of us were happy as well since the girls were able to drown out poor Lion
Otis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings. $25 – Lion Vickie, $15 – Lion Ed (again!), $10 – Lion Jeri</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February 18<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Headstart Screening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland Contest (Thalia Methodist United Church)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24-D Governor’s Social and Cabinet Meeting (Kilmarnock)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Visionwalk Kickoff Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">March 13<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – CAST Screening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">April 3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> (Fri/Sat) – White Cane (BJs on VB Blvd)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Jan 21,2015 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jan 21, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn,
Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on
the Attendance Record and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Ed Delong – “Grand Ole Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Mike
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Marvin Clemmons <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:32
pm ; </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:58 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion John Watters: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John talked about Glaucoma. Lion John explained that Glaucoma is a
loss of vision due to changes in the optic nerve (which is not really a nerve)
and it is not necessarily because of pressure. High pressure was thought to be
the cause back when Lion John was a resident (~45 yrs ago), but we have
discovered other risk factors play into this and ½ of the people with glaucoma
actually have normal eye pressure. It is also possible to have high eye
pressure and not have glaucoma because some people can just tolerate it. Lion
John passed out a pamphlet which outlines the factors which puts a person at
risk of having glaucoma. Those factors are: Age, Race (African-Americans most
at risk), family history (biggest factor), high blood pressure, smoking,
diabetes, heart disease, high eye pressure, injuries to the eye, medical
steroid use. Lion John described how the eye is formed. He also stated that
most people who have glaucoma don’t realize it since the vision loss is from
the side. A person with glaucoma can maintain 20/20 vision but lose their
peripheral vision. This is different from macular degeneration where you lose
your reading sight but keep your peripheral vision. Lion John wants to take the
eye pressure test out of the LMSHU because it can be misleading since the
pressure test alone is not enough to diagnose glaucoma. If we tell someone
their pressure is normal, it is unlikely that they will go to an eye doctor. If
this occurs, we could be preventing people from accurately getting diagnosed. ½
the people with glaucoma do not get diagnosed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scholarship
– Lion Bob Perrine</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’ve already sent $500 to our recipient, Erin
Byant. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She has finished her 1<sup>st</sup> semester at
Randoff-Macon and wants the rest of her money. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She earned A’s and B’s and we’re sending her another
$500 check. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob then promoted his website: </span>http://1bob1.blogspot.com <span style="font-size: 12pt;">where he is writing about the history
of Cape Henry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Childrens
Books – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 week ago Lion Bob & his wife, Lion Fran, Lion
Brad and Ian came over to help stamp a few thousand books. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With the help of Lions Marvin and Sylvia, Lion Nancy
was able to deliver 4500 books to the Headstart Hq in Portsmouth. The books
will be distributed to 30 different Head Starts in Hampton, Newport News, and
Chesapeake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The rest of the books have been spoken for and will
be distributed soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few students have already reached out and plan to
participate in the contest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie attended Smithfield’s Bland contest and
she described it as “sad”. They only had 5 contestants and they were all
instrumentalists. Their instrumentalist judge fell through so they had the
vocalist judge assessing the instrumentalists. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sale – Lion Jack Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had a good showing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Profit will be around $1150<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Things went smoother this year. Lion Jack received a
lot of help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The quality of the fruit was better this year.
Especially the grapefruits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan passed out the booklets</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a club fundraiser for our activity account. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$30 per book. $20 goes to the club and $10 to LOVF. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Write checks to Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drawing at the state convention. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Biggest fundraiser of the year for LOVF.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Homeless – Lion Shelia Romm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Shelia’s church is sheltering homeless for a
week. She is looking for volunteers to help serve food and donate supplies. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It was suggested we do a screening, but it sounds
like one of the Chesapeake Clubs may already be screening them when they stay at
one of the churches in Chesapeake. Lion Shelia will get more details. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Jan 8th, Lions Aziz, Mike, Jim, Sylvia, Marvin,
and John worked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">161 glasses and 1 hearing aid were turned in<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Homeless
Connect – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next Wednesday, 8am-3pm at the scope</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 shifts </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact Lion Nancy Cranford if you want to go</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">CC Stan made a motion that we pay our yearly commitments to Leader Dog,
LMEB, and Journey for Sight. Second by Lion John Watters. Motion passed
Unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The city of
Virginia Beach sent us a letter of appreciation for supporting our holiday
families. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next meeting we will have a traveling leo from
Poquoson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$34 in broom money was turned in by Lion Roger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$176 in citrus money was turned in<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will get the details on the LMEB open
house from Lion Pat Jones and distribute to the club <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister – CC Stan Furman – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan
let Lion Ed pick the raffle ticket since he was the only Lion fined during the
meeting. Lion Ed made good use of the opportunity by picking his own ticket! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings. $25 – Lion Ed, $15 – Lion Nancy, $6 – Lion Ed again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">January 28<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Norfolk Homeless
Connect <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">January 31<sup>st</sup> (Sat) -
Low Vision Seminar (Bayside Special Services Library 2pm-4pm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 5<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Open House and Lions
Medical Eyebank<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 12<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland
Contest (Thalia Methodist United Church) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – 24-D Governor’s
Social and Cabinet Meeting (Kilmarnock)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Visionwalk Kickoff
Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">April 26<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – Visionwalk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Jan 7, 2015 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jan 07, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:24pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:24pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
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Dr. Mojgan Chekini, Foud Mohit, Simin Mohit, Arian Selahi, Lion Vicki’s
Boss’s father. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 8 Guests </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:29
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:55 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Dr. Hormoz Azar - Cardiologist</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Azar talked briefly about several common heart and vascular diseases
and then opened up a question and answer session. Dr. Azar stressed the
importance of proper diet, exercise, and body weight as a way to prevent and
treat coronary diseases. If the condition cannot be managed in this fashion,
then you should move on to medications, then stents, then bypass. He stated you
should minimally exercise for 30 minutes twice a week and preferably exercise
daily. Any exercise should involve an aerobic component to strengthen your
cardiovascular system. He stated that often a person can have coronary disease
and not show any symptoms before having a heart attack. Women are especially
unlikely to show any symptoms prior to a heart attack. He stated bypass
surgeries are usually good for 8 years before some secondary actions (like
another bypass) need to occur, but he has seen them go as long as 20 years.
Cholesterol is a factor which makes you more likely to develop a coronary
disease but this can also be managed through proper diet and exercise. Dr. Azar
was asked about sodium intake, and he stated that sodium intake is not
something you need to be too worried about unless you have high blood pressure;
however, elevated sodium intake can increase the chances of developing
hypertension. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Childrens
Books – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy did an inventory of the books she
received from Salvation Army. It’s over 10,000!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She needs help to stamp them. She will be working on
them in the afternoons of Jan 10<sup>th</sup> (Sat), Jan 13<sup>th</sup>
(Tues), Jan 15<sup>th</sup> (Thurs), Jan 16<sup>th</sup> (Friday). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> You’ll be in
the garage, but it sound like wine will be available. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Adopting
Families <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy’s group served a young single mother with
a 6yr old and a 4mo old. They don’t have their own home and are living with
friends. They delivered fresh food, baby supplies, clothes and a $200 Walmart
gift card. The 6yr old really wanted a remote control car and they got him one.
The children also got free toys from the Salvation Army. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Steve, Irene, and Linda served a single mother
with a 12yr old girl and 4yr old girl. They asked the girls what they wanted
and they replied they needed warm clothes for the winter. The oldest girl liked
art and she received art supplies and the youngest liked “princess stuff” and
she received a new princess doll. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Brad’s group took care of an unemployed married
couple with 4 children. They were provided with food and winter coats for the
children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Linda and Shelia helped a single mother who
works two jobs but still barely makes ends-meat. She was provided with $300
worth of gift certificates to purchase food. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions Jeri, Stan, Dick, Sharon, & Marvin served
a single mother with 2 teenagers. They were provided with gift certificates,
$150 worth of food (incl. a turkey and a ham) and a walmart gift card. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Stan – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He recently helped 3 needy people receive cataract surgery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie gave an overview of Bland to our guest</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few students have already reached out and plan to
participate in the contest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cookies and coffee will be served. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sale</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich collected $744 in fruit money at the
meeting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie stated $2,582 in fruit money has already
been turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The fruit supplier has already been paid. $2,930. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Need something to replace umbrella sales</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Narrowed peanut companies down to two based on only
two responded to his inquires. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Selling peanuts would bring in about 40% margin</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$500 minimum order required</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to pick a date to hold a sales, probably in
the spring</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nick said we can sell them year round at Paul’s
Garage</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jan 8th is the next date. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club received a $501 donation for our activity
fund. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scotty (Lion Dick’s grandson) sent the club a thank
you card for our donation to JDRF. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tail
Twister – CC Stan Furman – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich and Lion Vickie were present for
their birthdays. Lion Rich requested Lion Vickie sing to him. As an act of
vengeance, Lion Vickie requested Lion Rich to sing to her. Lion Rich tried hard
to buy himself out this predicament, but his efforts were thwarted by the club.
The club really wanted Lion Aziz to sing as well since he had so many of his
friends in the audience. Lion Aziz begin the birthday celebration by singing in
Farci. The entire club was clapping in the background to keep the beat. Lion Rich
was up next and while down on one new gave a moving and soulful rendition of
Happy Birthday, which would make any R&B singer proud. Not to be out done,
Lion Vickie channeled her inner Marylyn Monroe while singing Happy Birthday,
which cranked the temperature in the room up about 10 degrees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> –
3 drawings. $25 – Lion Marvin, $15 – Lion Jim, $12 – CC Stan. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Center <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Connect <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Medical Eyebank<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contest (Thalia Methodist United Church) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Social (Kilmarnock)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Dec 3, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 19, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Erika Frydenlund<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Vickie Kennedy – “Jingle Bells”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 1 Guests, </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">22 Members <u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">62 Percent</span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Erika Frydenlund – ODU Graduate Student </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Erika is doing her dissertation on refugee migrations. Due to her studies
she has spend a lot of time visiting and interviewing people in the Kiziba camp
in Rwanda. Rwanda is about the size of Maryland and very densely populated. The
neighboring Congo is a large country which is sparsely populated. During
colonial times, people were taken from Rwanda into the Congo to mine its vast
natural resources. These people continued to speak the Rwandan language and
maintained their culture through the generations, even though the current
descendants have never been to Rwanda. Congo is now a failed state with little
central control and many local wars. Genocide against the migrant Rwandans
began in 1994 and continues today. Millions fled. The Congo did not want these
people, however, there were not welcomed back in Rwanda either despite their
common language and heritage. The Kiziba camp was established in 1996 and about
16,000 people live there. Children have grown up in the camp and know no other
lifestyle. The UN runs the camp; however the UN does not have any
representatives in the camp. All of the camp’s operations are subbed out to
different organizations. Erika gave us a snapshot of what life is in the camp
and told us about different programs which resettles refugees into different
countries. Only a very small percentage get the opportunity to resettle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Adopting
Families – Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan received a list of families from social
services. Social services makes sure families are not duplicated and they vet
them. We did not have contact information, but social services will forward the
information after we tell them which families we want to adopt. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We received 5 families, 4 of which were single
mothers and one family which had a mother and father with 4 children. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Brad will handle the family with the mother,
father, and 4 children through another organization he belongs to. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club members agreed to take care of the 4 single
mothers. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Lind H. will take a family, Lions Nancy, John,
and Aziz will take a family, Lions Stan & Jeri will take a family, and
Lions Steve, Irene, & Linda E. will take a family. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Holiday
Party – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wednesday Dec 17<sup>th</sup> at the Watters’
residence. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy and John will provide rotisserie chicken
and drinks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club members will bring sides. Sides do not need to
be coordinated before hand, it always seems to work out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Childrens
Books – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy did an inventory of the books she
received from Salvation Army. It’s over 10,000!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She already sent 1000 books to church food pantries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After the first of the year, she is going to start
distributing them to the Virginia Beach Head Starts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of the books are in Spanish and Lion Nancy is
making arrangements to send them to South America. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our guest speaker will be able get some of the books
into the hands of the refugees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few students have already reached out and plan to
participate in the contest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are going to be joining with Oceanside to do the
contest this year and they will split the costs with us. Hopefully this will
get them started on holding their own contest in the future. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sale – Lion Jack. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Orders need to be placed prior to Dec. 10<sup>th</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery between the 17<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup>
of Dec at Lion Jack’s House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Min. order is 120 cases. Last year we sold 180. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have only sold 68 cases so far. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$176 of citrus money was turned in at the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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House – Lion Jack <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you donate to Samaritan House, the money will go
into the general fund unless you designate it for a specific purpose. If you
want the money to go to the pantry, you need to write “Pantry” on the check. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When you give money to Lion Jack, he gives the money
to the food pantry, so that money does not go into the general fund. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Hearing Van – Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The club worked the LMSHU on Wed. Dec 3<sup>rd</sup>
at the Adult Learning Center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">75 people received sight and hearing screenings.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">33 people received blood sugar screenings. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recipients hailed from 25 different countries</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec 11<sup>th</sup> is the next date. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Zone G meeting was held on Dec 2<sup>nd</sup>. Lion
Rich and Lion Stan represented Thalia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Feb 5<sup>th</sup> will be an open house at the
Lions Medical Eye Bank. The event will be 5-8pm. The goal is the recruit new
members. The district will set up displays in the Brickhouse Auditorium (where
we hold the District Meeting) to educate people on our projects. From there
visitors will be taken on a tour of the eye bank. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We received two patches at the district meeting for
last year’s district achievement contest. Thalia was 2<sup>nd</sup> place in
the district, 1<sup>st</sup> place on zone g. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tucker is no longer heading up the Knight’s
Vision. If you want something published in the Knight’s Vision, send it to Lion
Sharene Nolan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lion Jeri chose Lion Brad to sing to
her. Lion Jim chose Lion Erin to sing to her. Neither Lion Brad of Lion Erin
where able to buy their way out of it. Lion Ed threw in $25 for Lion Steve to
sing by himself. In the end, we heard 3 separate renditions of Happy
Birthday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 drawings. $25 – Lion
Nancy Watters. $18 – Lion Nancy Watters again! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 11<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(The Watters’ residence) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Medical Eyebank <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contest (Thalia Methodist United Church) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Social (Kilmarnock)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Nov 19, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the
Hilton Garden Inn, on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 19, 2014,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7:54 p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by
President </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted
as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in
attendance:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Richard Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Debra Laughlin, 3<sup>rd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Roger Snell, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bob Perrine, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Ed Delong</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters, 2<sup>nd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
John Watters, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Linda Harrison, Director</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irene Conlin, 1<sup>st</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jim Healy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, visitor <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan Furman, TailTwister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mike Coren, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeri Furman, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Susie Sumnick, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Shelia Romm, Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sylvia Wagner, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 7:54 p.m. by </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">. Sunnybrook wanted to give the club $250 after we
did an eye-screening. They could only give
the money to a 503(c), so the money was donated to the Charity Foundation and
earmarked for our club’s use. This money needs to be moved out of the Charity
Foundation ASAP. Lion Nancy motioned that the $250 earmarked for our club be
moved from the Charity Foundation and donated to the District’s line item for
Children’s Screenings. Second by Lion Ed. Motion passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Furman</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">. Last
year we delivered Christmas items to families in need. Lion Stan asked if we
want to do this again. The club agreed that we did. Many present shared the
emotional experience this project was. Lion Stan said he would have a list of
needy families at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vickie Kennedy. </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We budgeted to donate money
to the District’s Children Screenings. Since we are moving the money to the
Charity Foundation for that purpose, Lion Vickie made a motion to make a $100
donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Second by Lion Nancy.
Motion was approved unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Respectfully submitted: </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Nov 19, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 19, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Irene Aziz Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lion Aziz’s wife, Arian & brother,
Hamid (visiting from Scotland) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 2 Guests </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters – Reading Action Program</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAP is a ten year initiative by LCI to raise literacy rates in the world.
Reading to children is the best way for children to learn; however, this does
not occur in impoverished households. Only 10% of blind children learn to read
Braille. Many rural classrooms lack textbooks and proper classroom supplies.
24-D has distributed over 4000 books to Head Start programs over the past
couple years. The district is going to start distributing books to hospitals.
Lion Nancy just recently received several thousand books from the Salvation
Army. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s
Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Nov. 15<sup>th</sup> screening at Pembroke Mall was successful.
Volunteers from 6 clubs helped out. Seven Lions from Thalia worked the event.
97 children were screened with 9 referrals. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Holiday
Party – Lion Nancy Watters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wednesday Dec 17<sup>th</sup> at the Watters’
residence. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy and John will provide rotisserie chicken
and ham<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club members will bring sides. Sides do not need to
be coordinated before hand, it always seems to work out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few students have already reached out and plan to
participate in the contest. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fruit
Sale – Lion Rich Roberts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Orders need to be placed prior to Dec. 10<sup>th</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery between the 17<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup>
of Dec at Lion Jack’s House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Min. order is 120 cases. Last year we sold 180. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$329 of citrus money was turned in at the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Hearing Van – Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The sight and hearing van has been scheduled for
Wed. Dec 3<sup>rd</sup> at the Adult Learning Center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will have the blood sugar screening kit
available. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is part of a larger health fair being held at
the center. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The hours are 10-2. We’ll break this up into 2
shifts. A sign-up sheet will be coming out soon. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ed mentioned the need for helpers who speak
multiple languages since many of the students are from foreign countries. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ideas – Lion Steve Rosnov.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve will soon have the prices for the
peanuts. We’ll get a wholesale price and
a discount due to our tax exemption status. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will look at the candles after we get the peanut
situation figured out and rolling. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve is also looking at selling Christmas
ornaments from the White House. Lion Aziz’s old club use to do this and it was
very popular. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 Lions were present this month. (Lions Mike, Ed,
and Sylvia)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 200 eyeglasses were turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec 11<sup>th</sup> is the next date. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LMSHU
board meeting is Nov 20<sup>th</sup> at Angelo’s. 6pm if you want to eat, 7pm
for the meeting. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fall
Conference Recap</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 8pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6
attendees from Thalia</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 8pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership
in the district is down overall. Region III is the only region which is net
positive. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 8pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A new
device was announced by PID Weiler. The device is used to screen children’s
hearing. It is placed in their ear and measures brain wave activity to detect
hearing problems. This will allow Lions to screen children’s hearing when we
are in schools with the SPOT. Since we will have to place the device in the
child’s hear, a training program must be developed and Lions will need to
become certified before this device is deployed. One of these devices is in the
district and we may get an early shot at trying it out. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Beth
Stevens (VB Town Center Blind Lions) announced she is running for 2<sup>nd</sup>
VDG next Lion’s Year. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Pat
Jones (Oceanside) is planning to hold a Zone Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2<sup>nd</sup>.
The time and location have not been set. She mentioned she might try to do it
earlier than normal (around 5 pm) to entice some of the older members in VB
Host to attend. More to follow. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Governor’s Social is Feb 28<sup>th</sup> in Kilmarnock. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our 990-N
(taxes) for the year have been filed. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(Smithfield) sent out a survey seeking feedback for replacing the Sight and
Hearing Van. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda H. asked for Lion Roger to sing to her.
Since the club enjoys hearing Happy Birthday sung in unusual foreign languages,
Lion Roger sang the song in Proper British English. Lion Roger was followed by a duet of Lion
Aziz and his brother who sang in Farsi. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 drawings. $30 – Lion Bob
Perine. $21 – Lion Rich Roberts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">November 20<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – LMSHU Board Meeting
(7pm, Angelo’s Steakhouse, Newport News) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 2<sup>nd</sup> (Tues) – Zone G meeting (Time
and Location, TBD)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) – S&H Van @ the
Adult Learning Center (10am-2pm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 3<sup>rd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 11<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">December 17<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Club Holiday Party
(The Watters’ residence) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 19<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Thalia Bland
Contest (Thalia Methodist United Church) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Social (Kilmarnock)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">February 28<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Visionwalk Kickoff
Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Nov 5, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 05, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion 1VP Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with
those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest
Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Ed DeLong – “Grand Old Flag”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jim Healy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">0 Guests </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">21 Members<u> - </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">58 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33pm - </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Debra Bond Dear – CEO of Vanguard Landing: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debra has a mentally handicapped child. She relayed her experiences
navigating the public schools systems with a special needs child. She found the
hardest part is when then finish school, there really is no support for them.
Although VA is a high per-capital income state, VA offers almost nothing in the
way of support and ranks at the bottom of the country as far as programs for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. This drove her to start a
non-profit to offer needed services through private means. Vanguard Landing is
a planned community which will be located off of Princess Anne Rd near Red Mill
Landing. The community will offer a place for individuals to live in private
housing with 24-hr care available. The on-site shops will provide revenue streams
to keep the community going without the support of government as well as offer
a place for the tenants to work. Currently 21,000 people with intellectual
disabilities don’t have a place to live or work in VA. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fining
Lion Stan – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A motion was made and passed at the 10-15 meeting to fine Lion Stan. Lion
Stan whined about this extensively. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bland
Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Club contest is scheduled for Feb 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 pm. Location is the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd.
Will need club support to work the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Region Contest is o March 19<sup>th</sup> at
7:00 and also at Thalia United Methodist Church. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The District Contest is on May 1<sup>st</sup> at Chandler
Hall (Old Dominion University). </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich suggested Zone Contest could be held in
lieu of club contest to increase participation by logistically making it easier
for the clubs who don’t currently hold contest. The pros and cons were debated.
No action was taken as the discussion was academic in nature and for future
thought since Lion Vickie is the District Bland Chair. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s
Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov. 15<sup>th</sup> – Screening at Pembroke Mall
for those not attending the Fall Conference. The hours are 10-2. Lion Nancy
will not be present but has farmed out all the duties. Lion Roger will arrive
early to help set-up the tent and displays. 8 Lions from the club volunteered
to be there. Most of the VB clubs will be represented. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s
Books – Lion Nancy Watters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy received a grant where she will be able
to obtain 700 new books for distribution to the Head Start Centers. She gets to
pick the titles. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Party and Supply Drive – Lion Irene Conlin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is in partnership with the Town Center Blind
Lions from 2-4 on Nov 8<sup>th</sup>. Sailors come in and do a party. Items are
collected to distribute to service members overseas. Lion Irene passed out a
flyer with the requested supplies. Care packages from home are a big deal to
service members and the event is a lot of fun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fruit
Sale – Lion Jack Wagner.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery between the 17<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup>
of Dec at Lion Jack’s House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Min. order is 120 cases. Last year we sold 180. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brochures created by Lion Roger were passed out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ideas – Lion Steve Rosnov.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We need something new since we no longer call sell
umbrellas. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VA peanuts would logistically be easy to do. We
could sell them year round and sell the passively at Paul’s garage. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve said it is getting harder to do fruit
sales because the young guys can’t be there to unload the truck since they are
at work. He said we could replace fruit sales with Yankee Candles. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Discussion from the floor revolved around trying the
candle sells at a different part of the year to see how it goes and what the
profitability would look like. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Steve said he would do more research and
formulate a more concrete plan. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This month will be Nov. 13<sup>th</sup>. Neither
Lion John or Lion Jim will be able to make it that day, so Lion Ed called for
some additional support. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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& Hearing Van – Lion Ed DeLong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ed was contacted by the Adult Learning Center
who wants to schedule the S&H Van. Lion Ed wants to pass the ALC contact
information to the Chair of the S&H Van committee so they can coordinate.
We did not know who the committee chair was at the meeting. After the meeting,
the chair was determined to be Lion Susie. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Need Assessment – Lion Rich Roberts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a way to make sure we are doing the right things
as a club, we need to engage those in the community to make sure the services
we provide are effective and relevant. We also need to indentify if there are
needs out in the community which are not being met. This is the key to both
having an effective club and achieving membership growth. LCI recommends doing
this yearly. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LCI has a template for surveying community leaders.
Ideal people to survey are educators, public servants, police, fire fighters,
doctors, nurses, school councilors, and social workers. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich said he would lead a committee to perform
this survey and asked for volunteers to help him identify potential people to
survey. Lion Marvin, Irene, Stan, Debra, Jack, and Steve all volunteered to
help. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Region II meeting is on November 12<sup>th</sup>
at the South Norfolk Moose Lodge in Chesapeake. We have 4 lions going, so this
will qualify as a Traveling Leo. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The International Convention is on June 26-30 in
Honolulu. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Money
Matters – Lion Vickie Kennedy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We raised 1,131.96 with our recent White Cane. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We receive a lot of questions about brooms. The guy
who owns the piano shop next to BJs said we could sell brooms at his
establishment to we won’t have to direct people to Paul’s Garage. We may need
to be careful on how we approach this to not offend BJs. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Vickie suggested we make cards with directions
to Paul’s Garage that we could pass out at events. Lion Roger said he could do
this. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">People also ask about eyeglasses. They can donate at
BJs. We also have a donation box at the Central Library. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Roger Snell <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger has mints n his car if you want them. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion Dick Kreassig<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Dick received $62 for the JDRF walk from club
members. Lion Dick was upset that the club did not include money for this in
the budget. He stated that we don’t do enough for diabetes and urged the club
to focus on this more. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Diabetes
Research – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John stated that a lot of groundbreaking
diabetes research is being done locally. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Holiday
Party – Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The annual holiday party will be at the Watters’
residence on Dec. 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meat and libations will be provided. Attendees are
asked to bring a side or desert. Sides and deserts won’t be coordinated as it
always seems to work out. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The dates are July 17-19 in Wise County. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can register at www.ramusa.org. Wise County may
not be listed yet. If you have trouble, you can contact Lion John for help. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">The
Region II meeting is on November 12</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> at the South Norfolk Moose
Lodge in Chesapeake. If at least 4 members attend, this will count as a
traveling leo.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mark your
calendar for the Fall Conference. It’s at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Hampton
on Nov 14-15. You don’t need register if you are just attending classes or the
district meeting. Please let Lion Rich know if you register so we can claim the
points on the Achievement Report. Classes start at 9 am on Saturday. The
District Meeting starts at 2pm. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Governor’s Social is Feb 28<sup>th</sup> in Kilmarnock. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$38 worth
of broom money was turned in</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twister – CC Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Neither of our November Birthdays were present so we
will do birthdays during the second meeting of the month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 drawings. $20 – Lion
Roger Sneel. $15 – Lion Marvin Clemmons. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 8<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – USO Party and Supply
Drive <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 12<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Region II meeting
(South Norfolk Moose Lodge) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 13<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 14-15<sup>th</sup> (Fri-Sat) - 24-D Fall
Conference (Crowne Plaza, Hampton)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 15<sup>th</sup> (Sat)– Pembroke Mall
Screening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 19<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">December 17<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Holiday Party
(Watters’ residence) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Social <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Oct 15, 2014 =- </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 15, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Valda (Lion Sylvia’s guest) and 5 members
from Southside Lions <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:shape><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE: </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">6 Guests, </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">17 Members - 4</span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">5 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Bob Perkins – President of the Tidewater Beekeepers
Association</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bob first started learning about bees because he needed a way to
pollinate his blueberries. 80% of our food crops in VA are dependent on
pollinators. There are 20,000 types of bees, most of which are solitary. There
are many types of pollinations (wind, moths, bats, etc); however bees are the
most important. Mason bees are important for VA apple trees. They pollinate but
don’t produce honey. Honey bees provide 80% of pollination. A mason bee can be
a more efficient pollinator than a honey bee on a one-on-one basis; however,
honey bees make up for this in numbers. Honey bees also will travel further and
are active year round. A queen bee will lay 1500 eggs per day. 2/3s of a queen
bee’s body weight is her eggs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s
Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 5000 children have been screened in the
district so far this year with over 600 referrals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Headstart screenings are coming up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Southside Lions has a very active screening program.
They have done 20 screenings so far this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions John and Nancy are going up the Eastern Shore
to team with the local clubs to do screenings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nov 15<sup>th</sup> is the Pembroke Mall screening.
Please help if you are not going to the Fall Conference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bring books. Books are still be passed out at
screenings and Headstarts. We want to pass out books at Pembroke Mall on the 15<sup>th</sup>
and distribute books to the hospital waiting rooms. 416 books are going to the
Eastern Shore Headstarts on the 16<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">White
Cane – Lion Irene Conlin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sign up sheet is out for the white cane on the 17<sup>th</sup>
and 18<sup>th</sup> at BJs. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz will pick up the buckets and signs from
Paul’s Garage on Friday morning. Lion Irene will collect them at the end of
each day. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Party and Supply Drive – Lion Irene Conlin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is in partnership with the Town Center Blind
Lions from 2-4 on Nov 8<sup>th</sup>. Sailors come in and do a party. Items are
collected to distribute to service members overseas. Care packages from home
are a big deal to service members and the event is a lot of fun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fruit
Sale – Lion Jack Wagner.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Revised price list was passed out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delivery between the 17<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup>
of Dec. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Trying to move up the delivery date but that will
require us to sell a whole truck load. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Min. order is 120 cases. Last year we sold 180. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Roger will make order forms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass
Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the club does
2 hours at the recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had a good turnout last time with 6 lions and 1
guest (prospective member Valda). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We turned in 204 glasses and 5 hearing aids this
month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Ed collects hearing aids for the district. He
recently turned in 370 hearing aids to EVMS. Hearing aids which EVMS can’t use
are sent to South Africa for use there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sharing
the Vision – Lion Debra Laughlin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dec 2017 is LCI’s 100<sup>th</sup> Birthday. The centennial
service challenge is to serve 100 million people in by this date. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">California Pizza Kitchen (VB Town Center) is hosting
an event on Oct 21<sup>st</sup> from 11am-9pm. If you wear a vision impairment
mask and eat, they will donate 20% of the meal the Lions of 24-D Visionwalk
team. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lions will be manning a table all day at California
Pizza Kitchen during the event. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You will need to tell the waiter you are with the
Lions (or a friend of the Lions) for them to donate the portion of your meal
cost. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visionwalk is April 26<sup>th</sup> at 31<sup>st</sup>
Street. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Luncheon – Lion John Watters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Every quarter The LMEB host a luncheon where donor
families meet recipient families. The lunch tends to be a tear-jerker. The next
one is Nov 13<sup>th</sup> and Lion John had two spots open. Lion Marvin and
Lion Debra said they would attend. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Region III meeting is on October 16<sup>th</sup> at the Hibachi Grill on VB
Blvd. 7 club members are attending. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
Region II meeting is on November 12<sup>th</sup> at the South Norfolk Moose
Lodge in Chesapeake. If at least 4 members attend, this will count as a
traveling leo. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mark your
calendar for the Fall Conference. It’s at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Hampton
on Nov 14-15. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy turned in $46 worth of broom money. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
received a thank you letter from the Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation for our
yearly donation. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Norfolk
Middletown Lions is celebrating their 5<sup>th</sup> anniversary on Sunday Oct
19<sup>th</sup>. Lion Rich can provide details if you wish to attend. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Tail
Twister – Lion Marvin Clemmons. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Marvin issues fines to Lions who were not
wearing their pins and who did not have a membership application on their
person. </span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Marvin listed out several transgressions
committed by Lion Stan. Lion Nancy made a motion that Lion Stan be fined at our
next club meeting (Nov 5<sup>th</sup>). The motion was seconded by Lion Jack
and passed unanimously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister Lion Marvin
Clemmons: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 drawings. $20 –
Lion Nancy Watters. $18 – Lion Mike Coren. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Meeting then adjourned at 8:05pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">October 16<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Region III meeting
(Hibachi Grill on VB Blvd)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">October 17<sup>th</sup>-18<sup>th</sup> (Fri-Sat) –
White Cane (BJs on VB Blvd) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">October 20<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Traveling Leo to Deep
Creek <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">October 21<sup>st</sup> (Tues) – Sharing the Vision
(California Pizza Kitchen @ VB Town Center)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 5<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular Club Meeting/
Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 8<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – USO Party and Supply
Drive <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 13<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling
Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 14-15<sup>th</sup> (Fri-Sat) - 24-D Fall
Conference (Crowne Plaza, Hampton)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November 15<sup>th</sup> (Sat)– Pembroke Mall
Screening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Oct 1, 2014 </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 1, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 2 Guests </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">19 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">50 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: CC Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan gave a short plug for the Lions of Virginia Foundation. LOVF
was the first foundation in VA and was primarily a source of disaster relief.
The foundation now does just about everything and gave support to all districts
last year. Every club in MD-24 is a member of the foundation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Stan then talked about Pin-trading. VA started the 1<sup>st</sup>
pin traders association for a multiple district. The association publishes a
catalog for all the pins which have been produced by the clubs. The catalog is
hundreds of pages long. Lion Stan has all the pins produced by the two clubs he
has belonged to, Little Creek and Thalia. We discussed producing a new pin for
our 50 year anniversary which will occur in April of 2016. Lion Stan booked a
past ID for our guest speaker. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s
Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Malibu ES, 87 children were
screened with 11 referrals. The Pembroke Mall screening is Nov 15<sup>th</sup>
for those who are not attending the Fall Conference. The times are 10-2. Since
2010, we have screened 43,000 children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy is giving a presentation to Deep Creek Lions on the Reading
Action Program on Oct 20<sup>th</sup>. She will joined by additional club
members to make the trip a traveling leo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">White
Cane – Lion Irene Conlin. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane is scheduled for Oct 17<sup>th</sup>-18<sup>th</sup>
in front of BJs on VB Blvd. The sign-up sheet went around. We added a 4-6 shift
on Friday to capture additional shoppers. We are aiming to staff each shift
with 3 Lions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sale – Lion Jack Wagner. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jack passed out a proposed pricing sheet based
on the updated fruit costs. Some minor pricing tweeks were discussed with
possibily more to be settled out. Delivery will be the first week in Dec. We
will need orders in November. Exact dates will follow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bayside
Peanut Sales – Lion Debra Laughlin. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob Donnelly reach out to us
wanting Thalia to help in Bayside’s fundraiser selling Virginia Peanuts.
General consensus in the room was selling the peanuts is not a good deal and
not worth our time and efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of every month the
club does 2 hours at the recycling center. Lion Ed pointed out that when the
hospital ships leave to do their medical missions, they take thousands of
glasses with them from our recycling center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Auction – CC Stan Furman. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The auction is this Saturday. Over 200 items
have been donated. We need 15 people to register in order to qualify for the
$250 service grant. The event starts at 11 and the live auction begins at 1. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Shelia Romm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">informed the club that the Race for Breath is on November 1<sup>st</sup>.
Go to raceforbreath.com in order to donate or to look up further information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">CEP/Long
Range Planning – Lion Rich Roberts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich talked about his
experience at the Regional Lions Leadership Institute. It was a positive and
productive experience. LCI offers a lot of leadership development opportunities
either through institutes and/or webinars on the website. These offer skills
which translate not only to Lions Clubs, but to your professional life as well
and Lion Rich encouraged club members to take advantage of these recourses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In North America, Lions Clubs are experience a decline in membership.
Membership in Lions has decreased in Virginia every year since 1978. More than
half the clubs with less than 16 members will not exist in 10 years. This could
force us to start consolidating districts in MD-24. Lion Rich pointed out that
we are a strong club which meets most of LCI’s indicators for a healthy club;
however, just because we are good does not mean that we couldn’t do better. If
we can do better, then we can look to help other clubs in the
zone/region/district which are not as strong as us. Lion Rich would like to lead
Thalia through the Club Excellence Process in order to figure out if there are
things we need to look at doing/changing. We’ve already done part of this by
completing the How are You Rating Survey which was spearheaded by Lion Steve.
Lion Rich will form a committee to analyze the findings and to help develop a
long range plan for the club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve stopped by Paul’s garage and collected $267 worth of broom money. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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discussed birthdays. Some club members felt doing birthdays twice a month was
excessive. After a discussion, the club decided we all preferred to limit
birthdays to once a month. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Region III meeting is on October 16<sup>th</sup> at the Hibachi Grill on VB
Blvd. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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calendar for the Fall Conference. It’s at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Hampton
on Nov 14-15. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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talked about the club Facebook page. He asked for members to keep sending him
pictures which get a lot of hits. Our posts are currently being seen by 100-300
people. We need to keep liking and sharing the thing Lion Rich puts on the
Facebook page to increase visibility and so the things we do get seen by our
friends. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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members who have not paid their dues. Lion Donna and Lion Willard. They have
not responded to any correspondence. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lions is coming to visit us on Oct 15. </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 drawings. $20 – Lion John
Watters. $12 – Lion Vickie Kennedy. $10
– Lion Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Birthdays – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Marvin had a trio sing to him consisting of Lion Sharon, Lion Sylvia, and Lion
Chelsea. For once, we got to enjoy good singing. After that, Lion Marvin and
Lion Aziz were forced to sing happy birthday to each other. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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White Cane (BJs on VB Blvd) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hampton)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hilton Lobby</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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6:30 pm </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">– President Lion Aziz Selahi - Call
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of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> – Lion Mike Coren<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Invocation</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> – Lion Dick Kreassig</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Children Screenings – Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></div>
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Membership Goals/Survey Results –
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Eyeglass Recycling – Lion Ed Delong <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Birthdays: </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Fran (9/02), Lion Roger
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17</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> (Wed) – </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Norfolk Homeless Connect</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">October 4</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
(Sat) –</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Charity Foundation Bid Buy
Auction</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">October 9</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
(Thurs) –</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Eyeglass recycling</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">October
16</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> (Thurs) –</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Region III meeting (Hibachi Grill on VB Blvd)</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">November
14-15</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- 24-D Fall
Conference (Crowne Plaza, Hampton)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Aug 20, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 20, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> PCC Carl Johannsen and his wife Lion Tia
from District 21-B (Arizona), Lion Jo Anne (Lancaster Lions) and DG Pam
Kidwell (Lancaster Lions) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led
“I’ve got the Lion Spirit”</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Linda
Eggleston</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">4 Guests,</span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">21 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">53 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:35pm: </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:00 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: CC Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">DG Pam Kidwell <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG Pam said we are going to have zone and region meeting earlier in the
year. She wants more club member so come out to these meeting to offer feedback
on what they want to see done and how the district can operate better. Region
III’s meeting will be on Oct 16 at the Hibachi Grill on Virginia Beach Blvd.
The Fall Conference will be on Nov 14 and 15. She encouraged club members to
attend the conference and utilize all the classes which will be offered. She
has lined up a doctor from the hearing foundation to teach a class, which will
be interesting. She is exploring ways to utilize technology to increase
participation from the remote clubs. She would like to broadcast the
conference, region and zone meetings via Skype. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">She wants to see more clubs get active with
traveling leos. The new rules will be coming out soon. She is requiring each
club to go all the way out to visit Lancaster. She believes an increase in the
traveling leo contest will lead to increase communication between clubs, which
will lead to more fellowship, and ultimately to more motivation. The club which
travels the most will win a $500 charity grant from the 24-D charity
foundation. The second place club will receive a trophy. She wants to see more
leo clubs in the district and she wants to see more interaction between the leo
clubs and their host clubs. She stressed the importance of including leos in
club projects. She wants to see a bland contest in each club to further engage
our youth. She encouraged each member to ask at least one friend to join the
Lions. She mentioned the new public relations chair is PDG Donna Wieller. She
talked about clubs doing more joint projects. She specifically mentioned
helping with Ward Corner’s holiday feast program. The membership goal for the
district is +76. A trophy will be given to the club which has the greatest
increase in membership for the month. The trophy will travel from club to club
based on each month’s results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz thanked the District Governor for her speech. He mentioned that
in his country, when someone invites you to visit them, you must accept.
Therefore, we will have to go visit Lancaster Lions. He also said, if someone
invites you they are offering their hospitality and so they will be paying our
way. Dinner is on Lancaster Lions! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Youth Camp Video – Lion John
Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Debra was not present so Lion John filled us in. Lion Debra hosted 1
girl from Finland and 1 girl from Italy. She convinced her sister to take on a
boy from Hungry who didn’t have a host family. We watched a 10 minute video
complied form pictures of their visit. Those kids had a wonderful,
action-packed couple of weeks in America.</span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Blood Drive/Broom Order –
Lion Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">30 pints of blood were collected. A total of 11
members worked a total of 48 lion-hours. We collect $455 from broom sales.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Larkspur MS Screening – Lion
Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">On Aug 21<sup>st</sup>, a large screening will take
place at Larkspur MS. This will be a zone project. About 700 students are
expected to be screened. All the students being screened will be qualified for
some sort of public assistance such as Medicaid. 10 members are signed up to
work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Spot Screening – Lion Nancy
Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Nancy needed more help for a
screening on Monday in Ghent. About 100 children need to be screened. PCC Carl
and Lion Tia offered to be there and work the screening on their vacation! The
club also has several screenings set up for September and Lion Nancy received offers
to work those screenings from the club.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Medical Eyebank Dinner
– Lion John Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">17 club members attended, which was the most of any
club in the district.</span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Membership Plan/Survey –
Lion Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Club surveys were sent out and about half the club
has filled them out. After we get all the surveys in, Lion Steve will analyze
the data and report the findings to the club. He mentioned he isn’t too good
with numbers and my seek assistance from Lion Nancy. He went over the three
membership teams.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">The team leaders are Lion Steve, Lion Rich, and Lion Shelia. The first
team to bring 3 guests to a meeting will win. Lions from other clubs do not
count as guests for the competition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Eyeglass Recycling – Lion Ed
DeLong. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Reminded the club this is
the second Thursday of every month. Meet at the recycling center at 10:00 or
the Best Buy on Independence at 9:30 if you want a ride. This month, 7 members
worked and 510 glasses were turned in. Lion Ed also mentioned that the Youth
Exchange is a good thing and that we can do something similar with adults. We
have a lot of foreign visitors due to the navy and marine activity in the area.
Lion Ed suggests we invite them to our homes for dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">CC Stan Fuman:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Our next club
meeting will be our yearly pool party at his condo. Same meeting date, same
meeting time. The club will provide hot dogs, burgers, and buns. Club members
will bring sides. No glass will be allowed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Stan
talked about the raffle ticket fundraiser for the charity foundations. If you
have sold tickets, get them turned in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Bob Perine. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Bob
addressed the District Governor over his concern of the district website. Lion
Bob maintains our blog and it is the first search result on google. The district’s
page is not on page one of google searches. Lion Rich suggested she have an IT
person or web designer look at search engine optimization (SEO) which will
increase the websites search result on google.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Otis Ethridge – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Will plan
a Bonney Road clean up in Sept/Oct now that the weather is cooling down.</span></div>
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Report: </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 11px; text-indent: -24px;">Ø</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -24px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Mark your
calendar for the Fall Conference. It’s at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Hampton
on Nov 14-15.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lion Rich
talked about the club Facebook page. He asked for members to keep sending him
pictures which get a lot of hits. Our posts are currently being seen by 100-300
people. We need to keep liking and sharing the thing Lion Rich puts on the
Facebook page to increase visibility and so the things we do get seen by our
friends.</span></div>
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Hearing van board meeting is Thursday the 21<sup>st</sup> at Angelos in Newport
News. It’s easy to find and right off I-64. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 drawings. $30 – Lion John
Watters. $20 – Lion Jeri Furman. $8 – Lion Tia Johannsen. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">August
Birthdays – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Willard was not present, so we used DG Pam as a
surrogate. Lion Aziz chose Lion Marvin to sing to her. Lion Marvin tried hard
to bid himself out of it, but with no success. Since Lion Marvin is our newest
members, we did not want him to sing without support and we threw some money in
the pot to have Lion Aziz join him. Lion Aziz sang happy birthday in Farsi.
Lion Marvin listened carefully and pulled off singing in Farsi as well. Then
they both joined together to sing in English. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">DG presented Lion Aziz with her Pin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz presented a club banner to DG Pam and to PCC
Carl. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Events:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 21<sup>st</sup> (Thurs) – Larkspur MS Screening</span></div>
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Board Meeting (Angleos in NN)</span></div>
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Stan’s <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Screening <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Aug 6, 2014 - </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Aug 07, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:25pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><br />
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<i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:25pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lions Marvin Clemmons, Sharon
Ross-Clemmons, and Sylvia Wagner (formerly of Norfolk Middletown) were
present. All three intend to transfer to Thalia. Erin Bryant (PAHS
scholarship winner and her mother Jolene were present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led “Grand
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Steve
Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Ed DeLong<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:shape><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE - </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">7 Guests - </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">18 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">49 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:30pm: </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:45 pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dr. Roshan
Telreja. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Roshan Talreja is a retired physician and self-styled
philosopher. He took his premed </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">training at Cambridge and graduated from Delhi University
Medical School. After completing his medical degrees in England, India and the
U.S., he did his Internal Medicine Residence in 1973, a </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fellowship in Cardiology in 1974 and training in Emergency
Medicine in 1975. He is a member of </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">American Medical Association and the American Philosophical
Association. He enjoys public </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">philosophy
where east meets west...science meets spirituality...knowledge meets wisdom. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Roshan gave several examples of practices his grandmother instructed
him to follow during his childhood in India. He complied but wrote these
practices off as meaningless superstition. Through his years of medical
training, he began to realize there was real science behind these practices and
devoted his time to better understand these practices. He talked about the need
to combine Eastern wisdom with Western knowledge and the connection between
medicine and meditation.</span></div>
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Perrine. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Bob attended the award ceremony at PAHS this year and was very
complimentary on the experience. He suggest we send somebody to the ceremony
each year. He talked on the merits of the IB program. PAHS is the only school
in Virginia Beach with the rigorous program. He talked about Erin’s application
and how it really stood out from the others due to her character, community
service, and financial need. Erin said a few words to express her deep
appreciation. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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50-50 Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan
Furman: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We did an early
50-50 so Lion Bob could take our scholarship winner home. We did one big
drawing ($48) won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Nurys.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Nancy Watters. We </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">need help for the blood drive as well as sell
brooms/flags/umbrellas or anything else we can find. We sold out of brooms last
year and need people to sign up to work. Lion Nancy passed out flyers for the
event. They need 40 people to sign up but only have 8 so far. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy has scheduled screenings at all the
headstarts. Most of the screenings will happen in the other cities of
southside, but it will be helpful if our club members support. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On Aug 21<sup>st</sup>, a large screening will take
place at Larkspur MS. This will be a zone project. About 700 students are
expected to be screened. All the students being screened will be qualified for
some sort of public assistance such as Medicaid. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">RAM – Lion John Watter. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RAM was
cold and wet. Thalia had 7 representatives, Lion Susie and her husband, Lion
Linda E. and her husband, Lion Fran, and Lions John and Nancy. All worked in
the eye clinic. The traffic appeared to be lighter than usual, probably due to
the poor weather. They saw less cases of different conditions due to the
increase in preventive medicine. They also delieved 400 pairs of underwear. The
districtdelievered hundreds of pounds of clothes, which went quickly. If you
plan on going next year, you should look to book your lodging arrangements now.
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– Lion John Watters. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The annual member meeting is Aug. 13<sup>th</sup>.
Each club is a member of the eyebank. We need 10 members to reserve a full
table. It appears we will exceed this number. Reservations need to be called in
prior to this Friday. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John
Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">with a plaque of appreciation (made by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Roger Snell) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">for his
hard work in dedication. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1 Touch Defense – Lion Irene
Conlin. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An Adaptive PE teach from VB schools reached out to Lion Irene to see if
we would sponsor his registration fee ($600) to become certified and teach
self-defense to visually impaired students. If we sponsor him, he agreed to do
work in the community with the visually impaired as well as teaching his
students at school. There were concerns with our low activity funds and
questions on how much community involvement would be involved and the club’s
role in that community involvement. Due to the unresolved questions, the club
decided to table the issue for the moment. Lion Irene plans to bring him to a
meeting so we can ask some questions and determine what kind of return we would
get by investing in him. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DeLong. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reminded the club this is
the second Thursday of every month. Meet at the recycling center at 10:00 or
the Best Buy on Independence at 9:30 if you want a ride. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Visited
the Hearing Foundation in Charlottesville. He described the incredible medical
research they are doing. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bid Buy
Auction on Oct. 4<sup>th</sup>. We can win a $250 service grant by having 15
people at the auction. We can win a separate $250 service grant through a
raffle. Each raffle ticket is earned by donating an item of at least $50 in
value. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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district has an agreement with EVMS to do cataract surgeries for us. The
district is approaching Bon Secours to establish a similar deal. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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China are responded to the earthquake which hit them. LCI has an emergency fund
we can donate to. Donations will count toward a MJF. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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passed out the “How do you rate your club” survey. We can also take this
online. The DG Pam would like us to fill them out before she comes for her
official visit on Aug 20<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Secretary Sharene Nolan’s husband had a massive stroke which left him brain
dead. He is expected to be taken off life support on Thursday. Our thoughts and
prayers are with her. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Mark your
calendar for the Fall Conference. It’s at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Hampton
on Nov 14-15. </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">6 lions
still owe dues. Lion Rich is about to turn up the heat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">We’ve
been nominated for the “Giving Back Awards”. If we place in the top 15, our
club will get a write up in the Coastal Virginia magazine. Lion Rich will send
out the link so we can vote early and often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
President Aziz </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">presented </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Rich </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">with a plaque of appreciation for
his year as president. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">July
Birthdays – Lion Giovanni </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">asked </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Otis </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">to sing to him. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Ed </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">requested
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
John. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John tried hard to bid his way out of it, but his
attempts kept being thwarted by his loving wife and he masterfully sang to Lion
Ed to honor his 86<sup>th</sup> birthday. Lion Otis was Lion Otis and words can
not describe it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 13<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Lions Medical Eye Bank
Dinner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 14<sup>th</sup> (Thurs) - Eyeglass Recycling, 2040 Broadmoor Ave, Chesapeake at 10:00am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 18<sup>th</sup> (Mon) – Blood Drive at Virginia
Beach Christian Church</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 20<sup>th</sup> (Wed) – Regular meeting
(District Governor’s Official Visit)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">August 21<sup>st</sup> (Thurs) – Larkspur MS Screening</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">October 4<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Charity Foundation
Bid-Buy Auction</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>July 16, 2014</b> </span>OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting at the Hilton Garden<br />
Inn, on July 16, 2014, following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 8:20p.m. by<br />
President Lion Aziz Selahi who acted as chairman, with the following board members and regular<br />
members in attendance:<br />
Lion Richard Roberts,<br />
Secretary<br />
Lion Debra Laughlin, 3rd<br />
VP<br />
Lion Roger Snell, visitor<br />
Lion Bob Perrine, visitor<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, 2nd VP<br />
Lion John Watters, visitor<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer<br />
Lion Linda Harrison, Director<br />
Lion Irene Conlin, 1st VP<br />
Lion Stan Furman, TailTwister<br />
Lion Mike Coren, visitor<br />
Lion Jeri Furman, visitor<br />
Lion Susie Sumnick, visitor<br />
Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by Lion President Aziz Selahi.<br />
1. Treasurer’s Report, Lion Vickie Kennedy: We discussed the budget for the upcoming<br />
year. We line by line through last year’s budget and made adjustments based on what we<br />
anticipate to happen this year. We will likely need to find another fundraiser for our<br />
activities account. Lion Vickie will complete this year’s budget based on the board’s<br />
adjustments and then submit it to the board for review. Upon approval, the club secretary<br />
will submit our budget to the District Governor and Cabinet Secretary.<br />
2. The District Governor’s official visit will be August 20th. The Region III meeting will be<br />
Thursday October 16th.<br />
3. Lion President Aziz Selahi wants to engage local media in order to raise the visibility of<br />
the club. Lion Debra Laughlin discussed the possibility of getting on the Hampton Roads<br />
show since we work with them on Visionwalk. We could promote the Charity Foundation<br />
bid-buy auction on the show as well as discuss the things we do in the community. We<br />
discussed places where we could display flyers. We do this at the Head Start locations and<br />
we could expand it to hospitals and the VA Aquarium.<br />
4. As in years past, we will have a pool party in lieu of a regular meeting on September 3rd.<br />
We will have our holiday party in lieu of a regular meeting on December 17th.<br />
5. The Hilton Garden Inn presented us with the contract for the next year. We are obligated a<br />
minimum 20 people per meeting. The costs increased slightly to almost $17 per person.<br />
The board decided to continue charging members $16 per person at meetings since our<br />
admin fund is strong and the hotel generally undercharges us (If we tell them 20 people<br />
will show up, but 21 or 22 come they only charge us for 20).<br />
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted:<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Attachment: None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>July 16, 2014 </b></span>OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 16,<br />
2014, by Lion President Aziz Selahi at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach,<br />
VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
1 Guests<br />
19 Members<br />
51 Percent<br />
Recessed for Dinner: 6:34pm<br />
Reconvened: 7:00 pm<br />
Introduction of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters introduced Lauren Stacy from the Therapy<br />
Network.<br />
Lauren has a doctorate in physical therapy. She spoke to the club about how and why people become<br />
more susceptible to falls as they age and how to prevent them. Measurements are taken to determine<br />
balance and then assess fall risk. The key factors in determining fall risks are cognitive factors,<br />
physiological factors, biomechanical factors, motor control factors, and environmental/functional factors.<br />
1/3 of people of 65 fall. 2/3 of people over 65 have a near fall (catch yourself). Falling is the leading cause<br />
of injury for the elderly. Proper diet and exercise are key in mitigating fall risks. Lauren recommends at<br />
least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Any type of activity is good, but a mixture of endurance,<br />
strength, balance, and flexibility training is most effective.<br />
Lion Bob brought up the point that learning how to fall is also important. He demonstrated proper falling<br />
technique in the front of the room. Lion Nancy snapped a photo of Lion Bob on the ground for those<br />
interested.<br />
Lion Aziz prepared a slide show movie with pictures set to music from our recent events. The first movie<br />
showed pictures from charter night and the second showed pictures from the Youth Exchange dinner.<br />
Reports:<br />
RAM – Lion John Watter. 7 people representing Thalia are leaving for Wise County tomorrow.<br />
If you plan on going next year, you should look to book your lodging arrangements now. RAM<br />
should be the 3rd week in July.<br />
Lion Medical Eyebank Dinner – Lion John Watters. The annual member meeting is Aug. 13th.<br />
Each club is a member of the eyebank. We need 10 members to reserve a full table. We will have<br />
2 August meetings since the Eyebank dinner does not fall on a meeting night this year.<br />
Youth Exchange Report – Lion Aziz. Lion Aziz gave the list of countries represented from the<br />
youth exchange. The teens all introduced themselves and mingled with the club. One girl who had<br />
a beautiful singing voice sang for the group. All had a great time. The three teens hosted by Lion<br />
Debra for the last 3 weeks made her banners which represented their counties. Lion Stan spoke<br />
about the Parade of Nations, where each teen gives a presentation on their country. Lion Stan<br />
encouraged more club members to attend in the future.<br />
Eyeglass Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. 6 lions showed up. 380 pairs of glasses were turned in.<br />
Lion Ed encouraged more members to attend. Lion Ed explained that the work is not difficult and<br />
explained the recycling process.<br />
Membership Drive – Lion Rich Roberts. Lion Rich presented Lion Steve’s membership plan.<br />
Lion Steve wants to start a friendly competition. He divided the club into 3 teams with a captain<br />
for each team. Teams are encouraged to invite guests to meetings. The first team to bring 3 guest<br />
will win immunity from the tail twister for 2 months. The second team to bring 3 guests will get 1<br />
month of immunity.<br />
Diabetes Awareness – Lion Dick Kreassig. Lion Dick talked about the differences between<br />
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He also brought up a recent NY Times op-ed which contained a lot<br />
of incorrect information about diabetes.<br />
Blood Drive/Broom Order – Lion Nancy Watters. We need help for the blood drive as well as<br />
sell brooms/flags/umbrellas or anything else we can find. We sold out of brooms last year.<br />
International Convention – CC Stan Furman. Lion Stan informed the club of a rule change<br />
which allows a council chair to be terminated for cause. The club felt this rule might be prophetic<br />
since Lion Stan is the council chair this year.<br />
Lion Aziz Selahi presented Lion Jack Wagner with the Lion of the Year award.<br />
Lion Irene Conlin asked the club for speaker ideas.<br />
Secretary’s Report:<br />
Lion Rich Roberts passed out District Directories to the cognizant Lions. Some other club<br />
members wanted directories. They can purchase directories from PDG Barbara Senecal for $3.<br />
Lion Rich, Lion Aziz, and CC Stan all offered to get club members contact information if they email<br />
them with a request.<br />
Lion Rich Roberts talked about a new incentive program for the 24-D charity foundation bid-buy<br />
auction fundraiser. The bid-buy auction is the charity foundation’s biggest fundraiser. The charity<br />
foundation does a lot for the district and the club, so it is important to support. The club can earn a<br />
$250 service grant from the charity foundation by bringing 15 or more club members/guests to the<br />
auction. The club can win a second $250 service grant in a raffle. The club will receive a raffle<br />
ticket for each item donated to the auction which is greater than $50 in value.<br />
Lion Rich Roberts discussed the Coastal Virginia Magazine’s giving back awards. The award is<br />
won through a process of nomination and then a series of voting rounds. Lion Rich nominated<br />
Thalia, but based on the number of votes the winning non-profits had last year, he suggested<br />
nominating the District and then having the DG and Cabinet Secretary to encourage the clubs to<br />
vote.<br />
Lion Rich Presented Lion Debra Laughlin with an achievement award from LCI due to her work<br />
to aid the blind and low-vision.<br />
July Birthdays – Lion Rob Seim was not present. CC Stan Furman decided to proceed anyway. He set<br />
up an empty chair and asked Lion President Aziz Selahi to choose the singer. Lion Aziz chose Lion Jim<br />
Healy; however, he didn’t have to spend much to get out of it. The bidding quickly turned to Lion Nancy<br />
Watters and Lion Bob Perrine. Both were determined not to sing and a fierce bidding war soon broke<br />
out. In the end, the deep pockets of Lion Bob were too much for Lion Nancy who animatedly and<br />
passionately sang Happy Birthday to the empty chair. $109 was collected.<br />
50-50 Raffle: Tail Twister CC Stan Furman: $21 won by Lion Nancy Watters , $15 won by Lion<br />
Jeri Furman, $8 won by Lion Jim Healy.<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:15pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
Upcoming Events:<br />
July 18th – 20th –RAM, Wise Co.<br />
August 6th (Wed) – Regular meeting<br />
August 13th (Wed) – Lions Medical Eye Bank Dinner<br />
August 14th (Thurs) - Eyeglass Recycling, 2040 Broadmoor Ave, Chesapeake at 10:00am<br />
August 18th (Mon) – Blood Drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church<br />
August 20th (Wed) – Regular meeting (District Governor’s Official Visit<br />
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to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">July 2, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Aziz Selahi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
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of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dian
“Buttercup” Rosnov. Lions Beth and Mack Stevens </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visited
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Rich Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led the
theme to <i>SpongeBob SquarePants</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">3 Guests </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">15 Members<u> </u></span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">40 Percent</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:34pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:59 pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Region III Chair,
Lion Beth Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Beth told a compelling and emotional story about losing her vision
and how she became such an active Lion. In summary, she had a typical
small-town childhood and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After
graduating, she desired to live near the beach and moved to the area. While
volunteering, she met Lion Mack, and they quickly married. About one year into
their marriage, she noticed her vision started becoming fuzzy. She sought
medical attention and the optometrist informed her that she was legally blind
in one year and low-vision in the other. The optometrist explained how the brain
will compensate as your vision degrades and you won’t even notice a 15%
reduction in your sight. After leaving the optometrist’s office, she worried
about losing the ability to drive because driving is a symbol of independence;
however, she soon learned that driving was the least of her worries. She was
diagnosed with retinal degeneration but the doctors could not figure out the
cause or the cure. She was involved in many studies at John Hopkins and the
University of Pennsylvania which were funded by the Foundation for Fighting
Blindness. Since all of this was happening so early in her marriage, she began
to fear that her husband would not want to deal with all of this and leave her.
Fortunately these fears were not warranted and Lion Mack has stuck by her side
for the last 22 years. During this time she kept her vision issues from her
family because she feared how they would react. She felt she could just fix it
and they would never need to know. She was told she wouldn’t lose all of her
vision until she was an old lady; however, she lost all usable vision in less
than 10 years. This was a time of indescribable emotional turmoil. She lost
many friends finding that other people in their 20s and early 30s didn’t want
to be around a disabled person because it made them uncomfortable. She also
found some friends she didn’t expect who came to her aid and those individuals
are real, lifelong friends. After losing all of her sight, she soon realized
the biggest loss in her life was the ability to read. For a long time, the
audio-books and readers from the Bayside Special Library was a lifeline for
her. Since this happened before the internet explosion, it was hard for her to
connect to others experiencing the same things as her. Eventually she was able
to connect with the American Council for the Blind. She found the group
sessions helpful. They tried to get her to use a white cane but she stubbornly
resisted because she didn’t want to stand out. Soon after, she was attending a
conference and found herself stranded in a 2<sup>nd</sup> floor room alone. She
found herself contemplating whether to crawl down the stairs or wait and call
for help. Eventually a man found her and she latched on to his arm so tight
that she believes the circulation in his arm is still cut off to this day.
After that experience, having a white cane did not seem as embarrassing. She
began vision rehab in hopes of landing a job. She soon found herself facing
discrimination for the first time in her life. People who get excited and
invite her to an interview based on the strength of her resume; however, she
could feel the energy get sucked out of the room when she showed up with a
driver and a white cane. Technology for blind people was not as good or as
portable back then which provided obstacles. She eventually found a job, with
some help from friends, but co-workers during training kept encouraging her to
quit and asking why she would want to work when she didn’t have to. Eventually
she took another job with the Red Cross. She was paid $8/hr while paying a
driver $5/hr to drive her car and she was buying the gas. She thinks she was
probably netting $1/hr when it was all said in done, but she just wanted to
work. Eventually she moved up with the Red Cross and managed a team with a
million dollar fundraising goal. Lion Beth really enjoys descriptive movies,
which adds additional audio to movies which explains the non-verbal scenes. There
was a movie she wanted to see which was available as a descriptive movie;
however, the movie theater she went to did not have it. She asked to talk to
the manager and he agreed to get the descriptive movie. Apparently he had
received this request before from the Blind Lions Club. This is how Lion Beth
first got involved with the Lions. The manager asked if the club could train
his staff on helping low-vision individuals. Lion Beth agreed to do it and now
the club has a good relationship with the movie theater which offers more
descriptive movies. The VB Blind Lions Club has 69 members, of which about half
are blind. The Lions gave Lion Beth a family to belong to and she has been very
active with her club and the district ever since. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Aziz thanked Lion Beth for sharing her story and presented
her with a plaque of our appreciation. Lion President Aziz reiterated that we
are all a family. He thanked Lion John for keeping the club informed on Lion
Steve’s heart condition and wants a way of informing the club of what is going
on with our wives, husbands, families, and selves. We agreed to send any such
information to the club secretary to distribute to the club. Lion President Aziz
stated that while we serve others, we much also serve each other as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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President Aziz Selahi – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The committee assignments were sent out via email.
Lion Aziz asked if there were any problems/objections to the assignments. The
members agreed to the assignments. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report – Lion Nancy Watters – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 lions were present. 25 children were
screened with 8 referrals. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy also took the
SPOT over to screen the homeless children which were being sheltered at her
church. These are children without addresses so they get missed with our normal
screenings. 11 children were screened with 2 referrals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The district screened
about 40K children this year with 6K referrals. Last year, we collected
children’s books at dropped them off at the Head Starts as we did our
screenings. This year Lion Nancy would like to branch out our book collections
and distribute the books to hospital waiting rooms as well. She envisions each
club adopting a hospital, but this is still in the works. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Blood Drive/Broom Order –
Lion Nancy Watters – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">need help for the blood drive as well as sell
brooms/flags/umbrellas or anything else we can find. We sold out of brooms last
year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meal, July 13<sup>th</sup>: Lion Rich
Roberts – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Rich will be at the District Meeting and Lion Aziz will be the man
in charge at the youth camp. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Menu will be:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Chicken – Lion Aziz<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coleslaw – Lion John &
Nancy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vegetarian Dish – Lion
Linda H. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cheesy Potatoes – Lion Cathy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Quinoa – Lion
Bob<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cookies – Lion Vickie and Lion Linda E. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bottles of Water – Lion
Vickie <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Plates/Napkins/Forks –
Lion John & Nancy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jugs for lemonade – Lion
John & Nancy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time will be 5:30pm on
July 13<sup>th</sup>. Location is the Chapel at Virginia Wesleyan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We expect to feed 30
teenagers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rich Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> - Lion Rich
created a page a few years ago but he didn’t do anything with it. We are going
to try to use the page to promote the club. In a week, we went from 29 likes to
87. A post about our eye screening programs was seen by 89 unique people. Lion
Rich asked all who have Facebook to go like the page. More likes – more people
seeing what we do. Lion Rich plans to post the club’s activities on the page on
a regular basis. Lion Rich asked club members to e-mail him the things they are
doing and to attach pictures whenever possible because pictures get seen by
more people. He asked to club to like and share the post he puts on the page
because that places the content on their timelines which then can been seen by
their friends which will ultimately show them all the good work that we do and
give the club positive publicity. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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members are scheduled to travel to Wise Country for the Remote Area Medical
project. Last year club members observed to tattered state of many of the
recipients clothing and the district has been collecting underwear and
children’s clothes to take and distribute at RAM. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John also talked
about the upcoming Lions Medical Eyebank dinner and board election. Each club
is a member of the eybank and has a vote for the board members. More details to
follow. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Roberts – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Debra was not present to receive her award. A stunned Lion Jack was
informed he won Lion of the Year, but we didn’t have to trophy and will get it
to him at a later date. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">informed
the club that Samaritan House recognized the help our club provides to them in
their newsletter. Lion Rich will scan the newsletter and distribute it to the
club and make a post to the club’s facebook page. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Ed DeLong </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reminded the club that eyeglass
recycling is the second Thursday of each month. He stated that the same Lions
show up each time and he encouraged more members to come and help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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informed the club that Malibu Elementary sent the club a nice card thanking us
for the support we give to their nurse’s clinic each year. The club donates
$200 each to the school clinics at Malibu ES, Kings Grant ES, and Thalia ES
every year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reminded the club about the first district cabinet meeting. Sunday, July 13<sup>th</sup>
at 2pm. Brickhouse Auditorium at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">July
Birthdays – Lion Rob Seim </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was not present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister (proxy) Lion John
Watters: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$30 won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion Vickie Kennedy ,
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$20 won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion Bob Perrine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Meeting then adjourned at 7:58pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Rich Roberts, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->June 23<sup>rd</sup>
(Mon) – Thalia Lions Central Library screening, 12:30pm – 2pm</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->July 10<sup>th</sup>
(Thurs) – Eyeglass Recycling, 2040 Broadmore Ave,
Chesapeake at 10:00am </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->July 13<sup>th</sup>
(Sun) – Feed the international Lions youth camp, Va Weslyan College</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->July 13<sup>th</sup>
(Sun) – 1<sup>st</sup> District Cabinet Mtg, Norfolk General – Brickhouse
Auditorium </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->July 16<sup>th</sup>
(Wed) – Regular Meeting</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->July 18<sup>th</sup>
– 20<sup>th</sup> –RAM, Wise Co.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings";">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->August 18<sup>th</sup>
(Mon) – Blood Drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church </div>
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regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">June 4, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:29pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led <i>America the Beautiful</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33pm; </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 6:59pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selection
of <i>Thalia Lions of the Year: </i></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ballots were passed around for
collection</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">after
voting. They will be counted and the
selection announced at Charter Night, June 17<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">State Convention: CC Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Thalia vocal contestant,
Andrea Gadzinski won 2<sup>nd</sup> place in the State Bland Contest and our
instrumentalist contestant, Claire Du, won 3<sup>rd</sup> place. The LOVF state raffle for $10,000 was won by
someone in District 24A. At the general
session there was controversy about the bylaws, which will not now allow a
sitting governor to become CC. This was
not changed, but LCI may change this in the next year necessitating a change in
the state constitution. This year there
are eight candidates for International Vice President. The international guest at the state
convention was LCI 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, who
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and White Cane(s) in July: Lion Jack
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7<sup>th</sup>. It will be next to BJ’s
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meal, July 13<sup>th</sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Discussion
centered around food and arrangements. Lion
Bob Perrine suggested we eat <u>with</u> them by sharing tables. All thought this was an excellent suggestion. We should all wear Lions garb also. Lion Aziz Selahi will provide chicken, Lions
John and Nancy Watters will provide potato salad and cole slaw<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack">. Lion Linda Harrison mentioned that she will
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presented her scholarship last night at Princess Anne High School. She collected several other scholarships in
addition to ours and is most deserving. He
described the impressive scholarship awards given at Princess Anne which
amounted to more than $10 million in value.
Graduates were attending a variety of outstanding institutions including
military academies. Miss Bryant will be
coming to our July 2<sup>nd</sup> meeting with her mother to collect the
scholarship check. This is the letter
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Brittlebank Drive<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Bryant,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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recipient for our 2014 $1,000.00 Princess Anne High School scholarship award. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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you with half of the amount at our dinner meeting July 2<sup>nd</sup> at the
Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, 252 Town Center Dr., Virginia Beach, VA. Happy
Hour is at 6 p.m. in the bar room followed by dinner and program at 6:30 pm. I
would like to also invite your mother plus a guest of your choice for dinner on
us. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please call me and let me know an
alternative date. We generally meet on the 1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup>
Wednesdays of each month. The rest of
the $1,000 will be sent to you once you have provided to me proof of a “B”
average grade point (or better) for your first semester of study. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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applaud your efforts at Princess Anne High School and urge you to continue your
hard work at one of the three colleges for which you have been accepted. Please let me know how you’re doing from time
to time. My email and phone number are
posted above.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Lion’s year</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> June 14<sup>th</sup>,
2pm, Piankatank Ruritan Bldg, Hudgins, VA.
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Birthdays: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Erin Stromberg
(30<sup>th</sup>) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">chose </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Stan</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">to
sing <i>Happy Birthday </i>to her and as bidding
for and against him singing progressed</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">, Lion Aziz</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Selahi </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was
selected to sing the equivalent in Farsi.
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Raffle: Tail Twister CC Lion Stan Furman:
Lion Dick Kreassig</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
won </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$20,
Lion John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> won</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> $13, and Lion Ed DeLong</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">June 14<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Final District Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, 2pm, Piankatank Ruritan Bldg,
Mathews, VA</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">June 17<sup>th</sup> (Tues) </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">–</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> Charter Night, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Broad
Bay Country Club, 6pm social<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– 12noon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Library</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> screening,
12:30pm – 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">July 2<sup>nd</sup> (Wed) – Regular Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">July 13<sup>th</sup> (Sun) – </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Feed</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">the
international Lions youth camp, Va Weslyan College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>May 7, 2014 - Regular Meeting</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">May 7, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Copperplate31ab;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Nurys Sabino</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
introduced guest </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Shameek Scott.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led both </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The More We Get Together</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">America</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Erin Stromberg</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Guest
Speaker: Lion Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(The following is a literal transcription of his talk that Lion Bob
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on-line, just do a Ctrl and left click on the hyperlinks to get the references
mentioned.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good evening. I am a retired Civil Engineer. I
have had a wonderful life and a fulfilling career with the Army Corps of
Engineers, followed by retirement filled with varied activities, among them my
seven years with Thalia Lions. I’d like to tell you about six years of my life I
call “<i>Missing the Action.” </i>But wait!!
I saw lots of action, only it wasn’t the kind I was really looking for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Remember the 1966 film, “<i>What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?</i>” In 1943, a war-weary company, ordered to
capture a strategic village in Italy, found the villagers all too willing to
surrender, but only after their annual village wine festival. The festival lasted well into the night with
the company Captain out of action due to wine and women, and with many of his
men having exchanged uniforms with Italian soldiers during a drunken game of
strip poker. </span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061176"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061176</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">So begins my story when asked the same question
by my ten year old son John in 1988. “<i>What
Did You Do in the War, Dad</i>?” War
carries with it the chance of getting killed, yet ironically the many perilous
positions that I found myself in did not involve war.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I graduated from Virginia Tech in 1966, the
year that film I mentioned came out. My fellow ROTC classmates and I were hyped
up as we hung “<i>Bomb Hanoi</i>” signs out
our windows. But just before getting my expected assignment to the war, a good
friend approached me and asked if I would be one of the teachers at a new
two-year tech program at previously all black Bluefield State College, a
position that would delay my deployment by two years from fighting. I just couldn’t refuse, since I would be
working on my masters at the same time.
During college enrollment a newly formed white fraternity asked me to be
their sponsor. As I had been provided
one of the four houses on campus, the fraternity met regularly at my home. As you may remember, this was the time of
Civil Rights and racial tension. Not only were I and my white fraternity
considered a thorn in the side of this previously all back school, but also for the first time a white president
was appointed by the state, Dr. Wendell G. Hardway. Knowing there might be trouble in the days
ahead, my home became an armed fortress.
Tensions grew and culminated in the 1968 riot and bombing of the
physical education building right there in front of my house. As an angry crowd advanced on me and 20
members of Pi Kappa Phi, they were met with 20 guns pointed at them, giving
them reason enough to retreat back down the hill and leave us alone. </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_Officers'_Training_Corps"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_Officers'_Training_Corps</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/567"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/567</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After my stent at Bluefield State College, and
while waiting to be called into action, another good friend approached me, a
Sergeant Major who worked at the Pentagon in charge of making assignments. He told me how sour the war was going and
wanted to know if, on the way to Vietnam, I didn’t want to make a one year
stopover in South Korea where they badly needed civil engineers to supervise a
jet fuel pipeline being placed the length of the country, and with this turn of
events, I became the only one at the Engineer Officer Basic Course class of 110
in the winter of 68/69 not to receive orders for Vietnam. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Three
months later on a cold March morning I found myself coming out of the clouds on
a military pane loaded with GI’s destined for fox holes alone the DMZ with
North Korea. The picture from 10,000 feet into Kimpo Air Base was bleak – all
brown with muddy newly planted rice fields and straw thatched roofs, but not as
bleak as the faces on those young GI’s.
To me it was like landing on another planet. I was thrilled! Our first experience upon deplaning was to
line up and drop drawers as a medic stuck our behinds with some kind of
experimental drug, the identity of which I never learned. We were then hauled into a briefing room and
told not to eat the food outside military camps as it would give us worms or
worse. So my first experience was to
find my way into a local restaurant with strange smells and smoke coming out of
the walls. Sitting on a rice mat I pointed to what others were having, mostly
smelly Kimchee. To this day I love the
stuff. </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Instead
of first going to work on the pipe line, I was delayed for a vital mission to
Camp Ames, an isolated base in the central part of South Korea where nukes were
stored. Seems a protective second fence
could not be completed because the local Military Police Commander was standing
in the way of progress. They dropped me
in by helicopter as the muddy roads there were almost impassable. That first night I blew it with a man who not
only suffered PTSD from a recent assignment in Vietnam, but was also completely
off his rocker. At dinner he said to me,
“S<i>on, what’a drinkin?</i>” I asked for a martini. He said, “<i>Only pussies drink martinis</i>. <i>My men all drink boilermakers</i>” (a
mixture of beer and bourbon). I asked
the officer next to me how this could be.
He said, “<i>He makes out our Officer
Efficiency Ratings, so we need to like whatever he likes</i>.” As things progressed, I learned that the
Korean work force building the fence could only work a few hours each day since
LT Col Crazy made them wait for hours in the sun until one of his shorthanded
troops could spend another several hours methodically searching them for
anything that could blow up the place. I
was able to convince LT Col Crazy to let the workforce just stay at the work
area sleeping and working there. This
did the trick and they completed the half built fence in four days after what
had taken three months until the new work plan.
At final inspection, to my dismay, LT Col Crazy noted that portions of
this double ten foot high fence were just three inches shy of being the
required ten feet from the existing fence. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">He turned to me and said I might as well get it
through my head I’d be there at least another year. That night I released the contractor and his
work crew, stole LT Col Crazy’s jeep and drove 70 miles over almost impossible
roads to Daejon. Bright and early at 7
a.m., I confronted a green as green could be 2<sup>nd</sup> Lt Facilities
Engineer with the fence property transfer papers for signature. On the way out the door the phone rang as I
heard, “<i>Yes sir, he just left. Yes sir, I did sign the papers. Yes sir, your jeep’s out front. No sir, he’s nowhere in sight.</i>” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Back in Seoul, I was put on another small
assignment which gave me time to buy a motorcycle. After almost killing myself
by sliding under a semi-truck and jumping Han River sand banks into quicksand,
a friend invited me to go across the country to the east coast on our
motorcycles to Sokcho, a secret Korean base near the DMZ. For the last leg over a mountain pass it rained
and our motorcycles bogged down in the mud late at night. Fortunately, ROK (Republic of Korea) soldiers
came out of their fox holes and helped us along. ROK soldiers were stationed in foxholes all
along the coast area guarding against sneak attacks from North Korea. Every able bodied man in South Korea had to
spend two years in the military and for the most part, out in the
elements. The soldiers at Sokcho were
remarkable. This was the jump-off
location for ROK type seals to jump from high speed assault boats, swim ashore
into North Korea and spy, plus engage in other nasty activities. Those ROK soldiers could do no wrong in town
and their mischief went unregulated.
Arriving in Sokcho we stumbled into the NCO club, mud head to toe, and
were received with more celebration, increasing the already rollicking club
atmosphere. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">During my time in Seoul, a Korean working in
our office began translating our English construction specifications into
Korean. I later learned when I was in
Saudi Arabia that his translation was literally photocopied thousands of times
and was the catalyst for the Korean export of its construction expertise
worldwide, with the workforce in Saudi Arabia working on Corps of Engineers
managed military projects made up of 80% Korean workers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I eventually ended up in my assignment
supervising the construction of two 40,000 barrel jet fuel storage tanks at
Osan Air Base, 50 miles south of Seoul Korea.
I was deputy to a civilian Resident Engineer, a man who taught me a
great deal in a short time, a man who would later kill his wife. Besides hundreds of Korean construction
workers, there were 5,000 airmen, and just outside the front gate, the reality
of the Beach Boys’ “<i>Surf City</i>”
lyrics, “<i>Two girls for every boy</i>.” The pilots all had Screwdriver and Bloody
Mary drinks for breakfast and at the Officer’s Club Happy Hour we played “<i>Free Till You Pee</i>,” a game where
officers could consume as much alcohol from an open table as possible until
someone had to use the restroom. Believe
it or not, the record was only 18 minutes. During my stay at Osan, there were two fighter
pilots who flew their jets straight into the mountain. No, it wasn’t the booze. According to one of my closest friends there,
most of the pilots were here on R&R from Vietnam where they were being
instructed to drop napalm on village huts. Need I say more about what they saw
behind them as they flew off? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://radioboston.wbur.org/2013/04/01/napalm"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://radioboston.wbur.org/2013/04/01/napalm</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">My one year of a two year ROTC commitment time
was up in 1970 and I was still eagerly anticipating my last year in
Vietnam. But as before, another friend,
who had recently been transferred from Berlin, told me he could get me assigned
to Berlin if I’d go “<i>Voluntary Indefinite</i>,”
that is, hitch one more year onto my two-year Army obligation. And so it was another detour on the way to
Vietnam. Upon arrival in Berlin I was
stationed with the Engineer & Installation Division, the unit responsible
for maintenance of the most prestigious housing in the entire military,
complements of the German Government wanting to make Berlin a show place in the
center of lands occupied by the Soviets. This included the U.S. Army’s Berlin
Brigade Commander’s $20 million chateau.
As for me, as a bachelor Army Captain, I had a two bedroom apartment
complete with kitchen, dining, and spacious living room. Almost before I could get my feet on the
ground, my new commander informed me the turnaround time was now just down to
two months before I’d be shipped off to Vietnam. As it turned out 1970 became the year there
was a huge exodus of half a million soldiers from Vietnam. My two months got lengthened to the point
that I would spend the rest of my two year tour in Germany. E&I Division had a standing joke that
should the Soviets declare war, their primary mission was to place a sign on
the Berlin Wall down at Check Point Charlie simply reading, “<i>POW Camp.</i>” Being surrounded by Russians,
we were sitting ducks. The first and
main obstacle to my new assignment was the Captain I was replacing known by all
as “<i>Captain America,</i>” a man who
walked on water. He was a lawyer who had
single handedly brought a Wild West outfit to the annual German-American folk
festival. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I could not begin to fill his shoes, but I did,
in a strange sort of way. Every Friday
in full uniform, we could spend the day in East Berlin on the other side of the
wall. As it happened a new Commander
came on the scene a month after my arrival.
I submitted to him the paperwork for permission to pass through
Checkpoint Charlie. He wanted to know
why I’d want to go over there. I said, “<i>shopping and hanging out with East Germans,
sir</i>.” He said, “<i>What! You want to trade
and fraternize with the enemy? Well, forget it Captain Perrine</i>.” That Monday he called me back into his office
and said, “<i>Captain Perrine, I’m afraid
I’ve got to eat some crow. My wife found
out you know all the good places to shop in East Berlin so she’s been bugging
me all weekend for you to escort her</i>.”
You see, the military in uniform could drive through Check Point Charlie
without being checked. Civilians had to
walk through and be thoroughly searched.
I could trade my West Mark for five East Marks in down town West
Berlin. Tourists had to exchange one for
one, but even at that, prices for antiques, etchings, Bleikristall, handmade
wooden toys and vodka (to name a few valuables) were a steal. In the months ahead I met more than twenty
wives of colonels and generals after they had walked through the check
point. One time antique tables and
chairs were tied high on my roof which made the Russian guards laugh. They had gotten to know my shopping
routine. Two days later it was no
laughing matter when a sergeant had his trunk filled with machinegun fire. He drove on through to the west with three
dead East Germans, a bounty worth $15,000.
These types of incidents were always swept under the rug, and the
sergeant was simply transferred out the next day, I presume with $15,000 in his
pocket. </span><a href="http://www.berlinhotels.com/berlin/events/july/deutsch-amerikanisches-volksfest.html"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.berlinhotels.com/berlin/events/july/deutsch-amerikanisches-volksfest.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Koreans were friendly
towards Americans since we came to their aide during the Korean War, but in
Germany there was rebellion against our Vietnam involvement and the young
people ignored GI’s. But then my
employees at E&I Division were Germans, so I did have quite a few German
Friends, especially when the 1970 film “<i>Woodstock</i>”
was released to military theaters, since the German theaters didn’t get the
film for several years. None of the
military personnel were coming to see the film because of many of the songs
were anti-military. I asked the movie
sergeant if I could bring a few of my German employees since the shows seemed
to be mostly empty. When word got out,
every single one of my employees came, some 20 plus. They smuggled in Russian Champaign (Krimsekt
from Crimea), and boy, did we rock the little theater! When Country Joe started
off his song with “<i>Give me an ‘F</i>,’”
we were all up standing on our arm rests answering his cry, “<i>What’s that spell?</i>” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lyricsbox.com/country-joe-the-fish-lyrics-vietnam-song-live-from-woodstock-dzgc6jx.html"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.lyricsbox.com/country-joe-the-fish-lyrics-vietnam-song-live-from-woodstock-dzgc6jx.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We
sailed on Lake Wannsee at the military Wannsee Rec Center, an elegant chateau
on loan from the Germans. Little did we
know at the time, this was the very place where Nazi leaders decided the “<i>final solution</i>” of the “<i>Jewish Question</i>.” I only learned this years later, and more
recently I learned the rest of a story from E&I Division’s most talked
about accomplishment. Operation Gold was
pulled off by one of our top German managers.
He had his workers dig a tunnel under the Berlin Wall and tap into East
German phone lines. Eleven months later
the Russians found the wire, according to them, by accident; but by then we had
obtained eleven months of information, how valuable we didn’t know. I heard the story told perhaps a dozen times
at cocktail parties. Several years ago
on a vacation in Berlin, at the Berlin War Museum there was a replica of the
tunnel E&I Division had constructed with a description of what was learned
after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
The KGB had known about the tunnel all along, but decided not to let
on. The Soviets would have had to
compromise the Russian mole in British security who found out about the tunnel,
and they preferred to sacrifice some information rather than their valuable
agent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.jta.org/1967/11/30/archive/bonn-studies-future-use-of-wannsee-villa-where-final-solution-was-decided"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.jta.org/1967/11/30/archive/bonn-studies-future-use-of-wannsee-villa-where-final-solution-was-decided</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">My favorite Sunday outing was to buy a case of
Guinness Stout from the British Commissary, load it into my tiny inflatable
raft along with my girlfriend and float out into a quiet lake both West and
East Germans were forbidden to use as the east/west boundaries cut through the
middle of the lake with the Berlin Wall on the east side. One Sunday we both
fell asleep and by drifting into the East Sector we were awakened by a Russian
patrol boat with guns in our faces. Only the good looks and sweet talk of my
girlfriend plus a few remaining beers kept them from hauling us in to the East.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After
a year in Berlin I got a very sought after job in Frankfurt, Germany. The colonel interviewing for the job liked to
speak French and my French Canadian girl friend sealed the deal. I was put in charge of building basketball
and tennis courts all over Germany using Class Six whiskey profits. In that most civilian clubs had been put off
limits from the ill will towards the American Military at the time, the GI’s
needed more places to let off steam. Ten of these sports areas had inflatable
domes, and it was only after I left Germany that I learned, most had been
knifed from GI’s letting off a lot more steam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A few months before my three years was up, on
May 11, 1972 my girlfriend and I were walking out of the basement bar area at
the Officer’s Club in Frankfurt, when an explosion sent debris and gases down
the step we were about to go up. This
was the work of the Baader-Meinhof Gang.
Lt. Col. Paul Bloomquist who had left only seconds earlier was killed,
along with a dozen or so being injured. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.baader-meinhof.com/tag/ig-farben-building"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.baader-meinhof.com/tag/ig-farben-building</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Before leaving the service, again another
friend approached me and said I could go into a program that trained folks
leaving the services and still get Captain’s pay for six more months. I had the choice of schools: learning to lay bricks or bartending. I thought I would have more chances to put
bartending skills to use and I knew an Italian bartender friend who could get
me a job at the Frankfurt Steigenberger Airport Hotel. For six months I worked a 5p.m. to 1 a.m.
shift. This was a fitting six month
vacation to end my experience during the Vietnam War, perhaps having the best
assignments the Army had to offer short of all the action I missed in
Vietnam. However, my exit interviewer
didn’t see things that way, because, as a captain, I had commanded not one
single platoon or company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">At the end of my story, my son looked at me and
ironically stated, “<i>Gee Dad, you could
have been killed, and then I wouldn’t be here</i>. <i>Guess
I’m a lucky little boy</i>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Now,
like Paul Harvey’s “<i>Rest of the Story</i>”
segments, I’ll close with this. I was
not only lucky to be alive, but lucky to be telling this story to my son since
he might never have heard me tell it to him.
You see, in January 1982, I found myself in Saudi Arabia working for the
Corps of Engineers as a civilian.
Awakened in the early morning on January 14, 1982, the Commander of the
Corps of Engineers in Saudi Arabia called to tell me my good friend from Korea
had been one of the people to go down in the Potomac River with Air Florida
Flight 90 several hours earlier. A year
earlier in interviewing for a position with the Corps of Engineers in
Washington D.C., I was asked about my boss who was still in Korea. I hesitated, because I knew he had far more
experience than I, but I went ahead and told the interviewing manager about his
many attributes, an endorsement I’m sure landed him the job instead of me, a
job that was taking him down to Florida on that ill-fated Air Florida flight to
a planning meeting at an Army Reserve Center in, of all places, Perrine,
Florida. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
President Rich</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> thanked </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Bob</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> for relating his fascinating
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
President Rich Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> then
presented </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Roger Snell</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> with his 20-year membership Chevron.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vision Walk 2014: Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was not
present, but </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Irene Conlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reiterated the statistics of this year’s
VisionWalk. There were 1,400 walkers
raising almost $100,000 for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. District 24-D Lions raised $9000, surpassing
their goal of $8000.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">District 24-D Bland Contest,
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Friday, April 25<sup>th</sup>, 7pm<sup> </sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Both of our contestants won the District
contest and are going to the state level contest at the state convention on May
16th. The sponsoring club of district
winners usually assists the winners with expenses. In the past the amount has varied. Lion Irene Conlin mentioned that we still
have $200 originally ear-marked for Journey for Sight that could help. It was moved
and seconded that we give the contestants $150 each for $300 total. The District had previously given them $125
each and they will earn at least $1000 at the state contest. The motion was passed unanimously.</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Charter Night planning, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tues,
June 17<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion
Nancy first reported for lion Linda Harrison that she will collect for the Thalia
Lions shirts recently ordered. Charter
Night reservations are due soon. It will
be June 17<sup>th</sup>. Members are
free, the first guest is $20 each and additional guests are $42 each.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for the next club meeting at the <span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:John%20Watters" datetime="2014-05-07T21:40">Li</ins></span>ons
Medical Eye Bank. Directions will
follow. Meal costs will be determined by
the number attending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Eyeglass Recycling: Lion Ed DeLong </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reminded everyone that
tomorrow is eyeglass recycling. He won’t
be able to attend, but several others will.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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children: Lion Linda Eggleston Lion Linda </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">has received underwear
donations from us and Bayside Lions.
Also needed is adult clothing, which need not be new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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confirm your attendance at Charter Night and next meeting tonight.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">State Convention </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">is May
15-18 in Tyson’s Corner. Our delegates
are </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lions Jeri
and Stan Furman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the floor</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">needs the
LOVF raffle stubs and checks tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">mentioned Samaritan House and was
open for donations. He mentioned that the
next </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">White Cane</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> will be
in July and then in September, October and next spring. A </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">broom sale</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> will be held this month, one day
only and details will be distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Bob Perrine</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> announced that the scholarship
committee met and awarded our Princess Anne HS scholarship to student Erin
Bryant. Lion Bob Perrine will attend the PAHS awards on June 2nd. She will visit the club on July
2<sup>nd</sup>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">An Adult Learning Center
student, Tina Martinez, will be awarded the ALC scholarship for $1,000. Lions Bob Perrine and Ed Delong plan to attend the Virginia Beach Convention Center for the awards May 8th </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">where the Mayor <o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><b>Will Sessoms was in attendance.</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Following is the speech prepared by Lion Bob: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Good evening ladies and
gentlemen,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Tonight the Thalia Lions are
proud to award a $1,000 scholarship to Tina Martinez. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>While Tina is making her way
down, let me introduce myself. I am Lion Bob Perrine, Scholarship Chairman of
Thalia Lions Club. With me this evening is Lion Ed Delong, our adult learning
center liaison.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Thalia Lions are just one of
46,000 local clubs with more than 1.35 million members in over 200 countries. When
I say Lion you might think of the circus or perhaps the food store, but perhaps
not our service organization. That’s because every dime we collect goes back to
helping folks in need with poor eyes and hearing. Our advertising is my word of mouth. As you
can see by this award we’re also heavily involved in community service. Our
motto is “We Serve.” If anyone of you
out there is thinking about the best way to serve your community, stop by and
pick up one of my cards. We’d love to have you as a Lion.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Tina Martinez, we Lions are
so proud to award our $1,000 scholarship to you. I don’t think we have had a
better and more deserving applicant in previous years on this stage. You are
proof that education doesn’t just stop in your younger years as you embark on a
career in Physical Therapy by attending Tidewater Community College (TCC). You stated in your application that you wanted
to find room to grow. Well Tina, you couldn’t have found a better place than
TCC, a college that is also growing in size and bringing prestige to South
Hampton Roads. May you grow along with TCC in the next couple of years. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Again congratulations. I’m
sure your family is also so very proud of you accomplishment at the Adult
Learning Center. Keep up the good work.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Also see <span style="font-size: 12pt;">See </span><a href="http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/alt_ed/alc.asp" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/alt_ed/alc.asp</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
“<i>Each year a student from the Adult Learning Center is awarded a $1000
scholarship to attend Tidewater Community College funded through the Thalia
Lion’s Club</i>.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Linda Eggleston</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> announced delivery of our
$200 donations to the elementary schools (Kingston, Kings Grant and Malibu)
recently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">stated that we sold 26 books of
tickets from LOVF, thus doing well. This
earned more than $500 for the club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">May
Birthdays: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lions Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was
present and requested a ladies trio to sing to her. Bidding for this was slow to start, but
gathered momentum as several bid for Lion Bob Perrine to sing also. The final group to sing was a trio of ladies
consisting of </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lions Linda, Erin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Sheila</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, with </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Bob Perrine</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
singing separately. Collected was $116!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman:
$20 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">,
and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">$20</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
was won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
Erin Stromberg.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">May 8<sup>th</sup> (Thu) </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">– </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Eyeglass Recycling</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, 10am - 12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">May 15 – 18, Virginia Lions State Convention, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tysons Corner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">May 21<sup>st</sup> (Wed) – Regular Meeting, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lions Medical Eye Bank, Sentara
Norfolk, 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">June 14<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Final District Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, 2pm, Piankatank Ruritan Bldg,
Mathews, VA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bay Country Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Apr 17, 2014 - Board Meeting</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the
Hilton Garden Inn, on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">April 16, 2014,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">8:15p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by
President </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Richard Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted
as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in
attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Richard Roberts, President<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Aziz Selahi, 1<sup>st</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Bob Perrine,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters, 3<sup>rd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
John Watters, Sec <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Linda Harrison, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Dick Kreassig, Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Stan Furman, TailTwister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Mike Coren, Lion Tamer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Jeri Furman, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Susie Sumnick, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. by </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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See attached. The Administrative
and Activities Accounts were reviewed in detail, with descriptions of income
due and payments due. In all, both
accounts are healthy, esp. considering that we have two more fund-raisers
scheduled for this Lion’s year. A broom
sale will be held in May and then another White Cane in June. Because of our balances, it was moved,
seconded and approved by vote that we award a Melvin Jones Fellowship at
Charter Night. This will come from the
Activities Account, which can be boosted with Administrative funds if
necessary. President </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Lion Rich</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> will contact current MJ fellows to propose a recipient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Night fees</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">. </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">described that last year we charged members and
guests $16 of the $42 fee, thus subsidizing members and guests. The Broad Bay Country Club is charging the
same fee this year which is all inclusive.
</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"> moved that we charge club
members $16 and guests $20. This was
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John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">moved that we discontinue Perfect Attendance Awards
as they have become relatively meaningless.
It was seconded and discussion centered about those older Lions who
still like to have their attendance at meetings and service projects recognized
by a pin. The motion carried only two
votes and was defeated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Watters </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">moved
that we continue awarding the LCI annual 100% membership pins. This was seconded and approved without
significant discussion except to note that we will now be awarding many <u>two</u>
pins for attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Attachment:
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<strong>Apr 17, 2014 - Regular Meeting</strong><br />
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introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lions
Marylou Newman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pat Kerr</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">PCC Chet Kramer</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> -- all traveling Leos from Williamsburg
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Lion Jeff</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> has been
a Lion for 20 years, first with the Franklin Lions and now with the
Williamsburg Host Lions Club. He has
been District 24-D’s Youth Exchange Chair for 12 years. He is married to Mary and has two children,
Matt and Sarah. He was born on a farm in
Illinois where he lived until 1987 when he moved to Franklin with the Union
Camp Paper Corporation. He works
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Jeff </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">showed some videos during the meal and said that they were compilations
of Youth Camps held in 2003 and 2004, one of which was attended by Lion PDG
Sherry Atwood’s child. He then described
the origins and purposes of the Lions Youth Camps. Lions have been sponsoring youth camps since
the 1970’s. District 24-D has been doing
it 33 years (since 1981). There are at
least two important reasons for them – one is to expose youth from around the
world to Lions and the US and the other is for them to experience and learn
about each other, thus promoting international understanding among different
cultures. They usually stay about two
weeks with a host family and then attend the camp for two weeks. They depart one to two days afterwards. Although once there was a problem with a youth
from Mongolia who didn’t go home! This
disrupted our relationship with Mongolia for several years. Timing of the stay is difficult sometimes
because of differing school years. Some
come several weeks early, but some can only arrive in July. At the moment there are three boys and one
girl without host families. We’ve had as
many as seven in one home, but don’t do that anymore. Hosts are needed for a girl from Finland, a
boy from Hungary and a girl from Poland.
Dates are sometimes flexible. The
host family treats them as one of their own, but the purpose is to see what it’s
like to live in the US. Sometimes student
expectations are high, like being near a shopping mall. Anyone can host a youth but there are a few
rules, like girls staying with single males, etc. The key to the host family is to treat them
like family. We scrutinize families
carefully, especially as to supervision and sleeping arrangements. Last year we pulled a girl out because she
was often unsupervised. Expenses for
hosts is food and lodging and then extras like trips and events are up to the
family. When they meet each other and me
for the first time it’s a very different experience from the host family. The first day we go up to northern Virginia
and to a remote camp. We walk up and
down the mountain in July, always hot and sometimes wet. They ware trash bags for rain protection. Cabins are primitive and rat infested. We usually have two thirds girls and one
third boys to avoid pairing off problems.
All I can do with the boys is to scare and try to control them. It’s a challenge. We put 20 girls and a female counselor in one
cabin. It’s some distance to the
outhouse and showers. It’s all
rustic. What camp does is to force them
to make friends. Breakfast is 6:30am and
arrangements are often compared to a boot camp.
We want them to help each other.
They do the DC tours, ball game, and the holocaust museum then Tysons
corner for dining. Then we climb the
mountain at night. We watch carefully as
to who is with whom. We put them in
groups for diversity and they have to keep in those groups. If they leave anyone they are punished. In order to see anything they have to choose
and work together. Last year the girls
wanted to go shopping at the mall after making an agreement with the boys. All want to see the Whitehouse. Then we go to a baseball game then climb the mountain. The camp has three rules – no alcohol or
drugs, no smoking, and no physical contact.
This is only a two week program but they still get broken hearts. They all say I’ve just broken up with my boy/girlfriend
back home which is not true. Contact customs
vary a great deal among different countries, so we have to have these strict
rules for control. At Virginia Wesleyan
College we house and feed them. We have
a talent show one Thursday and as you know we have the Parade of Nations on a
Sunday after the meal you feed them. We always
add something new each year. We went to
New Kent last year and they enjoyed it.
The focus is to get them to look at each other just as another human
being. They can ask any question of me
they wish in private. They can be afraid
to ask each other at times, so we encourage them to talk with each other about
anything. By the end of camp they form a
“family unit” to protect each other. On
the last day, it takes about an hour to get them to leave as it is an emotional
time with many tears. Host families also
bound with the youth. PDG Lion Jay
Arnold said several years ago “there’s not much I can do at my age, but I can
help these kids learn how to interact.”
We’ve had about 900 kids in the last 33 years. About 100 have come back to visit. There’s always one US youth in camp, but not
as a counselor. We have two counselors,
usually in their early 20’s who help us. It’s easier to get a counselor from overseas
because of the short duration of camp. We
need host families, we always do. Money
is tight and Thalia Lions doing a meal saves a lot of money. The last three years we’ve been about $7000
short. Because of this we can’t do
certain things – sailing at ODU, Busch Gardens, DVD’s, etc. We try to get donations. Our budget is the same as it was seven years
ago. Total budget is about $31K. Two clubs have a huge endowment and make a large
donation and the rest is from other clubs.
We charge participant about $400 each.
VWC costs about $8K total. We
don’t want corporate sponsorship. This
is a 24D project, not a CocaCola project.
The Lions Charity Foundation of 24-D helps a lot. I can’t collect now for this year as that
money needs to be in hand so I’m collecting now for next year. Someone asked Lion Jeff what Thalia Lions can
fix to eat. He mentioned that the New
Orleans meal a couple of years ago was well accepted. BBQ went over well also. There usually are some vegetarians, but
several usually are strictly so. Six or
seven don’t eat pork and need an alternative.
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VA 23185; 757-345-0021 home, 757-641-8946 cell; </span><a href="mailto:jefforyj@cox.net"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">jefforyj@cox.net</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Awards</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – A <i>Club Excellence
Award</i> for 2012 – 2013 has come from LCI and was passed to </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Tamer Lion Mike Coren</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to put
on o<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>ur banner. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Roger</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Snell </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was
presented a membership award and a president’s club excellence award, and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Debra Laughlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> was also
presented a membership award.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Friday, April 25<sup>th</sup>, 7pm<sup> </sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> here will be six contestants, two of which are
from our club’s contest. We’ll give the
winners a little spending money and they will stay at the hotel in Tyson’s
Corners. My assistants are </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lions Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> for the
judges.</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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June 17<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Installation night could be Tues,
June 17<sup>th at the BBCC.</sup>. We’
Do you want to do this? It was moved and
seconded, all voted in favor. Cost
information will follow soon. She also </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vision Walk 2014: Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.
The walk itself is Sun, Apr 27<sup>th</sup>. 11 days away.
$63,300 has been raised and Lions of 24D have raised $7,800. 1600 walkers are registered. The Hampton Roads TV show went well. Dining in the Dark went well at all
locations. Sentara is donating all the
food and we will send the extra to the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11-12Apr. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack Wagner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> We had a
successful White Cane and collected </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">$1415</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.
Lion Jack related a story -- about 10:30am he and Lion Steve Rosnov were
standing at the collection point and a homeless man approached. They worried about the threat of his taking
the money, but He put 51cents in the bucket.
An hour later he came back and put in a dollar! You can never tell. A lady came up and said she there wasn’t
enough money in the world to give us because in a PediaVision screening we had
discovered her young son had no vision in one eye! He is now being treated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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range from $25 – $30. Place your orders
now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Saturday in Newport News. All officers
should attend.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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15-18 in Tyson’s Corner. We need one
more delegate.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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keep reports of your activities coming in for the monthly report. Thank you.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">From
the floor</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">described
the <i>Beach Bag program</i>. This is a Title One program at the schools where
bags of food for children are sent home when school is not in session. These are children that wouldn’t have
adequate meals if the didn’t take food home.
Kids take them home on Friday when there’s not enough food to eat at
home on the weekend. There will soon be
Lions collaborative effort to fill bags for the kids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">announced the formation of <i>RAMVA</i>, a state branch of RAM.
Lion John Watters will be on the board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Stan</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">needs the
LOVF raffle stubs soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Birthdays: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Jack Wagner (7<sup>th</sup>) Lion Linda Harrison </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was chosen by Lion Jack to
sing him <i>Happy Birthday. </i>Bidding was hot and heavy for her to sing
or not, but bidding paid for her to sing.
She did a good job actually, but then the </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">TailTwister</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
collected bids for </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Otis</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Etheridge </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">to sing also.
He did an unexpectedly inadequate job at low volume, but all responded
with generous applause for his effort.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman:
Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">won</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> $25, Lion Jeri </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">won</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> $20 and Lion Giovanni
Giudice </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">won the Whitman’s Sampler box of candy</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
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Newport News, 9am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Roads</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, 1pm, 17<sup>th</sup>
St. park at oceanfront<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">May 15 – 18, 19<sup>th</sup> Virginia Lions State
Convention, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tysons
Corner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Apr 2, 2014 - </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">April 2, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mary
Lou Overman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led
all in two verses of <i>The Hokey Pokey</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Aziz
Selahi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is a link to Lion Aziz’s entire power-point. It is in two parts, his personal history and
an overview of Iran, its culture and history.
His personal history was so interesting and had so many details that he only
discussed that part. What follows are
some notes about the slides and some additional details he discussed to answer
the many questions asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">To view the entire PowerPoint presentation and you are reading this on a
computer that is on-line, just do a <i>Control
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above and you will be able to review the entire PowerPoint program. To move from slide to slide, use the space
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">As Lion Aziz mentioned he went to a school in Texas at Sheppard AFB, he
was asked why/how he was sent there. He
explained that the Imperial Iranian Air Force was expanding with the help of
the United States. He was chosen to
attend the school (actually a couple of times) so he could return and apply the
systems and management that he learned there.
After he returned, he would travel to air force bases in Iran and set up
management and logistics systems. A few
years later as a Captain, he won an extended scholarship to study abroad. This is when he spent several years in
California and Texas earning his M.B.A. and Ph.D. He finished the Ph.D. thesis in Iran on the
subject of logistics. It was after his
schooling in the U.S. that he became project manager of about 1,800 Americans,
military and civilian, reorganizing both the military and civilian flight
systems. His budget was about $700
million.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you follow the slides of the presentation, you will notice that many
details are omitted. His “retirement”
from the Imperial Iranian Air Force at age 41, three days after the Islamic
Revolution resulted from the advice of an American Air Force General
officer. This officer told Lion Aziz to
get his family out of the country as quickly as possible and to go into hiding
himself. So on the same day that the
Ayatolla Khomeini arrived at the airport, Lion Aziz’s family was departing on
one of the last USAF C-130’s. His wife,
son and daughter were able to make their way to Scotland where his brother was
living. It would be four years before he
saw them again and for much of this time he was not able to communicate with
them. The last of the personal slides
describes a “horrible and difficult” time.
This is a great understatement of his four years of desperately trying
to survive. He not only was unable to
get a visa to leave the country, but if he had contacted the new government he
would have been killed. The revolution
immediately began killing all senior military officers in the Imperial Iran
government. The only requirement for
hanging was to be wearing a senior officer military uniform. He had no resources, no money and he did not
describe exactly how he survived this purge.
He could not sell any assets and had no access to banks. He described living in the “shadows”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the meantime, his wife living in Scotland was able to make complicated
arrangements to move to Virginia Beach where her sister lived at the time. Their 11 yr old son had been born in
California, so was easily able to get a visa for travel, but their 16 yr old
daughter had been born in Iran. It was
necessary to go to Switzerland to try to get a visa for the U.S., but even this
was difficult and only through a friend were they able to get one. Once they were able to get to the U.S., they
had no resources. So his wife, while
having a degree in English literature, who did not speak English, was able to
become a real estate agent. Within a
year she was a member of the Million Dollar Club! She bought a house and the children started
school. Both children spoke perfect
vernacular English because of attending American schools. His son delivered pizza after school and his
daughter worked while attending college.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">During this time, a couple of years after his isolation in hiding in
Iran, the Iran-Iraq war began, making escape even more difficult. It was possible to pay a smuggler to get out,
but that would have cost $25,000, an impossibly affordable amount.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After four years in hiding, Lion Aziz had an opportunity to get a
passport from a friend and was able to cross the border into Turkey. He went to the U.S. embassy in Ankara and was
told to go to Khomeini to get a visa! He
protested and insisted on speaking to the military attache. When he told them who he was, he wasn’t
believed. But after he gave the names of
several Americans, including senior military officers, the embassy checked them
out and confirmed his identity. However,
his visa was still denied because of Iranian governmental influence in
Turkey. He called his wife and she said
she would come to Turkey to help him get out.
He didn’t think it was a good idea, but a lawyer had suggested to her
that he apply for asylum. This process
usually took several years, but his wife knew someone in the immigration office
in Norfolk and the application was approved in one week. The next week he was on a plane to JFK
airport in New York. When he arrived,
his wife was unable to recognize him until he went up to her and told her who
he was. He said she cried upon their
meeting and he cried “in his heart.” He
described as being so much changed that even his children did not recognize him
when he arrived back here. He said he
had lost his own identity and his dignity but got them back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">During the first year in Virginia Beach, Lion Aziz repeatedly applied for
jobs – all kinds. He was overqualified
for many but was unable to get hired because of being Persian and having an
accent. They had a Honda Civic used for
everything, son to school, daughter to college and wife to work. He walked and took a bus everywhere for 13
months. Finally a friend in California
offered him a position in his company that specialized in managing “going out
of business” sales. He was given a nice
salary of $3000/month plus commissions on sales. He used his background in finance and
accounting and also learned how to run a business. Then after a year he started his own similar
business and ran it for nine years. He
said that he made a “fortune” and then was able to dabble in other businesses
“just for fun”. These included a deli, a
restaurant and other things. He went
back to college and began teaching again because he loved it so much. He lectured at TCC, ODU and other schools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Aziz then described how he got into his second business
venture. His daughter had graduated from
college and while originally a phlebotomy technician had become the Vice
President of Operations at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredricksburg. She was happily married and had a good
salary, but was not really happy at work and wanted to start a business she
liked. So she and Lion Aziz studied possible
ventures for six months and started a home health care business. It succeeded, grew and became national with
750 locations. It was very profitable
and thus earned a second “fortune” for him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Asked how he became a Lion, Lion Aziz described that while living in
Fredericksburg he would give talks around town and became well-known. As a result he was asked to be a member of
the Fredricksburg Lions Club. It was
relatively small with 15 members, but he soon became president twice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In conclusion of relating his fascinating and incredible story, Lion Aziz
emphasized that most Americans don’t realize the fantastic opportunities that
are available in this country. He said
there is no other place in the world like this country, and that yes, his
degrees and training helped, but opportunity abounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A question was asked at the end:
Is there a future for a US/Iranian relationship again? Lion Aziz said that Iranian/American
friendship goes back many many years, even to the Truman presidency. The country’s technology and education
systems have strong American influence.
85% of the the five millions Iranians now in the US are highly
educated. Any American who goes to Iran
will be welcomed with open arms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Election
of New Officers for 2013 – 2014: Lion
Rich Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A motion
to elect the slate was made and seconded.
All were elected by acclamation.
The slate was: </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lions Aziz Selahi – Pres,
Irene Conlin – 1<sup>st</sup> VP, Nancy Watters – 2<sup>nd</sup> VP, Debra
Laughlin – 3<sup>rd</sup> VP, Rich Roberts – Sec, Vickie Kennedy – Treas, Steve
Rosnov – Membership Chair, Stan Furman – Tail Twister, Sheila Romm & Linda
Harrison – 2yr directors, Giovanni Giudice – Lion Tamer<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 8pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">LOVF</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I need your tickets back next meeting.
They will be turned in at the state convention in May.</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Friday, April 25th<sup> </sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I can use some assistance, especially
to help with the students. There will be six contestants.</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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schedule</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will screen children at the
Virginia Beach Public libraries this summer at their special “kids day”. Date not yet known.</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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June 17<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Installation night could be Tues,
June 17<sup>th</sup>. Do you want to do
this? It was moved and seconded, all voted
in favor. Cost information will follow
soon.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vision Walk 2014: Lion Shelia Romm </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Sheila reminded all of <i>Dining in the Dark</i>, Apr 8<sup>th</sup>
11-2. Mon Apr 21 is the Hampton Roads
Show at WVEC. We are only a few dollars
away from our goal for donations ($8000).
The walk itself is Sun, Apr 27<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a load of glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11-12Apr. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack Wagner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> gathered
additional names for the collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one more traveling Leo. A possible one
is to Oceanside, Apr 21<sup>st</sup>. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">got volunteers for the Traveling
Leo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you
for your monthly reports. Please keep
them coming in.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Turn over
the agendas distributed this evening and read about </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Leadership
Training.</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Either send
in or email your reservation or let me know.
Certainly all incoming officers should come and note that all new
members for this Lions year can attend an orientation and participate in a
“world” induction. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion President Rich Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">emphasized
the usefulness of this orientation.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">April
Birthdays </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">were delayed until the next meeting for lack of time and
the need to fill candy eggs for the Audible Easter Egg hunt at the Journey for
Sight on Saturday, April 5<sup>th</sup>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">50-50
Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman:
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$26 won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion Irene Conlin, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$15
won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">
Lion Mike Coren, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$15 won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion Jack Wagner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Meeting then adjourned at 8:03pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 8th (Tue) – Dining in the Dark, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">All 4 Y'Not restaurants, 11 am - 10
pm</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 10<sup>th</sup> (Thu) – Eyeglass Recycling, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">meet there at 10am or at Best Buy lot at 9:30am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 19<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Leadership Training,</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> 1<sup>st</sup> Baptist Church,
Newport News, 9am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 21<sup>st</sup> (Mon) – Hampton Roads Show</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, WAVY TV, </span><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">VisionWalk</span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> support<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 25<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District 24-D Bland
Contest</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, Chandler
Hall, ODU, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">May 15 – 18, 19<sup>th</sup> Virginia Lions State
Convention, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Tysons
Corner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Mar 19, 2014.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting (s</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">hort Board Meeting included) </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 19, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:29pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
and Guest Register.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">at 6:29pm</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jim Healy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jim</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> started
by remembering that </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">spoke of some FBI cases a few weeks ago. We both have been interviewed by the FBI
history project. You can google us by
name at the FBI website where you can read stories of some cases we were
involved in. I will complement his comments
with my time working with J. Edgar Hoover.
In 1938, in my hometown, a family moved in next door to me. The owner had been an aide with J. Edgar Hoover
and he had fantastic stories. He also had
a death mask and casts of John Dillinger’s hands. As a kid of 12 he hooked me
onto the FBI. At that time G-men were #1
heroes. After high school I went into
the Navy to be a pilot. They sent me to
Iowa State and I ended up on a minesweeper.
After the Navy I got a journalism degree in 1948. After graduation at age 21 I went to the
Detroit FBI office and said “Here I am”.
I was told I was too young and couldn’t be an agent until I was 25. They did hire me as a night clerk and told me
to go to law school. Those few months
turned into 3 years and I became an agent eventually. The Detroit office had a major case when
Walter Ruther’s home was bombed. The
investigation was headed by the FBI’s #2, Arthur Conalley, and I was put on his
special investigation team. From him I
heard thrilling stories about the FBI. I
met J. Edgar Hoover after graduating from FBI school and shook hands with him. I was told to look him in the eye with a firm
grip and dry hand. My first assignment
was in the Seattle office. We did a lots
of investigations for the military and Native Americans. I was then transferred to San Francisco and
joined a friend from the Detroit FBI office investigating the Communist
underground. We followed them around Northern
California with a squad called the dirty dozen that was a wonderful experience. We were able to penetrate the underground
conspiracy planning a violent overthrow of the government. They were funded by the Soviet Union. We learned what they were doing and after 3 years
we located and arrested 3 of the senior communist leaders. This ended their efforts for a good while. Their weak link, as in all such
organizations, was their courier system.
After that I got a letter transferring me to FBI HQ in Wash.DC. I couldn’t understand the bureau’s reasoning
to send me there, but I soon discovered that the crime records division I was
assigned to mostly had people with journalism experience. So my journalism degree got me the assignment. We did everything possible in public
relations for the bureau – radio, TV, books, articles, etc. Letters poured in from all over the country to
Mr Hoover with all kinds of requests. So
I prepared a lot of his correspondence and got to know his personality. We also handled the fugitive program
analyzing their profiles for the most wanted list. We used before and after photos. We also had one on the list that was
transgendered, so we included pictures of him/her as a man and woman. Another </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">dressed as a both a woman and a man.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We then got around to equal rights and put the first woman on the most wanted
list.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was a case of kidnapping
where the person was buried underground, but fortunately survived.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had been criticized both ways – </span><u style="font-size: 12pt;">not</u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
having a woman on the list, and then when we put one on, for </span><u style="font-size: 12pt;">having</u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> a
woman on it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I had many occasions to
meet Mr. Hoover, especially when taking people on special tours.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had many celebrities come through, Red Skelton,
Benny Goodman and even the current Miss America, Lee Ann Merriwether.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had an American Legion post that sponsored
a Boy Scout Troop, mostly minorities, that we helped a lot.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack" style="font-size: 12pt;"></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Memorial Day we had
an event to honor agents killed on duty.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mr. Hoover didn’t like surprises, but one time we caught him
unexpectedly by presenting him with an American flag -- he was still gracious
in accepting it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He had a good sense of
humor and was always gracious to those who worked for him.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One day an agent insisted on bringing a prize
winning bulldog to show to Mr. Hoover.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The dog got loose in the office and was difficult to catch.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We all chased it and it was picked up by Mr.
Hoover who got hair all over his suit.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A
news reporter took a picture of J. Edgar holding the dog.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The agent was certain his career was ruined,
but the picture turned out to be a prize winner and became famous.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After Mr. Hoover died I asked to go back to
the field in inspections.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We had an
excellent experience inspecting places and arrived in Norfolk one day during a
snow storm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Norfolk was an excellent
office.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After doing inspections, I was
put on the tour route at HQ where the FBI shows itself off.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I was there about a year and got another
letter transferring me to Springfield, Ill.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It was supposed to be a quiet place.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I took the keys the next morning and was unpacking when a bank robbery was
reported in progress.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The bank was next
door to the FBI office and we ran to the bank after I grabbed my magnum.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The robbers were gone with the loot.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We located evidence including a candy
wrapper.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I assigned a young agent to the
case and we finally learned that a couple of Chicago hoods travelling south
stopped in Springfield to get some ‘traveling’ money.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One of them had a fondness for this specific
Chicago candy that helped solve the case.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Near the Springfield office was the Marion Federal Penitentiary that was
meant to replace Alcatraz.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some inmates
were brought to a meeting room at the prison one day and an electrical expert
among them rewired the room such that he could use a radio device to open the
gates.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So one day the prison gates were
opened and five escaped.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A day later we
were looking for them with imported dogs from Pennsylvania because it not
imagined with their high security dogs would ever be needed.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">24hr after they escaped the dogs followed the
trail (I had a tracking dog named Winston).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We went into a ravine and the dog indicated the prisoner was ill and found
where he climbed over the fence.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All the
dogs converged on a barn.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We slowly
opened the door and there was only a cow in barn.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A mile later we got to a highway and lost the
scent. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While regrouping at the prison to
rest the dogs we got word that a farm family was being held hostage by the
escapees.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A deputy spotted the farmer’s
car, a Hudson Hornet, being driven by the farmer with the escapees inside.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All were crammed into the little car.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While being chased, the car ran off the road,
crashed, and the prisoners escaped into the woods and we caught 3 of them after
the crash.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One got as far as the
Canadian border before being caught.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was NOT a quiet office.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My
next office was Alexandria, VA.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This
area has more federal employees than anywhere else with all kinds of problems,
is HQ CIA, the Pentagon, etc. and a very busy assignment.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a year I went back on the inspection
staff and then was appointed as AIC of the Norfolk office.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We couldn’t get the FBI HQ to believe this
was a place ripe for spies until the John Walker case.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I retired at 53, nearly drowned in a sailboat
in the bay.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I went back to work for a
high profile international security firm in DC.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clients were the Tylenol case, etc.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One client was Howard Hughes who we helped get back in the US.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We secured casinos in Atlantic City and the
Bahamas.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It was an interesting and good
experience.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After 10 years with them I
returned to Norfolk where I met Ed DeLong who invited me to be a member of this
Lions club.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’ve always liked the mottos
of the Boy Scouts, the FBI and now especially the </span><i style="font-size: 12pt;">We Serve</i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> of the Lions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Question:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim was asked about
J. Edgar Hoover’s power and politics.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He
was described as powerful and was disliked by many, especially Hollywood,
crooks, and politicians.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Politicians try
to manipulate the bureau and it takes a savvy person to control that .</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He was firm and fair.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He elevated the law-keeping professions to a
high and respected level.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He was the
godfather of modern law enforcement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A Lion asked about profiling and its current official status as
inappropriate.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Jim said that
profiling continues to be important, especially in finding and identifying
criminals.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Induction
of new Lion – Karrie Lang </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">IPDG Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Instead of the usual induction, that Lion Karrie has recently witnessed,
Lion Stan described he nature of the LCI structure where every club is
independent. The power is in the clubs as
we are a bottom up organization. He described
the district, state and national and international levels of LCI. The many organizations and foundations within
Lions were described, along with many of the projects we are involved in. We listen to our members and if you (Lion
Karrie) have a project you would like to do, let us know and we’ll do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Report of Region III
Meeting, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 13th: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We heard reports from several
chairs. No specific actions were taken.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Feb 20<sup>th </sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <i>Tomorrow</i>
is the Region III contest. It will be
brief but good. Come and enjoy it. Two pianists and two vocalists will compete.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Children’s eye
screenings: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank for coming out on Mar 8 to the
<i>Kids in the Kitchen</i> event. We screened 171 children and got a nice thank
you from the Junior League.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Underwear for children
project: Lion Linda Eggleston</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
described the need for clothing for children at RAM Wise Co. We are collecting
new underwear and socks for the children.
We will get points for this.
Bring them to me. Any children’s
size to 15.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vision Walk 2014: Lion John Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">spoke for
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Debra
Laughlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> in describing <i>Dining in the Dark</i>
at Y’Not Pizza restaurants on Apr 8<sup>th</sup>, all day.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nominating Committee
Report: Lion Rich Roberts <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">President: Lion Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 1<sup>st</sup>
VP: Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 2<sup>nd</sup>
VP: Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 3<sup>rd</sup>
VP: Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Secretary: Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Treasurer: Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Membership
Chair: Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Tail
Twister: Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 2yr
Directors: Lions Shelia Romm and Linda
Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lion
tamer : Lion Giovanni Giudice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">There were no further nominations
from the floor. A motion to approve the
slate as presented was seconded by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and approved unanimously
by all present.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary’s
Report: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -24px;">Ø</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Remember
to send in your reports of activities this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ø</span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">State Convention, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Tyson’s
Corner, May 15 – 18. Our club can have
three delegates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">From
the floor:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Our White Cane collection is
rescheduled to April 11 -12. Lion Jack
Wagner is taking volunteers. Lion Irene
Conlin asked for approval to spend the audible egg hunt money for candy for
other things at the Journey for Sight since </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lions Barret and Karrie Lang</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> are
donating the candy. We will meet here on
Apr 2 after our meeting to stuff the eggs.
The approval to change the fund designation will be a board action after
this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays: Lions Linda Eggleston (21<sup>st</sup>) and new
Lion Karrie.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Lion Steve sang
individually and then all sang HB to them both.
This arrangement generated $88 in auction bids – for/against Lion Steve
and begun by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
Linda</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> offering $20 for everyone to sing her <i>Happy Birthday.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman: Lion Catherine Bromwell </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">won
$30, next $20 won by</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Lion Nancy Watters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Meeting then adjourned at 8:22 pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Respectfully submitted,</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 2<sup>nd</sup> – Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">regular meeting – </span><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">election of
officers!</span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 5<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Journey for Sight </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">with </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Audible Easter Egg </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">hunt, Holiday Trav-L park, VB</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 13pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">April 8th (Tue) – Dining in the Dark, </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">All 4 Y'Not restaurants, 11 am - 10
pm</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Newport News, 9am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contest</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, Chandler
Hall, ODU, 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Board of Directors of Virginia Beach Thalia
Lions Club Meeting<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting convened at 8:25pm. Present were </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lions Linda Harrison, Catherine Bromwell, Stan Furman, Nancy Watters, Jack
Wagner, Jim Healy, Vickie Kennedy, Otis Etheridge, Jeri Furman, Erin Stromberg,
Irene Conlin, Karrie Lang, Barret Lang, Rich Roberts and Steve Rosnov</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The Treasurer’s report</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> was presented and discussed. We still have two
bills for meals to pay. We need the
white cane in April for our obligations.
We’ll have another white cane in May.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Irene</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Conlin</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> discussed </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Barret and Karrie Lang’s</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> donation for the audible easter
egg hunt. Since the club already made
the donation for candy, she requested that the money be donated to the Journey
for Sight. The motion was suggested to
be </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">up
to</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> $200. This motion was presented, seconded and
approved by the board unanimously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The board meeting was adjourned at
8:32pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the Hilton Garden Inn, on </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">March 5, 2014,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
following the Regular Meeting. The
meeting was called to order at </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">8:15p.m</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. by President </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Richard Roberts </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">who acted as chairman, with the following board
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Richard Roberts, President<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Aziz Selahi, 1<sup>st</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irene Conlin, 2<sup>nd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancy Watters, 3<sup>rd</sup> VP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Watters, Sec <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dick Kreassig, Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stan Furman, TailTwister<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Mike Coren, Lion Tamer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Jeri Furman, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lion
Barret Lang, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">visitor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minutes of Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The meeting was called to order at 8:19 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Approval of Minutes of
November 02, 2013</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: Minutes of last meeting were approved as
corrected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Treasurer’s Report</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:
See attached. Fruit sale was
quite successful and was over budget.
One of the Bland judges donated her honorarium back. Expenses are about $5k less than income. Still due is the scholarship and gifts to
school nurses, etc. We are in good
condition financially. Moved, seconded
to support the Audible Egg hunt in the amount of $200 – approved by unanimous
vote after no discussion. Lion Barret
offered to provide the candy from his store for eggs. The admin account is healthy also.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Donation to VisionWalk 2014: No amount was set for this donation that
was approved in June 2013. Moved by
Lion Stan Furman for the club to donate $250. He suggested others add to this
personally and he pledged $100.
Seconded by Lion Aziz Selahi.
The board voted unanimously to do so. Lion Nancy Watters pledged $100.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">White Cane
schedule: Lion Jack Wagner has
proposed a date for </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mar 21 & 22</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Fri & Sat, at BJ’s. Later we will do a broom sale in April,
date to be determined. Then another
White Cane in May will be scheduled. The board approved this. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Nominations for 2014 – 2015: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(Nominating
committee is Lions Rich Roberts, Aziz Selahi, and John Watters)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">President: Lion Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<sup>st</sup> VP: Lion Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2<sup>nd</sup> VP: Lion Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">3<sup>rd</sup> VP: Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Secretary: Lion Rich Roberts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Treasurer: Lion Vickie Kennedy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Membership Chair: Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tail Twister: Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Tamer: Lion Giovanni Giudice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Two yr directors: Lions Sheila Romm & Linda Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Kerri Lang was approved for membership.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm., </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: right;">Lion John Watters, Secretary</span></div>
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<strong>Mar 5, 2014. </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
regular meeting of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">of Virginia Beach, VA, was called
to order on </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 5, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guests: Lion Barret Lang </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced his wife, </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Kerri; Lion Ray Yannello</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
introduced three members of the Poquoson Lion Club visiting tonight as a
Traveling Leo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Song</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Lion
Mike Coren </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led <i>My Country Tis of Thee</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge of Allegiance</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> – </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">led by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion Barret
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Invocation- given by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ATTENDANCE, </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 5 Guests, </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">21 Members, </span></i><i style="text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">60 Percent</span></i></div>
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<b> </b><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recessed for Dinner: 6:33pm: </span></i><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reconvened: 7:01pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Introduction
of Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">introduced
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2<sup>nd</sup>
VDG Lion Ray Yannello<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ray Yannello</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is the 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice District Governor of District 24-D and also
the Cabinet Treasurer. A member of the
Poquoson Lions Club, he has been president twice, vice president four times and
chair of various committees. He has been
Zone B chair several times and the Zone B PediaVision chair. He is on the board of directors of the Lions
Charity Foundation of 24-D. He has
received multiple commendations and medals in Lionism and is a Melvin Jones Fellow. He is retired from the US Army and works as a
contractor for the US Army, is married with three adult children and two
grandchildren.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Ray</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> thanked the club for the invitation to speak and for hosting his club’s
Traveling Leos. He described Poquoson as
a small close knit community that lies low in altitude and is a friendly
place. As 2<sup>nd</sup> VDG he knows
now active the Thalia club is and its involvement, listing variouis Thalia members
who have held district positions. Since
becoming a zone chair several years ago, he has been learning rapidly and
progressively what the district is about.
One of the things that he is trying to do is to increase <i>visibility</i>, <i>accountability</i> and promoting <i>simplicity</i>. Behind the scenes, computers are adding to
our productivity and decreasing the costs of operations. In spite of this, the multidistrict (Virginia
state Lions) is planning to raise dues and he wonders if this is really
necessary. There are many places to cut
costs at the state level, <i>e.g.</i> in reducing
paper documentation. The Poquoson Lions
Club is proposing that the state constitution and by-laws no longer be printed.
This has potential for saving a lot of
money. The multidistrict’s secretary/treasurer’s
rationale is just that it’s been a while since they were increased. There are administrative costs that can be
reduced, <i>e.g</i>. the answering
service. The Governor’s Social lost
money again this year, possibly unnecessarily.
By getting a handle on expenses and billings, we can know where to cut
expenses. Two of the six districts in
Virginia are below the membership threshold of continuing as a district. Sometime soon there will have to be a redistricting. Minutes of state meetings need to be
distributed to all members as districts do.
Another large expense to be addressed is the $5000 that is automatically
billed for International Director’s needs.
The last three Past International Director’s spent $55K of our state dues
money. This needs to be changed. Campaigns and expenses need to be visible and
financed separately. You need to know
how your money is being spent and budgeted.
All of this money being mentioned is administrative. Of course, charitable funds are completely
separate and no charity money is used for anything but charitable
purposes. I hope to promote visibility
and transparency in my service as VDG and DG.
I’m called the raging bull and will continue my campaign in the next few
years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Questions: 1. In discontinuing printing of documents,
please consider the many blind Lion members who need to know what’s going on. They need methods to read the online
information. There is a federal standard
for the blind that can be followed.
2. Is there a flow chart that shows
the Lions structure? Yes. 4. We
need a map of the club areas on the website so any one or any agency can search
for a responsible club. 5. What is the objection to a modest increase in
dues? Last attempt was 2010, last raise
was 2004. But we need to give up some
expenses in the process. <i>E.g</i>, the Immediate Past DG’s expenses
are paid for the international convention which isn’t necessary. There are many similar things paid for that
need attention. 6. Why do we have the Governor’s Winter Social
if we lose money? The problem is that budgeting
gets out of hand. Extra expenses eat up
the money instead of being planned for.
7. Question about redistricting
and what it means. This was explained as
reducing the number of districts in the state.
Four Virginia state districts are now below or close to the minimum
size.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia President Lion Rich Roberts presented Lion Ray with a Thalia Lions
pin as a small thank-you.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Report of District Cabinet
Meeting, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Feb 22<sup>nd</sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The meeting was short and sweet
without actual business transacted. Our
Region III meeting is next week and suggested that all come to learn what’s
happening.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thalia Lions Bland Contest, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thursday,
Feb 20<sup>th </sup>: </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Vickie Kennedy </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> We had seven contestants with five instrumentalists
and two vocalists. Winners were soprano
Andrea Gadzinski and pianist Claire Du. The
second place instrumentalist was an excellent cellist. The region contest is March 20<sup>th</sup>. Lion Stan encouraged members to attend to
appreciate the talent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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screenings: Lion Nancy Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Described Pembroke Mall, <i>Kids in the Kitchen</i>, event where the
Lions will screen all comers. Time is
from 10am – 2pm. We need your help. We’ll also be giving away many extra
children’s books at this same time.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unrelated,
but if you wish a polo shirt, let me know.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vision Walk 2014: Lion Debra Laughlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re off to a good start, our
kickoff luncheon is this Saturday the 8<sup>th</sup> also, at the Greenbrier
Country Club. April 21<sup>st</sup>
we’re on the Hampton Roads show at WAVY.
Need to be there at 7:30am. The
VisionWalk itself is Sunday April 27<sup>th</sup>. Big plug – The big guru of Foundation
Fighting Blindness is coming to our walk this year and we are competing with
District A for participants and they beat us by one Lion last year. The Walk is at 1pm, with registration at
11:30am.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recycling Center in Chesapeake on Thursday Mar 13<sup>th</sup>. Anyone needing a ride can meet at 9:30am at
the Best Buy parking lot. Come and help
be a Knight of the blind.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the secretary if you haven’t responded directly. Deadline for reservations is in two days and
meal cost is is $16. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lion Vickie Kennedy –</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Details will be presented at the board
meeting to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">From
the floor:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Wagner </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">announced being open for
donations to Samaritan House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Irene Conlin </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">announced she will be hosting the filling of the audible
Easter eggs again this year. The hunt is
April 7<sup>th</sup> at the Journey for Sight.
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Nurys Sabino</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> announced the visit next meeting of those selling cupcakes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Birthdays: Lions Nurys Sabino, Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and
</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">John
Watters </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">were sung to twice by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lions Otis, Giovanni and Aziz, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">first
individually in their native language and then as a trio. Bidding was hot and heavy as to who was to
sing when and how. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Otis </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">sang
in pseudo-French supposedly, </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Aziz </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">sang a short ditty in Farsi and </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Giovanni </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">sang
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">First drawing was for $24
won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion
Otis</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, second drawing was for $18 won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Nancy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
and the third for $14 was won by </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Lion Jeri</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 8<sup>th</sup> (Sat)--</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">VisionWalk</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Kick Off Luncheon, Greenbrier Country Club,11 - 1:30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 8<sup>th</sup> (Sat) – Kids in the Kitchen, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">children’s eye screening, Pembroke
Mall 10-2pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 13<sup>th</sup> (Thurs)– Eyeglass recycling, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">meet at Best Buy lot at 9:30am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 13<sup>th</sup> – Region III Meeting</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Emmanuel Epis. Chrch, VB 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 19<sup>th</sup> – Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">regular meeting, 6pm social, 6:30pm
meet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mar 20<sup>th</sup> – Region III Bland Contest, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia UMC, 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">April 2<sup>nd</sup> – Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">regular meeting, 6pm,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">April 16<sup>th</sup> – Thalia Lions </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">regular meeting – </span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">election of
officers!</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">April 21<sup>st</sup> (Mon)-- Hampton Roads Show</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, WAVY TV, VisionWalk support<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">April 25<sup>th</sup> (Fri) – District 24-D Bland
Contest</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Chandler
Hall, ODU, 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Feb 5, 2014.</strong>
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Feb 5,
2014, by Lion 1st Vice President Aziz Selahi at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting. <br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm by Lion 1st Vice President Aziz Selahi <br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
7 Guests<br />
21 Members<br />
60 Percent<br />
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Introduction of Guests:<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov introduced guests Barret Lang, Kerrie Lang, and Dian
Rosnov; <br />
Lion Debra Laughlin introduced Ed Silverman and Gilda Solomon;
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and Lion Mike Coren introduced John Foster
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Song – Lion Vickie Kennedy led both God Bless America and We All Get
Together
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Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Ed DeLong
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Invocation- given by Lion Jack Wagner
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Recess for Dinner: 6:33pm
<br />
<br />
Reconvened: 7:00pm
<br />
Guest speakers, Don Doherty and Lois Boyle, with the Hearing Loss Association of America
Mr. Don Doherty, USMC(Ret), M.A., Ed.S., is an education specialist at the National Chaplain Center
at the Hampton VA Hospital. He lost his hearing in the Vietnam War and has worn hearing aids since
1970. He is currently a board member of Virginia Advocates United Leading Together, and chapter
president and Virginia State Coordinator of Hearing Loss Association of America.
Lois Boyle has been a court reporter for 27 years. In 2007 she began providing CART (Communication
Access Real-time Translation) for the deaf and hard of hearing. She is the treasurer and vice-president of
the Virginia Court Reporters Association and works with the HLLA as both an advocate and provider of
open captioning for performing arts theaters. She is currently the Open Captioner at Chrysler Hall and the
Wells Theater in Norfolk.<br />
Mr Doherty described the purpose of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLLA). It represents
people with hearing loss and tries to open the world to those with hearing loss. A surprising fact is that
only one-half of one percent of hearing impaired use sign language. What is used are many other means
of communication – lip reading, hearing ‘aids’, psychology and adaptation. The local chapter invites
those with hearing loss to meetings where they can learn to live with hearing loss. The room is set up
with a wire loop to power an FM hearing aid. We also use amplification, Communication Access Realtime
Translation (CART) reporting and summaries on a screen. A misconception is that all hearing loss is
the same. Sometimes hearing loss comes back and sometimes not. The cochlea in the inner ear holds
fluid and hairs that detect sound by frequency. Loud noises over time or a blast injury can destroy or
damage these sensitive hairs. Once a hair destroyed, its particular frequency is never heard again. Vowel
sounds are the first to go while consonants persist. I personally lip read, use an FM receiver, and utilize
other methods. Hearing is big job. It is an invisible disability and few know a person is hearing impaired.
48 million persons in the US have hearing loss. One in three over 65 have loss from age alone. It is
progressive and gets worse slowly. People gradually adapt in many ways. What the HLAA tries to do is
get the word out about hearing assistive technology – the variety of devices that can help. What do you
do when the phone ring can’t be heard? Sleeping in a hotel can be real problem when the only alarm is a
noise. At my first HLAA meeting I learned about the vibrating alarm clock. At home I had been using a
loud alarm that truly alarmed my wife when it went off. Unless you are informed, you wouldn’t know
about the new technology. The audiologists fit hearing aids, but don’t provide aural rehabilitation for
becoming accommodated to using an aid. It takes a long time to adapt to an aid to separate the noise from
words and speech. Many new aid wearers go to dinner or a noisy place and are overwhelmed. Hearing is
a secret loss and is usually kept from others. Socialization stops. Noisy places are avoided. Large bills
are used to pay bills because of poor hearing. Part of what I do with the chapter is to teach and mentor
those with hearing loss. Personal communication, especially with spouses, needs attention and education
for someone with hearing loss. Recently there are special aids that adapt to background noise and can
send sound from one ear to another. Telephones have caption call devices that turn sound into print. New
smartphones have special speakers that can really sound loud. We also advocate for those with hearing
loss. We especially try to get public places and theaters to provide assistance. Some are captioned. Deaf
from birth is a very different problem from the usual hearing loss. American Sign Language cannot
replace other methods for managing hearing loss. On March 8th this year, the Wells Theater in Norfolk
will start open captioning. Loudness does not help those with hearing loss, as most hearing loss is a
quality and content issue. After passing out a flyer, Mr. Doherty answered a question about insurance
coverage, which is variable. The Veterans Administration provides a lot of help for hearing loss,
especially if it is service-connected.
<br />
Ms Boyle began her talk with noting that her court reporting skill directly benefits working with the
hearing impaired. Open and closed captioning and CART are all useful methods. The HLAA is working
to provide open captioning for theaters. This is a universal method useful for 95% of hearing impaired.
Ms Boyle described a friend with both hearing loss and vision loss who was frustrated in theater
attendance. After captioning was provided for a theater production she broke into tears when she could
understand what was going on in the theater. Ms Boyle now provides captioning for both the Chrysler
and Wells Theaters. In addition to dialogue, sounds are included in the caption, e.g., “phone rings”.
Reactions have been very positive and all appreciate the captioning. A non profit called Access Virginia
is being formed that will provide open captioning at theaters. An example of open captioning was shown
on YouTube, but ironically the sound was inadequate. Captions are preprogrammed to synchronize with
the performance. ASL is only good for the ½% who understand it.<br />
Vice President Lion Aziz Selahi presented the speakers with a plaque in appreciation of their presentation.
<br />
<br />
Installation of a new Lion, Barret W. Lang was performed by IPDG Lion Stan Furman. Lion Stan
related the history of Lions, beginning in 1915. He included the charge from Helen Keller in 1925 to be
the knights of the blind in a world of darkness. We are now about three million members in 206
geographic locations. We are the only organization with a seat at the UN. While we began with sight and
hearing support, we now emphasize diabetes and multiple charities. We are a bottom up organization and
each club decides what they are going to do to serve. We can assure the public that 100% of donations go
to charity. The administrative funds are completely separated from charitable funds. LCI and clubs
return about 103% of donations to the public. We listen to members and will get involved in what you
may be interested in. Lion Stan then administered the pledge of affiliation to new Lion Barret. All
applauded his new membership. His sponsor, Lion Steve Rosnov, was charged with mentoring this new
Lion and assuring that he obtain his Proud Lion award soon.
<br />
<br />
Reports:
<br />
Thalia Lions Bland Contest, Thursday, Feb 20th : Lion Vickie Kennedy We have only a few
applicants, but still have room for more and expect more to apply soon. Please spread the word to
potential contestants. This will our 20th annual contest. James A Bland was an African-American
composer and performer who became world famous. His father was a lawyer and the first
African-American lawyer in the US. James was one of 12 children who made his own banjo and
became a minstrel/musician. He went to England and performed for Queen Victoria and the
Prince of Wales. Although he made a lot of money in Europe, he eventually returned to the US
penniless and died in Philadelphia age 57 of tuberculosis. He composed Carry Me Back to Ol’
Virginny. Lions found his grave and restored the memory of James Bland in 1946 and started the
Lions of Virginia James Bland Music Scholarship contest in 1948.<br />
<br />
Children’s eye screenings: Lion Nancy Watters Lion Nancy related the heart-warming story
of a young girl who wanted and needed glasses and had them provided by both the Thalia Lions
and others. Her thank-you card and proud picture of wearing her new glasses brought a tear to
our eyes. The next big event for the club is Mar 8th when Kids in the Kitchen will again be at
Pembroke Mall where we will screen all comers. Yesterday, Feb 4th, Lions from Thalia (Lions
Linda Harrison, Giovanni Giudice, John Watters, Susie Sumnick, and myself) and the
Oceanview, and Norfolk Host Lions clubs screened 428 children at the Jacox Elementary School
in Norfolk. 101 were referred for an eye examination.<br />
<br />
LOVF: IPDG Lion Stan Furman Everyone has Lions Of Virginia Foundation raffle tickets to
buy and sell to others to support our state charity foundation. 67 cents of every dollar is profit for
Thalia Lions. The Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation is working on hair cell regeneration and is
a beneficiary of grants from LOVF. Lion Stan is now member of the board of the hearing
foundation.<br />
<br />
Vision Walk 2014: Lion Debra Laughlin The 3rd annual VW will be on Sunday, April 27th
and we will compete with the Northern Virginia Vision Walk again. Last year we lost to them by
one Lion participant and $2000 collection (very close!). We are at $22,500 at the moment and
our goal is $95,000. Dates to note – Feb 16th social for teams 2pm; Mar 8th is the kickoff
luncheon at Greenbrier CC. Any club that donates $250 gets a special patch.
<br />
<br />
Eyeglass Recycling: Lion Ed DeLong We will again meet at 10am at the Recycling Center in
Chesapeake on Thursday Feb 13th. Anyone needing a ride can meet at 9:30am at the Best Buy
parking lot. For tonight’s visitors, Lion Ed described the process of cleaning, sorting and grading
the glasses. We also collect hearing aids, digital ones go to EVMC and the analogs go to S.
Africa where they can be refurbished and reused.
<br />
<br />
Secretary’s Report:<br />
District Reports – thank you all for the reports. Remember them again this month.<br />
Club Directory with brief bio and photo – only four bios are in hand, twice as many as last
meeting. Please ignore your modesty and submit a brief bio for the club’s personal use. We’ll
start taking photos soon.<br />
LCI Retention Campaign medallion for our banner was received for 2012-2013.<br />
Virginia Beach Homeless Connect didn’t happen for snow and ice. It will be rescheduled.
Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy –In regards to the accounts – we paid some, got some and
have some and still have a few bills to pay. The report was distributed.<br />
<br />
From the floor: <br />
Lion Jack Wagner announced being open for donations to Samaritan House. <br />
Guest Ed
Silverman asked for donations to the Bayside Library.<br />
<br />
Birthdays: Lions Debra Laughlin, Mike Coren and Bob Perrine were called forward to have their
birthdays celebrated. Lions Nancy Watters and Jim Healy sang Happy Birthday to them all. $111 was
raised by bidding and for and against those chosen to sing. <br />
<br />
Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman Three drawings: 1st for $23 was won by guest Lois
Boyle, 2nd for $16 won by Lion Jack Wagner, 3rd was $6 won by Lion Ed DeLong.
<br />
<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:33 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion John Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
<br />
Upcoming Events:<br />
Feb 13th – Eyeglass recycling, meet at Best Buy lot at 9:30am <br />
Feb 19th – Wednesday – NO MEETING! (Day before the Bland Contest)<br />
Feb 20th – Thursday, Bland Contest, Thalia Methodist Church, 4321 VB Blvd, 7pm
Thalia Lions members report to Thalia UMC, 4321 VB Blvd, at 6:30pm <br />
Feb 22nd – District 24D Governor’s Social, Point Plaza Suites @ City Center Newport
News<br />
Feb 22nd – District Cabinet Meeting, Point Plaza Suites, 2:30pm<br />
Mar 8th – Kids in the Kitchen eye screening, Pembroke Mall, 10am – 3pm<br />
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<strong>Jan 15, 2014</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan 15,
2014, by Lion President Rich Roberts at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
<br />
<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm by Lion President Rich Roberts
<br />
ATTENDANCE
2 Guests
23 Members
- 66 Percent
<br />
Introduction of Guests:
<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov introduced guest Barret Lang
<br />
Lion Sheila Romm introduced guest Stuart Williams
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<br />
Song – Lion Ed DeLong led It’s a Grand Old Flag
<br />
Pledge of Allegiance – led by Lion Linda Harrison
<br />
Invocation- given by Lion Dick Kreassig
<br />
Recess for Dinner: 6:33pm
<br />
<br />
Reconvened: 6:55pm
<br />
<br />
Guest speaker, our own member Lion Jack Wagner, former Agent-in-Charge, Norfolk office of the
FBI, introduced himself after introductory remarks about Samaritan House and holiday fruit sales (see
below). Although he originally planned to speak about the capture of a serial killer, Joseph Paul Franklin,
he changed to describe the local chase and capture of Thomas William Manning, a notorious domestic
terrorist. This talk will not involve the serial killer, but Lion Jack summarized his case. Joseph Paul Franklin was
responsible for about 20 murders and even considered killing President Jimmy Carter. He was a “<em>salt and
pepper</em>” killer in that he was an extreme racist anti-Semitic and attacked black and white couples. He
used a high powered rifle to shoot a young couple in his first murders. While the FBI doesn’t investigate
murder per se, upon request of local law enforcement the Dept. of Justice decided that civil rights were
involved and thus permitted the FBI to get involved. He was executed last year many years after his
crimes.The case Lion Jack related ended locally in 1985 while he was the Norfolk FBI AIC. In the 1960’s there
was a leftist movement against Vietnam and the government called Students for a Democratic Society
known as the SDS. Thomas William Manning was originally part of the SDS but later met Raymond Luc
Levasseur and formed the United Freedom Front in 1975 which was totally left and antigovernment.
Both Tom and Luc were Vietnam veterans and ex-convicts. They wished to disrupt the government and
the economy. Lion Jack showed a picture of the entire organization, about 50 persons. The leaders
became known as the Ohio Seven. Attached here is a picture of Thomas Manning. They went on a
rampage for 4 -5 years, responsible for about 20 bombings of banks, buildings, etc.
They became very good at robbing banks to finance their activities – including one
here in Norfolk where an armored car delivery of cash was taken by four men with
automatic weapons. One counted out a cadence of preplanned actions while the
others took $300,000 in cash in 60 seconds. This robbery was never absolutely
proven to be by the Ohio Seven, but it probably was. Later it was shown that they
had organized to the second when to do it. They robbed at least 9 banks to support
themselves. All of the seven became members of the FBI’s Top Ten Fugitives.
Manning and the others traveled as a group, but lived in separate residences. The four men of the seven
carried out the bombings while the women supported them. All four had children living with them during
this time, aged 4 to 11. In Dec 1983 Tom Manning and Richard Williams were on the way back from
somewhere and were stopped for a routine traffic stop by a veteran NJ state trooper. Williams somehow
shot the trooper with one shot in the head. As a result of that the NJ state police spent over $1M to find
them in an intense effort. The trooper’s car had Manning’s palm print and Williams’ fingerprints that
identified them. A massive man hunt began. About a year later a lead indicated that they might be living
in Cleveland Ohio. A massive raid captured all of the seven except for Tom Manning who was warned of
the raid and escaped with his wife and three children. They came to Norfolk to live but were not
discovered for over a year. Search of their home in Ohio uncovered a weapon that was eventually
identified as being sold in Newport News at a gun shop. Because of the requirement of identifying
documents at purchase that showed a Debra Fury as the purchaser, agents were able to confirm that Debra
Fury was Carole Manning. Ms Fury’s address in Virginia Beach was a PO Box on Witchduck Rd. This
was a small mail drop across from the Sears parts store. It was determined that it was still active under
“Debra Fury’s” name. During this same time the local FBI office was involved in the John Walker case.
As a result, office manpower was totally involved in both cases but Lion Jack refused outside help from
the agency so his office could have the credit of capture. They monitored both the mail box and John
Walker with every person in the office. The mail box had been watched for about 35 -40 days when on
April 24, 1985, agent Clyde Veneble saw a women taking out the mail. All agents were alerted including
calling for air surveillance. After Carole Manning left a gas station her purchase receipt was snatched
from the bewildered attendant to confirm that it truly was “Debra Fury” aka Carole Manning. She was
followed up Military Hwy into a parking lot where she just sat and waited for 67 sec. This is called
“cleaning” to assure there was no one following. From there she headed home and was followed to a
house off Granby Street on Conway near DePaul Hospital. She went in. Neighbors were queried by
agents and it was discovered there were two rental units in the house and that the Mannings were in the
downstairs unit. The upstairs resident ran a restaurant and was immediately contacted and identified Tom
Manning’s family as his neighbors. The upstairs unit was cleared by having the restaurant manager call
his family to have lunch (which was not unusual for them). So he called and his wife and child left the
house. Fifteen or twenty minutes later Carole Manning left to go to the grocery and was captured there.
The house was surrounded and Tom was seen outside with the children. It was thought they should try to
capture him separate from the children. Two minutes later the children went in the house and while
sitting on the back porch, twenty-five agents grabbed Tom Manning. The children were put with social
services. Soon after being put in custody, Tom Manning asked to see his children and he was allowed to
visit with them. He revealed to them that their family name was really Manning and that he and their
mother were in trouble and would be going to jail. He asked the 11 year old to look after the others. His
parting words were “see ya”. A twist on the children’s eventual custody is that they went to live with an
uncle named Bishop. This uncle had bombed a transmission line out west but was never convicted.
All of the Ohio Seven were tried and convicted. Some cooperated and were given short sentences.
Carole served a relatively short sentence of about 5 years and was released in 1990. Luc Levasseur was
released in 1994 on parole. Richard Williams died in prison. Thomas Manning was given a 58 year
sentence in 1987 and will be released in 2020. In their home garage were many of the components Tom
Manning used in making bombs. Details including matching crimping marks and certain components
confirmed that he was the bomb maker of their suspected bombings. In his notebook he had
reconnoitered many banks and locations. There was a safe house in Richmond they had maintained and it
was his base of operations for bank robberies. He commuted to this safe house weekly, just as if he were
a business man. In those days most bank robbers used Ford automobiles because they would always start.
Tom Manning used a 1983 Crown Victoria Ford as his getaway car, after using another car for the
robbery itself. Prior to capturing him the FBI had learned that his car was being serviced in Richmond.
Newspapers had picked up this information and given it to the FBI. Lion Jack talked with the newspaper
editor and they agreed to pull the story in exchange for being able to break the story when he was
eventually captured. This agreement was fulfilled at his capture.
<br />
Questions from the floor: <br />
What happened to the children? – this is unknown. <br />
What happens when he’s
out? Nothing, released criminals are not followed. <br />
How did you find cooperation with the military and
local police in your career? Good with local, not always so good with military.
<br />
<br />
Reports:
Citrus sales for the holidays: Lion Jack Wagner. Discussed that the quality problem with the
apples was that they were the last fresh crop. We will not order apples next year because they
were not of high quality this year. We will probably profit about $1200 this year. We sold 162
cases this year, about 30 cases more than last year. He also mentioned the appreciation of
Samaritan House for our support.
<br />
<br />
Children’s Eye Screenings: Lion Nancy Watters The next big event for the club is Mar 8 when
Kids in the Kitchen will again be at Pembroke Mall. On Feb 4th, some are signed up to help with
a screening on that Tuesday at Jacox Elem in Norfolk. There may be about 300 children to be
screened. If you wish to join us, let Lion Nancy know.
<br />
<br />
Holiday Families Support Projects – <br />
*Lion Nancy described the family Lion Aziz and the
Watters’ helped and their situation. The single mother was employed but homeless and had
farmed out her children to friends and her mother, 4 yr old girl, a 13 yr old boy and 16 yr old girl
twins. They were very appreciative and nice. <br />
*Lion Jack and his wife, Joan, organized help for
the ‘club’s’ family, a single mother with 5 children. They needed coats, hats, and gloves. Ronald
McDonald House, courtesy of Lion Vickie, provided toys for the 3 boys and 2 girls – 5th grade to
3years. The social worker orchestrated everything. They were very appreciative and well
mannered. Toys were all stored in the bedroom until Christmas. Approximately $500 was spent
in addition to Samaritan house providing food for the family, about $200 worth. <br />
*Lion Brad
described a single mom with two children off Newtown Rd. They delivered food and presents
were hidden in the hall closet. The mother was very appreciative. She had a small tree with
homemade ornaments. She was also given some cash. Lion Steve described a single mother
with two children that he and Lion Irene helped. The case worker told them what they needed.
They were given a gift card to WalMart. The mother works as a hair dresser and had just had her
purse stolen from her car with food stamps and special scissors in it. She almost cried with
gratitude when given money for food that she really needed. <br />
*Lion Stan described a lady with
two children, one bedroom in Section 8 housing. They gave them coats, toys, food, holiday food
with a Food Lion gift card. Extreme graciousness and joy were involved. <br />
*Lion Linda described
her tradition of ding-dong-ditching, where after gathering ‘booty’ it is delivered anonymously on
the front stoop after ringing the doorbell. She and her friend helped a single mom unable to speak
English well who had 3 children. They took gifts, wrapping paper, etc., and then later took food
and donations and gift cert for $100. Both she and the recipient were in tears.
<br />
<br />
Vision Walk 2014: Lion Debra Laughlin Lion Debra wasn’t present, but Lion John Watters
related how Thalia Lions and the Town Center Blind Lion are jointly requesting a grant from the
Lions Charity Foundation of 24-D to help with Vision Walk. Again this year we are in
‘competition’ with Northern Virginia to recruit the most Lions to participate. See VisionWalk 2014 @<a href="http://www.fightblindness.org/site/TR/VISIONWALK/VisionWalktr?team_id=74900&pg=team&fr_id=5201">http://www.fightblindness.org/site/TR/VISIONWALK/VisionWalktr?team_id=74900&pg=team&fr_id=5201</a>
<br />
<br />
Homeless Connect, Norfolk and Virginia Beach: Lion John Watters Lion John described
briefly the history of Homeless Connect and the event today at Norfolk Scope. There is similar
event planned for January 31st (Friday) at Virginia Beach Methodist Church, corner of 19th and
Pacific at the beach front. The Sight and Hearing Unit will be there from about 9am to 3pm.
Volunteers are always needed to work the unit.
<br />
<br />
Secretary’s Report:
<br />
*District Reports – some have been handed in, thank you.
<br />
*Club Directory with brief bio and photo – only two bios are in hand. Please ignore your modesty
and submit a brief bio for the club’s personal use. We’ll take photos when bios are in hand.
<br />
*The Vision Loss Symposium will be Saturday, January 25, 2 - 4 p.m.,MEO Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. This is a great way for non-vision impaired Lions to learn about the assistive technology available today. It will amaze you! There are also some interesting speakers scheduled. The Virginia Beach Town Center-Blind Lions would be grateful for any help provided or to just see other Lions attending for their own personal education. POC Lion Sharene Nolan, 757-497-7057, Cabinet Secretary, District 24D.
See Vision Loss Symposium 2014 @ <a href="http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/libraries/news-and-events/Pages/Vision-Loss-Symposium.aspx">http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/libraries/news-and-events/Pages/Vision-Loss-Symposium.aspx</a>
<br />
<br />
Bland Contest Feb 20th. Details were given by Lion Vickie Kennedy. She explained what the James
Bland contest is and the levels of competition. The Region Bland will be Mar 20th. Bayside Lions is the
only other in our region. The District Contest is Friday, April 25th at Chandler Hall at ODU. Club
volunteers are needed on Feb 20th.
<br />
<br />
Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy –In regards to the accounts – we paid some, got some and
have some and still have a few bills to pay. The report was distributed.
<br />
<br />
From the floor: Lion Dick Kreassig discussed the recent death of a juvenile diabetic to emphasize the
seriousness of the disease. This was part of Diabetes Awareness.
<br />
<br />
Birthdays: Lions Rich Roberts and Vickie Kennedy were honored and vigorous bidding resulted in
Lions Bob Perrine and Mike Coren were requested by the honorees to sing to them. $103 in bids for
and against the singers was raised. The singing was spirited and enjoyed, if not completely in tune.
<br />
<br />
Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman $20 first drawing was won by Lion Jack Wagner. $13
won by Lion Jim Healy. $8 won also by Lion Jack Wagner. The FBI must have fixed the gambling
tonight!
<br />
<br />
Meeting then adjourned at 8:23pm.
<br />
Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions Club
<br />
<br />
Upcoming Events:
<br />
*Jan 25th – Low Vision Symposium, Central Library, 2:00 - 4:30pm
<br />
*Jan 31st – VB Homeless Connect, VB Methodist, 9am – 3pm
<br />
*Feb 4th –Children’s screening at Jacox Elem, Norfolk, approx. 9:30am
<br />
*Feb 5th – next regular meeting
<br />
*Feb 13th – Eyeglass recycling, meet at Best Buy lot at 9:30am
<br />
*Feb 22nd – District 24D Governor’s Social, Point Plaza Hotel and Suites @ City
Center
(See current KnightsVision for registration information)
<br />
*Apr 27th, Sunday - Vision Walk - registration @ 11:30 a.m.; Walk Begins @ 1 p.m.
Location: 17th Street Park. Walk Chairs: Debra Laughlin and Gilda Solomon
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<strong>Dec 4, 2013 - </strong>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Dec 4, 2013, by Lion President Rich Roberts at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
<br />
<br />
Call to Order at 6:30pm by Lion President Rich Roberts
<br />
ATTENDANCE:
1 Guests,
21 Members,
60 Percent
<br />
Recess for Dinner: 6:33pm
Reconvened: 6:59pm
<br />
<br />
Introduction of guest speaker: Lion Jack Wagner: Larissa Sutherland, Outreach Coordinator for Samaritan House
Lion Jack said that Larrissa doesn’t toot her own horn much. She has been active in childhood education for some years and was a traveling art teacher in the hills of Virginia, where she is originally from. She will give us an overview of Samaritan House.
<br />
<br />
Ms Sutherland began by expressing appreciation of the Thalia Lions’ support of Samaritan House (SH). She offered a tour of SH to anyone present who had not had one. You are aware of the food pantry already, but on the tour it is seen filled up and magnificent. Samaritan House will be thirty years old next year. We are the largest domestic violence center in Virginia. Many areas where the shelters are located are not labeled and are kept private to protect the victims. We also help families who are homeless. We have more children with us than adults. Giving Tuesday, an annual fund-raising time, was last week. Typical for an average day we had 100 children and 69 adults resident then. These people would have had nowhere else to stay. They may remain for either 30 or 60 days. We immediately start looking for housing when they arrive. We get an average of about 8000 phone calls a year, some calling because of a crisis, but most calling for place to stay. We look for permanent and stable space for them. Rapid Rehousing is our program where we can place people into a home they can call their own. We help them with rent and moving and also help them gain employment. Many are underemployed and need better jobs. Services provided are employment, housing, food, and training. If they don’t have a high school diploma we get them into a GED program. In the first week or two they have do decide what to do with the rest of their lives. Some go back to their own homes. A family advocate immediately evaluates their needs. Children’s services are important and are expanding, especially to meet the needs of abused children. A plan is made and followed. Domestic violence in general is only the manifestation of an abusive and power-seeking partner or parent. All services are entered voluntarily but any and all are made available as needed as we try to break the cycle of violence and abuse. When emergency shelter is needed and a person or family is unable to transition back to their own home, we have several apartments and supportive housing for them. It is not a strange or unfriendly location. We try to instill confidence and change to prevent the problems from recurring. Today I was talking to a group of girls, 14 and 15 years of age, who run an after school club that had collected many sheets and toiletries for clients. They were excited to help the community around them. It’s great to see them able to offer this important support.
Questions: Is the emergency shelter like a dormitory? No, we use a ‘scattered site’ shelter system which consists of townhouses and single family homes. They live communally, sometimes with several families in one location.
What is the relation to the USN? We work closely with Navy family services and have a good relationship. We train service members in recognizing domestic violence. We don’t get financial support directly, but there is tremendous help from Navy volunteers. E.g., volunteers helped rehabilitate our physical facility.
We have various supply drives for specific items on occasion. See our website and go to the volunteer section (http://www.samaritanhouseva.org/get-involved/volunteer/). We have a thrift store partner and volunteers who sort through clothing, items, etc. We can connect persons with needed clothing. The thrift store earns us about $450,000 a year!
Personnel: We have 35 paid employees, but we are growing and trying to expand our skilled volunteers about 30% -- all kinds of skills and professions are needed.
We have fund raisers every year. The community services include victim advocates that help in court, civil actions, etc. They are not paralegals but are aware of what our clients need. They follow up every single call to the police. Volunteers are needed here also. Lion Ed DeLong at this point rose and donated $100 directly to Ms Sutherland.
Minimum age for volunteers who work with clients is 18 and they cannot be a student in Virginia Beach schools. Children can help in other areas however, esp. in food and clothing sorting, etc.
My background is childhood education and I help students learn about family and dating violence. The Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta estimates that one in four women and one in nine men suffered domestic violence last year. Those men who are violent are usually frequent abusers, thus making the statistics seem to indicate more men are involved than actually are.
How often does an abused person go back into the abusive relationship? This not really known but it is a problem. The national average number of times a victim of violence tries to make a break from an abusive relationship before succeeding is seven to nine times.
Men as victims are served also. Also homeless men. Men are often not reporting or aware that services are available for them, so they are underrepresented in the statistics. Last year in Virginia, 1 in 3 homicides were family or relationship based. Many murder victims are men. If someone reaches out to a person at risk, it can precipitate violence if intervention is not careful or organized. If you know of anyone in an abusive relationship, then encourage them to seek help themselves. All police responding to a domestic violence episode can directly call for help at that time. Every city in this area, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, etc. has a responsible shelter agency to call.
A question was asked if elder abuse by adults is increasing. These statistics are unknown.
General budget is $2.4M now and we hope to expand to $2.9M. Last year we scored 100% from auditors. We do get support from United Way and others in addition to our own fund-raising.
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President Lion Rich offered our thanks for this interesting talk and presented Larissa with a Thalia Lions thank you plaque.
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A get-well card for Lion Bob Perrine was passed around to speed his recovery from a recent hospitalization.
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For the benefit of our newer members, the Melvin Jones fellowship award was described by Lion Dick Kreassig with additional remarks by Lions Stan Furman and John Watters. In summary, a Melvin Jones Fellowship can be bought as either an honorary presentation or direct personal contribution with a $1000 donation to the LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation).
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Reports:
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*Citrus sales for the holidays: Lion Jack Wagner. Sales have been great and we approach 160 boxes sold. Delivery date is yet to be announced, but it probably will be next Thursday. We will deliver in then following days.
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*Head Start books and eye screenings: Lion Nancy Watters We have distributed 875 to the Portsmouth, Norfolk and Chesapeake programs, four hundred to Virginia Beach programs, 600 to Smithfield, 400 to the Easter Shore – at least 2200 so far. Williamsburg, Newport News and Northern Neck are doing their own projects. We are very close to finishing. No screenings for our club are scheduled yet, but on Jan 7th we are screening in Norfolk at Jacox Elementary.
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*Holiday Family Help – Lion Stan Furman As of last week we didn’t have a family, but Head Start has now given us 5 families whose children might benefit from holiday gifts. In addition a community food bank has a family in need. Great discussion ensued. A motion was made to support one family in the Carver neighborhood by Lion Jack Wagner, seconded by Lion Ed DeLong. Discussion centered about why only this family. Five other Lions present volunteered to help the rest of the families. All wound up being covered. The motion was voted on unanimously. Discussion then decided on providing $350 of club money for the large family following a motion by Lion Stan Furman and seconded by Lion Ed DeLong. The motion carried unanimously. Donations were accepted to replace club money. Other joined in to assist those who volunteered.
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-Response from Lion Nancy. When we asked Mechelle to recommend a Head Start family for Thalia Lions Club to support during the Christmas season, she said it was too difficult to select one name from the 5 that were sent from the respective centers. So I took the list of 5 to our club meeting tonight and we asked our members how we should go about picking the chosen family. I am happy to report to you that we were unable to select as well. Because we can only afford to provide Christmas for one family from our club charitable fund account, we are choosing the Scott family with 5 children. They will be given a food basket, clothes and toys. Now this is what makes me proud to be a Thalia Lion’s Club member……all of the other families will have Christmas provided as well. Individual members stepped up and selected a family that they each would support. They jumped at the chance to cover all the needs, choosing families, forming small groups, discussing approaches, all to target each name. In addition to the names you submitted, another family from a local food bank will also be provided Christmas by a couple who are members.
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-Response from Lion Jack: To my fellow Lions: I just talked with the Advocate from Head Start, whose client is the Scott family, whom we, as a club, have adopted for the upcoming holidays. She informed me the children can definitely use a winter coat, hat, and gloves and these items are the most needed. The mother, who is 29, is not employed, could also use a coat, hat and gloves. The Scott family is on Food Stamps meaning they can buy foodstuffs, but no household items such as paper towels, laundry supplies, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc, as these items must come out of pocket. Any toys will be gladly accepted and appreciated. Citrus products will go over in a big way. One word of caution, you should check with the Advocate for the family you are adopting to determine if the child has any allergies and what they might need the most. You can determine the Advocate by calling and talking to Mechelle Osby ( 757 ) 435 3651. My Advocate would want the gifts to come from the Thalia Lions Club and not Santa. She also would like to be present when we make the presentation to the family. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the Scott family adoption Holiday project, please let me know. We are starting with a base of $ 450.00.
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-Response from District Governor Donnie Johnson: This is a very heart warming thing that you are doing especially during the Holiday Season and I am very proud of the members of the Thalia Lions Club for helping all of these families. This is truly a heart project and one that inspires all of us to do a little more and show the spirit of being a Lion to others. "We Serve" is much more than a slogan....it is the core of why we became a Lion in the first place. Lions from all over our District are busy helping those that need help all year long and doing projects to help those in need. We do not help people for the kudos......we help people because we care and know it is the right thing to do. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. God bless each of you.
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*Holiday Party, Dec 18th – Lions Stan Furman and Nancy Watters. Bring a side dish or dessert. The club provides turkey and ham. Libation served. Bring a spouse or prospective Lion. Directions to 2357 Haversham Close are on the reverse of the agenda distributed this evening.
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Secretary’s Report:
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- District Reports – Thank you for your input again this month.
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- Status of Virginia Sales Tax exemption – still pending
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- Club Directory with brief bio and photo – please prepare a one page biography for this in the next few months. It can provide a more complete personal history of each member to share with others.
- Thank you note from Scotty was read thanking the club for its support of JDRF.
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy –In regards to the accounts – we paid some, got some and have some and still have a few bills to pay. Details will follow at the next board meeting.
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From the floor: <br />
* Lion Nancy Watters announced VB Chorale performance on Dec 14th. <br />
* Lion Catherine Bromwell mentioned the golf ball drop this weekend where the club could win big money.
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Birthdays: Lions Jeri Furman (Dec 3rd), Irene Conlin (Dec 9th) and Jim Healy (Dec 19th). Each of them chose a singer and then bidding for and against who sang what to whom ensued. In the end bidders chose Lions Stan Furman, Shelia Romm and John Watters to sing a version of Happy Birthday to all parties. $63 was raised altogether!
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Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman There were three drawings – first for $22 won by Lion Erin Stromberg, the second won by Lion Nancy Watters for $15 and the third for $10 was won by Lion Catherine Bromwell.
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Meeting then adjourned at 8:17pm.
Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions Club <br />
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Upcoming Events:
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*Dec 12th or thereabouts, distribution of holiday citrus orders – strong backs needed
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*Dec 12th, Eyeglass Recycling, meet at Best Buy for a ride at 9:30am
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*Dec 18th, Holiday Party 6:30pm, 2357 Haversham Close, bring side or dessert
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*Jan 1st – New Year’s Day – NO MEETING THIS DAY!
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*Jan 9th – Eyeglass Recycling
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*Jan 15th, Homeless Connect at Norfolk Scope, 8am – 4pm and our first meeting of the year
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* Feb 22nd -- District 24-D Winter Social, Point Plaza Suites, Newport News
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<strong>Nov 20, 2013.</strong> - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn, on November 20, 2013, following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 8:15p.m. by President Lion Richard Roberts who acted as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:
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Lion Richard Roberts, President
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Lion Aziz Selahi, 1st VP
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Lion Bob Perrine <br />
Lion Irene Conlin, 2nd VP
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Lion Nancy Watters, 3rd VP
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Lion John Watters, Sec
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Lion Susan Sumnick <br />
Lion Dick Kreassig, Director
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Lion Stan Furman, TailTwister
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Lion Mike Coren
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Lion Debra Laughlin
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Lion Shelia Romm
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Lion Roger Snell <br />
Lion Steve Rosnov
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Lion Jeri Furman
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Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treasurer <br />
Lion Catherine Bromwell
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Linda Harrison
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Lion Jeri Furman
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Minutes of Business Meeting.
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The meeting was called to order at 8:15 pm
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1. Lion Nancy suggested that we notify those who reserved but didn’t’ show tonight that we are being billed for their meals. If we start to lose money, we may have to begin billing those who don’t show. Lion President Rich Roberts will send an email out to remind members of this. To date we haven’t lost money with meal billings yet.
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2. We need to renew our contract with the Hilton and need dates for the next year. Meetings will be one in Jan, one in Feb, two in May, one in June, one in July, two in Aug, one in Sep, two in Oct, two in Nov and one in Dec. Lion Stan Furman moved we renew the contract. Seconded by Lion Vickie Kennedy. Dates will be as mentioned. The contract will be renewed by Lion Debra Laughlin. Unanimous vote approved the motion.
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3. Treasurer’s report – see Attachment 2 to the regular minutes. Discussed by Lion Vickie Kennedy. Discussion proceeded along the line of making charitable donations from our administrative funds. There are no expenses other than state and LCI dues coming from the admin fund. It was moved by Lion Dick Kreassig that $2000 be transferred from administration into activities. Seconded by Lion Nancy Watters. Unanimously approved. This will make it easier to pay donations to our charities.
There was no more business except a request about sponsoring families over the holidays—it hasn’t happened yet. No one knew who might be responsible.
Lion Vickie Kennedy is still looking for a judge for the Bland Contest. It was suggested to consider Jeff Phelps, Instrumental Chair at the Governor’s School for the Arts.
Lion John Watters reported on the status of I-Texts organization for fund raising. It has not yet been determined to be legal or not, after which we can decide to use it or not.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:32pm.
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Respectfully submitted:
Lion John Watters, Secretary
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<strong>Nov 20, 2013.</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Nov 20, 2013, by Lion President Rich Roberts at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
Call to Order at 6:30pm by Lion President Rich Roberts
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ATTENDANCE
0 Guests,
20 Members
- 57 Percent
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Recess for Dinner: 6:32pm
Reconvened: 6:55pm
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Introduction of guest speaker, Lion Nancy Watters
As a 20 year Army spouse, Carol Berg has experienced almost everything life has to offer in the military. Moving with her family 9 times in 20 years Carol served as Volunteer Coordinator at Army Community Service at 3 stateside and 1 overseas location while stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Carol's professional experience here in Hampton Roads includes her tenure as the Chapter Services Director of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross, Executive Director of The Newport News Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Chief Operating Office of Avalon: A Center for Women and Children, and Field Office Director of Operation Homefront of the Virginias. Carol has recently accepted a new position as the Regional Director for the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program here in Greater Hampton Roads.
Carol has 2 daughters and one granddaughter and has lived in Newport News for the past 16 years and continues to support the community and needs of our military and their families.
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Speaker: Carol Berg, representing Operation Homefront
Relating a joke about various freedoms, she thanked veterans present this evening for their service. She also told a story of a priest counseling her fiancé and herself in which her husband described her as competent. Military life as a spouse means you must be competent to live here and there and always be ready for change. Operation Homefront was started after the events of 9/11 by a Navy wife and a commander’s wife who discovered that families didn’t know what to do when the military member was deployed. The organization is well rated and very efficient with 95% of funds going to military families. Most beneficiaries are those of the enlisted ranks of E1 to E6. However, they serve all ranks of military wounded. There are 27 field offices in the US such that every service member anywhere has an office in their area. Services are multifunction helping families cope with everything from Christmas toys to home repair. Services also includes special meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas. National partners (organizations) help support us. Criteria for assistance include need and being enlisted of ranks E1 to E6. Being be on active duty is required, thus excluding the guard and reserve unless they are serving on active duty. Financial assistance includes food, rent and utilities. All support is done virtually and privately, unknown to command. It’s “No fuss philanthropy”. Documentation need is just a Leave and Earnings Statement and an ID card. We rarely provide cash, but even then is done through gift cards for the commissary. Veterans assisted are required to have an honorable discharge, unless the discharge was due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Car repair is one of the more common donations, but it is limited to only what a family absolutely needs. Routine maintenance is not done. Home repairs are a frequent request, e.g. we recently put $86K into a serviceman’s home in Virginia Beach because it needed modifications to accommodate his service-acquired disabilities. We especially help families of those deployed. Moving expenses can be provided when necessary if they are not covered by the military. Volunteers are often used for this. Vision care is covered to the extent of one pair of glasses per year for families. Sometimes special glasses are provided. Emergency food accounts are the majority of help provided – but just enough to make it to pay day. We can pay rent and provide services even if it may be available on base. We help with copay in an emergency. Sometimes we ask families to cost share. Ms Berg described an example of an expensive sewer connection of a Coast Guard family. In this case the family ended up cost sharing the expense. The organization also operates Homefront Villages in three locations. This is temporary housing for 6 mo to 2 yrs while transitioning out of service, especially for those coming out of hospitals. It includes free rent, services, behavioral health, and assistance in learning to reengage with the community. The incidence of PTSD is high now and requires a long adjustment period. Families of the non-wounded also often qualify for help. This even includes veterans of Korea and Vietnam at times. A significant donation sometimes made are free homes as long as they don’t have another home. They can’t sell it within several years afterwards. The intent is to provide a home to a veteran who couldn’t afford it otherwise. This program is even available to those discharged in a reduction in forces mandate. The program is called Homes on the Homefront. These homes are available in almost all states. Our goal is to serve military families – if we can’t, we find another organization that can. Services even include baby showers for expectant military mothers. We do things year round and look for funds and partnerships. We often work with Lions for glasses and with the VA for services. We’re looking for referrals of professionals and services who can help our clients. We are 95% efficient and have only a 5% overhead. 44% of the homeless in Virginia live in Hampton Roads, and 1 of 3 of these are military veterans. Contact information was provided and brochures given out. <br />
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Visit our website or facebook page. At the conclusion of her talk, Lion Ed DeLong fervently thanked the presenter for the program and the services they provide, since in the past these services just weren’t available. In continuing discussion it was mentioned that the Hampton Veterans Hospital is a top rated facility and very useful for helping with these programs.
Reports:
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Citrus sales for the holidays: Lion Jack Wagner Reminded members that orders must be in by Dec 4. We’re lagging in sales compared to last year. We don’t have a minimum order yet. We may have White Cane collection on Dec 6 or 7th. Our next speaker on Dec 4th will on Samaritan House.
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Head Start books and eye screenings: Lion Nancy Watters Described our screening of the Head Start students on the E. Shore yesterday and at Pembroke Mall on Nov 16th. 88 children were screened at Pembroke Mall with 14 referrals. Santa got involved too. On the E. Shore yesterday we screened 179 children with 36 referrals. Head Start books collection: The original goal was 1500, but we may actually need about 2000. We have delivered 875 to the Head Starts of Portsmouth, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Tomorrow we will deliver 300 to Virginia Beach Head Starts. Soon then Smithfield will have 500 books and the Peninsula will receive another several hundred soon. Lion Nancy described the First Books charity and the receipt of 360 new books rom them last week.
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Sight & Hearing Unit report from Nov 12th – Lion Steve Rosnov We screened 118 and referred 17. There were people from 29 countries. Lion Nancy did 66 blood tests. We will do this again in May 2014 at the Central Library. Eyeglass recycling was last week and we turned in 279 glasses and 7 hearing aids and 6 members worked the center. Next time will be Dec 12th.
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Holiday Party, Dec 18th – Lions Stan Furman and Nancy Watters Bring food. The club provides turkey and ham and the rest of us can bring a spouse or friend and a side dish. Directions to 2357 Haversham Close will be provided as the time nears.
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Secretary’s Report:
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*District Reports – please send in your Lion activities for the month.
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*Status of Virginia Sales Tax exemption & charity collection permit – We were accepted as a charitable organization with permission to collect funds in 1980. Application has been made to officially grant us permission to buy and sell without state sales tax.
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Treasurer's Report Lion Vickie Kennedy – We paid some, got some and have some and still have a few bills to pay. She also promoted a movie at the Naro for families benefitting Ronald McDonald House. The movie, Angel’s Sing, features many singers. $10 donations to RMDH are accepted. In regards to the accounts – <br />
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Birthdays: Lions Nurys Sabino (10th ) was not present, but the Tail Twister will embarrass her another time.
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Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Furman Winners were Lions Rich Roberts and Jeri Furman.
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Meeting then adjourned at 7:59pm.
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Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
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Thalia Lions Club
Upcoming Events:
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Dec 4th, Deadline for holiday citrus orders
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Dec 4th, Regular Meeting, 6:30pm, Hilton Garden Inn, social at 6pm
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Dec 12th, Eyeglass Recycling, meet at Best Buy for a ride at 9:30am
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Dec 18th, Holiday Party 6:30pm, 2357 Haversham Close, bring side or dessert
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Jan 1st – New Year’s Day – NO MEETING THIS DAY!
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Jan 15th, Homeless Connect at Norfolk Scope, 8am – 4pm and our first meeting of the year
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Feb 22nd -- District 24-D Winter Social, Point Plaza Suites, Newport News
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<strong>Nov 6, 2013</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Nov 6,
2013, by Lion President Rich Roberts at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia
Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
Call to Order at 6:30pm by Lion President Rich Roberts
ATTENDANCE
2 Guests
20 Members
57 Percent
Recess for Dinner: <br />
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6:35pm
Reconvened: 6.59pm
Introduction of guest speaker, Lion Rich Roberts: Lion Patricia Jones, Zone G Chair of Region III
of District 24-D.
Lion Patricia has been a member of the Oceanside Lions Club since 2007, and is currently serving as
Club President for the second time. In 2012, Lion Pat attended the VA Lions Regional Leadership
Institute. She works at Naval Station Norfolk as a Metric Analyst. Her hobbies include coin collecting
and singing. She as a son, Lion Cedric, who is a civil servant in Portsmouth.
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Lion Pat stated that she knows how Thalia is up to date and is very active, but she wishes to describe the
membership plan for the zone tonight. Please go to the LCI website and look for the webinars in training
available to all members. They include leadership and membership, but also the Club Excellence
program. She suggested a needs assessment associated with the club excellence project. We have already
met the public service goals. She asked what we need (answers included a better looking tail twister.)
The LCI website will teach you all you need to know about Lionism in general. This is good especially
for new Lions. While speaking at random with people in the hotel tonight, she discovered that most
didn’t know much about Lionism.
District projects are journey for sight, eyeglass recycling, children’s eye screening, the eye bank, Bland
contests, peace posters, the Reading Action Plan and plant a tree – all are on the website. Asking whether
anyone might go to the State Convention in Tyson’s Corner, a few replied they might. Lion Pat
complimented the club on paying our dues and getting our reports in on time.
Lion Bob asked about the plant a tree project – it is still an international project, but we have done it for
several years. In answer to a question, she explained what a zone is and who is in it. We are Region III,
Zone G including the Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden, Oceanside, Princess Anne, Virginia Beach Central,
Thalia and Virginia Beach Host Lions Clubs. She described Traveling Leos and choosing a club to visit
that has excellent food. Thalia was invited to the Oceanside Lions holiday year end event on Dec 9th.
Another question was about what it means to be a ‘host’ club – Lion Stan Furman mentioned that it is an
original club in an area who then hosts the formation of at least two other clubs. The only large host club
in the district remaining is the Williamsburg Host club. Another question was how 24d came about.
Multidistrict 24 was the 24th state to join LCI. Each state is then further subdivided into alphabetical
sections. Multidistrict 24 has 6 districts A – F. Lion Bob Perrine further stated that our blog site shows
our position in the total organization of the Lions clubs from LCI to club.
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Lion President Rich handed out awards from recent conferences – a Proud Lion to Lion Catherine
Bromwell, Lion Roger Snell was given a chevron for 20 years membership, Lion Jim Healy a chevron
for 15 years, and club patches – 24-D Traveling Leo, 2013 State Achievement, Lion Steve Rosnov’s
100% secretary award and a 100% Treasurer’s award to Lion Vickie Kennedy.
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Reports:
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*Sight/Hearing/Blood Sugar Screening, Adult Learning Center, Nov 12th: Lion Ed DeLong
Described how we have been associated with the Adult Learning Center with screening for 20
years. While we’ve done it on Fridays, this year it will be on Tuesday to accommodate more
students. We usually see students from many countries. Many have never been tested before.
Hours will be from 10am to 2pm. Lion Ed distributed a sign-up sheet. You don’t have to be a
Lion to do this. Please come help and bring someone who speaks a foreign language.
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*Eyeglass Recycling on Nov 14th : Lion Ed DeLong. The Gilmerton bridege will be closed that
day, so take the long way around. We measure and clean many many glasses.
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*Head Start Book Project, Membership Treasure Hunt report and Pembroke Mall screening:
Lion Nancy Watters We inducted 2 new members at the event and she showed the Thalia club’s
board showing all that we do. On Nov 16th we will be at the mall with the Spot for children’s eye
screenings. She also showed the RAP poster. Mentioned that 875 books were delivered to the
Head Start schools in Portsmouth, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Another poster on the book project
was made by Roger Snell. Please come if you can help. On Nov 19th we are going to the E. Shore
to screen all Head Start students, sponsored by the Central Shore Lions Club.
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*Holiday Citrus Sales: Lion Jack Wagner Brochures are available with prices. Note that the
orders must be in by Dec 4th. Delivery week is Dec. 11th to 15th. Get all you know to buy some
holiday citrus. <br />
*Samaritan House – there will be a speaker form Samaritan House on Dec 4th to
explain what you’ve been supporting. See the blog for details and please keep the donations
coming in.
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Secretary’s Report:
Status of state sales tax requirements for non-profits, both purchase and sales, was described. We are in
the process of applying for approvals from the Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and the Dept of Taxation.
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy – see then Tresurer's Report.<br />
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Induction of inductee Giovanni Giudice by IPDG Lion Stan Furman. Lion Stan described the origins and history
of the Lions Clubs International, esp. its charter from the United Nations. He administered the pledge and
responsibilities of being a Lion to Giovanni. Lion Aziz, standing in for Lion Roger as sponsor, pinned
him with his Lions pin. Giovanni described that he is 43 and Italian. He served in the Italian Air Force
until his assignment here to NATO and wishes to help his community. He has three children and doesn’t
have a lot of time but wishes to participate as able to serve his community.
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Virginia RUSH soccer sponsorship was brought up by Lion Steve Rosnov. They are sponsoring an
aerial golf ball drop with possible large winnings. While we can participate as individuals, if our club
participates we can still win and donate half back and be money well ahead. A spontaneous collection
contributed about $150 to the cause to sponsor a ball or two.
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Lion Irene Conlin introduced ScripTalk, a device that speaks contents and instructions of medication
bottles that have a special RFID (radio frequency identification chip). This is especially useful for those
with multiple medications and/or visual disabilities. Please call ScripTalk to include this service at
pharmacies in Virginia. The goal is to get it anywhere you get meds. Brochures with the number to call
were handed out.<br />
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Birthdays: Lions Linda Harrison (7th ), Tail Twister Lion Stan Furman asked Lion Linda to choose a
singer for Happy Birthday. She chose Lion John Watters, but was soon joined by Lion Patricia Jones and
then Lions Aziz Selahi and new Lion Giovanni Giudice. After all the bidding for and against the singers,
they all simultaneously sang in English, Italian and Farsi Happy Birthday to Lion Linda.
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Raffle: Tail Twister IPDG Lion Furman Lion Nancy Watters won $25 and Lion Aziz Selahi won
$19.
Meeting then adjourned at 8:13pm.
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Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion John Watters, Secretary
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Thalia Lions Club
Upcoming Events:
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*Nov 12th – Sight & Hearing Unit, VB Adult Learning Cntr, 10am – 2pm
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*Nov 14th – Eyeglass Recycling, meet at Best Buy at 9:30am
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*Nov 16th – Children’s Eye Screening, Santa at Pembroke Mall, 10am – 2pm
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*Nov 19th – E. Shore Head Start eye screening
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*Nov 20th -- Regular club meeting, Carol Berg – Operation Homefront
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*Feb 22nd -- Winter Social, Point Plaza Suites, Newport News
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<strong>Oct 16, 2013</strong>. The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn following the Regular Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 8:20p.m. by President Lion Richard Roberts who acted as chairman, with the following board members and members in attendance:
Lion Richard Roberts, President Lion Nancy Watters, member
Lion John Watters, Sec
Lion Debra Laughlin
Lion Shelia Romm Lion Steve Rosnov, Membership
Lion Stan Furman, TailTwister
Lion Jeri Furman Lion Dick Kreassig, Director Lion Catherine Bromwell
Linda Harrison
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Minutes of Business Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 8:20 pm
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1. The board approved Erin Stromberg for membership. She is an optometrist sponsored by Lion Nancy Watters. Motion made by Lion Stan that it be reported in the October MMR for LCI’s membership month. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. It was noted that the Treasurer’s report was previously decided to be given only at the Board Meeting. It was mentioned that it should still be distributed at club meetings even if in the future it is not reported.
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3. Lion Catherine Bromwell moved that Linda Harrison be accepted as a member. Passed unanimously. Application will be submitted tonight and reported in October.
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4. Lion Dick Kreassig brought up non-attendance as a club policy. It was mentioned that service projects are where members are needed, and attendance at meetings is only secondary. Several mentioned that we need to engage visitors more than we have. More discussion about the relative importance of meetings vs service projects concluded that both are important but that we don’t require absolute perfect attendance.
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5. Diabetes walk support was moved by Lion Stan Furman to be in the amount of $100. It will be made payable to JDRF. To be mailed to Dick Kreassig. Passed unanimously.
Adjourned at 8:39am.
Respectfully submitted:
Lion John Watters, Secretary
<strong>Oct 16, 2013.</strong><br />
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<strong>Oct 16, 2013</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. <br />
Lion Ed DeLong It’s a Grand Old
Flag<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pledge</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> to the U.S. Flag </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">was led by<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion Nancy Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Invocation</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> –</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> offered by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Jack Wagner<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Introduction of Guests:
Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm
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Reconvened 7:01pm
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Introduction of guest speakers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Rev. David Martin is a
chaplain at Sentara Leigh Hospital where he is also an ethics consultant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was a campus chaplain at Regent University
where he was also a lecturer at the law school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His presentation this evening is on </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Advance Care Planning</strong></span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev. Martin began by defining the topic,
which is basically planning ahead for decisions that may need to be made for
medical care or end-of-life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He strongly
believes that anyone of 18 years of age or older should have such plans written
out and communicated to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Advance
planning includes medical directives, powers of attorney (general, specific and
medical for legal surrogacy), a durable do-not-resuscitate order if necessary
and a P.O.S.T. (Physician order for scope of treatment).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These all should exist before they are to be
used and kept in a safe place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A “safe
place” can literally be a safe, but they can also be filed with a hospital
system like Sentara’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My Chart</i> or
placed in a national registry on-line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Most important is to communicate clearly one’s desires to others,
whether they be friends or family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
communication can be critical for care-givers to understand an uncommunicative
patient’s desires in critical situations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Rev. Martin emphasized that all of us should be </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>educated consumers</strong></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> in that all should
understand the true meaning of what <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">CPR</i>
(cardio-respiratory resuscitation) actually is and what it does to a person. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other terms to understand are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">assisted ventilation</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">artificial nutrition</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">artificial hydration</i>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An elderly ill person may only have a 3%
chance of resuscitation and if family understood the trauma involved in
providing such a small chance to survive they might opt not to ask for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Advance directives cannot cover all
circumstances for several reasons – unavailability of the directive itself,
non-existence of the directive (most of us are included here) and the
difficulty in transferring the situation to medical orders for care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often an advance directive is not appropriate
for a nursing home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In conclusion, Rev.
Martin said that the best gift we can give our families is a clear and complete
communication of our desires for the instance of our incapacitation or serious
illness.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Questions from the club
covered several topics, in particular the new concept of a P.O.S.T.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">MyChart</i>
system (a form of personal electronic medical record) is only available in the
Sentara system, but the national registry sponsored by Sentara is available to
anyone at </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>www.sentara.com</strong></span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Brochures that guide writing out an advance plan were distributed.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">President Lion Rich
thanked Mr Martin and presented him a plaque in appreciation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Reports:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Sight/Hearing/Diabetes
Unit screening, Nov 12:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Ed DeLong<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Will be at the Adult Learning
Center on Tuesday, Nov 12<sup>th</sup> from 10am – 2pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>80% of the students there are from overseas The
S & H unit needs volunteers, esp those with language skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will sign up volunteers at the next
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Eyeglass
Recycling</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> this month had 6 persons present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We turned in 250 glasses and 4 hearing aids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next session will be Nov.14<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Head Start </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Books and screenings:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Watters<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve collected about a thousand books and
tomorrow we will deliver 875 of them to the Head Start headquarters in
Portsmouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The DG and many others will
be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are still collecting and
need about 1600 altogether.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children’s
Eye Screenings will be held at Malibu Elementary this Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me know if you would like to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another screening will be on Oct 24<sup>th</sup>
and 25<sup>th</sup> at Sunnybrook Preschool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On Oct 30<sup>th</sup> there is one at Thalia Elementary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nov 16<sup>th</sup> is the big screening at
Pembroke mall when Santa Claus comes to town.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Membership
Treasure Hunt details:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Debra
Laughlin<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pirate Captain Debra spoke
about the Membership Treasure Hunt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
needs more volunteers for Oct 26<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Volunteers should be there at 8:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All were urged to bring a potential Lion to learn about Lionism. It was
explained that this is a random gathering off the street, but a specific
introduction of invited persons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Vision Walk</strong></span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> kickoff will be the next day at Lion Debra’s. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Citrus
sales for the Holidays:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack Wagner</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> referenced
his recent email with price list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prices
had to be raised quite a bit this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s not too early to start taking orders, especially with your last
year’s customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to sell about 125
cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Orders can be taken up to Dec 5<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delivery will be about Dec 15<sup>th</sup> –
16<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Samaritan House
donations are still appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Stan Furman:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
Traveling Leo went to the Central Shore Lions club on the E. Shore on Oct 7<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve completed the obligations to get a
patch this year, so if you would like to go to a particular club, let Lion Stan
know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Bid n Buy</strong></span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> auction
is this Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doors open at 10:30am
with the silent auction and then the live auction will be at 1pm.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Dick Kreassig:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Talked
about his grandson Scotty and juvenile diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He promoted the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Walk for the Cure</i> and felt that we should be doing more about
diabetes as a club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He asked to consider
what more we can do for it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion
Rich Roberts</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> talked about our lack of exemption from sales tax in Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may have to pay sales tax in the future. But
some didn’t think this would an issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some consideration for becoming a 501C(3) was mentioned – it will be
looked into. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Secretary’s
Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Please keep the reports of
community activities coming in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever
you do in the Lions name counts for our report.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">*Region III Meeting, Oct 30<sup>th</sup>,
Hibachi Grill, let me know if you wish to attend.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He mentioned that </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Vickie Kennedy</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> is
recovering from recent surgery and will return to work next Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion ‘Smitty’ Smith</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> was recently hospitalized
and desires to become active with us again soon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Treasurer’s
Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters – </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">No real
change from last meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Written
reports were distributed. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Birthdays
– Lion Aziz Selahi</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> was traveling this evening and could be
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>50/50
Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Jack Wagner</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">
and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion
John Watters</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> each won $20 that was donated to Samaritan House.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Upcoming Events:
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Oct 18th – Malibu screening
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Oct 19th – LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction, Oak Grove UMC, 472 Battlefield Blvd. N.Chspk
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Oct 24th – 25th – Children’s eye screening, Sunnybrook Preschool
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Oct 26th – Membership Treasure Hunt, Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk
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Oct 30th – Children’s eye screening, Thalia Elementary
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Oct 30th – Region III Meeting, Hibachi Grill, Norfolk – Din 6:30pm, Mtg 7:00pm
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Nov 6th – Children’s eye screening, Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool
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Nov 12th – Sight & Hearing Unit, VB Adult Learning Cntr, 10am – 2pm
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Nov 16th – Children’s Eye Screening, Santa at Pembroke Mall, 10am – 2pm(?)
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<strong>Oct 2, 2013</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by President Lion Rich Roberts at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
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<strong>Introduction of Guests</strong>: Lion Nancy Watters introduced her guest, Dr. Erin Stromberg, O.D., Lion Stan Furman introduced Lion Carl Plesner, a visitor from Ocala, Florida, District 35-L. Also present was Lion to be Sheila Romm who will be installed this evening.
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ATTENDANCE
3 Guests
22 Members
71%
Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm
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Reconvened 7:01pm
Chair District 24-D Leader Dog
Lion Roy Stockdill, Co-Chair District 24-D Leader Dog, both from the Oceanside Lions Club
Lion Roy started by describing Leader Dogs, the largest service dog program in the world. In Oct 1939 the school graduated its first student, having been founded by Detroit Lions in the previous year. The cost to train that first person was $40. It is now in its 74th yr. One of its founders was a Lions International President in 1953. More than 15,000 dog teams have graduated from the school – the youngest 15yrs old and the oldest 81yrs. Usual working life of a dog is 10 yrs so many persons have been through several dogs. Common dogs used are German Sheppards, Labradors, Golden retrievers, or combinations. The current cost is now $40,000 per student. Students need only to bring pocket money to use while attending school as all costs including transportation to Rochester, MI, is provided. The total budget is about $12 mil/yr. This is provided by a combination of endowments, corporate, club, and individual donations. Lion Roy then introduced Lion Jeff and his dog, Badger.
Lion Jeff introduced himself and described losing his sight from diabetes 40 yrs. ago. He was declared legally blind in 1992 and got around but had no independence. He heard of Leader Dogs in 1999 and got his first dog soon after. Given a plane ticket to Detroit, he arrived at the airport with students from across the U.S. and some international students. This group becomes your family for the next 60 days. Training starts the next day at 6am. Trainers work with you one on one and get to know you, learning your pace of life and your needs. On the second day you meet your dog and your life changes forever. You have to learn what they are doing and vice versa. First thing every day you take your dog out for his needs and only then do you eat breakfast. You ride the train with the dog to downtown Detroit for the morning and then go somewhere else in the afternoon. Over the next days you travel all over the place, esp. to learn about electric cars and hybrids which are silent. You do it 6 day/wk. and then you have to do laundry and take care of your dog. You are not pampered at all because your life will now depend on your dog. Upon graduation you go to the airport, and depend only upon yourself and your dog to get home. Then you learn how your daily life changes forever. There is absolutely no cost to recipients for the training or for the dogs.
We have two objectives in this presentation: 1. The Leader Dog Foundation needs money for many things. There is much less corporate support these days, esp. from the Detroit area, endowments are being used up and donations are greatly needed. 2. We want to give you enough information about Leader Dogs so that you can talk to others who can benefit from a dog about the program. Refer them to us and we can help get them a dog if they need it. Anybody who is legally blind and can walk six blocks can qualify. The age requirement is only to be at least 16yrs old.
Badger is my third dog, weighs about 60lbs, is a black lab, born outside of Rochester, MI. He went through his six weeks of training and then went to live with a host family who raises him for a year. Some of you might not know the interesting fact that Badger’s puppy raiser was a prisoner in the Iowa state prison. He’s a great dog. In prison for a year, then at the school for six months before I got him. Some of you may remember my last dog, a yellow lab called Prince. He is retired near the courthouse and has a girlfriend.
Questions from the audience: How do you become a puppy raiser? You may live anywhere, but you must go get them. Raisers communicate among themselves on how to raise them and the effort is well organized. Lion Irene’s daughter, Elizabeth, has spent the last two summers in training, along with a GPS assist, so that she will be ready with the time comes to get a dog.
How long is the dog raised? About 11 months, then 6 mo in school and then delivered. Can he come back to the raiser? Maybe. If they don’t work out then the raiser has first refusal rights. Leader Dog has a list of more than a thousand wanting a dog. Jeff explained how the dog’s primary job is the blind person and in a marriage the wife can help, but is never in charge of the dog. Same thing with children who have to learn the difference between being in and out of harness. It’s actually a legal misdemeanor to pet a working dog.
President Lion Rich thanked both presenters and gave each of them a new Thalia Lions Lion Fish pen.
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<strong>Installation of new member</strong>: Rather than go through the usual period for approval, Lion Debra Laughlin moved that Sheila Romm be accepted as a Lion member of our club. The motion was seconded and a unanimous vote approved the motion. Her application and check had been received.
Immediate Past District Governor Lion Stan Furman then performed the induction.
Lions Debra Laughlin (sponsor) and Sheila Romm came to the front of the room where Lion Stan installed her. Lion Stan mentioned that her name means “lady” in Australia and our current International President is Australian. He summarized the history of Lions and noted that our 100th anniversary will be celebrated in Detroit at the international convention in 2017. He described Virginia Multidistrict 24 organization and the zones and regions of our district 24-D. He then administered the pledge.
New Lion Shelia talked about herself a bit. She was widowed eight yrs ago this Friday. She has a daughter 23 and a son, 18. Her husband died of lung cancer at age 50, 15 minutes before his daughter’s 15th birthday. What’s dear to her is Lung Cancer Awareness, esp. that consequences of smoking often occur 15 years after stopping. Saturday, Nov 2nd is the Race for Breath to fight lung cancer. She also supports Catholic schools. Her son is a senior at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School and will graduate in May.
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<strong>Reports:</strong>
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<strong>Eyeglass Recycling</strong> Oct 10th: Lion Ed DeLong. We’ll meet on Thursday a week from tomorrow. Meet at Best Buy at 9:30am if you need a ride.
Sight/Hearing/Diabetes Unit screening, Nov 12: Lion Ed DeLong Will be at the Adult Learning Center on Tuesday Nov 12th. 80% of the students are from overseas. Most have never been tested for glaucoma or diabetes. We’ll work from 10am to 2pm.
*<strong>Head Start Books collection</strong>: Lion Nancy Watters Thalia Lions have earned the spot dot for this year, an annual confirmation of meeting the requirements to earn another patch. And each year we’ll add another for children’s eye screening. She recently watched a Lions webinar on RAP (Reading Activities Program) of the Lions. We can sponsor videoing a military person overseas reading a story to there children for $10. This done through the USO.
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*<strong>White Cane Collection results</strong>: Lion Jack Wagner reported that we collected $1,042.50 at the recent White Cane and there will be another one next month.
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*<strong>Samaritan House walk/run</strong>: Lion Jack Wagner On Oct 20th the Samaritan House is holding their 10th annual walk/run fund raiser at the beach. They will also have a candlelight service soon. On any given night they care for about 100 abused women.
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*<strong>Membership Treasure Hunt details</strong>: Lion Debra Laughlin Pirate Captain Debra spoke in pirateese about the Membership Treasure Hunt. Lion Irene Conlin presented a message in a bottle about the treasure hunt to President Lion Rich. It will happen on Oct 26th. We need to know how many guests you might bring to learn about Lions starting at 9:30am. Events will run through the day and we need people to help guide visitors. Each club will present information and man a table. We need a list of volunteers by Oct 14th.
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*<strong>Traveling Leo</strong> will go to Hampton Phoebus Lions tomorrow evening. We have a full complement. Next Monday, Oct 7th, the Central Shore club meets on the E. Shore. If we go we can qualify for the patch by going to the E. Shore. He got all the volunteers needed for this trip also.
Lion Stan suggested we sponsor a family or two at the holidays with a food basket. Lion Jim Healy moved we do so. All voted Aye.
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<strong>Secretary’s Report</strong>:
District Reports – thanks for providing information about what you do in the community.
District Fall Conference is Fri – Sat, Oct 4 - 5. Location is the Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd, VB.
Region III Meeting, Oct 30th, Hibachi Grill, let me know if you wish to attend.
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<strong>Treasurer’s Report</strong>: Lion Vickie Kennedy – No real change from last meeting.
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<strong>Birthdays </strong>– Tailtwister & IPDG Lion Stan Furman (Sep 28th). Lion President Rich turned the tables on Lion Stan and collected money for a birthday song. Lions Otis and Vickie sang Happy Birthday to Lion Stan.
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<strong>50/50 Raffle</strong>: Guest Dr. Stromberg won $20 and Lion Vickie Kennedy won $15.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:21pm.
Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions <br />
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Club
Upcoming Events:
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Oct 4th, 5th – Fall Conference, Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach
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Oct 10th —Eyeglass Recycling, Thursday, 10am – 12, meet at Best Buy 9:30am
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Oct 19th – Juvenile Diabetes Walk
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Oct 19th – LCF24D Bid ‘n Buy Auction
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Oct 30th – Region III Meeting, Hibachi Grill, Norfolk – Din 6:30pm, Mtg 7:00pm
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Nov 16th – Children’s Eye Screening, Santa at Pembroke Mall
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<strong>Sep 4, 2013</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by First VP President Lion Aziz Selahi at 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA. ATTENDANCE: 8 Guests 14 Members 44% Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm <br />
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<strong>Introduction of Guests:</strong> Lion Nurys introduced Sheryl Parker, Lion Debra Laughlin introduced Shelia Romm, Lion Beth Stevens introduced members of the Virginia Beach Town Center Blind Lions Club (VBTCBLC) – President Lion Mack Stevens, Lions Frances Durham, Bambi Martin, and guest speakers Lion Nikki Jeffords and Caren Phipps.
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Reconvened 7:01pm.<br />
<strong>Introduction of guest speaker</strong>: Lion Debra Laughlin
Lion Nikki Jeffords, of the Virginia Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired, spoke, along with the VDBVI Regional Director, Caren Phipps from Richmond.
VDBVI is a state agency that serves the entire state. There are four main components – Education Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation and Independent Living and Low Vision Services. Their goal is to help people get back to work. Until four and a half years ago there were geographical areas instead of these service divisions. Visually impaired children as young as 14 enter the programs to prepare them for work. They are taught at this early age in what’s necessary to get a job and how to interview for one. They are introduced to successful working blind people, they go shopping, and they take the Tide to the mall downtown. The majority of these young people are in college. Lion Nikki coordinates services that develop a work plan for each individual. Occupations suitable for the blind are almost limitless but include teaching, counseling, service reps, IT, military and commercial logistics, law practice, and even physician assistants. Ms Phipps demonstrated a portable CCTV-like device ($500) that enlarges print for reading. Independent living is included in the curriculum. Some of the teaching is home-based, esp. for older persons with Age-related Macular Degeneration who wish to remain independent. All programs offered are either free or of low cost.
In response to a question, Lion Nikki replied that the single most important piece of technology she could/can use is a smartphone. The point was made however, that there are many different needs depending on the individual. The number of students in the program locally at present is about 100. There are more blind children today than in the past, because of increased survival of disabled newborns. There are 476 children in the program in eastern Virginia. They need audio books, large print books, raised maps, etc. in school which are provided through the VDBVI. Computers are used a lot. A question about Braille revealed that while it is not as important as in the past, it still is very important and often children don’t learn it. Lion Frances Durham mentioned how important Braille is to her in her work. The single most important thing for the blind is to get a job and work. Lion Nikki said to get employers to think about hiring the blind for work. Overall the impaired are better workers – generally honest, more loyal, and better workers.
The Virginia Industries for the Blind in Richmond package gloves, spices, pens, print materials and many more things. They provide contract management, especially for the Federal government. Some are able to move from contract work to actual Civil Service jobs. Lion Nikki told the story about a company that makes netting – they hired someone blind and 70 yrs old who had been a pipefitter. He has now been working for two years and is happy and living near his company. VDBVI found a room for him near his work where he can walk to work. He splices rope and weaves nets in greater productivity than some coworkers. In response to another question, the Americans with Disability Act has helped some, but there is still some way to go. Employers are worried about the cost and difficulties in accommodation for the blind. They often need help with this and the VDBVI can help them. Unfortunately some disabled seem to feel they deserve any job whether they are qualified or not.
Final food for thought – People are more afraid of blindness than death.
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<strong>Reports:</strong>
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<strong>Lion Beth Stevens</strong>, Zone G Chair from the VBTCBLC introduced a new program involving pirates. We’re invited to join in a Membership Treasure Hunt involving volunteers worth their weight in gold. This is a membership drive in order to thrive – she referred to Charles Darwin’s observation that it’s not the most intelligent or largest animal that survives but the organism that best adapts to their environment. We need to work together to adapt. The project is a membership treasure hunt, with a tour of the Lions Medical Eye Bank on Oct 26th. They will hear about the Lions and see what they do. The Thalia captain of this project could be Lion Debra Laughlin. She could form a team where every member brings a guest to learn about the Lions. This starts with a tour and then club info is imparted to the visitors. There will be training for the members participating. This is all service based. This larger group will make it easier to invite those attending. If they join soon, great, but they can come back later. This can also reenergize our present members. The Thalia club will need to decide to join or not.
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<strong>Lion Dick Kreassig</strong> read a letter from his grandson, Scotty Carter, asking for participation in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. He is an ambassador for the JDRF now and is hoping to get many organized and supporting the foundation. There is a walk on Oct 19 and he asked all to join his team, Scotty’s Super Heroes Fighting for a Cure, at website www.walk.jdrf.org. He summarized many achievements in treating diabetes recently world-wide, esp. the artificial pancreas. T1D is now the official acronym for type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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<strong>Eyeglass Recycling</strong> Sep 12th: Lion Ed DeLong. Lion Ed asked in honor of his 60th wedding anniversary on that same day to give him the present of our presence at the recycle center. Meet at BestBuy at 9:30am for a ride.
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<strong>Summer Picnic</strong>: Lion John Watters. It is scheduled for Sep 18th, 6:30pm. Location is at the pool deck at Lion Stan and Jeri’s residence, 4004 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. It’s potluck for meal sides and hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided by the club.
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<strong>Head Start Books Collection</strong>: Lion Nancy Watters We have about 600 books so far and are looking to get about 1,500.
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<strong>White Cane Collection</strong>: Discussion decided on 13-14 Sep, Fri – Sat. Will be publicized and organized by email.
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<strong>Secretary’s Report</strong>:
District Fall Conference is Fri – Sat, Oct 4 - 5. Location is the Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd, VB.
Achievement Report – please provide information before the end of the month.
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<strong>Treasurer’s Report</strong>: Lion Vickie Kennedy <br />
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<strong>Birthdays </strong>– Lions Fran Scott (2nd), Roger Snell (6th), Dick Kreassig (23rd), Lion Nurys Sabino, as stand in Tail Twister, managed very well and raised $67 for Lion Jack Wagner to sing in Polish and Lion Aziz Selahi to sing in Farsi. They did so simultaneously!
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<strong>50/50 Raffle</strong>: Substitute Tail Twister Lion Nurys Sabino collected $42 for the club. Lion Roger Snell won the first drawing for $25 and $16 was won by Lion John Watters.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted:
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Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions <br />
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Club
Upcoming Events:
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Sep 12th—Eyeglass Recycling, Thursday, 10am – 12, meet at Best Buy 9:30am
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Sep 13th & 14th – White Cane Collection, BJ’s
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Sep 18th – Summer Social, , 6:30pm, 4004 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Sep 25th – Board Meeting, Lion Debra Laughlin’s home
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Sep 28th, with VBTCBLC, 11am – 4pm, Central Library, Blind Technology Fair
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Oct 4 – 5 – District Fall Conference, Holiday Inn Greenwich Rd, Virg Bch, Fri-Sat
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Oct 19th – Membership Treasure Hunt at the LMEB
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<strong>Sept 4, 2013</strong>. A Brief Board Meeting held immediately following the regular meeting approved the action (motion by Lion Nancy Watters and seconded by Lion Debra Laughlin) to join the VBTCLC in their Membership Treasure Hunt at the LMEB on Oct. 26th. Lion Debra will be the Thalia pirate captain of our team.
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<strong>Aug 21, 2013</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order at 6:30pm by First VP President Lion Aziz Selahi.<br />
ATTENDANCE 3 Guests 18 Members 56% <br />
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Introduction of Guests: Lion Nurys Sabino introduced her guest, Sheryl Parker, Lion Debra Laughlin introduced her guest, Cheryle Romm.
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Recess for Dinner: 6:30pm
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<strong>Guest Speaker</strong>: Reconvened 6:59pm
with the introduction of guest speaker, Mr. Brian Chenault, by Lion Nancy Watters. He is the Community Outreach Planner on the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Commission (HRTPO), a regional organization responsible for transportation, a federally mandated planning organization. It consists of 13 localities represented by their mayors or presidents. Charged with creating a vision for the area, it manages all funding – federal, state and local. Virginia House bill 2313 changed the manner of funding for all transportation projects in the state.
A visit to their website, <a href="http://www.hrtpo.org/">www.hrtpo.org</a> will reveal all details of all projects – cost, dates, status, etc., whether they be rail, bicycle paths, tunnels, roads or bridges.
Questions were related to road tolls, the Bay-Bridge tunnel, monorail systems, rising tides and gas taxes.
Lion Aziz presented Mr Chenault with a small plaque of appreciation.
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<strong>Reports</strong>:
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<strong>Summer Picnic</strong>: IPDG Lion Stan Furman: It is scheduled for Sep 18th . Location is the pool deck at the east side of 4004 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. It’s potluck for sides with hotdogs and hamburgers and drinks provided by the club. There is no charge.
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<strong>Blood Drive and Broom Sale</strong> Results: Lion Nancy Watters stated that 36 units of blood were collected and we sold $528 in brooms, flags and umbrelllas.
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<strong>Upcoming children’s eye screening events</strong>: Lion Nancy Watters: All Head Starts are scheduled. We’re still collecting books and now have about 1500 of them. There are two dates at Pembroke Mall open for screenings – Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sep 21st and Nov 16th when Santa Claus comes to the mall. We will probably only do the Santa Claus visit for screening as we did last year.
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<strong>Zone G Meeting (Aug 19th) Information</strong>: Lion Nancy Watters Important notes: We need a mission statement (our president is working on it) and Lion Pat Jones, Zone G Chair, is coming Nov 6 for a program.
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<strong>Broom and Citrus Sales</strong>: Lion Jack Wagner: Seasonal Citrus sales – the crop is good shape and will be good this year. The deadline for ordering will be in late November with delivery of the fruit in mid-December. Lion Jack expressed the appreciation of our donations to Samaritan House. In discussing the broom order, he will be ordering the wooden handle VA Special #4 broom, patio brooms, and whisk brooms. They have no cushion handle patio brooms or round (witch) brooms any more.<br />
<strong>IMPDG</strong> Lion Stan Furman announced a Traveling Leo next Tuesday to Little Creek Lions at Mom and Pops restaurant. Lions Nurys Sabino, Lion Stan, Lion Mike Coren, Lion Jerri Furman and Lion Cathy Bromwell signed-up to go. Lion Nancy Watters is a standby.
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<strong>Eye Glass Recycling</strong>. Lion Ed DeLong reported that 6 Lions showed up on Aug 8th and processed 100 prs of glasses. Next visit is Sept 12th , 10-12. If visiting another club, Lion Ed stated he has a box of club banners to take.
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<strong>Secretary’s Report</strong>:
District Fall Conference is Fri – Sat, Oct 4 - 5. Location is the Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd, VB.
Achievement Report – please provide information
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<strong>Treasurer’s Report:</strong> Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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<strong>Birthdays</strong> – guest Sheryl Parker was a birthday girl tonight. Bidding resulted in the choice of Lion Debra Laughlin and Lion Vickie Kennedy to sing. The backup singer was visitor Cheryle Romm. Bidding collected $45.
50/50 Raffle: <br />
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<strong>Tail Twister</strong> IPDG Lion Stan Furman. After winning the 50/50 at last meeting, Lion Jack Wagner won BOTH drawings tonight that he donated to the Samaritan House.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.
Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions Club
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<strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:
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*Aug 28th – Thalia Lions Board meeting, location Lin Debra’s house.
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*Sep 4th – Regular Thalia Lions Meeting, Leader Dog Program, Lion Jeff Blair & Badger<br />
*Sep 12th—Eyeglass Recycling, Thursday, 10am – 12, meet at Best Buy 9:30am
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*Sep 18th – Summer Social, , 6:30pm, 4004 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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*Sep 28th, with VB Town Center Blind Lions, 11 – 4, Central Library, Low Vision Vendors
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*Oct 4 – 5 – District Fall Conference, Holiday Inn Greenwich Rd, Virg Bch, Fri-Sat<br />
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<strong>Aug 7, 2013</strong> OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS.
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Aug 7, 2013, by First VP President Lion Aziz Selahi at 6:28pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.
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Call to Order at 6:28pm by First VP President Lion Aziz Selahi
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Introduction of Guests: Lion Steve Rosnov introduced Irene Gibbs, Lion Nancy Watters introduced Boyd MacIver and Lion Ed DeLong introduced his guest, Cecelia Robbins
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ATTENDANCE
5 Guests
18 Members
56%
Recess for Dinner: <br />
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6:40pm
Reconvened 7:05pm
The guest speakers were delayed in the Hampton Roads tunnel traffic and were given time to eat prior to their presentation. In the meantime, club business was pursued.
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Reports:
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*RAM/LAMP, Wise County, July 19 – 22: Lion John Watters Lion John related that the Thalia Lions sponsored six persons to the annual RAM/Lamp in Wise Country. Lion Fran Scott and her daughter, Brennan, with Lion Linda Eggleston and husband, Steve, along with Lions Nancy and John Watters traveled across the state for the event. About 950 persons were seen in the eye clinic and several thousand others were seen in the dental, medical and women’s health clinics. More than 1,200 volunteers worked at the event, with about half of the volunteers being Lions from all over the state.
*Lions Medical Eye Bank Annual Dinner and corporate meeting: Aug 14th: Lion John Watters Lion John thanked those going to the dinner next week. The members meeting (all the clubs in the district) is at 5pm followed by a board meeting. A social hour begins at 6pm with dinner at 7pm.
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*Eyeglass Recycling on August 8th: Lion Ed DeLong Every month we meet on the 2nd Thursday to recycle glasses. If you need a ride, meet in the Best Buy parking lot near I-264 at 9:30am for a ride. We’re going tomorrow.
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*Diabetes. Lion Dick Kreassig mentioned his support of juvenile diabetes. The Walk for the Cure of Diabetes is on Oct 19th and he asked this club for support for the walk.
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*Summer Picnic: IPDG Lion Stan Furman. It is now scheduled for Sep 18th. Location is at the pool deck at his residence, 4004 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. It’s potluck for meal sides and meat will be provided by the club. <br />
*Bid Buy Auction for LCF24D on Oct 19th. Lion Stan Furman stated that we need good and valuable donations to sell. Please solicit ads from businesses you know. Their raffle is $5 a ticket with nice prizes. The LCF2D helps a lot of people in this district. Lion Stan is now the chair for cataract surgeries for the foundation. Last year we raised about $20K and good and services for $140K. Tools do well and get good money. Television sets do well also. Restaurant gift tickets do well so ask when you’re out for a gift certificate.
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*Blood Drive on Aug 12th: Lion Nancy Watters This Monday, Aug 12th, will our second annual blood drive for the Red Cross. Located at the Virginia Beach Christian Church, at the corner of Rose Hall and N. Great Neck, it will be from 2pm to 7pm. We hope to set-up a broom sale tent at the corner outside the church to catch traffic for broom sales.
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Secretary’s Report:
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District Fall Conference is Fri – Sat, Oct 4 - 5. Location is the Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd, VB.
Upon being questioned, the Thalia Board of Directors approved purchase of more brooms. There are a few remaining for sale at the Blood Drive broom sale.
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy. Lion Stan broke all records last meeting by collecting $185 as tail twister. The report is attached.
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Guest Speakers. Introduction of guest speakers was by Lion Nancy Watters.
Lion Jim Gregory, District Global Leadership Team Chair, is also president of the Newport News Host Lions.
Lion Linda Gregory, District Global Membership Team Chair, is secretary of the Newport News Host Lions Club.
Lion Linda talked about publicity. She noted that Thalia Lions have a Facebook account and a website, both of which are important for gaining new members. Each Club has a unique make up and a different community to serve, so what works for one club doesn’t always work for another. LCI likes to have a committee instead of one person doing membership – a team concept. Public relations are important, but out in the community doing a service activity is where most members are gained. Thalia lions have a district-wide reputation for service and that’s where members are found. Tools that can be used for membership are 1. Service, 2. Public relations, 3. Websites, 4. Facebook and other social media. Mainstream media, like the Daily Press and the Virginian Pilot are very difficult to get into but there are other places to get publicity. Williamsburg and Northumberland have an easy time getting in to their papers. When you submit an article, don’t put just anything in it. Develop something of interest to non-Lions and that is current. Do a Value test – will it improve the community? Do a Heart test – gets peoples interest. Website, newsletter, brochures, social media, printed material – all help. Today I googled lions photos and the 10th picture was a Thalia Pediavision event with a photo of a table of brochures. Keep the website up to date and put a lot of photos in it. I think you should have a monthly newsletter and also send it to every guest visiting the club for at least 6 months. This keeps them informed with what you’re doing. Also follow it up with a letter. Free brochure templates are available at LCI. Always have publicity refer back to the website. Always include contact info, phones, etc. Social media is important – it’s a quick way to let a lot of people know what you’re doing. E.g., a vist to the eye bank generated a lot of information on Face book. Keep your website up to date. You need a QR code on your brochure.
Lion Jim then talked about leadership. He discussed the success triangle – leadership, public relations and membership. Membership is the base to the triangle and is everything. Virginia has lost 45% of its Lions members in the past number of years. Leaders can inspire and show what can be done. We can also have a good time while doing it. PR is the capstone of all we do. There are so many people that don’t even know what we do. We need to be a positive influence in the community. If you have a 30 sec elevator speech you might get a Lion member one day. Clubs can do anything they wish for service in your community. Coulda woulda shoulda will keep you from doing things, so you need a make it happen attitude. With this attitude you can build a club. Make it happen.
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Birthdays – Lions Ed DeLong (15th) and Smitty Smith (24th). Lion Ed chose Lion Brad Furman to sing him Happy Birthday and finally after active bidding for and against the idea (earning $37 in the process), Lion Brad sang a caterwauling version of the song, emulating the absent Lion Otis Etheridge.
Raffle: <br />
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Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman. Believe it or not, Lion Jeri Furman had the winning ticket! The second amount was won by Lion Jack Wagner.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.
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Respectfully submitted
Lion John Watters, Secretary
Thalia Lions Club
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Upcoming Events:
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*Eyeglass recycling tomorrow, meet at Best Buy at 9:30am
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*Blood Drive, Mon, Aug 12th, VB Christian Church, Rose Hall and N. Gr. Neck, 2 – 7pm
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*LMEB meeting and dinner, Aug 14th, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, 5pm meet, 6pm social
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*LMSHU board, Aug 15th, Angelos Steak House, NN
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*Park Place LAMP, Sat, Aug 17th
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*Thalia Regular Meeting, Aug 21st, Speaker: Brian Chenault, Hamp Rds Transport Planning
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*Fall Conference, Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd, VB, Fri-Sat, Oct 4-5th
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<strong>July 17, 2013 -</strong> The Regular Meeting was c<span style="font-size: 12pt;">alled to Order </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">at 6:30pm by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lion President Rich Roberts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">ATTENDANCE<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> -</span></span><strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7 Guests, </span></i></strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>19 Members - </strong></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>56%<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Introduction
of Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Steve Rosnov</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Irene
Gibbs, Lion Nancy Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">introduced </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Tess Baker</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, and guests accompanying the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>District Governor Donnie
Johnson</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> included </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Region
III Chair Lion Randy Jones, Zone G Chair Pat Jones, Cabinet Secretary Sharene
Nolan </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">and her spouse </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Glenn Nolan.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Song</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> – Lion Ed DeLong </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">led <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It’s a Grand Old
Flag</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pledge of
Allegiance</span></i><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – Lion John Watters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Invocation
–</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Bob
Perrine<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Recess for Dinner: 6:47pm<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Reconvened 7:13pm<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Official
Visit of District Governor Lion Donnie Johnson to Virginia Beach Thalia Lions
Club<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Immediate Past District Governor
Lion Stan Furman </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">of the Thalia Lions introduced our </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>District Governor Lion
Donnie Johnson </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">saying that “payback is hell” (Referring to the many
times last year that Lion Donnie introduced Lion Stan).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said that you can read Lion Donnie’s bio,
etc. and he’s done many things, but also said “I’m here to tell you that the one
thing you’ve got to know about Lion Donnie is that he is TRUE LION – it’s in
his heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t tell you of a better
Lion and I’m happy to introduce my friend – Lion Donnie.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion Donnie began by saying that all the questions usually asked about
the health of a club are already answered by the Thalia Lions Club and its
activities. So there’s not a lot I can tell you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lions International President’s theme
this year is to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Follow Your Dreams</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And almost every year the DG tries to express
his personal desires following this theme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What I’d like to do this year is to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Inspire
Your Heart</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m preaching to the
choir I know – you go to meetings everywhere and you do projects and are very
active. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we all have to search within
ourselves as all clubs lose members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why
is that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have a lot of fun, but Lions
in the US are still losing members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
new district is formed every two to three weeks in China.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can LCI continue to have a headquarters
in the US if our membership continues to decline?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d like you to hold up your phones and
consider whether all the contacts in them are Lions or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re the world’s largest service organization
and we need to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t had a
single response to a question I put in the KnightsVision asking -- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">what has inspired your heart?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a personal association with vision
problems and when a friend asked me to join many years ago I did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day our DG visited (Lion Richard Boone)
and talked about how active Lions are and what services we provide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked why we don’t see Lions on billboards,
in parades, in the newspaper, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nobody knows we exist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the DG
asked me to chair <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Parades and Floats</i>
in 1990.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the next 13 years we took
the float everywhere and took 1<sup>st</sup> place one year in Philadelphia at
the International Convention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a
real effort, but so worthwhile and very rewarding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How does this relate to you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s all about having fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consider surveying your club and ask – what
should we do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And what should we stop
doing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What new activities have you
started recently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know you’ve started
is the book collection for the Head Start programs and that’s an excellent
example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The keynote speaker last month at
the International Convention in Germany was Laura Bush who told a story about the
time when she was a teacher and took her students on a field trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One didn’t show up and when she went by the
home the child said her mother wouldn’t let her go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That child that she <u>left behind</u> caused
her to wonder how the child would grow up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She then started the “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">leave no
child behind</i>” program of the federal government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to be involved in our community as the
youth are our future. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start a ball
team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My boss mentioned the other day
that his ball team as a kid was called the “Bayside Lions” that he never
connected to the Lions club itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
did eventually and he now fully supports Lion Donnie’s efforts to be District Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If no one had sponsored that little league
team, then he would never have known about the Lions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parents are impacted also when you sponsor a
children’s activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to find our
niche and get involved with youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leo
clubs, campus clubs, teams, and other activities are all ripe for exposure to
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overseas it costs a lot to join a Lions
club, unlike the situation here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We live
in a wonderful country and one of our privileges is to be able to choose to be
a Lion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please work with me this year in
introducing all to Lionism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Reports:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Committee
Assignments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion President Rich</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
mentioned that we’re filled out pretty well in assignment but still have some
gaps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Current gaps needed were asked to
be filled in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need a Traveling Leo
chair, Diabetes chair, and Public Relations. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The importance of public relation was
emphasized by Lion Ed DeLong who volunteered with Lion Dick Kreassig’s help, as
did Lion Martin Joseph and Lion Nancy Watters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All significant openings were filled by volunteers from the floor.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Youth
Exchange Camp Dinner, Sunday, July 21<sup>st</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion President Rich </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">reported
that the dinner is well on the way to being arranged and the menu is set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year the participants will begin the
first half of a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Parade of Nations</i> at
3pm, then break for dinner at 5:30 and resume the second half of the program at
7:00pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be in Blocker Hall this year,
unlike the small room used last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dinner will be in the chapel.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Future
Fundraisers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion President Rich Roberts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In the last couple of years,
we’ve decreased some in our Activities Fund collections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He stated that we will have a White Cane
collection every quarter this year, with the first being before oct1 as a
start.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Eyeglass
Recycling on August 8<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Ed DeLong<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Every month we meet on the
2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday to recycle glasses</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">If you
need a ride, meet in the Best Buy parking lot near I-264 at 9:30am for a ride.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Summer
Picnic:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IPDG Lion Stan Furman </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">offered
to host the summer social at his club house and pool/ocean-side<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Club will provide meat and potluck for sides.
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Further discussion revealed
conflicts for this time, so further discussion at the board meeting will
reschedule it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Head Start</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Book Project, and Blood
Drive on Aug 12th:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Nancy Watters<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We already have 195 books
collected just from our club and the project is well underway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The books will be given to the administration
of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Head Start </i>directly who will then
distribute them to individual schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lion Linda Gregory </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">will
similarly collect them on the peninsula.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Traveling Leo</strong>: <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lion
Stan Furman </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">reviewed the new rules for Traveling Leos which works a bit like a
lottery with tickets being won after every four visits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Question</u>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do we go only for the patch or make more
visits and try to win the $500 given to the winning club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The club needs to know that the Traveling Leo
is a great way to find out what’s going on in the district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consensus of the club was to </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>go for the money!</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was enthusiasm for this new method.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>LAMP/RAM
Wise Co. report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">reported
that four Thalia members and two family members will be leaving for Wise, VA,
tomorrow for the annual Remote Area Medical project serving thousands of people
in Appalachia.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Lions
Medical Eye Bank Annual Meeting and dinner, Aug. 14<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">publicized
this annual meeting and dinner of our eye bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Every club in the district is a member and we need representatives to
attend the meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A registration form
will be sent to all members.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Secretary’s
Report:<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Two thank you letters
from donations were received – one from Thalia Elementary and another from the
Samaritan House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members were reminded
that this year’s dues are due.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Treasurer’s
Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Vickie Kennedy – </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We are only 2 weeks
into the new Lion’s year, but are generally in excellent financial condition.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Birthdays
– Lion Rob Seim (7/21)</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Rob<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was not present, so </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion Martin Joseph</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">
was chosen as a representative because he recently wrote an article in the
paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion Pat Jones</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">
was asked to sing with passion and heart to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both she and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion Nancy</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Watters </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">sang
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">do wa diddy he’s the boy from NY city</i>
to Lion Martin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bidding for and against
the singing raised $135 for our administrative funds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Raffle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tail Twister IPDG Lion Stan Furman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Winner was $25 to</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong> Lion Dick Kreassig </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">and
$19 to </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion
Jeri</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Furman</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
meeting adjourned at 8:23pm.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Respectfully submitted</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lion John Watters, Secretary<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thalia Lions Club</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>First District Cabinet
Meeting, Sentara Norfolk, 2pm, Sunday July 28<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Eyeglass Recycling,
Aug 8<sup>th</sup>, </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">meet at Best Buy at 9:30am, or 10am at the center</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lions Medical Eye Bank
</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">annual meeting and dinner</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>, Aug 14<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>July 17, 2013 - A
Special Board Meeting was called to order at 8:29<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Lion
Donnie</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> asked a number of questions about our activities, having
fun, service projects, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He suggested
a community and club assessment to reassure ourselves we’re doing what we need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was quite satisfied by the standard
questions and our answers about club activities.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The Board Meeting adjourned at </span><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">8:45pm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<strong>June 26, 2013</strong> - Thalia Lions Club Board Meeting
7:00PM, Watters’ Residence
Virginia Beach, VA
<br />
<br />
I - Call to Order
Called to order at 7:13PM by Incoming President Lion Richard Roberts -
Meeting begun.
<br />
<br />
II - Lions Year 2012 – 2013
Board members present
Lions all: President Roger Snell, 1st VP Rich Roberts, 2nd VP Irene Conlin, 3rd
VP Aziz Selahi, Sec Steve Rosnov, Treas Vickie Kennedy, IPPres Jeri Furman,
Tail Twister Bob Perrine, 2 yr Dir’s Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 1 yr Dir
John Watters, Membership Chair Mike Coren
Quorum present
<br />
<br />
III - Lions Year 2013 – 2014
Board members present
Lions all: President Rich Roberts, 1st VP Aziz Selahi, 2nd VP Irene Conlin, 3rd
VP Nancy Watters, Sec John Watters, Treas Vickie Kennedy, IPPres Roger
Snell, Tail Twister Stan Furman, Lion Tamer Mike Coren, 1 yr Dir’s Jeri
Furman & TBD, Membership Chair Debra Laughlin
Quorum present
<br />
<br />
IV - Treasurer’s Report
Lion Vickie Kennedy
(See attachment 1) There was some discussion about income and budget, esp. as
dues have been collected for next year and noted in this year’s balance.
Moved and seconded
to approve report.
&<br />
<br />
V Old Business
<br />
1. One Year Director
Vacancy
Lion Rich Roberts
<br />
2. Youth Exchange Dinner
Project
Lions Rich Roberts & DG Stan
Furman
Lion Susie Sumnick volunteered to be a director for one year to fill the emptied
director slot. Lion Rich so moved.
Food discussed to feed the exchange students at Virginia Wesleyan College on
July 21. Consensus was to prepare something simple like spaghetti with and
without meat sauce. Lion Aziz Selahi volunteered to prepare two large dishes
of vegetarian lasagna for 16. Lion Aziz also offered to donate rotisserie
chickens that could be the main meal. Details will be discussed and worked out
later, but the best idea seemed to be to serve the rotisserie chickens. Salads and
desserts were discussed – maybe even watermelon. Drinks will be lemonade
and water. Club members will be emailed with the menu and volunteers
solicited. It was decided not to spend more than $150. Last year we spent $82
with donated food. Venue details were discussed, mostly complaining about the
poor space provided last year that is supposed to be corrected this year.
Motion seconded by
Lion Stan Furman.
Unanimous vote to
appoint her.
All agreed on the meal
plans which will be
further refined.
<br />
<br />
VI New Business
<br />
1. Budget Committee
Lion Rich Roberts
<br />
2. Committees for 2013 –
2014
Lion Rich Roberts
Summer Picnic
Hearing Aid application
Lion Jeri Furman
A committee of the President, Treasurer and Secretary will prepare a budget for
next year. It will be very similar to last year with a few minor changes.
Lion Rich will send the committee list to members and will attempt to
accommodate their desires. Lion Bob Perrine volunteered to chair the
scholarship committee. The Journey for Sight is now reformatted into a fun day
for the visually handicapped. It is a fund raiser for the district for the Burkeville
Lodge, etc., and we don’t need a committee for this any longer. We also need a
program chair. Lions Nancy Watters and Debra Laughlin offered to work
together on programs, if not to chair them.
Question of a summer picnic came up. The date is probably the first meeting in
Sep (4th). We could use the hotel or Lion Stan’s place. Decision will be made
soon.
The client is a homeless person with no income. Hearing aids are recommended
by his psychiatrist. Lion Jeri Furman suggested we pay $200 for his hearing
aids. Some concern was expressed about the clients reliability as he is living at
the Salvation Army rehab center. Further discussion suggested referral to the
Aragona-Pembroke Lions as he lives in their area. Consensus was to refer him
to the Aragona-Pembroke Lions and if they are hesitant, then we could share the
copay with them ($100 from each club). The approach will be to refer first and
if they refuse, then offer to share the copay.
Action to make a
budget.
Club will be queried.
We will have a picnic
or summer outing in
September.
The client will be
referred to Aragona-
Pembroke Lions
<br />
<br />
VII Open Discussion
- Head Start Book Project
Fund Raisers
Line Item for Vision Walk
Lion Nancy Watters brought up the new bring a book project for the Head
Starts. She has proposed a project for a reading initiative where every member
can bring a children’s book to take home. We will get a stamp to ID each book
to be taken to the various Head Start Schools. Lion Roger Snell volunteered to
prepare stickers to apply to the books.
In other discussion, Lion Rich mentioned that he would like to schedule more
White Canes and Broom Sales this year – all agreed. Maybe White Canes
quarterly and Broom Sales at least twice a year for brooms?
Lion Bob Perrine recommended that the Budget committee put a line item in
Project
enthusiastically
endorsed by
consensus.
Fund raisers will be
scheduled more often.
Approved addition of
for the Vision Walk. There was consensus to do so.
Announcement that Lion Bob Donnelly is transferring to Bayside Lions.
<br />
<br />
VIII Other business: Treasurer Lion Vickie Kennedy has received two bills for
brooms, $1050.92 from Sep 2012 and another smaller one from May – both
from Industries for the Blind. Neither has been paid. Apparently they were sent
back several times by Lion Bob Donnelly. Question is whether we received the
brooms or not. It was noted that we did receive the order. The last check we
paid in June was for $1013.36. Lion Steve Rosnov suggested that we ask for
the shipping documents as proof of delivery. Lion Stan Furman moved that we
pay the bill if they can document shipping to us last September. Motion was
seconded by Lion Rich. Discussion centered about the process of ordering
brooms.
This Saturday we’re participating with Optima Healthcare at a neighborhood
health fair in Birdneck, the Friendly Village neighborhood center. Volunteers
are welcomed. Also on Monday, July 8th we screen at the Central Library
a new line item.
Industries for the
Blind will be asked for
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IX Adjournment Adjourned at 8:33pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Lion John A Watters,Secretary
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>JUNE 18, 2013 -</strong> OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF CHARTER NIGHT </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, held charter night on June 18, 2013,
at the broad Bay Country Club VA Beach, VA. The club has 32 members with 23 in
attendance, and 20 guests. There were a total of 43 in attendance. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Table flower
arraignments and name tags were made by lion Nancy Watters<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Welcome:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Song</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Lion Ed
Delong “It’s a Grand Old Flag”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">P<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ledge of Allegiance</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Jeri Furman <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Invocation</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Member</span></u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><u>Guest(s)<o:p></o:p></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Susan Sumnick<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Mick
Sumnick<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Vickie Kenned<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Otis Etheridge <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Martin Joseph<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Rebecca
Joseph<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Jim Healy<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Mary
Ellen Crocker<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rich Roberts<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Elissa,
Roy, Pat, Theresa Roberts & Denise Martin, Roberts<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Fran Scott<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Steve Rosnov<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Dian
Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Irene Conlin<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Steve
Vereen<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Michael Coren<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Stanley Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Jeri Anne Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Debra Laughlin<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>John
Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Dick Kreassig<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Grandson
Scotty<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Roger Snell<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Mary
Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Bob Perrine<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Barbette
Timperlake<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Aziz Selahi <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Arian
Selahi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Brad Furman<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Cindy
Furman<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">John Wagner<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Joan
Wagner<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Ed DeLong<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Ruth
DeLong<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Linda Eggleston<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Steve Eggleston<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">John Watters<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Cheryl
Parker<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Dinner:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Fruit, Cheese, Assorted Canapés, Crackers and Dip, Green
Salad, Dinner rolls.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Stuffed Flounder in Beurre Blanc<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Eggplant Rollatini and Penne and marinara Sauce<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Roasted Potatoes and Mix Vegetables<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Chocolate Amaretto, Cappuccino Mouse cakes<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">DG
Lion Stan Furman commenced the installation of new Officers and Lion Rich’s Father
Ray Roberts inducted Lion Rich as Incoming President.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>2013 – 2014
Officers<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">President – Rich
Roberts<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">First Vice
President – Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Second Vice
President – Irene Conlin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Third Vice
President – Nancy Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Immediate Past
President – Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Secretary – John
Watters <br />
Reporting Secretary – Susan<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Sumnick</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Membership
Secretary – Nancy Watters (Temporary)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Treasurer - Vickie Kennedy <br />
Tail Twister – Stan Furman <br />
Lion Tamer – Mike Coren <br />
Two Year Directors – Donna Peyer, Catherine Bromwell<br />
One year Directors – Jeri Furman, (To be determined)<br />
Membership Chairman – Debra Laughlin<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Presentation</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">s:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">*Lion
Secretary Steve Rosnov awarded 100% attendance pins. 100% pins are awarded to
members who have a combined attendance of a majority of meetings and
participated in club projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pins were
presented to; Lions Irene online, Mike Coren, Ed Delong, Linda Eggleston, Otis
Etheridge, Stan Furman, Jeri Furman, Jim Healy, Vickie Kennedy, Dick Kreassig,
Debra Laughlin, Bob Perrine, Rich Roberts, Steve Rosnov, Fran Scott, Aziz
Selahi, Roger Snell, Susan Sumnick, Jack Wagner, Nancy Watters, John Watters.
Lion Nurys Sabino will receive her pin at the next regular meeting.</span><br />
*<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion
Debra Laughlin received a Melvin Jones Fellowship presentation. Lion President
Roger Snell read the congratulatory letter from Lions International President. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">*Lion
President Roger Snell presented the Lion of the Year Trophy to Lion Irene
Conlin and Lion Vickie Kennedy received a plaque as last year’s Lion of the
Year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
*<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion
President Roger Snell gave certificates of appreciation to Secretary Lion Steve
Rosnov and Treasurer Lion Vickie Kennedy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion
DG Stan Furman presented an International Presidential Appreciation to Lion
Debra Laughlin for her service to Lions in awareness for the blind.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lion John Watters
presented lion Stan Furman with a John D. Parks Fellowship on behalf of the
club for his accomplishments as District Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
*<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Incoming Lion President Rich Roberts presented
outgoing President Roger Snell with a Lion inscribed “Thalia Lions Club
President 2012-2013”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Adjournment</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>8:30pm<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "blackadder itc"; font-size: 18pt;">Lion Steve Rosnov, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Secretary</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-20104704812266561572021-03-01T00:01:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:18:32.840-07:00Meetings 2012 - 2013<div align="LEFT">
<strong><span style="font-size: small;">OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS </span></strong></div>
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<strong>June 5, 2013.</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on June 5, 2013, by Lion President Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 32 members with 20 in attendance, one guest speaker and one guest. There were a total of 22 in attendance. Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell <br />
Song: Lion Vickie Kennedy "Grand Old Flag" <br />
Prayer: Lion Dick Kreassig <br />
Guest: Lion Nurys granddaughter Melena <br />
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Lion Ed DeLong introduced Lion Jerry Phelps, District 24D Hearing Preservation Awareness & Action Chairperson. Forty years ago Lion Jerry joined the Wards Corner Breakfast Club. He is now a member of the Little Creek Lions Club. In the District he has served as Deputy District Governor and numerous Committee Chairs including the Golf Committee. He is Past President and Secretary of the Lions Charity Foundation and currently serves as District Hearing Chairman. Lion Jerry and Jeanette have been married for 55 years; have one son and three grandchildren. <span style="font-size: small;">
Lion Jerry gave a very informative presentation. There are two major fundraisers; Bid & Buy Auction & LPGA. We need help with both fundraisers. The third annual Lions Charity Foundation Bid N Buy Auction generated approximately $22,000.00 in sales and a profit of approximately $18,000.00. If every club donated four items, bought $5.00 raffle tickets and purchased a program ad we would have a very successful auction. This year’s auction will be October 19. We were originally projecting having 200 volunteers for LPGA but ended up with 67 volunteers directing traffic in the parking lots. Our grants were a little less than last year but the foundation is still healthy. We supported four Homeless Connect Programs and gave out 140 pair of glasses.
Lion Jerry gave an overview of the LCF Hearing Aid Program. Most clubs turn down clients because of cost. Lion Ed Delong maintains the data base for hearing aids. Every 15 hearing aids we give to CHEAR (Coalition for Hearing, Education and Research) results in one that can be provided to someone in need. The copay for providing hearing aids is $200.00. If the application is not approved the money is refunded. Normally an income of over $36,000.00 a year does not qualify for assistance.
Lion President Roger Snell presented Lion jerry with a plaque of appreciation for speaking to our club. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov <br />
1. There is no meeting July 3. Our next meeting after Installation Night is July 17. <br />
2. Everyone should have received their invitation to Installation Night. If you haven’t sent in your RSVP please do. <br />
3. Governor Stan’s Last Hurrah!! 24D District Meeting June 12, 2013 at Smithfield Center, 220 North Church St, Smithfield, VA. Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM. Cost: $15. Everyone has paid and Lion Vickie issued a club check for the registration. Lions signed up: Steve Rosnov, Ed DeLong, John Watters, Nancy Watters, Stan Furman, Jeri Furman, Bob Perrine, Dick Kreassig, Debra Laughlin, Nurys Sabino, Vickie Kennedy, Donna Peyer, Cathy Bromwell, Aziz Selahi, and Brad Furman. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Lion Dick Kreassig will drive and is taking 6 riders that will meet at Best Buy at 4:30pm. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Those riding with Lion Dick are; Lions Aziz, Bob Perrine, Vickie Kennedy, Steve Rosnov, Debra Laughlin, Ed Delong <br />
4. We received a thank you card thanking both Lion Jim Petticore & Lion John Watters for supporting the lions Sight & Hearing Van & the Norfolk Homeless Connect. Lion Jim Petticore is a former Thalia member, and now a member of the Central Club. They truly live the Lions motto "We Serve". Signed; Lion Nancy Cranford, Secretary, Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Van Unit. We have an opportunity to offer free children's eye screening with the SPOT at the Friendly Village Neighborhood Network Center at 1252 Carver Center on Saturday, June 8th. The neighborhood houses about 300 people and has approximately 80-90 children. There will be lots of activities offered by several organizations like Optima Health Services, the Urban League and others. The hours are from noon until 3:00pm. If you would like to be a part of the fun and help, please let Lion Nancy Watters know. <br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy - Admin Account: June 5, 2013. Total income $18,636.43. Total Expenses $16,750.73. Balance $5,692.34 <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Scholarship Fund Quarterly Report: March 3, 2013, the account balance is $52,664.58. <br />
Activity Account; June 5, 2013. Total Income $10,408.84. Total Fund Raising Expense $2,865.76. Total Sight Expense $4,369.80. Total Community Expense $5,625.51. Total Expense $12,861.07. Balance $2,185.21. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Our Tail Twister Lion Bob Perrine had an outstanding year! He exceeded his collection goal by $36.89. <br /><br />
Old Business<br />
1. Bonney Road Environmental Project Completion Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy for Lion Otis Etheridge. Bonney Road Cleanup was May 18, 2013. We met at Virginia Beach School Credit Union on Bonney Road at 9:00am and finished about 10:30 am. We had eight members present. Lion Katherine had four young ladies in tow and Lion Jeri was there at 9am! We collected five full bags of trash. <br />
2. Broom sales – Lion Rich Roberts. The Broom Sale was May 31 & June 1 at the BJs fuel pump area. The Saturday haul was $626 to give us a two day total of $1,182. Most people who bought brooms also gave us a donation. We sold 3 push brooms and 3 whisk brooms. We even sold some scrubbies! Lion Steve took inventory and we still have a solid supply of regular brooms, #4 brooms, and patio brooms. We also sold a few flags and several umbrellas. At the end of the Friday shift we had around 8-10 umbrellas on the rack but only 4 were left by the end on Saturday. There is an approximate mark up of 40% for brooms sold. Thank you for all your hard work. Once again we had several members out of town but the rest of the club stepped up to pull out a successful event. </span><br />
3. Youth Exchange Dinner Project Committee – Lion Stan Furman. We are just waiting for the incoming President to put together a Committee and chair to coordinate putting together the details for the meal. The Youth Exchange Dinner project is Sunday, July 21st. It is scheduled for the same time as Ram and five of our members will not be here. We successfully did
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<span style="font-size: small;">project last year without those members. This year there will be 30 students from around the world. It will be a more proactive program also we are guaranteed that the meal will be indoors. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">New Business</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1. Umbrella’s – Lion Jim Healy. We are running out of umbrellas. The distributor we normally purchase from is going out of business. I am trying to contact them to see if it is possible to purchase more and also researching other suppliers. We have enough flags in inventory and hopefully can sell some since July 4. <br />
2. Troop 481- Lion Nurys Sabino Granddaughter Melena <br />
We would like to thank you for your support to our Girl Scout Troop 481 and look forward to seeing you in September. Thank You! <br />
3. Board meeting - Lion Rich Roberts <br />
There will be a board meeting with the incoming and outgoing board members Wednesday, June 26, 7 pm at lions John & Nancy Watters residence. <br />
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Upcoming Events: </span><span style="font-size: small;">June 8 -eye screening/ SPOT, Friendly Village Neighborhood Network Center at 1252 Carver Center June 13 - Eyeglass Recycling Center 10am to noon <br />
June 18 – Charter Night, 6pm, Broad Bay Country Club <br />
June 26 – Board Meeting, 7pm, Lion Nancy & John Watters Residence <br />
July 8 – Pedia Vision, 10 am – 12:30 pm Main Library <br />
July 17 – Regular Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn <br />
July 21 – Youth Exchange dinner <br />
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Lion Bob Perrine: </span>There were two raffles. Lion mike Coren won $25.00 and Lion Vickie Kennedy won $15.00. $40.00 was turned in for the Admin Account. <br />
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Adjournment 7:50pm <br />
Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />
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<strong>May 15, 2013</strong>. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the
Hilton Garden Inn</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">,
252 Town Center Drive VA Beach</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Board
Membership:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">President
Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin,
3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie
Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion
Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3
year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike
Coren. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A quorum of seven members
constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following 10 board
members were in attendance<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">; Lions
Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Aziz Selahi, Vickie Kennedy,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bob Perrine, Nancy Watters, John Watters, Jeri
Furman, Rich Roberts, Nurys Sabino. Lion District Governor Stan Furman, Donna
Peyer, Catherine Bromwell & Bob Donnelly were also present as nonvoting
members.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Minutes of Business Meeting. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The meeting was called to order at 8:10 pm by<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Lion President Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">On-going Business:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">1. Treasurer’s
Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy. </span><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Admin
Account:</span></u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May 15, 2013. Total income $17,355.76. Total
Expenses $15,590.41.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Balance $5,571.99. </span><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Scholarship
Fund Quarterly Report</span></u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">.
As of March 31, 2013, the account balance is $54,147.74. </span><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Activity
Account</span></u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">; May 15,
2013. Total Income $10,204.51. Total Fund Raising Expense $2,865.76. Total
Sight Expense $3,939.80. Total Community Expense $5,149.76. Total Expense $11,955.32.
Balance $2,886.63. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Tail
Twister, Lion Bob Perrine & LOVF Chair Lion Jeri Furman both exceeded their
budget goals for the year! </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Lion
Nancy Watters made a motion to accept the minutes and passed by unanimous vote.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Old Business: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">New Business:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">1.
Membership Secretary Vacancy – Lion Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Lion
Nancy Watters will temporarily fill the position with the primary focus of
converting all members’ records to electronic format.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">2. Youth
Exchange Project – Lion John Watters & Steve Rosnov. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During our last board meeting we
approved providing the dinner at Virginia Wesleyan College on July 21st. The
Youth Camp is still working on the dinner venue. Boyd Dining Hall (including
the 2 executive rooms) is under exclusive contract between the College &
ARA Food Services that prohibits outside food of any kind being brought into
the building and ARA is enforcing their contractual rights. It looks like the possible
solution is using the Student Center however a final decision has not been made
yet.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">3. Gift for District Governor J. Stanley Furman – John Watters. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">It is traditional near the end of the Lions year for the District
to ask for contributions to a fund for a gift honoring the service of the
District Governor. The board discussed this and will be announced at a
later date.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">4<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>. The Incoming President will decide on a date and location
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">There
was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "brush script mt"; font-size: 16pt;">Lion
Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>May 15, 2013.</strong> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The
regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to
order by Lion President Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach, with those members in attendance as
shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 32 members with 21in attendance. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Call
to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Song</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Lion Ed
DeLong “It’s A Grand Old Flag”)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">P<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ledge of Allegiance</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Donna
Peyer <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Invocation</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion John Watters<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Temporary Recess for Dinner </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">(Buffet style, Ribs, Curry Chicken, Chocolate Cake)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Guest
Speaker: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">District Governor Lion Stan Furman spoke about the
Charity Foundation. It is our own Foundation owned by our voting member clubs.
The foundation gave out $178,000 in grants. They have two fund raisers; the Bid
& Buy Auction and LPGA Kingsmill. Last year the Bid & Buy raised
$20,000 and LPGA raised $12,000. We don’t know yet how much this year’s LPGA is
going to be. The Foundation has an endowment fund of 2.3 million invested in
Bonds and stocks. Some of the things that the fund pays for are LAMP
glasses, $15,000 for hearing aids and Cataract Surgery are by grant requests. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lion Stan said to look at the Foundation as an Arm of
the Clubs. The Lions International Charity Foundation almost wiped out River
Blindness and is working on a Measles Vaccination <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in Third World Countries</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1. We have a </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">board meeting at</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> the lobby conference table </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">directly after the Club Regular
Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2. We
received a Thank You Letter from Lion Debra Laughlin, Hampton Roads Vision Walk
Chair. On Behalf of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the over 10 million
Americans losing their vision from retinal disease I extend my most heartfelt
thank you for your generous donation to the 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Hampton Roads
Vision Walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over 1400 walkers
participated in this year’s walk making it the most attended walk ever in the
history of Visionwalk. Raising awareness is a key component in our efforts to
continue funding much needed research. Our goal was $75,000 and we have raised
over $89,500. I can’t thank you enough for your support.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3.
Everyone should have received their invitation to Installation Night. If you
haven’t sent in your RSVP please do.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> Governor Stan’s
Last Hurrah!! 24D District Meeting June 12, 2013 at Smithfield Center, 220
North Church St, Smithfield, VA. Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM. Cost: $15.
Most everyone has paid and Lion Vickie issued a club check for the
registration. Lions signed up: Steve Rosnov, Ed DeLong, John
Watters, Nancy Watters, Stan Furman, Jeri Furman, Bob Perrine, Dick Kreassig,
Debra Laughlin, Nurys Sabino, Vickie Kennedy, Donna Peyer, Cathy Bromwell, Aziz
Selahi, and Brad Furman. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion
Dick Kreassig will drive and can take 6 riders. Meet at Best Buy at 4:30pm. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Those
riding with Lion Dick so far; Lions Aziz, Bob Perrine, Vickie Kennedy, Steve
Rosnov, and Debra Laughlin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1. Adult Learning Center Sight &
Hearing Van Report – Lion Aziz Selahi<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for supporting our May 3<sup>rd</sup>,
10am to 2pm. S & H Van Community Project at the Adult Learning Center. We
successfully screened 65 foreign students from 32 countries and had 8
referrals.<br />
Lion’s Nancy Watters and Susan Sumnick worked the Blood Screening Station and
screened 21 students between 12.00 to 2.00pm. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Thanks to following Lions whose
presence made the project so successful, and without them, accomplishing the
task would not have been so great! Lion’s John Watters and Ed Delong worked
both shifts. Lion’s Nancy Watters, Steve Rosnov, Bob Perrine, Dick Kreassig,
Jeri Furman, Club President Roger Snell, Jack Wagner, Mike Coren, Susan
Sumnick, Nurys Sabino<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I am so proud to be part of the
great Thalia Lions Club. What a joy to SERVE the community.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you what you are doing to help
the Community.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Bonney Road Environmental Project,
May 18, 2013 – Lion Otis Etheridge. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Bonney Road Cleanup is May 18, 2013<span style="color: #1f497d;">. </span>We will meet at Virginia Beach School Credit
Union on Bonney Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9:00am to 11:00am
or when work is complete. A signup sheet was passed around and we have 15
volunteers signed up so it shouldn’t take too long<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3. Broom
sales – Lion Rich Roberts. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our Broom
Sale this year will be May 31 & June 1<sup>st</sup> at the BJs fuel pump
area. I passed around a signup sheet. Our morning shifts are full and we need
Lions to fill the afternoon shifts.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4. LOVF
Raffle – lion Jeri Furman. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our club
raised a total of $1,090.00 selling raffle tickets and $726.66 earned for our
club.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">New Business</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Youth Excha<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">nge
Dinner Project Committee – Lion President Roger Snell. W</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">e will need to put together a
Committee and chair to coordinate putting together the details for the
meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Youth Exchange Dinner project
is Sunday, July 21st.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is scheduled
for the same time as Ram and five of our members will not be here. We
successfully did the project last year without those members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year there will be 30 students from
around the world. It will be a more proactive program also we are guaranteed
that the meal will be indoors. </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">From
The Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">1. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Lion
Dick Kreassig read a letter about the upcoming trip his grandson David (Scotty)
is taking this summer. Scotty has been diagnosed with Type I diabetes and this
is the first time he is traveling away from home for an extended stay. The
letter explains to the camp staff important details about Type I Diabetes and
level of care required. Scotty is insulin dependent and wears a Medtronic
Paradigm 722 insulin pump that delivers on-demand insulin. His insulin pump in
programmed to deliver the proper amount of insulin to stabilize his blood
glucose. Scotty will carry a bag with him at all times with insulin supplies
and Skittles and snacks to treat low blood glucose. He will need to test his
blood glucose prior to every meal/snack, following vigorous physical activity,
or if you think his behavior is out of the ordinary. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Lion
Dick said that it is important for us all to understand the difference between
Type I & Type II Diabetes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Birthdays: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">A total of $60.00 was<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> raised for the birthday song and turned in to
the Admin Account. Happy Birthday was sung by Lion Aziz Selahi in Farsi and
Nurys Sabino in Spanish</span> to Lions Otis Etheridge, Nancy Watters, Donna
Peyer</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">
and Catherine Bromwell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 18 – Bonney Road Environmental
Project<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 31- June 1- Broom Sale<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 5 – Regular Meeting, Hilton
Garden Inn<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 13 - Eyeglass Recycling Center
10am to noon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 18 – Charter Night, 6pm, Broad
Bay Country Club<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">July 8 – Pedia Vision, 10 am – 12:30
pm Main Library<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Raffle</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Lion Bob Perrine. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">There were two raffles. Lion Susan
Sumnick $31.00<span style="color: red;"> </span>and Lion Ed Delong won $16.00. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$43.00<span style="color: red;"> </span>was
turned in for the Admin Account.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> $4.00
was collected in fines and turned in for the Admin Account.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Adjournment </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">8pm<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "blackadder itc"; font-size: 18pt;">Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Secretary</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<strong>May 1, 2013. </strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The
regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to
order by Lion President Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Hilton
Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach, with those members in attendance as
shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 31 members with 24 in attendance.
There was one guest’s speaker<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>present.
Total present 25. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Call
to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Song</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Lion
John Watters (God Bless America)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">P<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ledge of Allegiance</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion
Bob Perrine <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Invocation</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Dick Kreassig<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Temporary Recess for Dinner </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">(Salmon Buffet)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Guest Speaker: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion Steve Rosnov introduced David
Schleck, Virginia Pilot. Talk about his Reporting in recent years (while still
being Beacon editor) Oceana jet crash, roller-coaster riding, etc. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">For five years David Schleck has
been editor of the Beacon, the community news section published on Thursdays
and Sundays for Virginia Beach subscribers of The Virginian-Pilot. A Cox High
School graduate who grew up and still lives in Virginia Beach, David has
expanded the news content and online presence of the Beacon while writing a
weekly column and occasionally venturing back to his professional roots as a
beat reporter for two other newspapers in Virginia. When he's not editing the
Beacon, David enjoys country line-dancing, re-reading The Lord of the Rings and
re-riding nearly every amusement at Busch Gardens. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">David spoke about his experiences
reporting on crime, county government, religion & science. He talked about
last week’s melee at the waterfront and asked the group when & how we heard
about it. Quite a few varied responses. He is very proud that the Virginia
Pilot web site for breaking news is the number one site visited in our area. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">David talked about the Boston
bombing. Asked when & where we first heard about it and again quite a
varied response. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pilotonline.com is
where he kept up on the events. He talked about the jet crash last year. He first
found out while eating lunch at Bubba’s and responded to the scene. He was
expecting a disaster<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>. He started interviewing people.
What he finds interesting is that the demand for news during a disaster is
immediate. He like everyone expected the worst.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">David answered a few questions from
the floor and Lion President Roger Snell presented David with a plaque of
appreciation for speaking to our club. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">New Lion
Induction - </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">DG
Lion Stan Furman inducted Abdulla (AJ) Williams sponsored by Nurys Sabino. DG
Lion Stan presented Lion’s AJ & Nurys with his personal pin. Lion AJ said a
few words and mentioned that he is an avid supporter of helping those less
fortunate in the community.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1. The Ronald McDonald 21<sup>st</sup>
Annual Tidewater Virginia Charity Golf Tournament is May 13<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our April 17<sup>th</sup> Board Meeting voted
and approved </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">sponsoring
a hole for $250.00 and to transfer $900.00, the profit from the Fall Conference
to the Activities Account from the Admin Account. We received a thank you
letter from Elyse Brown, Ronald McDonald House Charities for our donation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2. T</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">he
invitations for Charter Night have been mailed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A reservation and check is required by June 1,
2013.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3. I passed around and collected
slips for secret ballot selection for Lion of the Year. Lion Roger Snell will
make an individual plaque for the Lion of the Year in addition to that lions
name being listed on the lion of the year trophy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The next board meeting is
scheduled for May 15 </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">at the lobby conference table </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">directly after
the Club Regular Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">5. I
passed the flyer for t</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">he
last 24D District Meeting of the year is June 12, 2013, at Smithfield Center,
220 North Church St. Smithfield, VA. The Social Hour at 6:00 PM and Dinner
starts at 7:00 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's Governor Stan’s
Last Hurrah!! With Fun! Food! Music! Awards! Great music provided by the Top
Hats Quartet. Dinner by Smokes BBQ and the Smithfield Lions, plus some great
raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, “The Year in Pictures” on the big screen and
the company of a bunch of great Lions. So come say Farewell to DG Stan and
welcome in the new DG and Cabinet. Cost: $15 – Pay Lion Vickie and she will
send a check for the registration. Those signed up are Lions Steve Rosnov, Ed
DeLong, John & Nancy Watters, Stan & Jeri Furman, Bob Perrine, Dick
Kreassig, Debra Laughlin, Nurys Sabino, Vickie Kennedy, Donna Peyer, Cathy
Bromwell, Aziz Selahi. Lion Dick Kreassig will drive and can take a few riders.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Old Business</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">White Cane Completion Report – Lion
Irene Conlin about 120.00. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you all for your assistance with the white cane. We had a
very successful second day. The total for the 2-day effort is approximately $1,200.00.
I don't know how that compares to other White Canes - but I am thrilled with
the amount, because I know we can do so many good things with the money. I just
have to say: It was very easy coordinating this white cane, because there were
an abundance of people willing to help. I appreciate your eagerness and
assistance, which made my job so much easier. You can all be very proud of
yourselves - I know I am very proud of all of you. Thank you again!
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2. Vision Walk Completion Report- Lion Debra Laughlin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Congratulations Thalia
Lions and Hampton Roads Vision Walkers on a tremendously successful 2<sup>nd</sup>
Annual Vision Walk. To date the largest walk was held in Chicago with <b>1,126</b>
walkers…until now!! We had over 1400 walkers, the most successful walk
for attendance <i>EVER</i>. The goal was $75,000 and we are at $85,600
and counting. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">District 24A
challenged us to a “Lions Spirit” contest…who could show the most “Lionism” and
have the most Lion walkers at each event.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">District 24A – 48
Lion walkers (10 of those were Leos). </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">District 24D – 47
Lion walkers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lion Stan says Lion Brad
walked but did not sign up and neither of his children were counted. I
will report that tomorrow and get back to you. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thank you all for
your support of Vision Walk and raising awareness about vision loss, low vision
and blindness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3. <span style="color: black;">Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our Sight & Hearing Van is scheduled
for Friday, May 3<sup>rd</sup>; a signup sheet was passed around. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will publish the list of sign ups.<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Bonney Road Environmental Project,
May 18, 2013 –Otis Etheridge. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Bonney Road Cleanup is May 18, 2013</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">We will meet at
Virginia Beach School Credit Union on Bonney Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9:00am to 11:00am or when work is complete.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> A signup sheet was passed around and we have 15<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>volunteers signed up so it shouldn’t take too
long!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
5. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">LOVF – Lion Jeri Furman. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our club made $626.57 in LOVF sales</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">New Business</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">1. Thalia
Lions Pins – Lion Nancy Watters. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion Nancy
requested that the Tail Twister fine all those present who did not notice that
she was wearing our new Thalia pin and of course he did that. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The pins are here. One
hundred fifty were ordered. Lion Dave Harris, the ordering agent has requested
two. Two will be sent to Lion Bill Smith to be cataloged. Lion Nancy requests
50 to take to the State Convention to sell for $3.00 to Pin Traders. Each
member should be given a pin. That leaves about 80 pins to be given or sold to
special friends, guests, etc. The cost of the pins was about $1.95 each paid
for from our admin account.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">2. Youth Excha<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">nge Dinner – Lion Stan Furman. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our
April 17<sup>th</sup> Board meeting approved hosting the Youth Exchange Dinner
project Sunday, July 21st.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
scheduled for the same time as Ram and five of our members will not be here. We
successfully did the project last year without those members. Last year the
program was poorly administered. There was no interaction with the exchange
students or Parade of Flags. That won’t happen again this year. This year there
will be 30 students from around the world. It will be a more proactive program
also we are guaranteed that the meal will be indoors this year. Options for the
meal were discussed and will be determined by that committee. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">3. Broom
sales – Lion Rich Roberts. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Our Broom Sale
this year will be May31 & June 1<sup>st</sup> at the BJs fuel pump area.</span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Upcoming
Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 9 – Eyeglass Recycling Center
10am to noon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">MAY 9 –Adult Learning Center Awards
Presentation<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 15 - Regular Meeting, 6pm and
board Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 18 – Bonney Road Environmental
Project<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">May 31- June 1- Brooms Sale<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 5 – Regular Meeting, Hilton
Garden Inn<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 13 - Eyeglass Recycling Center
10am to noon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">June 18 – Charter Night, 6pm, Broad
Bay Country Club<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">July 8 – Pedia Vision, 10 am – 12:30
pm Main Library<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Birthday:
</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Lion AJ’s Birthday is today. $35.00 was raised for
Lions Vickie and Otis to sing a duet Happy Birthday song to AJ. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Raffle</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Lion Bob Perrine. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">There
were two raffles. Lion<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Aziz Selahi<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>won $25.00<span style="color: red;"> </span>and
Lion Donna Peyer won $20.00. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$44.00.00<span style="color: red;"> </span>was turned in for the Admin Account.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> $15.00 was collected in fines and turned in
for the Admin Account.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Adjournment </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">8.15pm, </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<strong>April 17, 2013. </strong>The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at the Hilton Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach. Board Membership:
President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren.
A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. <br />
The following 12 board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Aziz Selahi, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, Nancy Watters, John Watters, Irene Conlin, Jeri Furman, Debra Laughlin, Rich Roberts. Lion District Governor Stan Furman was also present as a nonvoting member.
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Minutes of Business Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 8: pm by Lion President Roger Snell
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On-going Business:
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1. Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy
Admin Account: April 17. Total income $16,427.01. Total Expenses $13,251.80. Balance $6,981.85.
Scholarship Fund Quarterly Report. As of March 31, 2012, the account balance is $52,664.58.
Activity Account; April 17. Total Income $6,910.62. Total Fund Raising Expense $2,487.97. Total Sight Expense $3,682.60. Total Community Expense $3,899.76. Total Expense $10,070.33. Balance $4,637.44.
Lion Nancy Watters mentioned that depending on how much is raised during White Cane that we may need to consider transferring money from the Admin Account to the Activities Account.
Lion Nancy Watters made a motion and Lion John Watters seconded the motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.<br />
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Old Business:
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1. Vision Walk Report – Lion Debra Laughlin
As of April 17, 2013 there are 730 registered walkers.
District 24A issued a spirit challenge to District 24D challenging who can have the most Lion teams and Lions at the Northern VA walk and Hampton Roads Walk.
Currently 5 lion teams signed up; Norview, Thalia, EVMS, Portsmouth Host, Aragona.
So far we raised $49,000.00 and have 48 walk teams signed up.
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New Business:
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1. Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Tournament – Lion Steve Rosnov. The Ronald McDonald 21st Annual Tidewater Virginia Charity Golf Tournament is May 13th. Sponsorship Opportunities are;
a. Gold: $2000.00, Tangible Benefits; Club Name on One Hole, 4 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, full Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
b. Silver: $1500.00, Tangible Benefits; 4 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, ½ Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
c. Bronze: $1000.00, 2 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, ¼ Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
d. Hole Sponsor: $250.00, Tangible Benefit; Name Recognition on One Hole
e. Golf Cart: $200.00; Tangible Benefit; Sign on Golf Cart
Lion John Watters made a motion and lion Bob Perrine seconded the motion to transfer $900.00 to the Activities Account from the admin Account (the profit from the Fall Conference), and sponsor a hole for $250.00. Motion passed.
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Open Discussion:
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1. Youth exchange Dinner – DG Stan Furman
The Youth Exchange Dinner this year is Sunday, July 21st. We need to let the District Chair know if we are going to host it once again. It was noted that it is scheduled for the same time as Ram and five of our members will not be here. It was also noted that we did the project last year without those members. Lion Bob Perrine noted that last year the program was poorly administered. There was no interaction with the exchange student or Parade of Flags. DG Lion Stan Furman said they are aware of that issue and will be a more proactive program. We are guaranteed that the meal can be indoors this year. Options for the meal were discussed and will be determined by that committee. Lion Rich Roberts made a motion to accept the project and Lion Aziz Selahi Seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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New Business:
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1. Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Tournament – Lion Steve Rosnov
The Ronald McDonald 21st Annual Tidewater Virginia Charity Golf Tournament is May 13th. Sponsorship Opportunities are;
a. Gold: $2000.00, Tangible Benefits; Club Name on One Hole, 4 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, full Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
b. Silver: $1500.00, Tangible Benefits; 4 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, ½ Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
c. Bronze: $1000.00, 2 Player Spots, Sign Recognition, ¼ Page Ad in the Tournament Program.
d. Hole Sponsor: $250.00, Tangible Benefit; Name Recognition on One Hole
e. Golf Cart: $200.00; Tangible Benefit; Sign on Golf Cart
Lion Vickie noted that the money raised provides grants to help the children. Lion President recommended a hole sponsorship. Lion John Watters made a motion and lion Bob Perrine seconded the motion to transfer $900.00 to the Activities Account from the admin Account (the profit from the Fall Conference), and sponsor a hole for $250.00. The motion was approved.
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2. The next board meeting is scheduled for May 15 at the lobby conference table directly after the Club Regular Meeting.
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There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
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Lion Steve Rosnov
Secretary
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<strong>April 17, 2013. </strong>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on April 17, 2013, by Lion President Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 31 members with 30 in attendance. There were no guests present.
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Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell
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Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Rich Roberts <br />
Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine
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Temporary Recess for Dinner (Buffet)
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Program: Lion Ed DeLong – What the Flag Means to Me
Lion Ed gave a very informative presentation about our flag and was presented with one of our umbrellas by Lion Jim Healy. Some of the highlights of his presentation were;
Our flag is an emblem symbolizing what our country has gone through and what it faces in the future. Red is for the blood that has been shed by our heroic military. White is for the purity of the many mothers that have lost their sons and daughters in battle. Blue is for the skies that hopefully predict a more peaceful future. The flag means freedom, pride, and responsibility.
In 1906 George M. Cohen produced and starred in a hit Broadway Show called “George Washington Junior”. The audience cheered when he sang “You’re A Grand Old Flag”. Lion Ed ended his presentation with our club joining him in singing “You’re a grand Old Flag.
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov
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1. We are going to have our monthly board meeting after our regular meeting at the conference table adjacent to the fireplace off the lobby area.
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2. Next meeting May 1st we are inducting new member Abdulla (AJ) Williams. His sponsor is Lion Nurys Sabino.
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3. Leadership Day is April 20th at First Baptist Church Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, 23606. The day starts with a Continental Breakfast then World Wide Induction Ceremony for all New Members followed by Member Orientation and finishing up with schools for the incoming President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Training and Diabetes Testing Certification.
Lion Rich Roberts and Aziz Selahi are signed up for Presidents School, Lion Catherine Bromwell is signed up for World Wide Induction and Diabetes Testing Certification, Lion Susan Sumnick is signed up for Secretary’s school. Lion Nurys Sabino is signed up for Diabetes Testing Certification, and Lion Nancy and John Watters are signed up
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4. The invitations for Charter Night will be mailed next week. A reservation and check is required by June 1, 2013.
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5. Hilton Garden Inn Meeting Contract - If we elect to meet at the Garden Inn on a permanent basis the meal cost is $16.50. They are making up a menu for us to either select from or let the Chef make the selection. Lion Debra and I spoke to the Chef and he likes to choose selections based on the time of year I.E., summer meals could be lighter fare such as salads with fish and cold winter meetings could have soup and heartier type fare. Happy Hour prices at the bar/lounge during our social prior to the meeting
and we can bring drinks into the meeting room if so inclined. If anyone has an allergy to a specific food such as fish, please let me or Lion Debra know so we can have it on file. Talking to their meeting coordinator about our meetings she would love to throw around some ideas for Installation Night, Pool Cookout, and Holiday Party. Some pluses to meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn are; Complementary use of a projector for Speaker Presentations, store our banners, Etc., on site, Installation Night, Holiday Parties, or other Special Events if at the Garden Inn would include some sort of specialty set up geared to that season.
Lion Steve asked the members present if they would want to change our meeting location from the Crowne Plaza to the Hilton Garden Inn. The vote of approval was 100%. There was a majority of Board Members present so no further action is required. Lion Steve as Secretary will notify the Crowne Plaza that we will no longer be meeting there and firm up our future meeting schedule with the Hilton Garden Inn.
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6. Ronald McDonald 21st Annual Tidewater Virginia Charity Golf Tournament is May 13th. $175 per Player. I emailed everyone the flyer for those who wish to sign up.
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Old Business:
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1. Audible Egg Hunt Completion report – Lion Irene Conlin
Saturday, April 13. What a great time we had! In all, 31 individuals were served (26 children and 5 adults). We had 9 Thalia Lions in attendance (6 active and 3 potential) - to include District Governor Stan Furman - with a total of 30 community service hours setting up, assisting the egg hunters and parents, rewarding prizes for eggs, and cleaning up. Leftover candy was donated to the Town Center Blind Lions Club. They will bring the candy to "Stand Up for Kids" a Virginia Beach-based shelter for homeless teenagers. The Blind Lions provide a monthly hot meal to the organization. Final cost to the club: ZERO. Wrap up meeting with lessons learned TBD. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible. <br />
2. White Cane April 19-20, 2013 – Lion Irene Conlin
Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20: We will be meeting at the BJs on Virginia Beach BLVD starting at 10:00 am on Friday, 19 April. We have 19 Lions signed up to volunteer. THANK YOU! Final listing was distributed at the meeting - anyone else who would like to volunteer is very Welcome to. There is plenty of room! Lion Steve will bring the signs, buckets, and Umbrella rack to the site Friday morning. Lion Irene will be organizing collecting from the site each evening and count the money and turn into the treasurer.
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3. Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi
Our Sight & Hearing Van for April 12, in front of Adult Training Center was cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, May 3rd; a signup sheet was passed around.
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4. Bonney Road Environmental Project, May 18, 2013 – Lion Vickie Kennedy for Otis Etheridge
Bonney Road Cleanup is May 18, 2013. We will meet at Virginia Beach School Credit Union on Bonney Road. 9:00am to 11:00am or when work is complete. A signup sheet was passed. We need man power present!
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5. Vote on 2013 – 2014 Officers – Lion Roger Snell
President – Rich Roberts, First vice President – Aziz Selahi, Second Vice President – Irene Conlin, Third Vice President – Nancy Watters, Immediate Past President – Roger Snell, Secretary – John Watters, Reporting Secretary – Susan Sumnick, Membership secretary – Steve Rosnov, Treasurer – Vickie Kennedy, Tail Twister – Stan Furman, Lion Tamer – Mike Coren, Two Year Directors – Donna Peyer &
Catherine Bromwell, One year Directors – Jeri Furman & Dick Kreassig, Membership Chairman – Debra Laughlin. A vote of approval was called for and accepted from the floor.
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New Business:
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1. Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy Watters
We have the Library Scheduled for Monday, July 8th from 10:15-12:30. That is the only library that our club is responsible for this summer.
From the Floor
1. Lion DG Stan Furman presented Lion Ed DeLong with a certificate in appreciation for his services as Hearing Aids Recycling Chair by Past District Governor Al Miller.
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2. Lion John Watters mentioned that Project Home Connect is May 15th at Norfolk Scope. At the present time no Lions Club has scheduled the Sight & Hearing Van for the project.
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Birthdays:
There were no birthday members present.
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Upcoming Events:
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*<strike>April 12 – Sight & Hearing Van, Adult learning Center</strike>
(Changed to May 3rd same times)<br />
*April 19 & 20 – White Cane
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*April 20 – Leadership Day, First Baptist Church Newport, News, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, 23606
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*April 24 – Hampton Roads Show
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*April 28 - Vision Walk
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*May 1 - Regular Meeting, 7pm, and Board Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn
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*May 3 - Sight and Hearing Van, Adult Learning Center<br />
*May 9 – Eyeglass Recycling Center 10am to noon
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*May 15 – Project Home Connect, Norfolk Scope.
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*May 15 - Regular Meeting, 7pm and board Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn
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*May 18 – Bonney Road Environmental Project
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*June 18 – Charter Night, 6pm, Broad Bay Country <br />
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Club
Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine
There were two raffles. Lion Linda Eggleston won $20.00 and Lion Jim Healy won $10.00. $31.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.
Adjournment: 7:50pm
Submitted:
Lion Steve Rosnov
Secretary
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<strong>April 3, 2013</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on April 3, 2013, by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 33 members with14 in attendance. There was one guest. 15 total in attendance. It was noted that quite a few members absent were at the District BLAND. <br />
Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm –President, Lion Roger Snell <br />
Song: Lion Bob Donnelly (America the Beautiful) <br />
Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Irene Conlin<br />
Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Introduction of Guests: Lion Nurys Sabino introduced her guest Abdulla J. Williams (second visit)<br />
Temporary Recess for Dinner (Soup & Chicken Masala)<br />
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Program- Lion Ed Delong gave a very informative overview of BLAND History. Our Lion Tail Twister <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a>fined Lion Ed at the beginning of the meeting for not having a guest speaker. After such a great talk the Tail Twister returned Lion Ed’s fine.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov. <br />
1. Leadership Day this year is April 20th at First Baptist Church Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, 23606. The day starts with a Continental Breakfast then World Wide Induction Ceremony for all New Members followed by Member Orientation and finishing up with schools for the incoming President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Training and Diabetes Testing Certification. Lion Rich Roberts and Aziz Selahi are signed up for Presidents School, Lion Catherine Bromwell is signed up for World Wide Induction and Diabetes Testing Certification, Lion Nurys Sabino is signed up for Diabetes Testing Certification, Lion Nancy and John Watters are signed up and Lion Nancy may be one of the training presenters. <br />
2. Lion Jeri Furman wanted to remind everyone turn in their LOVF tickets.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
1. Pembroke Mall Screening 3/23/13 Kids in the Kitchen Completion Report – Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Nancy Watters. The Pembroke Mall for the Kid's in the Kitchen event was sponsored by the Virginia Beach Junior Woman's League! That group really knows how to organize a party!! Hats off to a group of really hard working, enthusiastic group of service minded women!! We had 27 Lions participating from 9 clubs: Thalia, Aragona/Pembroke, Princess Anne, Town Center Blind Lions, Kempsville, Bayside, Virginia Beach Central, and Oceanside. Beginning at about 11:00am and working until 3:00pm, we screened 144 children and referred 27 for further examination using one SPOT device. I would say that today we changed the life of some of these children!!! As an extra bit of excitement, we were visited today by “Mrs. Virginia, Mandi Leeth”. She used the SPOT screener on a couple of children and then she was screened and...she passed the screening!! Thank you to all who worked and participated. <br />
2. Club Project, Plastic Egg Candy Stuffing – Lion Irene Conlin<br />
Build the candy-filled eggs for the Audible Easter Hunt is at my house tomorrow, Wednesday at 6:30 PM. The address is 4468 Smokey Lake Drive, Virginia Beach. Phone is 495-8995 (house) or 478-0335 (cell). It shouldn’t take longer than an hour or so. I will have wine, and light snacks for everyone to enjoy, I do have two large dogs who act like part of the family, but if you are not fond of dogs, I will put them in the laundry room. <br />
3. Vision Walk, YNOT Dining in the Dark Completion Report – Lion Debra Laughlin. Dining in the Dark was last Tuesday, March 26, 2013, all day at all four YNOT Locations. Diners that wished to participate were given simulation masks of either macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa and encouraged to order from the menu and/or eat their meals while wearing the masks. YNOT graciously donated 10% of the proceeds from all four restaurants to Vision Walk. Myself, Lion Steve Rosnov and Lion Bob Donnelly worked shifts at YNOT locations along with some Lions from other clubs and quite a few Lions from our club supported Dinning in the Dark by dining in or ordering food to go. Mrs. Virginia, Mandi Leeth who was at the recent Mall Screening is also the Vision walk Guest speaker. Thank you for the super support. And just a reminder, the "Promote Vision Walk" is on WAVY TV 10 "The Hampton Roads Show."
Please let Lion Debra Laughlin (3612-0023) know if you can be part of the
audience. Meet at her house April 24, 7 am. Then the 2nd Annual Vision Walk is April 28th at 1317th Street and Oceanfront. Registration: 12:00 p.m. Walk Start: 1:00 p.m. <br />
4. Sight and Hearing Van, Adult Learning Center. We will have the Sight and Hearing Van at the Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center. The date is April 12 from 10 am until 2 pm plus set up time. We will have two hour shifts and passed around a signup sheet. Lion Ed Delong mentioned that it’s a very interesting project because there are people from all over the world that come to our van at the learning center. <br />
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New Business:<br />
1. 2013 Crowne Plaza meeting Contract – Lion Steve. This is what we are looking at starting June 5. Town Center submitted a new contract with a new price structure effective June 5, 2013. They stated that they appreciate our long standing business. After reviewing our profit-loss feasibility on the event space used by all groups, we have determined a new price structure. Therefore, effective June 5, 2013, we will require all groups such as yours to pay a $125 setup fee inclusive of tax and service charge in addition to the food and beverage required. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hopefully the June 5th advance notice will give you time to adjust accordingly. I called the events manager and discussed other possible options. I told her a $125 set up fee for each meeting simply would not work. She then sent the following two options; (1). Keep the menu pricing as is and pay a $62.50 set up fee per event. That includes tax and service charge. (2). Increase the meal price to $23 per person inclusive of tax and service charge with a minimum of 22 people guaranteed. I emailed the meetings director that we would discuss and decide at our next board meeting and I would keep her posted. Lion Debra has done a tremendous amount of work the past few days researching alternative locations. One that looked like a possibility was Gus & Georges on Virginia Beach Blvd. The problem with Gus & Georges is that we can only have the function room guaranteed for the second Wednesday of the month and use regular dining area or smaller function room the first Wednesday of the month. Also they require a confirmed number of members at least a week in advance. That’s why we didn't select it when we picked Crowne Plaza. The very promising location is the Hilton Garden Inn at Town center. Lion Debra and I looked over the function rooms, bar/lounge, etc. It would be a perfect fit for us. They said they can match our current price or close to it. The club by unanimous call of hands decided to meet at the Hilton Garden Inn for our April 17th meeting. I will inform Crowne Plaza that we will not meet there on the 17th because we are looking at some other options. We are also going to have our monthly board meeting directly after the meeting in an effort to reduce the frequency of meetings for board members. Lion Debra will have the exact cost and meals information in a few days for distribution.<br />
2. White Cane - Lion Irene Conlin. White Cane is April 19-20, 2013. The location is BJs. I passed around a signup sheet. Please wear your Lions hats and vest.<br />
3. Bonney Road Environmental Project– Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Otis Etheridge Bonney Road Cleanup is May 18, 2013. We will meet at Virginia Beach School Credit Union on Bonney Road. 9:00am to 11:00am or when work is complete. Lion Otis will have a signup sheet at the next meeting.<br />
4. 2013 – 2014 Officers – Lion Roger Snell. The list of proposed incoming officers is complete except for one vacancy. We need one more director for one year. Nominees are: President - Rich Roberts, First Vice President
– Aziz Selahi, Second Vice President – Irene Conlin, Third Vice President –
Nancy Watters, Immediate Past President – Roger Snell, Secretary – John Watters,
Assistant Secretary – Susan Sumnick (Reporting), Assistant Secretary – Steven
Rosnov (Membership), Treasurer - Vickie Kennedy, Tail Twister – Stan Furman, Lion
Tamer – Mike Coren, Two Year Directors – Donna Peyer, Catherine Bromwell, One
year Directors – Jeri Furman, (to be determined), and Membership Chairman –
Debra Laughlin.
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From the Floor<br />
1. Eye Glass Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong. We have a lot of glasses needing cleaning and sorting. Anyone who can come and needs a ride be at BEST Buy parking lot April 11th at 9:30 am. Lion Jim Healy will be there to drive us there and back. We really need Lions to help.<br />
2. Food Bank – Lion Jack Wagner. Don’t forget please contribute to the food bank if you can supplies are still low.<br />
3. Prospective Member -Lion Nurys guest Abdullah Williams submitted his application. We will probably induct him at our April 17th meeting.<br />
4. Umbrella Demonstration - Lion Jim Healy gave a demonstration of our umbrella for our newer members. After the demonstration he presented the umbrella to our prospective incoming member<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
*April 3 - District Bland Contest at the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA<br />
*April 4 – Plastic Egg Candy Stuffing Project, 6:30m, 4468 Smokey Lake Drive, Virginia Beach<br />
*April 11 - Eyeglass Recycling Center, 10am to noon<br />
*April 12 – Sight & Hearing Van, 10am to 2pm, Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center<br />
*April 13 - Audible Egg Hunt<br />
*April 17 – Regular Meeting, 6pm, and Board Meeting Hilton Garden Inn, Town center<br />
*April 19 & 20 – White Cane<br />
*April 20 – Leadership Day, First Baptist Church Newport, News, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, 23606 <br />
*April 24 – Hampton Roads Show<br />
*April 28 - Vision Walk<br />
*May 1 - Regular Meeting, 6pm, TBD<br />
*May 9 – Eyeglass Recycling Center 10am to noon<br />
*May 15 - Regular Meeting, 6pm and Board meeting, TBD<br />
*May 18 – Bonney Road Environmental Project<br />
*June 18 – Charter Night, 6pm, Broad Bay Country Club<br />
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Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine. There were two raffles. Lion Linda Eggleston won $22.00 and Lion Jack Wagner won $13.00. $34.00 was turned in for the Admin Account. Tail Twister turned in $6.00 to the Admin account for fines collected. <br />
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Adjournment: 7:45 pm<br />
Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />
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<strong>March 27, 2013</strong>. The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at 7 pm, at Lion President Roger Snell’s Residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464<br />
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Board Membership: President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren. A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following ten board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Aziz Selahi, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, Nancy Watters, John Watters, Irene Conlin, Jeri Furman.<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7: pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br />
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On-going Business: Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy: Admin Account March 27. Total income $16,178.01. Total Expenses $12,959.00. Balance $7,025.65. Scholarship Fund Quarterly Report, December 31, 2012, $54,147.74. Activity Account; March 27. Total Income $6,772.27. Total Fund Raising Expense $2487.97, Total Sight Expense $3,682.60. Total Community Expense $3,299.76, Total Expense $9,470.33. Balance $1,939.38. Some highlights of the report are; Collected $127.00 for two new members, Paid $336.00 for meals at the last meeting and donated $64.00 to Samaritan House with the portion of the bill the that the hotel deducted for the wrong meal served, Collected $128.00 for the Region III meals, received $108.00 for 2 meals for the Fall Conference, Received $124.81 scholarship check, $23.00 for flags, and $24.47 for mints sold. (Full report pages 4 through7). Lion Nancy Watters made a motion to transfer $1,000.00 from the admin account to the activity account and was seconded by Lion Bob Perrine. The reason for the motion was to insure there was enough money to issue checks to the school nurses as budgeted. Lion Vickie stated that we have enough money to issue the checks as long as we have a fund raiser soon. It was brought up in discussion that once the money was transferred from admin to activity we could not transfer the money back to admin. Lion President Roger called for the vote. The motion failed to pass by a nine to one vote. Lion Steve Rosnov made a motion and Lion Irene Conlin seconded the motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion passed by a nine to one vote.<br />
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Old Business: Vision Walk and Hampton Roads Show– Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Debra Laughlin. Vision walk this year is April 28. We are going to have a table to promote Lionism and all clubs could bring their banners and literature. All clubs are encouraged to wear their vest and hats and walk to support Vision walk and promote Lionism. Attached (pages 8 & 9) is a letter from the Northern Virginia Conservation chair about the 24A & 24D spirit challenge at the upcoming walk. The Hampton Roads Show is April 24th and need Lions for audience. Lions Steve Rosnov and Bob Perrine are signed up.<br />
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New Business:<br />
1. March 6th Region III Meeting bill – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
We issued a check for $192.00 for those members signed up to attend the March 6th Region III Meeting. Lions Steve Rosnov, Roger Snell, Jack Wagner, Brad Furman, Ed Delong, Nancy Watters, Irene Conlin, & Debra Laughlin were able to attend. Lions Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Jim Healy & Jeri Furman were not able to attend due to inclement weather or illness.<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov recommended the club absorb the cost of the 4 meals because of nonattendance due to unforeseen inclement weather and illness. The board agreed by unanimous decision to absorb the cost of the 4 meals.<br />
2. Nominating Committee for officer positions 2013 – 2014 – Lion Roger Snell. Lion President nominated himself and Lion Steve Rosnov as the Nominating Committee and will report their results to the members at the April 3rd regular meeting and vote on the officer positions at the April 17th regular meeting.<br />
3. Melvin Jones & Lion of the Year – Lion Steve. Our club has $580.00 in Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) credits for use towards a MFJ Fellowship award. MFJ awards are issued when the credits reach a total of $1,000.00. The board agreed that we will have a nominating committee for a Melvin Jones Award and ask Lion Dick Kreassig to head up the committee. Members should forward their recommendations to Lion Dick Kreassig. The club will vote by secret ballot for Lion of the Year during the April 17th regular meeting. Lion Roger Snell will make an individual plaque for the Lion of the Year in addition to that lions name being listed on the lion of the year trophy.<br />
4. White Cane Fund Raiser date – Lion Steve Rosnov. The board during the February 27th meeting decided to hold a White Cane April 19-20, 2013. The Leadership Conference is also Saturday the 20th. The board after some discussion decided to stay with the April 19 -20 White Cane date. Second Vice President Lion Irene Conlin will head up the white cane with assistance from the White Cane Chair lion Jack Wagner and his committee members.<br />
5. Recruit new members and officers to attend the Leadership school on April 20th – Lion Nancy Watters. Lion Secretary Steve Rosnov will coordinate with the new officers for the upcoming year and new members to attend the leadership school and world induction. <br />
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Other business:<br />
1. Lion Vickie Kennedy stated we haven’t had our Bonney Road Environmental Project for some time now. After discussion the board selected May 18th as the project date.<br />
2. Lion Irene reminded the members that the Easter Egg project is at her house at 6:30 pm, April 4th<br />
3. The next board meeting is scheduled for April 24 at 7 pm, at Lion President Rogers Snell’s residence.<br />
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There was no further business and adjourned at 8:10 pm.<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>March 20, 2013.</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 33 members with28 in attendance. There 3 guest and 4Traveling Leo’s. 35 total in attendance. <br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm –President, Lion Roger snell<br />Song: Lion Bob Perrine (My Country Tis of Thee)<br />Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Linda Eggleston<br />Invocation: Lion Dick Kreassig<br />Introduction of Guests: Poquoson Lions Club Traveling Leo- Lion Ray Yannello introduced Lions B. T. Smith, Bruce Edwards, & Bob Wagner. Lion President Roger welcomed Installing Officer PDG Lion Don Burson, a Kempsville Lion and 2003-2004 District Governor & Dorothy Burson. Lion Bob Donnelly introduced his guest Jim Olson.<br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (Chicken & pasta with garden vegetables with salad)<br />Induction of new members: PDG Don Burson - Catherine Bromwell, Donna Peyer and Sponsor Lion Bob Donnelly. PDG Lion Don congratulated our club by wishing us a Happy 47th anniversary and mentioned that he is very familiar with our club and all we do and glad to be here. He inducted both members and Lion Bob Donnelly as their sponsor. The new Lions received their certificates, Lions ball cap and new member packets and Lion Bob Donnelly pinned them. Lion Bob Donnelly received his sponsor certificate.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />1. Lion Jeri Furman received the Virginia Multiple District 24 State Achievement Award Certificate for outstanding activities for the year 2011-2012 and we also received our club award patch and also the 2011 – 2012 Presidents Retention Campaign Patch from Lions International.<br />2. It is time to create a nominating committee for officer positions for the upcoming year. Anyone who would like to be on the committee let Lion President Roger know.<br />3. March 23rd, 9am – 3am, LAMP, at Union Mission in Norfolk, if you wish to help out contact Lion Brad Furman.<br />4. Girl Scout Troop #481 is selling cupcakes for their projects. All were sold.<br />5. Lion President announced that everyone will receive a two dollar refund for the meal because it wasn’t as advertised. Lion Dick Kreassig mentioned that anyone who wishes could donate their two dollar refund to Lion Jack for Samaritan House.<br /><br />Old Business:<br />1. Region Bland Contest Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />We hosted the Region III Bland Contest, 7:30 pm, March 7, at the Thalia United Methodist Church. Our club contestants won both categories. Cailin Gwaltney (Vocal) and Rebecca Fetter (Instrumentalist) they will represent our club in the District Contest. The date for the District Bland contest is April 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA. Anyone who wishes to go let me know.<br />2. Club Project, Plastic Egg Candy Stuffing – Lion Debra Laughlin for Irene Conlin I would like to get volunteers together to help build the candy-filled eggs for the Audible Easter Hunt at my house on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:30 PM. The address is 4468 Smokey Lake Drive, Virginia Beach. Phone is 495-8995 (house) or 478-0335 (cell). I will need about three - four people to help (but the more the merrier), and it shouldn’t take longer than an hour or so. I will have wine, and light snacks for everyone to enjoy, so Please let me know if you will be able to make it. I do have two large dogs who act like part of the family, but if you are not fond of dogs, I will put them in the laundry room. Just let me know so I will have a large bone handy to pacify them<br />3. Vision Walk, YNOT Dining in the Dark, Hampton Roads show – Lion Debra Laughlin. The 2nd Annual Hampton Roads Vision Walk is April 28th at 1317th Street and Oceanfront. Make a difference! Join us for a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the fundraising efforts of the Hampton Roads community and to get together with fellow Lions, friends and family of those who share a similar goal of finding a cure. We will have plenty of activities, including a bounce house, face painting, characters, music and a whole lot more including a table to promote Lionism and all clubs could bring their banners and literature. All clubs are encouraged to wear their vest and hats and walk to support Vision walk and promote Lionism. Registration: 12:00 p.m. Walk Start: 1:00 p.m. Dining in the Dark is Tuesday, March 26, 2013, all day at all four dine in YNOT Locations. Dining in the Dark is a unique sensory awareness experience that gives guests a first-hand glimpse into the lives of those who are blind or visually impaired, taking them on an unforgettable journey. Diners will be given simulation masks of either macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa and are encouraged to order from the menu and/or eat their meals while wearing these masks. Diners are not required to wear the mask. YNOT is graciously donating 10% of the proceeds from all four restaurants to Vision Walk. The Hampton Roads Show is April 24th and need Lions for audience. Lions Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren and Bob Perrine are signed up. If you can sign up let me know. We will meet and leave from my house.<br />4. Charter/Installation Night – Nancy Watters. Charter/Installation Night is June 18, 6pm, at Broad Bay Country in the Main Dining Room, Prime Rib Buffet including Seafood and Vegetarian. The cost is $16.00 per person and the club would pay the difference. Reservations deadline – June 1, 2013<br /><br />New Business:<br />1. Sight and hearing van, Adult Learning Center scholarship, Eye Glass Recycling – Lion Ed Delong VB Adult Learning Center would once again like to have the Sight and Hearing van at their school for screening. As in the past, Fridays are the date we usually use. The date is April 12 from 10 am until 2 pm plus set up time. Two hour shifts. Lion Aziz was out of town so set the date. The adult Learning Center scholarship will be awarded at their graduation which is to be held on May 9 at 6 PM at the VB Convention center. Lion President Roger Snell will be on stage to present the check. I have asked that the school have the applications to us at least two weeks ahead of time so we can make our selection. Eye Glass Recycling is second Thursday of every month, 10am to noon. We need people to help out. Please consider<br />2. Pembroke Mall Kids in the Kitchen – Lion Nancy Watters<br />Saturday, March 23, 2013 is the Pembroke Mall Kids in the Kitchen event sponsored by the Junior Woman’s League of Virginia Beach. We have been offered an opportunity to participate with them to do<br />Pedia Vision/SPOT screenings. All clubs are invited to come and may bring their club banner to display. This will be a joint screening and will count toward the Children’s Eye Screening banner patch and the total number of children screened may also be counted by each club on the monthly Governor’s Achievement report. Set up will begin at 10:15am near the Target entrance to the mall (in the back, opposite Sears). The event is 11:00am to 3:00p.m. Last year there were about 200 children in attendance so we hope this will be a good opportunity to screen children and to be a presence in the mall for the public to see.<br /><br />From the Floor<br />LOVF Raffle – Lion Jeri Furman<br />Reminder all tickets have to be turned in by April 17.<br /><br />Birthdays: A total of $71.00 was raised for the birthday song and turned in for the Admin Account. Lion Jack Wagner sang Happy Birthday to Lions Steve Rosnov and Linda Eggleston & John Watters. Lion Nancy Watters sat in For Lion John.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*March 23rd, 9am – 3am, LAMP, Union Mission, Norfolk<br />*March 23rd, 11am – 3am, Pedia Vision project, Kids in the Kitchen Pembroke Mall<br />*March 26 – YNOT Dining in the Dark, all locations<br />*April 3- Regular Meeting, 7pm, Crown Plaza<br />*April 3 - District Bland Contest at the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA<br />*April 4 – Plastic Egg Candy Stuffing Project, 6:30m, 4468 Smokey Lake Drive, Virginia Beach<br />*April 11 - Eyeglass Recycling Center 10am to noon<br />*April 13 - Audible Egg Hunt<br />*April 17 – Regular Meeting, 7pm, Crown Plaza<br />*April 24 – Hampton Roads Show<br />*April 24 – 7pm, Board Meeting, Lion Roger Snell Residence<br />*April 28 - Vision Walk<br />*May 1 - Regular Meeting, 7pm, Crown Plaza<br />*May 9 – Eyeglass Recycling Center 10am to noon<br />*May 15 - Regular Meeting, 7pm, Crown Plaza<br />*May 29 - 7pm, Board Meeting, Lion Roger Snell Residence<br />*April 3 - District Bland Contest at the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine<br />There were two raffles. Lion Don Burson won $17.00 and Lion Nancy Watters won $30.00. $47.00 was turned in for the Admin Account. Tail Twister turned in $20.00 for the Admin account for fines collected.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:10 pm<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><strong>----------------------------------------------------</strong><br /><br /><strong>Feb 27, 2013</strong>. The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at 7 pm, at Lion President Roger Snell’s Residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464<br /><br /><br />Board Membership: President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren. A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following eight board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Debra Laughlin, Bob Perrine, Nancy Watters, Jeri Furman.<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 7: pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br /><br />On-going Business:<br />1. Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />* Admin Account February 27. Total income $15,340.00. Total Expenses $12,577.81. Balance $6,569.13.<br />* Activity Account; February 27. Total Income $6,599.99. Total Fund Raising Expense $2,487.97, Total Sight Expense $3,682.60. Total Community Expense $3,299.76, Total Expense $9,470.33, Balance $1,767.10.<br />* Scholarship Fund Quarterly Report, December 31, 2012, $54,147.74<br />* The Fall Conference profit for our club was $779.28.<br />* We issued a check for $192.00 for those members attending the March 6th Region III Meeting. Lion Steve will collect a check from those attending for $16.00.<br />* We were overcharged for one meal at our last regular meeting and will be credited for the overcharge at our next regular meeting.<br />* We collected $3,105 for the fruit sales and paid out $2,374.40. Our profit comes to $732.60.<br />* We issued a check to Lion Jim Healy for $94.94 for flags he purchased.<br />* Bland was $164.62 over budget because of the cost of medals however we now have enough medals for next year’s Bland.<br />* Lion Nancy Watters made a motion and Lion Debra Laughlin seconded the motion to approve the treasurer’s report and passed by unanimous vote.<br /><br />Old Business:<br />1. Bland Final Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy: The wonderful Thalia Annual Bland Music Contest was held on Thursday, Feb. 21st at 7:00 pm. The event was held at Thalia United Methodist Church located on Virginia Beach Blvd., VA Beach, VA. Lion John Watters was the MC for this event. Our District Governor Stan Furman and his lovely wife were present too. I would like to thank the 10 other Lions that were present: Ed Delong, Jack Wagner, Linda Eggleston, Nancy Watters, Brad Furman, Otis Etheridge, Lion President Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren and Vickie Kennedy. A special thanks to my judges assistants, ushers, program director, and music room coordinator. We had thirteen participants this year (9 instrumentalists and 4 vocalists). The instrumentalist winner is Rebecca Fetter a violinist and the vocal winner is Cailin Gwaltney a soprano. Both winners will compete in the Regional Bland contest to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Thalia United Methodist Church. The judges will be Dr. Harvey Stokes, Dr. Trevino, Dr. Brian Nedvin and Sondra Gelb. The Bayside Club winners (2) will join us at the regional contest. Please come out and support this event. It will be the best of the best from each club. Lion John Watters will be the MC for this event.<br />2. Deep Creek Lions Club 1st Sight Impaired White Water Rafting trip down the New River in West Virginia – Lion Steve Rosnov: After some discussion Lion John Watters made a motion to inquire into the ethical issue of using charitable funds for Blind Lions. The motion was seconded by Lion Steve Rosnov and passed unanimously. Lion Secretary Steve Rosnov forwarded the inquiry and received this response from PCC Gary Rapier; in discussion with the ACLU lawyer, this event is open to all legally blind individuals and we cannot discriminate as to who they affiliate with. Per Scott Drummeller, Lions Legal counsel, It does not fall into the intent of the wording as it relates to Lions and not receiving benefits from same. Blind Lions will not receive any direct money from our accounts that may be used elsewhere. We also consulted a local attorney who told us the same thing. You have to know that a Blind Lion is no less blind for being in our organization. They still have limitations on what they can do and because there are not many rich blind people, they have limited funds also. The Deep Creek Lions Club acknowledges this foremost and has opened this up for all blind individuals regardless who they chose to affiliate with. We believe that we can and should provide events and adventures that these individuals could not afford, or have the physical support team around them to take part. The Thalia Lions Club Board of Directors can make their own determination. I hope you will consider supporting or assisting Lion Debra from your club, or others to participate in this adventure. The board noted that there is no action required at this time.<br />3. Installation Night date and Location – Lion Nancy Watters: I checked with Broad Bay Country Club to see if they can accommodate us having our installation night there. We can have our Installation night Tuesday June 18th in the Main Dining Room, Prime Rib Buffet including Seafood and Vegetarian. The cost is $40.00. We would charge $16.00 per person and the club would pay the difference. We would have to guarantee 40 people. Lion Vickie Kennedy made a motion to accept the proposal and Lion Bob Perrine seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.<br />4. Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. new Eye Glass Program. Lion Steve Rosnov (for Lions John Watters & Linda Eggleston): Virginia Eyeglasses Recycling Center of Virginia is offering a new program that will provide new eye glasses for lions Clubs clients at reduced prices. They have put together an eyeglass frame kit that has an assortment of new Women's and Men's frames from which our client may choose. Lions Linda Eggleston and John Watters met with Dr. Nathan Bond, Thalia Lions’ optometrist, on Feb. 21st. They explained the VLERI (Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling, Inc.) eyeglasses program and its logistics. While the price of the glasses from the VLERI project might be a little bit less than Dr Bond’s cost, there were several issues that make our current pricing and arrangement with Dr Bond the better method. These issues include selection of frames, timeliness of manufacture, fitting and dispensing, and the inability to easily correct mis-made glasses. Dr. Bond’s current price for both the examination and glasses is $76. At the most, only a few dollars might be saved from this but at the cost of inconvenience and follow up. Dr. Bond has further developed a direct relationship with Dr Frenkel, ophthalmologist, who will see any Lions patient for medical/surgical evaluation for no charge or need for further club involvement. Lions Linda and John recommend to the board that no change be made in the manner we purchase glasses and eye examinations. They recommend we show some kind of appreciation to Dr. Bond for his willingness to go “above and beyond” in taking care of those referred to him.<br />Lion Steve Rosnov made a motion to approve Lion John Watters & Linda Eggleston’s recommendation and seconded by Lion Nancy Waters. The motion included Lion Roger making a plaque of gratitude for presentation to Dr. Bond. The motion passed by unanimous vote.<br />5. Vision Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin: The Vision Walk Kick Off Luncheon is from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm March 9th at McCormick’s & Schmicks Restaurant, Virginia Beach. Vision walk this year is April 28. We are going to have a table to promote Lionism and all clubs could bring their banners and literature. All clubs are encouraged to wear their vest and hats and walk to support Vision walk and promote Lionism.<br /><br /><br />New Business:<br />1. White Cane. The board decided to hold a White Cane April 19-20, 2013. It is an agenda item for our March 290th regular meeting.<br />2. Thalia Lions Pin – Lion Nancy Watters: She passed around a rough sketch with the correct colors for the Thalia pin (page 5). She has received price quotes for different sizes and number per order. The majority polled favors purchasing 150 pins, size “1 7/8”, cost $367.50. The factory has recommended that we use the semi-cloisonné style for best results. (Like the PediaVision pin) Price quotes: “2" Size -100 pins - $3.20 each $320.00; 150 pins - $2.49 each $373.50; 200 pins - $2.33 each $465.00. For the “1 7/8" Size - 100 pins - $3.16 each $316.00; 150 pins - $2.45 each $367.50; 200 pins - $2.29 each $457.00. Lion Mike Coren made a motion to approve the purchase of 150 pins, size 1 7/8, cost of $367.50. Lion Debra seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.<br />3. Vison Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin: Dining in the Dark & Hampton Roads Show will be at all YNOT locations all day March 26. They will donate 10% for the entire day for all meals purchased to Vision Walk The Hampton Roads Show is April 24th and need Lions for audience. Lions Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren and Bob Perrine are signed up.<br /><br />Other business:<br />1. State Convention Delegates – Lion Steve Rosnov: The State Convention is in Bristol, VA May 30 through June 2. Our club has 3 delegates to vote on next year’s District Governor, and Vice District Governors. At this time there are no other issues to be voted on. There are five members from our club going to the convention and we have to select 3 as delegates. The five are going are Lions Stan & Jeri Furman, John & Nancy Watters and Brad Furman. Lion Stan as District Governor is not a delegate. I make a motion to approve Lions John & Nancy Watters & Lion Jeri Furman as our clubs delegates. Lion Vickie seconded the motion and passed by unanimous vote.<br />2. The next board meeting is scheduled for March 27 at 7 pm, at Lion President Rogers Snell’s residence.<br /><br />There was no further business and adjourned at 7:55 pm.<br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />-------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="color: #4c1130;"><strong></strong></span> <span style="color: #4c1130;"><strong>Feb 6, 2013</strong> - </span>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Rich Roberts at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lynnhaven A&B Ballroom, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 31 members with 15 in attendance. There was one guest speaker and 6 Traveling Leos. 22 total in attendance. Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – 1st Vice President, Lion Rich Roberts. Song: Lion Irene Conlin (Yankee Doodle). Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Jim Healy. Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: Lion Beth Stevens Virginia Beach Towne Center-Blind Lions Club Traveling Leo introduced Lions Carol Graybill, Frances Durham, Lizzie Conlin, Bambi Martin, Mack Stevens<br /><br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (Baked Pork Chops Served with Southern Apple Compote)<br /><br />Guest Speaker: Lion Ed DeLong – Susan Reid is the President and owner of Comfort Keepers of North Virginia Beach, an organization which provides personal and interactive companion care to seniors to help them stay happier and healthier in their homes as long as possible. She also lectures throughout the United States and internationally regarding the management of chronic wounds and has provided care and consultation for wound care patients in all health care settings including extensive work with the Creek Nation Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. Susan holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Business Administration with a Specialization in Health Care Management and is a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse with Board Certification as a Wound Care Nurse by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence, Nurses Society. Susan Reid, Wound Care Nurse Specialist spoke regarding senior skin care including the anatomy of aging skin, and prevention and treatment of common wounds that occur in the senior population. It was a very informative presentation and she answered numerous questions from members. At the conclusion of her presentation 1st Vice President, Lion Rich Roberts gave her a memento of appreciation.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />1. Lion Secretary Steve Rosnov presented Lion Brad Furman with a letter & pin from Lions International President Wing-Kun Tam thanking him for his ten years of dedicated service and belief that changing a life or the world starts with each of us.<br />2. Reminder!! We will not have a normal meeting night on February 20th. Our Bland Contest is February 21st.<br />3. The Region III Dinner Meeting, Wednesday, March 6, hosted by Bayside Lions Club at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Social is 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Lasagna Dinner. Meal Cost: $16.00. Since our club has a number of cabinet members who will be attending the Region III meeting the board agreed to cancel our regular March 6 meeting and encourage club members to attend the Region III meeting. I passed around a signup sheet. We will send in the numbers of those going with a club check and either pay me before the meeting or Lion Vickie Kennedy, Club Treasurer will bill you. There are presently 11 members signed up.<br />4. We received a thank you card from Oceanside Lion Nancy Cranford, Sight & Hearing Van Driver, for the assistance of our club members to make the Homeless Count a success. Thank you for your time and talent working in the Sight & Hearing Van. Lions Stan Furman, John Watters, Linda Eggleston. Each of you are special. We also received a very thoughtful thank card from Ms. Marlene Riggicks for our assistance in obtaining much needed hearing aids.<br />5. The Region I Meeting Hosted by Mathews and Gloucester Lions Clubs is scheduled for March 12, 2013, at the Piankatank Ruritan Building, 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins, VA 23076. I have a few registration forms for anyone who wishes to go. Cost is $17.00. Menu; Fried Oysters, Ham, Chicken, Shrimp Salad, Green Beans and Potatoes, Desert.<br /><br />Old Business:<br />1. Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy, Chairperson. Our Thalia Club Bland is February 21st, 7 pm at the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd. Please show up at 6 pm so we can set up and assign positions to help. We have 8 applications and they are all instrumentalists. The medals and awards have been ordered and received. All registration forms have to be to me by February 15, 2013. The piano tuning cost is $100.00 up from previous amount of $85.00 and janitorial costs are $75.00. We are hosting the District Regional Bland Contest 7:30 pm, March 7, at the Thalia United Methodist Church. The date for the District Bland contest is April 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm and the location will be the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA.<br /><br />2. Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov. Our last required Traveling Leo of the year is tomorrow at 12:30, February 7, Southside Lions Club, Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake. It’s a lunch meeting. Lions Linda Eggleston, Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Jim Healy and I are going.<br />3. Sight & Hearing Van Completion Report – Lion Steve Rosnov. We had a very successful service project. Lions Stan Furman, Jack Wagner, Vickie Kennedy, Bob Donnelly, Mike Coren, John Watters, Rich Roberts manned the Sight & Hearing Van. They tested 42 people; issued 1 pair of reading glasses, referred 4 for hearing, 2 for glaucoma and 3 for further eye exams. Lions Nancy Watters and Lisa Richards worked the table in the library lobby and screened 52 people for blood sugar and identified 4 with elevated blood sugar. I sent Patricia Cook, Central Librarian a thank you note for the Libraries coordination.<br />2. LOVF Raffle – Lion Jeri Furman. It’s the time of the year for LOVF raffle tickets fundraiser for the Thalia Lions Club. You may either buy them making your check out to the Thalia Lions Club or sell them for $1.00 each. The club will receive $20.00 profit and $10.00 goes to LOVF for each book of 30 tickets sold. They are due April 17, 2013. LOVF tries to provide Humanitarian Services statewide. The Foundation is administered by a Board of Directors composed of Past District Governor’s that have served in the preceding two years, current International Officer’s six elected District LOVF Chairpersons and Past Presidents of the Foundation. All members are active in Virginia Lions Clubs and serve on a volunteer bases. Thank you very much and hope you will sell or buy the books.<br /><br />New Business:<br />1. Journey for Sight - Lion Irene Conlin. Town Center Blind Lions will be hosting the Journey for Sight Tractor Rodeo and Poker Run in April. In tandem with this event, they will also host the Regional Lions Audible Egg Hunt in the afternoon right after the Tractor Rodeo. Our board by unanimous consensus agreed to a club project in helping out by filling the plastic eggs with candy, delivering the eggs to the event, and helping out as Marshalls during the event. It will require one Thalia Lion to shop for supplies, several to fill the eggs, and two or three Lions on the day of the event to distribute the eggs to the participants – total time commitment over the course of the project of around 6 hours and no cost to the club. We will fill the Easter Eggs at my house, date to be determined. Lion Irene made a motion for the club to approve this initiative and was seconded by Lion John waters. Acting President Rich Roberts call for the vote and it passed numinously.<br />2. Pediavision screening – Lion Nancy Watters. With the assistance of s grant from LOVF the District has traded two SO9s (Pediavision) for two SPOTS. The devises are on order. A second grant from the Obici Foundation is likely to provide another SPOT for the Suffolk-Smithfield area. When complete, the District will own 7 SPOTs and 2 SO9s. There is also a very good possibility that an individual club will finance the trade in of one of the SO9s making 8 SPOTs. The district has screened over 23,000 children with around 4,000 referrals.<br />3. Club Pin – Lion Nancy Watters. I passed out diagrams of the club pin for all to see and offer advice. There are three designs to choose from. We need to decide if we want me to continue with getting estimates and how many should be ordered.<br /><br />From the Floor<br />1. Samaritan House – Lion Jack Wagner. Samaritan House recently had eight calls for assistance. It is the largest shelter in the State of Virginia.<br />2. Tidewater Council, BSA's 2013 Breakfast of Champions – Lion Brad Furman. The BSA council needs support. Please try to join former Harlem Globe Trotter Curley “Boo” Johnson and the other local civic clubs, businesses and professionals for the breakfast on March 20, 2013 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Lion Steve emailed every one the site with all the information.<br />3. Eye Glasses – Lion Ed Delong. We collected 163 pair of glasses the month of January. No hearing aids were collected.<br />4. LAMP Project – Lion Brad Furman. The Virginia Beach Towne Center Blinds Club is hosting a LAMP Project at the Union Mission and will need support. Exact date will be determined.<br /><br />Birthdays: A total of $ 85.00 was raised for the birthday song and turned in for the Admin Account. Lion’s Rich Roberts & Vickie Kennedy sang Happy Birthday to Lions Mike Coren and Bob Perrine.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />February 7 – Traveling Leo, Southside Lions Club<br />February 9 - District Winter Social, Williamsburg Hospitality house, Williamsburg, VA<br />February 14 – Eye Glass Recycling Center 10 am to noon<br />February 21 – Thalia Club Bland Contest, 7 pm, Thalia United Methodist Church, Vbch Blvd.<br />March 6 – Region III Meeting. 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.<br />March 7 - District Regional Bland Contest at the Thalia United Methodist Church<br />March 14 - Eye Glass Recycling Center 10 am to noon<br />April 3 - District Bland Contest at the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine<br />There were two raffles. Lion Fran Scott won $29.00 and Lion Ed Delong won $15.00. $46.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:10 pm<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />----------------------------------- <br /><br /><strong>Jan 30, 2013</strong> - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at 7 pm at Lion President Roger Snell’s Residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 <br />Board Membership:<br />President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren<br /><br />A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Debra Laughlin, Irene Conlin, Bob Perrine, Nancy Watters, John Watters, Jeri Furman.<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 7: pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br /><br />On-going Business: Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Admin Account; Total income of $14,889.04. Total Expenses; $12,021.20 of that expense was a payout of $6,799.82 for the District Governor’s Fall Conference not chargeable to the club. Balance as January 30; $6,674.48.<br />Activity Account; Total Income; $6,249.67. Total Fund Raising Expense; $2,393.52, Total Sight Expense; $3,177.00. Total Community Expense; $2,375.14, Total Expense; $7,945.66, Balance as of January 30; $2,941.45.<br />Lion John Watters made a motion and Lion Debra Laughlin seconded a motion to approve the treasurer’s report and passed by unanimous vote.<br /><br />Old Business: Bland Update – Lion Vickie Kennedy. Our Thalia Club Bland is February 21st, 7 pm at the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd. Please show up at 6 pm so we can set up and assign positions to help. We already have a few contestant applications. We are hosting the 1st District Regional Bland Contest March 7th. At the Thalia United Methodist Church. The date for the District Bland contest is April 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm and the location will be the Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA. Lion John Watters has ordered the awards and we currently have 3 instrumentalists’ registration forms. All registration forms have to be to me by February 15, 2013.<br />New Business:<br /><br />1. Deep Creek Lions Club 1st Sight Impaired White Water Rafting trip down the New River in West Virginia – Lion Steve Rosnov. The Deep Creek Lions Club has set the date for their 1st Sight Impaired White Water Rafting trip down the New River in West Virginia. Arrival on June 7. 2013 and Raft on Saturday June 8th. Deep Creek Lions Club will be assisting with financial support to any Sight Impaired or Blind individual that would like the opportunity. After some discussion Lion John Watters made a motion to inquire into the ethical issue of using charitable funds for Blind Lions. The motion was seconded by Lion Steve Rosnov and passed unanimously. Lion Secretary Steve Rosnov will forward the inquiry and report at the next board meeting.<br /><br />2. Installation Night date and Location – Lion Steve Rosnov. Lion Nancy Watters will check with Broad Bay Country Club to see if they can accommodate us having our installation night there as we previously used to on June 19th or within a day or two of the 19th. If Broad Bay is not an option then we will have Installation Night June 19th at Crowne Plaza.<br /><br />3. The Region III Dinner Meeting, Wednesday, March 6, hosted by Bayside Lions Club at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Social 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Lasagna Dinner. Meal Cost: $16.00. Since our club has a number of cabinet members who will be attending the Region III meeting the board agreed to cancel the regular March 6 meeting and encourage club members to attend the Region III meeting.<br /><br />4. Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. new Eye Glass Program.Virginia Eyeglasses Recycling Center of Virginia is offering a new program that will provide new eye glasses for lions Clubs clients at reduced prices. They have put together an eyeglass frame kit that has an assortment of new Women's and Men's frames from which our client may choose. With the generous donation from the Michigan Eyeglass Recycling Centers and Old Dominion Eye Care Center in Kilmarnock, there is a wide assortment of almost 4000 new Maui Jim eyeglass frames. The Virginia Correctional Enterprises have been manufacturing eyeglasses for ten years and have joined partnership to provide eyeglasses. Lion John Waters stated that this is a good endeavor that we should consider. Lion Roger Snell made a motion for our club to look into it specifically; ask our provider Dr. Bond what he would charge to perform the examinations and fittings and if he would keep the Lions eyeglass frame kit. Once those associated cost are known then we could make a more informed decision. The motion was seconded by Lion Steve Rosnov. Lion John Watters with Lion Linda Eggleston, Program Chair to coordinate with Dr. Bond and report back to the board at the next meeting.<br /><br />5. Journey for Sight – Lion Irene Conlin. Town Center Blind Lions will be hosting the Journey For Sight Tractor Rodeo and Poker Run in April. In tandem with this event, they will also host the Regional Lions Audible Egg Hunt in the afternoon right after the Tractor Rodeo. Details are still being worked out, but the Lions are working on creating a list of tasks they would like each club from the Region to take responsibility for. One of the tasks is filling plastic eggs with candy. The money for supplies would come from a budget being presented to the District (still to be approved), so no monies from the club would be required. Lion Conlin asked Thalia Lions to consider helping out by filling the plastic eggs with candy, delivering the eggs to the event, and helping out as Marshalls during the event. It will require one Thalia Lion to shop for supplies, several to fill the eggs, and two or three Lions on the day of the event to distribute the eggs to the participants – total time commitment over the course of the project of around 6 hours and no cost to the club. The board by unanimous consensus agreed to a club project of filling Easter Eggs at Lion Irene’s house, date to be determined and also bring the Easter Eggs to the Egg Hunt and assist in the event.<br /><br />6. Discussed meeting at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with catered dinner and BYOB. Lion Steve looked into the possibility of having regular meetings at the church. At the present time the church cannot schedule meetings twice a month for us on Wednesdays. Kempsville Lions Club is going to meet there February 14th to see how their members like it but would not be able to have two meetings a month there. Lion Steve Rosnov passed around a copy of the available menu for meeting at the church. With the cost of the food and room rental it would cost the same or more than we are now paying with no guarantee we would always have facility available. Lion Debra will check on some options for meeting locations<br /><br />7. Vision Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin. The Vision Walk Kick Off Luncheon is March 9th at McCormick’s & Schmicks Restaurant, Virginia Beach. Vision walk this year is April 28. We are going to have a table to promote Lionism and all clubs could bring their banners and literature. All clubs are encouraged to wear their vest and hats and walk to support Vision walk and promote Lionism.<br /><br />Other business:<br /><br />1. Lion Roger will be out of the state during our February 6 regular club meeting. Lion Rich Roberts will conduct the meeting in his absence.<br /><br />2. The next board meeting is scheduled for February 27 at 7 pm, at Lion President Rogers Snell’s residence.<br /><br />There was no further business and adjourned at 8:10 pm.<br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><br /><strong>-----------------------------------</strong><br /><strong>Jan 16, 2013 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on January 16, 2013, by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 31 members with 17 in attendance. There was one guest speaker and two guests present. 34 total attendance.<br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<br />Song: Lion John Watters (My Country Tis of Thee)<br />Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Ed DeLong<br />Invocation: Lion John Watters<br />Introduction of Guests: Lion Bob Donnelly introduced his guest Catherine Brownwell & Donna Peyer.<br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (Roast Beef with Cream of Broccoli Soup)<br /><br />Guest Speaker: Lion Ed DeLong – Dr. Donald Waldy. I know Don Waldy from the Virginia Beach Writers. He is a graduate of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, has a Ph.D. from Unity Light Church, is a licensed minister in Virginia and has been a speaker at the Edgar Cayce Foundation. Don has been a hospice volunteer, chaplain, speaker and a member of the spiritual assessment and family grievance teams for over fifteen years. He started out as a hospice volunteer with medically-based Tidewater Healthcare in 1995, Heartland Hospice in 1998, Sentara in 2002 and 2004-thru 2011 non-medical based THS Inc. He was twice awarded hospice volunteer of the year. He was a volunteer for EDMARC, a medical based children’s hospice in Portsmouth; this is unusual for a volunteer to have both an adult and children’s background. Don has written a hospice volunteer's orientation guide for new volunteers and has helped train them. He continues his work as a family friend and minister to those seeking his assistance. Dr. Waldy spoke about enjoying assisting people terminally ill. Helping people came naturally to him since he had a near death episode as a young boy. He spoke about an essay he wrote called “God’s Plan of Death”. Research indicates that 9 out of 10 people want to die at home. Dr. Waldy talked of his experiences as a speaker and his remarks are his opinions only. To be eligible for the hospice program a patient must have a doctor’s diagnosis that there is no more than six months to live. At the end when there is about one to four weeks left the patient’s life force is gone and living is not the first thing on their mind. They have already resolved all their issues and goes peacefully. Dr. Waldy said it is wise to cut in half the time that is determined that a loved one has left. If four months is the diagnosis then divide that in half and use that as a benchmark. Dr. Waldy explained both Hospice and Palliative Care. Hospice has evolved in the United States over the past 25 years. The focus of hospice care is on comprehensive physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill persons and their families. Hospice providers promote quality of life by protecting patients from burdensome interventions and providing care at home, whenever possibly, instead of the hospital. Hospice nurses provide care primarily under the guidelines of the Medicare Benefit Act of 1983, a federal program that allows patients to die in their homes with their families and friends at their side. Acts Task Force (1999) as the “comprehensive management of the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential needs of patients, particularly those with incurable, progressive illness. The goal of palliative care is to help them achieve the best possible quality of life through relief of suffering, control of symptoms, and restoration of functional capacity, while remaining sensitive to personal, cultural and religious values, believes and practices.” Dr. Waldy stated that if anyone had any questions or issues to just contact Lion Ed DeLong and he would contact them. Lion President Roger Snell gave Dr. Waldy a plaque of appreciation for being our speaker. Not only did Dr. Waldy buy a cupcake from the girl scouts at the meeting raising money for their activities, at the conclusion of the meeting Dr. Waldy also made a $20.00 donation to the club.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />1. Reminder!! We will not have a normal meeting night on February 20th. Our Bland Contest is February 21st.<br />2. Virginia Beach Towne Center-Blind Lions Club is going to visit our club February 6. There will be four Traveling Leos; Lions Carol Graybill, Frances Durham, Lizzie Conlin and one other TBD.<br />3. Lion Ed Delong reminded me that I forgot “once again” to include Eye Glass Recycling on the list of upcoming events on the agenda. The next recycling date is February 14 – Eye Glass Recycling Center 10 am to noon.<br />4. We received a thank letter from LCI thanking us for our $500 donation.<br />5. Since there was no board meeting last month the Treasurer’s report is added as part of the minutes.<br /><br />Recognition: Lion President Roger Snell presented Lion Bob Perrine with the Melvin Jones award and Pin and LCIF letter. The letter states in part; for demonstrating your commitment to Humanitarian Service. I offer my deepest gratitude for your commitment to humanitarian service through LCIF. Wing-Kum Tam, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Lions International.<br /><br />Old Business:<br />1. Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy, Chairperson. Our Thalia Club Bland is February 21st, 7 pm at the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd. Please show up at 6 pm so we can set up and assign positions to help. We already have a few contestant applications. We are hosting the 1st District Regional Bland Contest March 7th. At the Thalia United Methodist Church. The District Bland will be sometime in April in Williamsburg. Lion Vickie submitted an article to the paper for black history month about our Bland Program.<br />2. Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson. Lions Aziz Selahi, Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine & Nurys Sabino went to a Traveling Leo Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Hampton-Mercury Lions Club. We have two more Traveling Leo’s scheduled and will then qualify for the District Traveling Leo Patch for our banner. January 17th- Norview Lions Club, Wesleyan College. Lion Debra is their guest speaker. Lions Debra Laughlin, Steve Rosnov, Bob Perrine, Mike Coren & Aziz Selahi are going. February 7th- Southside Lions Club, Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake. This is a lunch meeting. The social starts at 12:30 and the meeting is 1pm.<br />3. Sight & Hearing Van - Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson. We have the Sight and Hearing Van scheduled at the Main Library on February 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be two shifts. First shift is from 10 am to noon, signed up are; Lions Rich Roberts, Nancy Watters, Stan Furman, Mike Coren, Jack Wagner, Ed DeLong. Second shift is from noon to 2 pm, signed up are; Lions Bob Donnelly, Nancy Watters, Vickie Kennedy. Lion Aziz will be out of the country during the sight and Hearing Van project and Lion Steve Rosnov will be the point of contact.<br /><br />New Business:<br />1. Pediavision screening – Lion Nancy Watters. Jan. 14th – Virginia Beach Christian Church – 45 children with 2 referrals were screened. Lion Linda Eggleston, Nadine Guillory assisted. Upcoming screenings: Jan. 17th – King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, 745 Little Neck Road, V.B. ( new information is that there are only about a dozen children that will be screened. Volunteers are not necessary unless you wish to learn the process better). Jan. 22-23rd. – Kings Grant Day School, 873 Little Neck Road, VB. – Volunteers are encouraged. Please let Lion Nancy know if you are available. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be scheduled in February. Date TBA.<br />2. LCIF Raffle – Lion Jeri Furman. I have two books of raffle for each club member. There are 30 tickets to a book. Tickets are a dollar each. For every book sold the club gets $20 and LCIF gets $10. All tickets are due by the end of April so there is plenty of time to sell them. If anyone needs more tickets just let me know.<br /><br />From the Floor<br />1. Lion John Watters mentioned that since the year 2000 the district screened 22,460 children. The district is also getting a grant for a replacement Pedia Vision machine.<br />2. Lion John Watters also mentioned a reminder about the Winter Social Saturday, February 9th, at the Williamsburg Hospitality House. Please come and join us to honor our Past District Governors and all Lions and celebrate Lionism with fun. See me for more details.<br />3. Lion Jack mentioned that he is still waiting for one fruit order collection and that Samaritan House is in need of help.<br />4. Lion Ed Delong mentioned the Virginia Beach Writers meets every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. It is very interesting and all are welcome.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*January 17 – Pediavision, 9:30 am, King's Grant Presbyterian Church - 745 Little Neck Road, VB<br />*January 22/23 – Pediavision, 9 am, Kings Grant Day school, 873 Little Neck Road, Vbch<br />*January 30 – Board Meeting, 7 pm, Lion President Roger Snell’s residence<br />*February 2- Sight & Hearing Van, 10 am to 2 pm, Main Library<br />*February 6 - Regular Club Meeting, 6 pm Social, 6:30 pm Meeting, Crowne Plaza<br />*February 7 – Traveling Leo, Southside Lions Club<br />*February 9 - District Winter Social, Williamsburg Hospitality house, Williamsburg, VA<br />*February 14 – Eye Glass Recycling Center 10 am to noon<br />*February 21 – Bland Contest, 7 pm, Thalia United Methodist Church, Vbch Blvd.<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine. There were two raffles. Lion Otis Etheridge won $26.00 and Lion Vickie Kennedy won $12.00. $38.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8 pm<br />Submitted:<br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><br /><strong>-------------------------------------------</strong> <br /><strong>Jan 2, 2013</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 31 members with 15 in<br />attendance. There was one guest present. 16 total attendance.<br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<br />Song: Lion Vicki Kennedy (Get Together)<br />Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Dick Kreassig<br />Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine<br />Introduction of Guests: Lion Nurys Sabino introduced her guest Cheryle Parker<br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (beef lasagna)<br /><br />Special Program: By Lion Ed DeLong: The program was about our club and involved every one as an active participant. There were four questions. Each Lion in attendance was assigned into committees of two. Each committee had five minutes to present their answers to the members present. The two Lions making the best five minute presentation as judged by the President and Treasurer were awarded a special prize. The questions were:<br />1. If you could select any program you wanted but only that program for this Lions Club to carry out but no other program, what program would you select and why? I.e. Eyeglass procurement and distribution? Recycling? Pediavision? Hearing Aids? Food Bank? Some other program? <br />2. If you had full control of everyone and all assets of the club, what would you do to entice more people to join Thalia Lions Club?<br />3. It is often said that Lions are the best kept secret in our community. If you could use any program, personnel or funds you needed, what is the best way to get publicity for Lions Clubs in the Tidewater area.<br />4. If you could change anything you wanted to change about how our club operates, i.e. once a month meetings, breakfast meetings, weekly meetings, different place to meet, Different people’s homes? Continue paying only if you eat as we currently do? Return to older method were everyone paid dues<br />whether they come or not and meals are paid from those dues? Fines too excessive? etc. Explain your reasoning.<br /><br />Club Present Roger Snell & Secretary Vickie Kennedy selected Lions Rich Roberts and Irene Conlin for their presentation about Knights of the Blind as advocates to assist and Pedia Vision and its objectives. Lion Ed Delong awarded them each a token gift for their presentation.<br /><br />BRAVO ZULU to Lion Ed DeLong for a great program!! (For those unfamiliar with the term Bravo Zulu is conveyed by flaghoist or voice radio, meaning "well done". <a href="http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq101-2.htm">www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq101-2.htm</a>)<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />1. We will not have a normal meeting night on February 20th. Our Bland Contest is February 21st.<br />2. I have a few flyers with information on the District February 9th Winter Social. It will be an occasion to relax after the holiday’s frantic bustle. The winter social is always a good time with fellow Lions. Please try to plan on attending, just fill out the form and send it in!<br />3. We received a thank you card from Ronald McDonald House for our donation of fruit.<br />4. Welcome back Lion Martin Joseph!! We reinstated Lion Martin. He left the club a few years ago in good standing because he was starting a new business and could not be active at the time. Lion Martin is a Melvin Jones fellow, past club President, past club secretary and held numerous club positions. He was<br />also active in District 24 holding the position of Zone “E” Chairman. He sponsored Lion Brad Furman!<br /><br />Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy, Chairperson. Our Thalia Club Bland is February 21st, 7 pm at the Thalia United Methodist Church on Virginia Beach Blvd. We already have our first contestant application. We are hosting the 1st District Regional Bland Contest March 7th. At the Thalia United Methodist Church. The District Bland will be sometime in April in Williamsburg. Lion Vickie will submit an article to the paper for black history month about our Bland Program.<br /><br />Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson. We have a Traveling Leo Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Hampton-Mercury Lions Club. They meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1999 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton. Meeting starts at 12:30 pm. Cost of the meal is $13.50. Aziz Selahi, Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine & Nurys Sabino are signed up. We will meet at the Best Buy parking lot. We have another Traveling Leo scheduled for February 7th with Southside Lions Club in Chesapeake. This is also a lunch meeting.<br /><br />Fruit Sales 2012 – Lion Jack Wagner, Chairperson. Last year we had 160 cases ordered and this year we sold 136 cases. We were assessed $137.00 for transportation because we were below the minimum number of cases required for shipping. Our citrus order arrived December 14 at 10:00 a m. Thanks to Lions John Watters, Steve Rosnov, Bob Donnelly, Mike Coren, and Stan Furman for their assistance in unloading the truck and getting their orders. Lions Linda Eggleston and Ray Ashe, Fran Scott, Jim Healy, Roger Snell, Bob Perrine, Aziz Selahi, Vickie Kennedy, and Dick Kreassig also picked up their orders. Collectively, in conversations it was decided that next year extra fruit should be ordered. If it isn't sold we can donate it to Ronald McDonald House, Potter's House, the Judeo Christian Center, Vets House, etc. After all, we are a benevolent and charitable organization and can certainly afford to do so.<br /><br />Sight & Hearing Van - Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson: We have the Sight and Hearing Van scheduled at the Main Library on February 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be two shifts and a signup sheet will be sent out.<br /><br />LAMP – Lion Nancy: There is a big LAMP Clinic at the Salvation Army Family Center on Virginia Beach Blvd. [between Witchduck and Newtown Roads] this coming Saturday from 10:00AM till 3:00 pm. There will be large<br />number of clients and volunteers are still needed – everything from general assistance to vision screening, pediavision screening and autorefraction, diabetes testing, eye glasses fitting, etc. You can just show up for a while or let the Aragona-Pembroke Lions organizer, Lion Mary Ward, know you’re coming at<br /><br />Promoting our Club – Lion Roger Snell: One good way of promoting our club is wearing our Lions Pin when out in public; another good tool is to have a lion’s business card with information specific to our club on the back side of the card. Anyone who would like some cards let me know and I will make some up for you. <br /><br />Birthdays:<br />A total of $73.00 was raised for the birthday song. Lions Nurys Sabino & Ed DeLong sang a Happy Birthday Duet to Lions Irene Conlin, Rich Roberts and Vickie Kennedy.<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine: There were two raffles. Lion Roger Snell won $25.00 and Lion Jack Wagner won $10.00. $32.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 7:50pm<br />Lion Steve Rosno<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*January 10 – Eye Glass Recycling Center, 10 am to noon<br />*January 15 _ Traveling Leo, 12:30 pm, Hampton Mercury Lions Club, Hilton Garden Inn, 1999 Power<br />*Plant Parkway, Hampton<br />*January 16 –Regular Club Meeting, 6 pm, Crowne Plaza<br />*January 30 – Board Meeting, 7 pm, Lion President Roger Snell’s residence<br />*February 2- Sight & Hearing Van, 10 am to 2 pm, Main Library<br />*February 7 – Traveling Leo, Southside Lions Club,<br />*February 9 - District Winter Social, Williamsburg Hospitality House, Williamsburg, VA<br />*February 21 – Bland Contest, 7 pm, Thalia United Methodist Church, Vbch Blvd.<br /><br />---------------------------------------<br /><strong>Dec 5, 2012. </strong>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on December 5, 2012, by Lion Aziz Selahi at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 30 members with 16 in attendance. There was a Speaker and one guest present. Eighteen total attendance. <br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – Third Vice President, Lion Aziz Selahi<br />Song: Lion John Watters (Jingle Bells)<br />Pledge of Allegiance: Lion Nancy Waters<br />Invocation: Lion Dick Kreassig<br />Introduction of Guests: Lion Steve Rosnov introduced guest Nadine Guillory. She heard of our club from our blog site.<br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (Soup, Herb Crusted Roast Beef, thinly sliced with pan gravy)<br /><br />Guest Speaker: Lion Ed DeLong - Doctor Romesh Khardori, MB, MD/PhD, FACP is a Professor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical school whose curriculum vitae reads like an awards ceremony script. He did most of his early studies in his home country of India followed by the University of Oregon Health Science Center in 1977 then Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and then Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He has so many honors, awards and board listed that it would take most of our meeting just too read them all but Fellowships at the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and a Fellow in Diabetes and Endocrinology from Harvard Medical School are some of the more impressive ones. Thalia Lions Club is indeed honored to have him speak to us this evening about what’s new in the field of diabetes. Doctor Khardori presented a very informative talk on the advances in diagnosing and monitoring glucose levels and how individuals can now do their own diagnosis. He discussed the newer information available on what individual levels of glucose mean, testing techniques and equipment. There were quite a few questions from the floor including how diabetes in infants can be determined.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />1. PDG Tolbert PDG Bob Tolbert was DG 1981-1982 and has been an active participant in many activities including the board of the Eye Bank until recently. PDG Bob fell a few weeks ago suffering a concussion and a fractured arm. He required surgery twice and during the process had blood clots in his lungs requiring Coumadin therapy. He is home now convalescing, and while not up to a lot of visitors would appreciate calls and cards. If you knew him he would love to hear from you. He and Lion Dot have been married for more than 62 yrs. His address is: 132 James Landing Rd, Newport News, VA 23606, Home phone of 599-3535 and email of tolbtbobdot@verizon.net. I'll passed a card around for anyone who would like to say "Get Well"<br />2. On another note, Past International President Kay K. Fukushima passed away on Friday, November 30th after a long illness.<br />3. Received a letter from Lions Clubs International that they received our $200.00 donation to the Disaster Relief/MJF Fund. We received a letter from Lions of Virginia Foundation thanking our club for our $66.00 donation and a letter from the Lions Medical Eye Bank acknowledging our $330.00 donation. Lion Jeri Furman received a note of thanks from our recent hearing aid recipient.<br /><br />Old Business:<br />1. Leo Club Termination Status – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />The Lions Club International, Youth Program Services received our Leo Club Termination Form for the Princess Anne High School Leo Club, approved the cancellation and credited our Lions club the $90.00 Leo levy for fiscal year 2012-13.<br />2. Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Watters: Our annual holiday party is December 19th. 6PM at our residence. It’s a great time for us to get together with spouses/significant others and enjoy the holiday season. Bring a dish.<br />3. Also look at this month’s Knight Vision. It has a nice article about our recent Pedia Vision at Pembroke Mall.<br /><br />New Business:<br />1. Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson We have a Traveling Leo Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Hampton-Mercury Lions Club. They meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1999 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton. Meeting starts at 12:30 pm. Cost of the meal is $13.50. So far Lions Aziz Selahi, Steve Rosnov and Mike Coren are signed up. We need at least one more Lion to make it a qualifying Travel Leo. Please let Lion Aziz know if you can attend. We have another Traveling Leo scheduled for February 7th with Southside Lions Club in Chesapeake. This is also a lunch meeting.<br />2. Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy: We need to get started working on Bland. Our club Bland is February 21. We will not have a normal meeting night on February 20th. I am coordinating with 1st District Governor Donnie Johnson to see if we can have the Regional Bland in March.<br />3. Fruit Sales 2012 – Lion Jack Wagner, Chairperson: Our citrus sale ends on 12/07/2012. I must have your final orders by Close of Business that date. No firm delivery date yet. We are slightly behind last year’s orders. Last year we had 160 cases ordered and this year so far we have 136 cases ordered.<br />4. Young Leaders in Service Initiative – Lion Steve Rosnov: Some of the highlights of the program are; Young people who volunteer become adults who serve. Through Lions Young Leaders in Service awards, our club would encourage youths in the philosophy and habit of service to the community. The program recognizes young people for their community service within a 12-month period. Recipients receive a Silver or Gold Award certificate and a congratulatory letter from the president of Lions Clubs International. The board approved and established a Young Leaders in Service Committee. Lion Aziz Selahi is the chairperson and Lions Irene Conlin, Nurys Sabino and Steve Rosnov are committee members. The committee will explore options to publicize the program to groups such as the Boy/Girl Scouts, church groups, schools etc.<br /><br />From the Floor<br />1. Lion Stan, our District Governor gave out two Chevron awards from International. One to Lion Ed DeLong for 20 years’ service and one to Lion Vickie Kennedy for 10 years’ service.<br />2. The International 100% President Award was discontinued and replaced with the Club Excellence Award. Our Thalia Club received the Club Excellence award and Lion Stan gave the award patch to our Tail Twister, Lion Otis Etheridge. Lion Jeri Furman our Immediate Past President received a Club Excellence Pin.<br />3. Lion Aziz Selahi informed the club that we have the Sight and Hearing Van scheduled at the Main Library on February 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm.<br /><br />Birthdays:<br />A total of $34.00 was raised for the birthday song. Lions Stan Furman and Otis Etheridge sang Happy Birthday to Lion Jeri Furman.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*December 13 – Eye Glass Recycling Center. 10 am to noon<br />*December 19 - Holiday Party, Lion John and Nancy’s residence, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, 23454, 6:30 pm<br />*January 2 – Regular Club Meeting, Crowne Plaza<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine<br />There were two raffles. Lion Ed Delong won $25.00 and Lion Linda Eggleston won $12.00. $40 .00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:15 pm<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />-----------------------------------<br /><strong>Nov 28, 2012</strong>. The Thalia Lions Club Board Meeting met November, 28, 2012, 7 pm, at Lion President Roger Snell’s Residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464<br />Board Membership:<br />President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Nancy Watters & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren<br /><br />A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Debra Laughlin, Irene Conlin, Nurys Sabino, Aziz Selahi, Susan Sumnick<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting<br /><br />The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br /><br />On-going Business:<br /><br />1. Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />*Admin Account; Total income of $13,206.12 includes $6,898.54 collected for the Fall Conference. We paid out more for the Fall Conference then we should have and will be corrected. Total Expenses; $9,864.12. Balance as November 28; $7,148.64.<br />*Activity Account; Total Income; $2,573.49. Total Expense; $4,802.14. Balance as of November 28; $2,408.79.<br />*We paid most of our clubs budgeted charitable obligations as noted on the attached full Budget Report. (Full report pages 4 & 5)<br /><br />Lion Irene Conlin made a motion and Lion Nurys Sabino seconded a motion to approve the Secretary’s report and passed by unanimous vote.<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />1. We still have not received a bill for our last broom purchase. Lion Roger Snell sent another email last week inquiring about the bill.<br /><br />2. Leo Club Termination status – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />*The Lions Club International, Youth Program Services received our Leo Club Termination Form for the Princess Anne High School Leo Club, approved the cancellation and credited our Lions club the $90.00 Leo levy for fiscal year 2012-13.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />1. Young Leaders in Service Initiative - Lion Steve Rosnov<br />*Some of the highlights of the program are; Young people who volunteer become adults who serve. Through Lions Young Leaders in Service awards, our club would encourage youths in the philosophy and habit of service to the community. The program recognizes young people for their community service within a 12-month period. Recipients receive a Silver or Gold Award certificate and a congratulatory letter from the president of Lions Clubs International.<br />*The board approved and established a Young Leaders in Service Committee. Lion Aziz Selahi is the chairperson and Lions Irene Conlin, Nurys Sabino and Steve Rosnov are committee members. The committee will explore options to publicize the program to groups such as the Boy/Girl Scouts, church groups, schools etc.<br /><br />2. Lion Vickie Kennedy stated that we need to get started working on Bland. We can’t do anything until we pick a date for our Bland contest. It was recommended that we have our Bland on February 21 and have that as our normal meeting night in lieu of meeting on February 20th which is the third Wednesday of the month. Lion Vickie made the motion and seconded by Lion Roger. The motion passed. There was quite a bit of discussion about publicizing our Bland because there is very little turn out for the contest and no community awareness of the event. Lin Nurys will work on coordinating with local community services and WHRO to attempt to raise awareness of our Bland.<br /><br />3. Linda Eggleston had 2 issues for Board.<br />*Dr. Crafford is no longer associated with the LensCrafters at Pembroke Mall, and Doctor Cheung has taken his place and is willing to continue doing eye exams for $35. However, since we are using Dr. Bond for eye exams and glasses, we have no need to purchase 10 vouchers at a time from LensCrafters. The Board agreed that we will issue checks for $35 whenever an exam with LensCrafters is needed.<br />*Lion Linda asked if we could refer a person from Carmen Freeburn's club to One Day, the day LensCrafters will provide free exams and glasses to the community. Carmen has been in the hospital, and rather than referring to the President, we will handled this through One Day. Linda will clear with the President of Carmen's club.<br /><br />4. Lion Roger received a request from lion Jeri Furman for approval to purchase a hearing aid for a lady with minimal income. Lion Vickie stated that we have money budgeted for it.<br /><br />5. Lion Roger will be out of the country during our next meeting. Lion Aziz will conduct the meeting in his absence.<br /><br />6. The board agreed that there will not be a December board meeting due to the holiday season however the president would call a meeting if some issue(s) arise that needs discussion.<br /><br />There was no further business and adjourned at 8 pm.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Secretary<br /><strong>-----------------------------------------</strong><br /><strong>Nov 7, 2012</strong> - The Regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club was called to order by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 30 members with 21 in attendance. There was 1 Guest Speaker present.<br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<br />Song: Lion Vickie Kennedy: (with assistance of Girl Scout Troop 481) “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”<br />Pledge of Allegiance: Lion John Watters<br />Invocation: Lion Bob Perrine<br />Temporary Recess for Dinner (Chicken Saucer)<br /><br />Guest Speaker: Lion Ed DeLong introduced Lion Jerry Phelps, District 24D Hearing Preservation awareness & Action, Chairperson. Forty years ago Lion Jerry joined the Wards Corner Breakfast Club. He is now a member of the Little Creek Lions Club. In the District he has served as Deputy District <br />Governor and numerous committee Chairs including the Golf Committee. He is Past President and Secretary of the Lions Charity Foundation and currently serves as District Hearing Chairman. Lion Jerry and Jeanette have been married for 55 years; have one son and three grandchildren. Lion Jerry gave a very informative presentation on the following areas; The Lions Charity Foundation Bid N Buy Auction. The third annual event generated approximately $22,000.00 in sales and a profit of approximately $18,000.00.<br />Reported on the Virginia Department of Education’s approval of the use of the Longwood University Hearing Education Curriculum for their school districts to present to their fourth grade students. The curriculum is available at <a href="http://www.healthsmartva.pwnet.org/healthtopics/index.php">www.healthsmartva.pwnet.org/healthtopics/index.php</a>. Click on the right tab and refer to the top note that you see. He requested that anyone that knows someone in the local health department to encourage our school districts to consider this program. Talked about hearing scanning equipment from tele-acoustics to use in conjunction with the pedia vision program to screen children for hearing problems (found out since the meeting that this equipment requires a medical professional). Gave an overview of the LCF Hearing Aid Program. In 18 months, the program has assisted the clubs in<br />the district with 92 hearing aids, including two recent grants to the Thalia Lions Club. The program is rather simple to operate. Just fill out the LCF hearing aid application, attach a $200.00 check and forward it to me for processing.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />*No Second Meeting in November - November 23rd regular meeting is cancelled (Thanksgiving is 24th).<br />*Thalia Club Pins - We have extra club pins from years past. Everyone at the last meeting received a Thalia Lions Club Light House Pin. Everyone that attended this evenings meeting received a Thalia Lions Fish logo pin.<br />*Two Year Director Position – The two year director position held by Lion Aziz needed to be filled now that Lion Aziz is the Third Vice President. Lion Bob Perrine nominated Lion Nancy Watters at the last board meeting. Lion Nancy Watters accepted the position.<br />*Region III Meeting Region III Meeting – Anyone who hasn’t signed up for the Region III Meeting hosted by Onancock Lions Club Thursday, November 15, 2012 that would like to go please let me know and also what your meal selection will be either tonight or no later than Sunday. The meeting is going to be at the Sage Diner, 25558 Lankford Hwy (Rte. 12), Onley, VA 2341. Social: 6:30 pm with dinner at 7 pm and the meeting following. Meal Choices are Prime Rib or Fried Flounder and includes salad, vegetable, potato, and desert (the prime rib will be med-well done). The cost is only $15.00 and collected by Sage Diner. Lions Stan and Jeri Furman, John and Nancy Watters, and Steve Rosnov are signed up to attend.<br />*Veterans Day Cookout - November 11 -Veterans Day Cookout at Vetshouse, Sunday from noon to 5pm. All food is provided. Lion Smitty will give a tour for us and all are encouraged to bring family.<br /><br />Old Business: - Fall Conference Final Report - Lion Steve Rosnov. We had two raffles one at the end of the Saturday Luncheon and the other at the end of the Saturday Dinner. Lion Nancy Watters handled the raffles. The total came to $280.00 and the raffle of the vest donated by Lion Ed DeLong came to $187.00. There is some cost for the purchase of tickets for the raffles so it looks like we made over $300.00 for the club. Lions Jeri Furman, Linda Eggleston, John Watters, Nancy Watters, Bob Donnelly, Irene Conlin, Vickie Kennedy and Bambi Martin worked both before and during the conference. It would not have been a success without their support. Saturday morning was a little tense with some mix up with reservations and meals but our team handled those problems expertly, especially Lions Linda Eggleston, Bob Donnelly, Irene Conlin and Vickie Kennedy handling the problems at check in. I simply wouldn’t have been able to work out the issues without them -“Super Job.”<br /><br />New Business:<br />*Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson<br />Oceanview Lions Club, November 19, social is 6:30 PM at Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk. Lions Aziz Selahi, Steve Rosnov, Jim Healy and Mike Coren, and Bob Perrine have signed up.<br />*Proposal for USA/Canada Forum - Lion John Watters. At the District Meeting on Oct 20th, a unanimous vote approved a suggestion to host the Lions USA/Canada Forum in Virginia Beach in 2017. The Forum is a Lions leadership forum attended by 3 – 5,000 Lions every year. It is associated with, but technically separate from LCI headquarters. The next step of approval is to gain the support of the Virginia Lions Council of Governors this month after which a Forum committee will visit possible sites in contention to be host.<br />*Children’s Eye Screening Report – Lion Nancy Watters, Program Chairperson. Pembroke Mall Halloween Craft Day - We had the following clubs represented: Bayside, Princess Anne, Kempsville, and Thalia. There were 11 members and participants who participated in the event. Total<br />screened for the day was 80 with 16 referrals. Thalia Club conducted a screening at Sunnybrook Day School on October 24th and 25th. Four referrals were recommended out of 80 students. The owner, Joan Holmes gave Thalia Lions a check in the amount of $250.00 as a donation in appreciation of the service. Lion Nancy has written a thank you note to Mrs.<br />Holmes. The next event is Sat. Nov. 17th, 10-2pm for the Santa Clause Parade. Set up will be 9:30am on the Target side of the Mall. Pembroke Mall will kick off a Book project on the same day. Members are encouraged to bring old, new or slightly used books to the Mall to donate. Books will be sold in the Up Center bookstore and funds used in their charity to promote a better life for single mothers, children and to raise the lifestyle of those who struggle.<br />*Fruit Sales 2012 – Lion Jack Wagner, Chairperson. Place Order by December 5. The fruit will be delivered to my house for pickup and delivery<br />approximately Dec. 16th. Varieties and Prices are:<br />Navel Oranges 4/5 Bushel -$28.00 2/5 Bushel - $18.00<br />Grapefruit 4/5 Bushel -$27.00 2/5 Bushel - $17.00<br />Tangerines 2/5 Bushel-$21.00 1/5 Bushel - $14.00<br />Tangelos 4/5 Bushel-$25.00<br />Triple Charmer – (Oranges, Grapefruits & Apples) $28.00<br />Citrus Trio – (Oranges, Grapefruits & Tangerines) $28.00<br />*Sandy Relief Fund - Lion Bob Donnelly. Lion Bob recommend donating directly to Flatlands Lions Club. Some of their coastal areas have been devastated and many of their members have been impacted in one way or another. The Red Cross has arrived days later, but the local Lions, churches and neighbors were already way ahead in providing help with supplies and manpower. Right now, many local Brooklyn/Queens Lions 20-K1 have been working at distribution sites donating, collecting and distributing food, water, clothing, toiletries, batteries, and have run a soup kitchen in the Rockaways. Gas has become a major problem, as members cannot travel around too much due to shortages caused by problems with tanker deliveries, so it does restrict our ability to get to some sites. Their Club President will check if there a district 20-K1 account set up to take monetary donations so that goods can be procured locally. Their club (Flatlands Lions) can accept donations (PAYPAL) on their club's website and earmark the funds for relief and get goods ourselves locally. Their website is: <a href="http://toogalot.com/flatlandsny/sample-page/about-us/about-our-club">http://toogalot.com/flatlandsny/sample-page/about-us/about-our-club</a> <br />Members interested in donating to the Sandy Relief Fund through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). If so those donations could be designated toward a future Melvin Jones for our club. If anyone does make a donation please designate on your check that the money be applied to a future Melvin Jones. You will need our club number #9313. Also please notify Lion <br />Rich Roberts if you make a donation because it goes on our LCI Activity report as well as earns us points for the district report. When you give to the Foundation, you can be sure that your contribution is making a difference in the lives of people in need. It's easy to make a donation online. The website is: <a href="https://www.lcif.org/EN/ways-to-give/donate-now.php">https://www.lcif.org/EN/ways-to-give/donate-now.php</a> <br />Our District Governor Lion Stan mentioned that too date $200,000 has been donated from Lion International.<br />*Literacy Program – Lions Debra Laughlin & Irene Conlin. Lions Debra & Irene spoke about the Literacy Program. See the article “Seeing beyond brings visually impaired teens together.” Says more than I could write about a great program! <br /><a href="http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/seeing-beyond-brings-visually-impaired-teens-together">http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/seeing-beyond-brings-visually-impaired-teens-together</a> <br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br /> November 8 – Eye Glass Recycling Center. 10 am to noon<br /> November 11 -Veterans Day Cookout at Vetshouse, Sunday from noon to 5pm<br /> November 15 – Region III Meeting, Sage Diner, Onley, Social 6:30 pm, Dinner 7 pm<br /> November 17 - Pedia Vision event at Pembroke Mall “Santa Comes to Town”. 10 am to 2 pm<br /> November 19 - Traveling Leo, Ocean View Lions Club, Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk,<br /> November 30, Board Meeting, 7 pm, at Lion President Roger Snell’s residence, 1105 Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464<br /> December 19 - Holiday Party, Lion John and Nancy’s residence, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, 23454, 6:30 pm<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine There were two raffles. Lion John Watters won $20.00 and Lion Ed DeLong won $9 .00. $29.00 was turned in for the Admin Account. The Tail Twister turned in $8.00 in fines for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:10 pm<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><strong>-------------------------</strong> <br /><br /><strong>Oct 24, 2012 -</strong> The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met October, 24, 2012, 7 pm, at Lion President Roger Snell’s Residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 <br />Board Membership: President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors “Vacant” & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren. A quorum of seven members constitutes a majority required to vote on official matters. The following board members were in attendance; Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, Bob Perrine, John Watters, Debra Laughlin, Jeri Furman<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 7: pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br /><br />On-going Business:<br /><br />1. Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy. Admin Account; Total income 0f $12,278.17 includes $6,264.00 collected for the Fall Conference. All Fall Conference money will be transferred to the hotel to cover the cost of the conference and to reminder to the District. Total expenses for the month $3,124.83, Balance as October 24 $12,959.98. Activity Account; Total Income $2,215.29, Total Expense $2,313.14, Balance as of October 24 $4,539.59. Lion Vickie suggested that we pay some of the clubs budgeted obligations now since we have the money. The board agreed and Lion Vickie will note those line items paid in the next report. Lion Vickie noted that she has not received a bill for the brooms purchased. Lion Roger Snell will inquire into the status of the bill.<br /><br />Old Business: Two Year Director Position – Lion Roger Snell: The two year director position held by Lion Aziz needs to be filled now that Lion Aziz is the Third Vice President. Lion Bob Perrine nominated Lion Nancy Watters who was contacted and accepted the position.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />1. November 23rd regular meeting (Thanksgiving is 24th ) – Lion Steve Rosnov: Lion Steve Rosnov made a recommendation that we cancel the November 23rd meeting. All board members agreed.<br /><br />2. Club meeting Schedule (monthly versus bi-monthly) – Lion’s Debra & Steve Rosnov: There was quite a bit of discussion about the suggestion to meet once a month versus twice a month. Comments from the floor against meeting once a month; meeting twice a month keeps our spirit and focus, there would be a breakdown in communication, if a member could not attend on a normally scheduled meeting night than that member would not be able to attend a meeting for at least two months, it would hurt camaraderie and closeness of the club. Comments from the floor for meeting once a month; It could be daunting for new members to commit to twice a month, members that don’t attend many meetings may make more of effort to attend once a month. Lion Steve Rosnov made a motion to change the frequency of regular meetings from twice a month to once a month. The motion was seconded by Lion Roger Snell. The motion was called by President Roger Snell; two for and 6 against. The motion did not pass.<br /><br />3. Club Meeting attendance & Retention – Lion’s Steve Rosnov & Mike Coren: There was quite a bit of discussion about attendance. There are quite a few reasons why attendance at meeting seems to be lower recently. The District governor‘s travel schedule prevents him from being at all meetings, some members are recuperating from surgery and some members professional work schedules make it difficult to attend all meetings. The following recommendations were made and will be implemented; the Membership Chair Lion Mike Coren will personally contact the few members that are not attending any meetings, The Meeting Coordinating Committee will contact members who are not responding to email notifications, Lion Debra will add the name of the guest speakers on the email call for notification of meeting attendance.<br /><br />4. Fall Conference Completion Report- Lion’s Steve Rosnov & Vicki Kennedy: We had two raffles one at the end of the Saturday Luncheon and the other at the end of the Saturday Dinner. Lion Nancy Watters handled the raffles. The total came to $280.00 and the raffle of the vest donated by Lion Ed DeLong came to $187.00. There is some cost for the purchase of tickets for the raffles so it looks like we made over $300.00 for the club. Lions Jeri Furman, Linda Eggleston, John Watters, Nancy Watters, Bob Donnelly, Irene Conlin, Vickie Kennedy and Bambi Martin worked both before and during the conference. It would not have been a success without their support. Saturday morning was a little tense with some mix up with reservations and meals but our team handled those problems expertly, especially Lions Linda Eggleston. Lion Bob Donnelly, Irene Conlin and Vickie Kennedy handling the problems at check in. I simply wouldn’t have been able to work out the issues without them “Super job!”<br /><br />5. Fruit Sales 2012 – Submitted by Lion Jack Wagner: Suggested retail prices for this year’s citrus sale: 4/5 bushel navel oranges- $27.00. 2/5 bushel navel oranges- $17.50. 4/5 bushel pink grapefruit- $26.00. 2/5 bushel pink grapefruit- $16.50. 2/5 bushel tangerines- $21.00. 1/5 bushel tangerines- $14.00. Citrus Trio- $26.00. Triple Charmer- $ 28.00. Orlando Tangelos- $26.00. Lion Jack suggested that the board may wish to discuss these suggested prices. It is noted prices are up in all categories, by as much as $2.25 wholesale for the triple charmer. Hopefully, the above retail prices will not put us out of the market from a competitive standpoint. I believe we are one of few organizations selling citrus fruit that I am aware of in this area. I will await the board's discussion and any further recommendations before ordering the brochures, which will have the final retail price. Lion Stan suggests we go up a little on some items: 4/5 Navel last year $26 Go to $28. 2/5 Navel last year $17 Go to $18. 4/5 Grapefruit $25 Go to. $27. 2/5 Grapefruit $16 Go to. $17.<br />Last year Triple Charmer and Citrus Trio were same price and suggest we keep it the same and go to $28 for each. The board agreed with Lion Stan’s price structure.<br /><br />Open Discussion from the floor: Lion John Waters brought up a proposal to consider a surcharge for those that do not respond and attend a meeting and possibly a similar surcharge for those that attend and order a meal separate from the selected meal. The issue is that the hotel prepares meals based on the numbers we provide that are attending and our club contracted with the hotel for table setup and meals that include taxes and tips and support staff. The concern is that the hotel may complain about unscheduled meals and set up for those that are not participating in eating the designated meals. Lion Bob Perrine asked if there were any complaints from the hotel. There are no known complaints and the board elected to take no action.<br /><br />The next Board meeting will meet November 30, 2012, at Lion President Roger Snell’s residence, Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. There was no further business and adjourned at 8:20 pm.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Secretary<br /><strong>--------------------------------------------------</strong><br /><br /><strong>Oct 17, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 30 members with 17 in attendance. There was 1 Guest Speaker present.<br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<br />SONG – Lion Ed Delong “Grand Old Flag”<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Jim Healy<br />INVOCATION- Lion Dick Kreassig<br /><br />Lion Smitty introduced the Guest Speaker Mike Imprevento –VBCH Lawyer & WNIS Radio Talk Show Host. Mr. Imprevento spoke about how he got into the legal profession as a Naval Officer and learned how valuable the Constitution is, how serious the Supreme Court is in balancing our laws and how the Navy applies our laws. He talked about the principles of freedom, due balance, Constitutional Freedom of Speech and how important tolerance of free speech is in our country and how the Constitution is founded in individual freedom. He mentioned that the 1st, 4th, & 5th Amendments are in his heart and so important to us. He touched on religious freedom and the right to bear arms and urged everyone to review and understand the Constitution. He answered quite a few questions from the floor. This short synopsis of his talk doesn’t really do justice to such an informative presentation. Lion President Roger presented the guest speaker with a plaque in appreciation for speaking at our club.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />*We have extra club pins from years past and gave everyone at the meeting a Thalia Lions Club Light House Pin. Everyone that attends our next meeting will get a Thalia Lions Fish logo pin. Lion Nancy Watters is going to work on a new Thalia Lions Pin.<br />*Lion Jack Wagner is doing fine after his surgery. He said to say hello to everyone. Lion Jim Healy is taking care of Food bank collections for Lion Jack.<br />*We received a request for Eyeglasses for a 17 year old girl who resides in Landstown Lakes which is in the Princess Anne area and forwarded the information to The Princess Anne Lions Club.<br />*Our Region III Meeting is Thursday, November 15th, it will be hosted by Onancock Lions Club. We will have more information soon for those that would like to go.<br />*Last year we decided to have a regular meeting at Vethouse with a tour to see what the house is like and do a cookout with the residents. We seemed to have forgotten to schedule it. Lion Smitty suggested that we attend the Veterans Day Cookout at Vetshouse, November 11th, Sunday from noon to 5pm. All food is provided. Lion Smitty will give a tour for us and encourage bringing family. Members thought this was a great idea and will be on the list of upcoming events.<br />*Lions Assisted Area Project (LAMP) Clinics or Screenings schedule:<br />-October 18, Portsmouth Host Screening, 9-3<br />-October 20, Park Place, Norfolk, 9-12<br />-October 27, Veterans Outreach, Chesapeake medical center<br />-November 10, Independence Center, Virginia Beach, 9-3<br />-November 17, Veterans Stand Down, 9-12<br />-December 1, Portsmouth Host, 9-3<br />-December 8, Newport News Host, 9-3<br />-December 17, Park Place, Norfolk, 9-12<br />*Oct 24 –Board Meeting, Lion Roger Snell’s Residence, 1105 Selwood Drive, Vbch, 7 pm<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />Fall Conference - Lion Steve Rosnov. The Fall Conference is this Friday and Saturday at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton October 19 & 20, 2012. We can still use a few more volunteers to work the Raffle, Sign in desk, and assist Lion Nancy in making Welcome Baskets for distinguished guest; make the list of those attending, the classes they are attending and meals. We will need someone to make up nameplates attendees identifying what meals they paid for, make the brochure, etc. A signup sheet was sent around and looks like we have all areas covered..<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />Traveling Leo Report – Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Aziz Selahi, Chairperson<br />We had a Traveling Leo visit Kempsville Lions Club October 11th. Lions Aziz Selahi, Dick Kreassig, Mike Coren and Debra Laughlin and me attended. It was their new member night and had five prospective members there and the Global Leadership Team (GMT) District Coordinator spoke about membership. It was both an informative and fun time. The next Traveling Leo visit is scheduled for November 19th 7pm at Ocean View Lions Club. They meet at Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk. A signup sheet will be sent around nearer the date.<br /><br />Fruit Sales 2012 – Lion Steve Rosnov for Lion Jack Wagner, Chairperson<br />Lion Jack has been communicating with the vendor CJ Fruit Sales and talked with CJ this morning. Everything is up from last year. To date the Citrus Trio and Triple Charmer prices haven’t been announced. Lion Jack will get those prices Monday. The problem is the Triple Charmer. This year's apple crop has been a disaster and the vendor is still negotiating with his grower in the State of Washington for a price. He feels the price will be outrageous and the cost of the Triple Charmer may go up as much as $2.00. Orders will have to be in by December 5 2012, with delivery to Lion Jack’s house the week of December 12-16, 2012.<br />Proposed customer prices are as follows:<br />4/5 bushel navel oranges - $27.00 2/5 bushel navel oranges $17.75<br />4/5 bushel pink grapefruit - $26.00 2/5 bushel pink grapefruit $16.75<br />2/5 bushel tangerines - $21.00 1/5 bushel tangerines $14.75<br />4/5 bushel tangelos - $26.00<br />Triple Charmer consisting of dozen each navel oranges, pink grapefruit, and apples, price TBD.<br />Citrus Trio consisting of dozen each navel oranges, pink grapefruit, and tangelos, price TBD.<br />Last year's price for the Triple Charmer was $26.00 and it may have to go to $ 28.00. Citrus Trio price was $25.00 and will in all probability go up to $ 26.00.<br />Once Lion Jack gets the price from the distributor on the Charmer and Trio, He will make it available. However, it is not too early to begin soliciting orders. He will request brochures, although we really haven't used them that much in the past.<br /><br />Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy Watters. Please remember the upcoming events at Pembroke Mall Oct. 27 (10-2) Halloween Craft Day Nov. 17 (10-2) Santa Arrives at the Mall Also on Oct. 25-26th screenings are scheduled at Sunnybrooke Day School, 3380 Edinburgh Dr., Virginia Beach. At least 4 Volunteers are needed to assist. No one is schedule at this time to help. Please let me know if you are able to assist that day. Screening begins about 9:00am.<br /><br />Troop 481- Miss Melina (Lion Nurys Sabino’s granddaughter)<br />We are Girl Scout Troop 481. We are comprised of Daisies (kindergarteners & first graders) and Brownies (second & third graders). We would like to help with your mission of providing services to those in the community. We cannot sell items to raise money however can receive donations. We would like to ask the Thalia Lions Club to support our troop by allowing us to accept a donation from your club once a month at your meetings by helping pass out flyers, placing nameplates or anything else we can do while passing out cupcakes as a “Thank You” for helping out troop raise money to learn about our environment. A motion was made by Lion Nurys Sabino to support Troop 481 and seconded by Lion John Watters. The vote was called and unanimously approved.<br /><br />October Recycling report – Lion Ed DeLong. Thalia Lions Club worked the following hours at the Eyeglass Recycling Center on October 11, 2012.<br />Lion Ed Delong- 2.5 hours, Lion Jim Healy-2 hours, Lion Linda Eggleston-2 hours, Lion Mike coren-1.5 hours. 270 pairs of eye glasses were turned in for the month from our collection sites. There were no hearing aids collected this month.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br /> October 19 & 20 -Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton, 2012<br /> Oct. 25 & 26 - Sunnybrook Day School, 3380 Edinburgh Drive, Vbch, 9 am,<br /> Oct 24 –Board Meeting, Lion Roger Snell’s Residence, 1105 Selwood Drive, Vbch, 7 pm<br /> October 27- Pedia Vision event, Pembroke Mall (Halloween Craft Event), 10am to 2 pm<br /> Oct 27 – Halloween Meet & Greet, Bayside Special Services Library, 2 pm to 4 pm<br /> November 6 – Pedia Vision screening, Thalia Baptist Church<br /> November 7 – Regular Meeting, Crowne Plaza. 6 pm Social, 6:30 pm Meeting<br /> November 8 – Eye Glass Recycling Center. 10 am to noon<br /> November 11 -Veterans Day Cookout at Vetshouse, Sunday from noon to 5pm<br /> November 17 - Pedia Vision event at Pembroke Mall “Santa Comes to Town”. 10 am to 2 pm<br /> November 19 - Traveling Leo, Ocean View Lions Club, Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, 7 pm<br /> December 19 - Holiday Party, Lion John and Nancy’s residence, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, 23454, 6:30 pm<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine<br />There were two raffles. Lion Mike Coren won $26.00 and lion Bob Perrine drew his own number and won $20.00. $47.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />The Tail Twister left his Lion Collection Cup unattended. Lion DG Stan Furman put it up for bid and Tail Twister Lion Bob Perrine bought it back for $20.00. The Tail Twister turned in $20.25 in fines for the Admin Account and $10.00 was given to Lion Jim Healy for the food bank.<br /><br />Adjournment: 7:40.00 pm<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><strong>------------------------------------</strong><br /><br /><strong>Oct 3, 2012 - </strong>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on October 3, 2012, by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record. The club has 30 members with 13 in attendance. There were 3 Guest present.<br /><br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – President, Lion Roger Snell<br />SONG – Lion Nancy Watters “Yankee Doodle Dandy”<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />INVOCATION- Lion Bob Perrine<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: Ocean Side Lions Club Traveling Leo – Lion Pat Jones introduced Lions Roy Stockdale and Nancy Crawford.<br /><br />Temporary Recess for dinner (Chicken Masala)<br /><br />Guest Speaker: Lion Nancy Watters - Demonstration of Spot<br />Lion Nancy did a quick demonstration of the new SPOT device with the updated software for those who had not seen the machine used before. It is the mission of the District to screen every child for focusing issues that can cause Lazy Eye, or Amblyopia. The SPOT and SO9 have made this challenge reachable. It is important, however to understand that the screening machines are designed to identify problems with focus that prevent vision from being learned. Although useful for determining the strength of glasses needed in older children and adults, the best way of examining eyes is direct measure of vision. The SPOT and SO9 have also made it possible to screen children as young as 6 months as well as children or adults with disabilities that make it difficult to measure vision. The District now has 9 devices available, (4) SO9’s and (5) SPOTS. Recently, the Middlesex Lions Club purchased a SPOT for use in their club and zone. The machines have been assigned for use in each zone with one person in charge of the machine. Lion Don Burson schedules Zone H, Lion Betty Payne schedules Zone F, Lion Ben Hurr schedules Zone D and Lion Nancy schedules the SPOTs for Zones G and E. She also keeps a master schedule of each machine in all zones. Lion Ray Braguglia schedules two machines for zones B and C. Lion Donna Weiler covers Zone A and the LAMP projects held monthly in Norfolk at Park Place. Since the project was started in Oct. 2010, District 24 D has screened 16,416 children 10 years of age and under with 3,183 referrals, 19.5 % (55.6% astigmatism). Last year 1,487 Head Start children were screened with 965 referrals, 35%. Sixty-two percent was for astigmatism. At the midpoint of the Head Start screenings this year there have been 719 children screened with 185 referrals, a total of 26.7percent. Seventy three percent of the referrals have been for astigmatism. It is unclear why the percentage for Head Start is above the normal 20% referral rate. Nor is it understood why the percentage of referrals for astigmatism are so high. No studies have been found that address the issue but Lion John is considering writing a paper on the topic. Lion Nancy is very proud that our District has stepped up to make this project work. This year for the first time, a banner patch has been offered to clubs that complete the following:<br />1. Participate in one joint screening with another club.<br />2. Conduct 4 screenings independently.<br />3. Submit all reports within 10 days of each screening.<br />Exclusion: LAMP projects do not count as children’s screening because they are designed mostly for adults. Twenty seven clubs have conducted or participated in screenings since July, 2012 and more are scheduled to participate within the month of October.<br />Banner Patches were earned by Newport News Lions Club on Sept. 22, 2012, Southside Lions Club on Sept. 22, 2-12 and Thalia Lions Club on Oct. 2, 2012.<br />Lion Nancy presented the patch to President Lion Roger Snell of the Thalia Lions Club.<br />Thalia Lions Club has the following screenings and presentations scheduled:<br />October 6 – Lions Charity Auction<br />Oct. 8- Malibu Elementary School, 3632 Edinburgh Dr. (9am) - volunteers needed<br />October 18 – Open House presentation for the UP Center in Portsmouth<br />Oct. 25-26 Sunnybrook Day School, 3380 Edinburgh Dr.- (9am)-volunteers needed<br />October 27 – Pembroke Mall – Halloween Craft Day (10:00-2:00 pm)<br />November 17 – Pembroke Mall – Santa comes to the Mall (10:00-2:00pm)<br />There are 10 other locations that Thalia is responsible for screening. Lion Nancy will keep everyone informed about those future screenings.<br />Lion Nancy offered the members of the club to purchase a “Children’s Eye Screening” pin for $3.00. They are being offered for the first time this year and will be sold at the Fall Conference.<br />Lion Jim Healy presented Lion Nancy with one of our umbrellas and mentioned that over the years our club sold over 500 umbrellas and Lion Nancy probably sold 200 of those.<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov<br /><br />Joan Wagner emailed that Lion Jack had surgery Tuesday morning and went well and he seems to be making great progress. He surprised Joan by walking about 100 feet or so that same evening, and then sitting in a chair for 15 or 20 minutes. His spirits are good and looking forward to a Friday release from the hospital, if all continues to go well. A get well card was sent around for signature.<br /><br />Lion Rich Roberts & Elissia Hawkins are getting married this Saturday at the Westin Beach Town Center. They are planning for a spring 2013 trip they haven’t decided where to go yet. The future bride will probably join the Portsmouth Lions. A congratulations card was sent around for signature<br /><br />LCIF Bid N Buy is this weekend on Saturday Oct 6th at the Oak Grove Methodist Church, 472 Battlefield Blvd, N. Chesapeake 23320. The doors open at 11: pm. Food & drink will be available. 100% of the proceeds go to the Lions Charity.<br /><br />The October 24 Board Meeting has been changed from Lion Steve Rosnov’s residence to Lion President Roger Snell’s residence.<br /><br />Fall Conference - Lion Steve Rosnov - The Fall Conference is going to be at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton October 19 & 20, 2012. This is the singular most important conference that our District Governor Lion Stan needs our support to make it a success. We will need volunteers to work the Raffle, Sign in desk, and assist Lion Nancy in making Welcome Baskets for distinguished guest, make the list of those attending, the classes they are attending and meals. We will need someone to make up nameplates for attendees identifying what meals they paid for, make the brochure, etc. A signup sheet was sent around. <br /><br />Old Business:<br /> Literacy Program – Lion Irene Conlin<br />Lion Irene gave a brief about the club Literacy Project. Plan is to do an information night about Braille Literacy in partnership with the Town Center Blind Lions in January. Focus will be to give information out about Braille literacy, and the importance for children who are blind and visually impaired to receive training in Braille reading and writing. We will also address older adults who have lost their vision due to disease or accidents who are interested in Braille and community resources. In the meantime, the club agreed to partner with Head Start to read to the children. Lion Nancy told the club we have been invited to read to the children any time. Lion Nancy will make contact with her POC’s at Head Start to organize a date.<br /> Halloween Meet and Greet – Lion Irene Conlin<br />Lion Irene talked about the Teen Support Group Halloween Meet and Great to be held at the Bayside Special Services Library on October 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The Meet and Great is a way to get teenagers in the community who are blind and visually impaired to come together in a fun, friendly environment and practice social skills while ‘hanging out’. Social skills and interaction taper off for these children as they approach High School years, and can be very detrimental as they grow into adulthood. The Support Group plans to meet once a month for social interaction and an activity. Lion Bob Donnelly made a motion to sponsor the first meeting by donating $100 dollars towards art supplies was seconded by Lion Dick Kreassig and passed with a unanimous vote. Lions Bob Donnelly and Debra Laughlin have volunteered to be our representatives.<br /><br />New Business:<br /> Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi<br />We have a Traveling Leo to visit Kempsville Lions Club October 11th at 7pm. They meet at Holiday Inn Select Airport, 1570 N. Military Hwy, Norfolk. Lions Aziz Selahi, Dick Kreassig, Mike Coren and Debra Laughlin are signed up to attend. The next Traveling Leo visit is scheduled for November 19th 7pm at Ocean View Lions Club. They meet at Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk. A signup sheet will be sent around nearer the date<br /> Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Waters<br />The Holiday Party will be at Lion John and Nancy’s residence this year and will be on our normal meeting night, December 19<br /> Hearing Aid request - Lion Jeri<br />A lady requires 2 hearing aids and cannot pay the $200.00 deductible. Lion Nancy Watters confirmed that there is $100.00 left in at the Charity Foundation marked for Thalia and a $100.00 donation to the Charity Foundation was recently received so we have the funds.<br /> Club twinning – Skopje St Pantelemon (61610) and Virginia Beach Thalia (9313). We received congratulations from Lions club International on establishing a successful International Club Twinning relationship and enclosed a Twinning Banner Patch.<br /> Twenty Year Member - Lion President Roger Snell presented Lion Dick Kreassig with a Lions Club International Letter of Congratulations and Chevron for completing twenty years’ service.<br /><br />Birthday:<br />A total of $40.00 was raised for the birthday song and Lion Aziz Selahi sang Happy Birthday in Farci (Persian) to Lion Bob Donnelly.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br /> Oct 6 – LCIF BID’N BUY Auction, 11am, Oak Grove Methodist Church, 472 Battlefield Blvd., N, Chesapeake, 23320<br /> Oct. 8 - Malibu Elementary School, 3632 Edinburgh Drive, 9 am<br /> October 11-Eye Glass Recycling Center, 10 am to noon<br /> October 11 - Traveling Leo, Kempsville Lions Club, 7pm, Holiday Inn Select Airport, 1570 N. Military Hwy, Norfolk.<br /> October 17 – Thalia Club Regular Meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia beach, 6:30 pm<br /> October 18 – Open House presentation for the UP Center in Portsmouth<br /> October 19 & 20 -Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton, 2012<br /> Oct. 25 & 26 - Sunnybrook Day School, 3380 Edinburgh Drive, Vbch, 9 am,<br /> Oct 24 –Board Meeting, Lion Roger Snell’s Residence, 1105 Selwood Drive, Vbch, 7 pm<br /> October 27- Pedia Vision event, Pembroke Mall (Halloween Craft Event), 10am to 2 pm<br /> Oct 27 – Halloween Meet & Greet, Bayside Special Services Library, 2 pm to 4 pm<br /> November 17 - Pedia Vision event at Pembroke Mall “Santa Comes to Town”. 10 am to 2 pm<br /> November 19 - Traveling Leo, Ocean View Lions Club, Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, 7 pm<br /> December 19 - Holiday Party, Lion John and Nancy’s residence, 2357 Haversham Close, Virginia Beach, 23454, 6:30 pm<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine<br />There were two raffles. Lion Jeri Furman won $20.00 and lion Jim Healy won $10.00. $31.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8.00 pm<br />Submitted:<br />Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Secretary<br />------------------------------------ <br /><br /><strong>Sep 27, 2012</strong> - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met 7 pm, at Lion Bob Perrine’s Residence, 2416 Whaler Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451<br /><br />Board Membership:<br /><br />President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President Aziz Selahi, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors “Vacant” & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren<br /><br />The following board members were in attendance: Lions Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Mike Coren, and Bob Perrine.<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting<br /><br />The meeting was called to order at 7:11 pm by Lion Steve Rosnov- Secretary.<br /><br />There were not enough members present to have quorum. The members present elected to have the meeting but could not vote on issues.<br /><br />On-going Business:<br /><br /> Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />*Administrative Account: Total Income $6,308.67 which included $919.00 received for the Fall Conference. Total Expenses $2,589.20. Balance as of September 27 $7,526.11 Thalia Lions Scholarship Fund as of 06-30-2012 $55,464.09<br />*Activity Account: Total Income $1,887.06. Total Sight $1,586.00. Total Community Expense $582.14. Total Expense $2,168.14. Balance as of Sept 27 $4,356.36<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br /> Broom Order – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Brooms were delivered to Paul’s Garage September 17. We had a few Lions on call to be there when the delivery arrived but were not called. Nick at Paul’s at garage off loaded the brooms for us. We received 36 Clubhouse Regular Brooms, 72 #4 Special Brooms and 72 Warehouse Patio Brooms.<br /><br />Member’s dues in arrears – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />All Members are paid up for the year.<br /><br /> Fall Conference - Lion Steve Rosnov<br />The Fall Conference is going to be at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton October 19 & 20, 2012. Lion Steve will send a signup sheet for volunteers to club members.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br /> Two Year Director Position – Lion Roger Snell<br />The two year director position held by Lion Aziz needs to be filled now that Lion Aziz is the Third Vice President. The board members present agreed that this should be brought up to the club at the next regular meeting asking for a member to full the position.<br /><br /> Holiday Party – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Lion John and Nancy will be happy to host the party which will be December our normal meeting date.<br /><br /> Hearing Aid request from Lion Jeri – A lady requires 2 hearing aids and cannot pay the $200.00 deductible. There may be $100.00 left in at the Charity Foundation marked for Thalia. Lion Mike Keelean, Treasurer of the Foundation is checking. We have funds budgeted.<br /><br />Open Discussion:<br /><br /> Lion Nancy Watters suggests that Thalia accept the offer from Chili’s or Ynot Pizza to do a benefit day. A percentage of the profit for a specified day would go to the Club funneled through the Lions Charity Foundation, a 501-C3. (Same as the club did with the BNI picnic two years ago). The board members present opted for Chili’s and will get more specifics from Lion Nancy.<br /><br /> Head Start reading – Lion Nancy suggested that members of our club consider participating periodically in reading to different Head Start programs. Although not voted on the board members present agreed that it should be discussed at the next regular club meeting<br /><br /> Pembroke Mall has requested that we participate in a Holiday book fair. More information will be forthcoming. It is not certain if books will need to be new or could be used, recycled books.<br /><br /> Joan Wagner emailed that Lion Jack had surgery Tuesday morning and went well and he seems to be making great progress. He surprised Joan by walking about 100 feet or so that same evening, and then sitting in a chair for 15 or 20 minutes. His spirits are good and looking forward to a Friday release from the hospital, if all continues to go well. Lion Steve will have a get well card at the next meeting.<br /><br />The next Board meeting will meet September 26, 2012, at Lion Steve Rosnov Residence, 5164 Eagle Run Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464,<br /><br />There was no further business and adjourned at 7:35 pm.<br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />-------------------------------- <br /><br /><strong>Sep 19, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Linda Eggleston, (standing in for President Roger Snell) at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. The club has 30 members with 14 in attendance. There were 3 Guests present. <br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm –Linda Eggleston<br />SONG – Lion Irene Conlin “I’m a Little Teapot”<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Jack Wagner<br />INVOCATION- Lion Bob Perrine<br /><br />Introduction of Guest: Nancy introduced Lion Marvin Clemmons from Norfolk Middle Town Lions Club and Michael Cuzzens from the American Red Cross.<br /><br />Recess for Dinner: Hamburger, fries and Salad<br />Reconvened: 7:03<br /><br />Ed DeLong introduced our guest speaker.<br />Guest Speaker: Lion Tucker Casanova, Member of Aragona Lions, and employed by the Lions Medical Eye Bank is also the editor of the Knight’s Vision. Lion Tucker spoke about how the Knight’s Vision is constructed and the importance of sending information in “article” format, identifying all of the people in pictures. Funding for mailed copies of the Knight’s Vision continues to be an issue, since most members receive it by email.<br /><br /> Secretary’s Report – Lion Linda Eggleston referred to the minutes and treasurer’s report, which had been emailed, and asked if there were questions, concerns, etc.<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br /> Fall conference - Lion John was not present, but Lion Nancy thought Lion Steve had the Fall Conference Signup Sheet. Please review the emails from Lion Steve, as help is still needed.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br /> Broom Purchase – Lion Roger Snell was not present, members thought brooms had been delivered as promised but no one was called to unload when the shipment arrived.<br /><br /> Halloween Meet and Greet – Lion Irene Conlin gave an update on the Oct. 27 event. She needs only 2 volunteers. Lions Debra and Lion Bob Donnelly will help with the event. Funds may be needed for supplies and food. Lion Irene will share information on needs by email.<br /><br /> Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy Watters has 2 events scheduled in malls and will need volunteers.<br /><br /> October 27th for 10-2pm is the Halloween Craft event for Pembroke Mall<br /><br /> November 17th is the date for Santa Comes to the Mall. Time for that date will be announced later.<br /><br /> Sept. 26th is the next Head Start screening for Thalia at Wellington Oaks Center, 1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk, VA. 23513. Lion Linda Eggleston volunteered to assist. Two more members are needed.<br /><br /> Food Bank – Lion Jack Wagner. Reported that Samaritan is still need in of help with food and that Lion contributions continue to be important.<br /><br /> Red Cross: Michael Cuzzens, account manager for the American Red Cross, thanked the club for their participation in the blood drive cosponsored with Virginia Beach Christian Church on August 20th. Forty pints of blood was collected when the goal was only 25. There are 8 account managers like Mike in our region, who sponsored 181 blood drives in the same time frame as ours. We had the largest of all of those drives. In appreciation of the effort, Mr. Cuzzens presented a handmade American Red Cross flag to Lion Nancy Watters for organizing the drive. She accepted on behalf of the Thalia Lions Club and VBCC.<br /><br /> Eye Glass Recycling: Lion Ed reminded members of the need for volunteers on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Eye Glass Recycling Center.<br /><br /> September Birthday - A total of $ 46.00 was raised for the birthday song. Lion Vickie Kennedy and Lion Bob Donnelly sang Happy Birthday to Lion Dick Kreassig<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br /> Sept. 26 – Head Start screening Wellington Oaks (address above) 9:30am<br /> Sept 27 - Board meeting at Lion Bob Perrine’s Residence, 2416 Whaler Court, Va.Bch, VA 23451<br /> Oct 6 – LCIF BID’N BUY Auction, 11am, Oak Grove Methodist Church, 472 Battlefield Blvd., N, Chesapeake, 23320<br /> October 11, Eye Glass Recycling Center<br /> October 19 & 20 -Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton, 2012<br /> October 27, Pedia Vision event, 10-2 at Pembroke Mall (Halloween Craft Event) 10-2pm<br /> Oct 27 - Halloween Meet & Greet, Bayside Special Services Library, 2 - 4 pm<br /> November 17 PediaVision event at Pembroke Mall – Santa Comes to Town. (time to be announced.)<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Bob Perrine – Lion Irene Conlin won $21.00, Lion Marvin Clemmons won $11 and $31.00 was turned in for the Admin Account.<br /><br />Submitted:<br />Lion Linda Eggleston<br />Recording Secretary<br />---------------------<br /><br /><strong>Sep 5, 2012 - </strong>No meeting - Pool Party and Lion Stan and Jeri's condo.<br />---------------------<br /><br /><strong>Aug 30, 2012 - </strong>The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach Board of Directors Meeting met on Aug 30, 2012, at Lion President Roger Snell Residence, 1105 Selwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. <br />Board Membership: <br />*President Roger Snell, 1st Vice President Rich Roberts, 2nd Vice President Irene Conlin, 3rd Vice President (Vacant), Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors - Aziz Selahi & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership<br />*Chairperson Mike Coren.<br /><br />The following board members were in attendance: Lions Roger Snell, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Bob Perrine, Mike Coren, Debra Laughlin, Irene Conlin, and John Watters.<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Lion President Roger Snell<br /><br />On-going Business: None<br /><br />Old Business:<br />*Thalia’s Club Committee List Vice Presidents areas of responsibility – Lion Bob Perrine. Lion Bob recommended that Community Service be placed under the Third Vice President. Sight, Hearing & Diabetes placed under the Second Vice President and Fund Raising & Misc. placed under the First Vice President. Lion Steve Rosnov made a motion to accept the proposal as stated. Lion Debra Seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Lion President called for the vote and was unanimously approved. <br />* Broom Inventory – Lion Roger Snell: Lion Roger will order the brooms this week and Lion Irene Conlin as Second Vice President will be the Blind Made Products Chairperson for future broom orders and broom Sales. Lion Roger<br />will order; six boxes of Virginia #4 Special Broom, Sell for $10.00. Four Boxes of Patio Warehouse Broom # 41005, Sell for $12.00, three boxes Patio Warehouse (cushion handle) sell for $14.00 and five push brooms with handles.<br />*Member’s dues in arrears – Lion Steve Rosnov: There is one Lion whose dues are in arrears. Lion Stan notified Lion Steve yesterday that he is mailing his check today. If check is received this week, no further action required.<br />*Our Annual Club Social – Lion Debra Laughlin: September 5th this is our regular meeting night, at Lion Stan & Jeri’s poolside. The club will provide Hotdogs and Hamburgers and the rest is pot luck. Lion Jack has the paper plates, plastic utensils, etc. Lion Debra is coordinating attendance and the pot luck items. There cannot be any glass items at the Social. Lion Debra will send out an email informing everyone to bring hatever sodas, etc. they want and to RSVP that they are coming.<br />*Fall Conference - Lion Steve Rosnov: The Fall Conference is going to be at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton October 19 & 20, 2012. I emailed the flyer to everyone. Lion Steve will send a signup sheet around at our next regular meeting with areas we need help with. Lion Steve will give the agenda to Lion Roger Snell who will do the Brochure. Lion Vickie Kennedy will make the list of those attending, the classes they are attending and meals. We will need someone to make up nameplates for attendees identifying what meals they paid for, etc. We will need Lions to work<br />the Raffle, Sign in desk, and assist Lion Nancy Watters in making Welcome Baskets for distinguished guest.<br /><br />New Business:<br />*Third Vice President Position – Lion Roger Snell: The Third Vice President Position is vacant. Lion Bob Perrine made a proposal that Lion Aziz Selahi be asked if he would accept the position as Third Vice President. Lion Steve Rosnov called Lion Aziz and asked him if he would accept the position. Lion Aziz said he would be honored to serve as Third Vice President. Lion Bob Perrine made the motion and was seconded by Lion Irene Conlin. There was no further discussion. Lion President called for the vote and was unanimously approved.<br />*Create a Literacy Program for Children “This is the District Governor’s initiative” – Lion Irene Conlin: Literacy Program: Some ideas. We could do all three, pick one. Or do something else. Partner with the local libraries to help them expand or enhance their pre-school and kindergarten reading programs. Through book drives, teaching fundamentals of reading, or assisting library<br />personnel with events. Sponsor a "Reading Goes to the Dogs" event at the local elementary schools. Virginia Beach Public Schools sponsors a reading enrichment program where children with reading challenges read a book aloud to a volunteer dog. The dog listens while the child reads, with no judgment or criticism. This builds the child’s confidence and encourages them to read more, therefore improving their reading skills. Partner with the BELL Program (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) sponsored by the<br />National Federation of the Blind. Braille literacy is a huge concern for this population. As technology advances, Braille reading and writing is being taught less and less to these children. Reading and writing is a fundamental skill and is critical to the success of these children later on in life. Possibly expand the Braille literacy program to include adults who have lost their<br />eyesight later in life and want to learn Braille by partnering with the Town Center Blind Lions or the local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. I would like to see the Thalia Lions Club get involved with Braille literacy as our focus, as it deals directly with the population we have committed to serve. <br /><br />Budget Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy: The Administrative Account total Income is $4,914.42 and Total Expenses are $2,353.30. Balance as of Aug 30, $6,367.76. Scholarship Fund 06-30-2012 $55,464.09. The Activity account total Income is $1,592.48 and Total Expenses are $1,916.14 Balance as of Aug 30 is $4,313.78. There was a discussion about the duplicity of the requirement of the Treasurer to prepare a full budget report for every regular meeting and board meetings. Lion Bob Perrine suggested that the full budget report be presented at the monthly board meeting and not presented at regular<br />meetings. This would reduce duplicity of budget presentations for the Treasurer and reduce time of business briefs during regular meetings. The board agreed that the full budget report will be part of the board meeting and since the minutes of the board meetings are forwarded to all members that full budget reports at regular meetings is no longer required.<br /><br />Health & Well Being: Lion Steve Rosnov: The Secretary Lion Steve mentioned that he spoke with Lion Dick Kreassig today. He is doing<br />okay after eye surgery. He has limited vision in his left eye. It will take three to six months to fully heal. The Doctors say there is an 85% success rate for return to normal vision. Lion Jack Wagner is having back/spinal surgery September 25th at Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital with recovery sometime in November.<br /><br />The next Board meeting will be September 27, 2012, 7 pm, at Lion Bob Perrine’s Residence, 2516 Whaler Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.<br /><br />There was no further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov - Secretary<strong></strong><br /><strong>------------------------------------------</strong><br /><br /><strong>Aug 1, 2012 - </strong>The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Roger Snell at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest.<br /><br />Register. The club has 30 members with 16 in attendance. There were no guest present.<br />SONG – Lion Nancy Watters “<em>This Land is Your Land</em>”<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Jim Healy<br />INVOCATION- Lion Dick Kreassig<br />Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm – First Vice President, Lion Roger Snell<br />Recess For Dinner “Vegetable Lasagna” Recommenced: 7:10 pm<br /><br />Program: Our district Governor, Lion Stan Furman inducted First Vice President Lion Roger Snell as President. Lion Stan placed the Presidents pin on Lion Roger and Lion President Roger Snell accepted the Gavel and Club Charter.<br /><br />Reports:<br />*Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov - We need volunteers to help with the Region III meeting, August 22 at the Hibachi Grill, 5957 Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk (old Comp USA). We are the host club. Need 2 – 3 people for<br />check in and payment and 2 - 3 for the 50/50 raffle. Our club gets points for members attending. The meal cost is about $15.00. A sign-up sheet was passed around. Lions Jeri Furman, Nancy Watters, Mike Coren signed up to work the Check and Payment Desk and Lion Vickie Kennedy signed up as an alternate if needed. Lions Jim Healy, Dick Kreassig, Aziz Selahi signed up to<br />work the 50/50 raffle and Lion Vickie Kennedy signed up as an alternate if needed. Lion Nancy will make a gift Basket for the raffle. Lion Debra says that Vision Walk 2013 is tentatively scheduled for April 28th so we’ll hear more about that from her late. Mike Berns Son Hunter is in very serious condition and was just released from the hospital. He apparently had some major back fusion and this is not long after a previous very serious operation. He is not doing well. Lion Jeri Furman will send a card from the club. Last week’s board approved Lion Irene’s proposal to sponsor a Halloween Meet and Greet for blind and visually impaired teens October 27, 2012, at the Bayside Special Services Library, in cooperation with the Virginia Beach Special Services Board, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Association for the Parents of the Visually Impaired (VAAPVI) and the Norfolk Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired have started an effort to provide a social outreach for young people who are blind and visually impaired ages 14 - 18 in the Virginia Beach/Suffolk communities. Lion Irene will talk more about it at a later date.<br />Our Annual Club Social is September 5th which is our regular meeting night. It’ll be at Lion Stan & Jeri’s poolside. The club will provide Hotdogs and Hamburgers and the rest is pot luck. Lion Debra Laughlin will coordinate attendance and the pot luck items. There cannot be any glass items at the Social.<br />*Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy - For the end of the month the Admin Account total income was $3,315.17, total expenses were $1,102.84.<br />We had a beginning balance of $3,806.64. Our Balance as of August 1st is $6,018.97. As of June 30th Our Club Scholarship Fund has a balance of 55,464.09 up from the March 31st statement of $50,358.78. For the end of the month the Activity account total income was $1,210.00. Our total expense was $1,664.14 with a beginning balance of $4637.44. Our balance as of Aug 1st is $4,183.83.<br />Old Business:<br />* Fall Conference - Lion Steve Rosnov - The Fall Conference is going to be at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina, Hampton October 19 & 20, 2012. I emailed the flyer to everyone. At our next regular meeting I’ll send around a signup sheet for volunteers to help at the check in and payment desk and 50/50 raffle and possibly other support.<br />*Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy Watters - Pembroke Mall – July 28th – Nine clubs participated with about 30 members. We screened 100 children with 19 referrals. Princeville, N. C. Lions Sight & Hearing Event – July 27th – Lion John and I assisted with the van screenings and aided Lion Milton Bullock in initiating his SPOT Program for his foundation “Do It for the Children.” Next two events are; Lynnhaven Mall “Back to School Day” August 11th from 11 am to 4 pm. Navy Exchange at Little Creek, September 15th from 10 am to 2 pm.<br />*Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Watters - Virginia Beach Christian Church Blood Drive co-sponsored by our club. 2225 Rose Hall Drive. 2 pm to 7 pm. Sign-up sheet was passed around to sell brooms, mints, umbrellas at the blood drive.<br /><br />New Business:<br />*Thalia Lions RAM Expedition – 2012– Lion John Watters - On Thursday, July 19, 2012, eight Thalia Lions and families traveled to Wise, VA, for the 14th annual Remote Area Medical (RAM) project held from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 6am to 12pm on Sunday. RAM was assisted by many Lions from across Virginia, making it a Lions Assisted Medical Project (LAMP) also. About 1,300 volunteers set up a dental clinic, an eye clinic and a medical clinic on the Wise Co. fairgrounds. More than 5,000 patient ‘encounters’ were recorded for the approx. 2,442 attendees who came from Virginia, W. Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. The dental clinic took care of 1,306 people, the medicine clinic had 2,619 encounters and the eye clinic saw 1,054 patients. 929 pairs of glasses were made in the mobile optical laboratory and 127 mammograms were done. The women’s health clinic saw 386 patients. About half of the volunteers were Lions who acted in all capacities, especially for food preparation feeding all volunteers breakfast and lunch, all patients lunch and registering and guiding all to their various destinations. Those seen were asked no questions about health insurance, but generally were without resources. They were universally appreciative and frequently expressed their gratitude for the care received. Anyone interested in the organization can visit <a href="http://www.ramusa.org/">www.ramusa.org</a>.<br /><br />Birthday - Tail Twister Lion Bob Perrine - August Birthday’s: Lions Ed DeLong and Williard (Smitty) Smith. Lion Smitty was not present. Lion<br />Vickie sang Happy Birthday to Lion Ed Delong. The birthday song raised a total of $22.00<br /><br />Auctioning off of the tail-twister's cup! – Lion Rich Roberts - The tail Twister Lion Bob Perrine bid $20.00 to get the tail Twisters cup back and he fined Lion Rich $1.00 for taking the cup. Lion Rich put $20.00 in the cup.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*Aug 9 - Eye Glass Recycling, 10 – noon.<br />*Aug 11 - Pedia Vision, Lynnhaven Mall Back To School Day, 11 – 4 pm.<br />*Aug 15 - Medical Eye Bank Dinner<br />*Aug 20 – Red Cross Dr, VBCH Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Dr, 2-7pm.<br />*Aug 22 – Region III Meetng, Hibachi Grill, 5957 VA Bch Blvd, Norfolk. 6pm<br />*Aug 30 – Board Meeting, 7 pm, Lion President Rogers residence.<br />*Sep 5 - Lions Club Social at Lion Stan & Jeri Furman’s Condo Pool<br />*Sep 15 – PediaVision, Navy Exchange, Little Creek, 10 am – 2 pm.<br />*Sep 19 –Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm Crowne Plaza<br />*Oct 27 - Halloween Meet & Greet, Bayside Special Services Library, 2 - 4 pm<br /><br />Raffle: 50/50 Raffle – Lion Mike Coren won $35.00 and he turn in $35.00 for the Admin Account. Thanks Lion Mike!<br /><br />Adjournment: 7:50 PM<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br /><br /><strong>----------------------------------------------------</strong><br /><br /><strong>July 25, 2012</strong> - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Board Meeting met at Lion President Bob Donnelly Residence, Old Donation Clubhouse, 1089 Charity Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.<br /><br />Board Membership: <br />President Bob Donnelly, 1st Vice President Roger Snell, 2nd Vice President Rich Roberts, 3rd Vice President Irene Conlin, Secretary Steve Rosnov, Treasurer Vickie Kennedy, Immediate Past President Jeri Furman, Tail Twister Bob Perrine, Lion Tamer Otis Etheridge, 2 year Directors Aziz Selahi & Debra Laughlin, 3 year Directors Nurys Sabino & John Watters, Membership Chairperson Mike Coren. The following board members were in attendance: Lions Bob Donnelly, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Roger Snell, Rich Roberts, Bob Perrine, Aziz Selahi, and John Watters<br /><br />Minutes of Business Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Lion President Bob Donnelly<br />On-Going Business: None <br />Old Business: None<br />*New Business: <br /> Role of Vice Presidents – Lion Bob Donnelly<br />Constitution and By-Laws Chairperson, Lion Steve Rosnov, read the Duties of the Vice Presidents; Article VIII, Section D, (3), Vice Presidents.<br /> Member’s dues in arrears - Lion Steve Rosnov. There are two members who have not paid dues. Lion Steve will request their sponsors notify them that their membership is in jeopardy and failure to pay by the next board meeting will result in a letter stating that they must pay or will be dismissed from the club “Not in Good Standing”<br /> Broom Inventory – Lion Steve Rosnov/ Lion Roger Snell<br />Lion Bob Donnelly will give Lion Roger Snell the order point of contact and Lion Roger will order brooms as necessary for inventory.<br /> Consideration to sponsor a Halloween Meet and Greet for blind and visually impaired teens October 27, 2012 – Lion Irene Conlin. The Bayside Special Services Library, in cooperation with the Virginia Beach Special Services Board, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Association for the Parents of the Visually Impaired (VAAPVI) and the Norfolk Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired have started an effort to provide a social outreach for young people who are blind and visually impaired ages 14 - 18 in the Virginia Beach/Suffolk communities. There are very little social opportunities for these types of young people to assemble and feel part of a group. As young children who are blind and visually impaired become emerging adults, they are invited to less activities by their sighted peers, giving them very little opportunity to work on critical social skills. Social skills can be as much of a barrier to job placement as work skills. Lack of social interaction can lead to isolation and depression. The efforts of the combined groups hope to establish a once-a-month meeting, to be held at the Bayside Special Services Libraries, which would bring together this population for fellowship, friendship, and mentoring by adult mentors who are blind and visually impaired. We plan on working on social, cooking, and advocacy skills with this group. Our first meeting is Saturday, October 27 from 2 - 4pm. It will be a meet-and-greet for the kids and will have a Halloween theme. We have confirmed the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) of Virginia Beach will be there to decorate the room, and provide mask-making hands on activity with interesting textured items. There will be a contest for the best mask, as well as an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Follow-on meetings in the months of November and December include cooking lessons (pies for Thanksgiving) and Christmas (activity to be determined). The committee plans to approach Lions Clubs within the Virginia Beach area to present the opportunity to sponsor these monthly meetings. I would like to have the Thalia Lions consider sponsoring the inaugural meeting by providing pizzas, candy and drinks (individual sodas and ice) and volunteers for serving it for 20 students. Teaming with organizations who have the same goal by providing these types of opportunities enables us to have a direct affect in improving the lives of those we are chartered to help - the blind and visually impaired. <br />Lion John Watters made a motion to accept the Halloween Meet & Greet for the Blind Initiative and Seconded by Lion Bob Perrine. Approved by unanimous vote.<br /> Thalia’s Club Committee List Format Change - Lion Bob Perrine - Reorganize committees under the 3 Vice Presidents in a more logical way, i.e.<br />1. <u>Sight, Hearing and Diabetes</u> - The Foundation for Fighting Blindness, Vision Walk, Journey for Sight, and Audible Easter Egg Hunt, Diabetes, RAM /Project Homeless Connect, Eyeglass Recycling, Sight Conservation, Sight And Hearing Van, Hearing Conservation, and National Vision Walk; <br />*Lion Bob Perrine had recommended that t<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt;">he Foundation for Fighting Blindness Vision Walk, Journey for Sight, and Audible Easter Egg Hunt be consolidated under Sight Conservation, but the suggestion of reorganizing made this a mute point.</span></span></span><br />2.<u>Community Services</u>. Educational Svcs/Scholarship, Environmental Service Projects, Youth Exchange, Food Drive, Bland Contest, Traveling Leo, Twin Lions Club St. Pantelejmon, and Public Relations/Bulletin /Publicity <br />3. <u>Funds Raisers and All of the Rest</u>. Website/IT, Blind Made Products, Membership/Attendance, Finance/Budget, Leadership Development, White Cane, Phone Tree/Meeting Coordinator, Constitution/By-Laws, Club Socials/Recreation, Holiday Fruit/Flags/Fund, Member Care/ Health / Social Services/ Greeters, Extra Fund Raisers/Special Projects, and LOVF/LCF24-D.<br />*Lion Bob Perrine made a motion to accept the format change and Seconded by Lion Aziz Selahi. The vote was eight for and one against The initiative was Approved . Lion John Watters will reformat the list and the President will decide which Vice President will be responsible for each of the three areas.<br /><br />*New business from the floor:<br /> Hosting the Region III Meeting – Lion John Watters<br />Our club is hosting the Region III Meeting August 22 at the Hibachi Grill, 5957 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Lion Bob Perrine will give the Invocation and Benediction, Lion Nancy Watters do the Pledge and Lion John Watters will do the song. Lion Jeri Furman will help at the registration/collection table. We will need a few more volunteers to assist and someone to handle the raffle.<br /> The next Board meeting will be August 29, 2012, at Lion President Bob Donnelly Residence, Old Donation Clubhouse, 1089 Charity Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. There was no further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />-------------------------------<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>July 18, 2012</strong> -The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 18, 2012, by Lion Bob Donnelly at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. The club has 30 members with 23 in attendance. There were three Guest present plus the District Governor’s Official Visit.<br />SONG – Lion Irene Conlin “Grand Old Flag”<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Mike Coren<br />INVOCATION- Lion Ed DeLong <br />RECESS FOR DINNER “Chicken Parmesan” RECOMMENCED: 7:05 pm<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: <br />Introduction of Scholarship recipient; -Lion Rich Roberts<br />Amy Cohen and her father Stuart Cohen. Lion President Bob and Scholarship Chair Rich Roberts presented her with a check for $500.00. Amy thanked the club for the scholarship and stated that she is attending Virginia Tech studying Business Administration.<br /><br />Introduction of Zone G Chairperson, Lion Randy Jones – Lion John Watters.<br />Lion Randy has been a member of the Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Lions Club for seven years with perfect attendance. He has served as President three times, 1st Vice President, Sight Chairperson, and reelected as President for 2012-2013. He has completed Regional Leadership Institute 2011 and has served as Zone G and Region III Chairperson. Lion Randy received the Lion of the year, District Governor Appreciation Medal for serving as District Diabetes co-chairperson, received International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation 2011-2012 and is a Melvin Jones Fellow.<br /><br />Introduction of District Governor Stan Furman – Lion Randy Jones, Zone G Chairperson<br />Lion Stan was a member of the Little Creek Lions Club for 18 years with 14 years perfect attendance. Serving as President 1975 – 1976. Treasurer 1978 -1980 and Tail Twister 1971 -1972. Joined the Virginia Beach Thalia Lions Club in 2003 where he has perfect attendance since joining. Lion Stan served as President in 2006 – 2007 and Tail Twister in 2008 -2010. Lion Stanley brought in 9 members and holds a Membership Advancement Key. He is a recipient of the Proud Lion and Proud Sponsor Awards. He has been awarded twice the Lion of the Year from the Thalia Club. He has received a Lions International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation and an International Presidents Letter of Commendation. He earned the 2nd Vice District Governor Excellence Medal and was awarded the MD-24 Council of Governors Distinguished Service Medal 2010 – 2011. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Lion Stan served as the District First and Second Vice District Governor, LOVF Representative 2007 – 2008, Zone E East Chairperson 2009 – 2010 and is on the board of the Lions Charity Foundation of District 23-D. He is a graduate of the Lions Regional Leadership Institute in 2009 and LCI Senior Leadership Institute 2010. He is also a Certified Guiding Lion.<br /><br />The District Governor spoke about this year’s convention in Busan Korea. It was a very busy week. They arrived on a Saturday night at midnight after a 14 ½ hour flight. They were at the convention first thing Monday morning for pictures and on Tuesday morning at 8 am and even Lion Jeri was there that early! His day started at 8 am each of the five days. Incoming Governors were assigned to groups of 30 and focused on Goals, Lions Projects and Administration. Lions are the best organization in the world because we are a bottom up organization. During the China Earthquake Lions were the only International Organization allowed in the country to assist. In the United States ninety percent of membership is Blue Collar. In Europe, China and Japan membership is wealthy and some clubs charge entrance fees to become a member. Lion Stan stressed how wonderful the people are and how Lions are accepted everywhere in the world when wearing your Lions Pin. Lions throughout the world are dedicated to serve, we are a team. Our club is a family, that’s what lions is all about. Lion Stan stated that his job as Governor is to help clubs with what they need to do, not tell them. Thalia Lions Club is the most active club in our District. This month we have seven members going to RAM, working on the Youth Exchange Dinner and Pedia Vision and did another White Cane and Bonney Road cleanup. We just roll up our shirt Sleeves and get out there. The Ninety Sixth International Convention will be in Hamburg, Germany and Lion Ed DeLong is going to attend. Lion Stan challenged our Club President to earn the District Club Excellence Award and challenged our club to create a Literacy Program for children. Lion Stan gave all in attendance a Busan Korea conference Pin and his 24-D pin.<br /><br />Reports:<br /> Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov – Lion Tajimon Olds resigned from the club due to her husband is ailing and other commitments. Lion Steve presented a Membership Advancement Key to Lion President Bob Donnelly for bringing in three members.<br /> Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – The Scholarship Fund has $55,464.09. We lost three members so we have $20.50 less collected for each of them in the Admin Account. Our Admin Account balance as of July 18th is $5,767.51 and our Activity Account balance is $4,310.44. (full budget attached).<br /><br />Old Business: <br /> Youth Exchange Dinner – Lion Jack Wagner - We will be in the Boyd Dinning Hall the same as last year. If you need directions call me. We will be setting up at 4:30 pm and serving dinner at 5:30 pm. There are eight members signed up to work. (Menu attached).<br /> Medical Eye Bank Dinner – Lion Steve Rosnov – The 33rd Annual Dinner is at the Norfolk Yacht & Country club, 700 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk. Wednesday, August 15. Social starts at 6 pm. Those signed up are; Lion Steve and Dian, Lion Bob Donnelly and Maryanne, Lions Stan & Jeri, John & Nancy, Nurys, Debra & Irene. I will call to reserve a table.<br /> Bonney Road Cleanup – Lion Otis Etheridge – The Bonney Road Cleanup was a success! It was held on June 23rd and we collected 10 pounds of trash and debris. We had a total of six Lions who participated in the cleanup effort. Lions Fran, Jack Mike, President Bob and myself. We will schedule another cleanup once this heat wave leaves the area.<br /> Lion Club Social – Lion Stan Furman – The Club Social is September 5th at our residence poolside. The club will purchase hot dogs and hamburgers and the rest will be pot luck.<br /><br />New Business:<br /> End of Year Sight Report – Lion Linda Eggleston – July 2011 -2012 Total Cost of eye exams, glasses was $2,578.00 and a total of 54 referrals (full report attached). <br /> White Cane Report – Lion Roger Snell – It was a very hot day! We collected $814.89. Some of the money collected was from brooms sales but we did not get an accurate count. I made a plaque to present to the ABC Store Manager.<br /> Samaritan House Food Drive - Lion Jack Wagner - It is going downhill the food pantry. Supplies are at the lowest that he remembers. The contributions from our club reduced the house operating cost per person from $26.00 to $17.00.<br /> Red Cross Blood Drive – Lion Nancy Watters - RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454, August 20, 2012, 2:00pm-7:00pm. Lion Nancy Watters proposed that the Thalia Lions co-sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive at Virginia Beach Christian Church. Five members of our club are members of the church and have agreed to work and give blood. The members are Lions Nancy and John Watters, Lion Susan Sumnick, Lion Linda Eggleston, and Lion Fran Clark. Lion Nancy pointed out the following positive reasons for the co-sponsorship:<br />1. The club will be providing a valuable service to the community.<br />2. The club earns valuable Achievement Contest points for the project.<br />3. The club incurs no expense.<br />4. The club will be allowed to exhibit banners, pass out membership information<br />5. The club may sell brooms, umbrellas, flags, and mints at the event.<br />Lion Nancy made a motion to approve the Drive and was seconded by Lion Bob Perrine. The President called for the vote and passed unanimously. Lion Nancy will provide appropriate information for appointment information.<br /> Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy waters - Children’s Eye Screening Report, District 24-D Cabinet Meeting – Sunday, July 15, 2012<br />Statistics to date:<br />Number of children screened with PV to date 15,000<br />Number of referrals to date 2,719<br />Percentage of referrals to date 19.8%<br />Number of clubs that have hosted or participated in a screening 50<br />- Upcoming projects:<br />1. Virginia Beach Summer Library screening schedule has been provided to the clubs for the months of June, July and August.<br />2. Pembroke Mall Kid’s Safety Day will be July 28th in Va. Beach (10-2pm)<br />3. Lynnhaven Mall’s “Back to School Day” August 11th coordinated by Tidewater Parent. (11-4pm)<br />4. Head Start has requested screenings again this fall. The schedule has been provided and clubs are assigned specific screenings.<br />- Achievement Recognition:<br />The District’s eye screening program is successfully growing among clubs. To recognize clubs that are highly active in accepting the challenge of screening all preschools, daycare facilities, and kindergartens in their area of service, a Children’s Eye Screening Patch is being offered with the following criteria:<br />1. The club must participate in at least one joint project children’s eye screening. <br />2. The club will conduct at least 4 children’s eye screenings in their service area. The screening must be conducted by the club individually and not participated in as a joint project. <br />3. A report of each screening conducted must be sent to the PediaVision Chairperson with copies of each referral (children age 10 and under) as documentation of the screenings within 10 days of the screening.<br />4. LAMPS are excluded from qualification.<br />- Lion Milton Bullock of the "Golden Platters" is a member of the Princeville, N. C. Lions Club. He started a foundation called “Do It For The Kids”. At the Fall Conference last year, we showed him the SPOT and he decided to apply for a grant to purchase a machine through his foundation. He has an event planned in N. C. on July 27th with the Lions Sight and Hearing Van in his District. His SPOT is not yet delivered and he has asked Lion John and me to come to Princeville with our District's SPOT to help with the event. We will be representing Thalia and District 24 D. <br /><br />Fun Stuff:<br />Children’s Eye Screening will offer a Pin Trader’s Pin very soon! Keep an eye out for a cool design and a limited number<br /> Region III Meeting – Lion John Watters – August 1st is the first Region meeting. August 22nd is the Region III meeting that our club is hosting. Dine between 6 – 7 PM. We will need members to assist and do a 50/50 raffle.<br /><br />Birthday- Tail Twister Lion Bob Perrine - Lion Susie Sumnick’s birthday was in June but she wasn’t at that meeting we are doing her meeting tonight. Money was raised to have our Guest Amy sing to her but in the end Lion Otis sang her happy Birthday! The birthday song raised a total of $75.00. <br /><br />Raffle: <br />50/50 Raffle - Lion Roger Snell won $50.00<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />July 22 – Youth Exchange Dinner <br />July 25 - Board Meeting , 8pm, Lion Presidents Home Club House<br />July 28 – Pedia Vision, Pembroke Mall, Kid’s Safety Day, 10 – 2 pm.<br />Aug 1 – Next Regular Club Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel<br />Aug 11 - Pedia Vision, Lynnhaven Mall Back To School Day, 11 – 4 pm.<br />Aug 13 – Red Cross Blood drive<br />Aug 15 - Medical Eye Bank Dinner<br />Aug 16 – Region III Meeting<br />Aug 20 – Red Cross Drive, VBCH Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Dr, 2 -7 p.m.<br />Sep 5 - Lions Club Social at Lion Stan & Jeri Furman’s Condo Pool<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:30 PM<br />Submitted: Lion Steve Rosnov, Secretary<br />---------------------------------</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">SONG – Lion John Watters “God Bless America”</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Irene Conlin</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">INVOCATION- Lion Linda Eggleston </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">RECESS FOR DINNER “Chicken Masala” RECOMMENCED: 7:08 pm</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">There was no Guest speaker as it was Lion President’s first meeting of the year 2012 – 2013 </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">*Secretary’s Report – Lion Steve Rosnov</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">1. Lions Mike Berns and Kim Canacki submitted their resignations due to personal reasons. I will </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">send them both a note thanking them for their service.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">2. Town Center & Blind Lions Club is requesting assistance for their LAMP Project at Beach Pentecostal Church, June 23rd, 10 am – 2pm, if you can assist contact Lion Bambi at 718-8437</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">3. There’s a board meeting directly after this meeting.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">4. Lions Steve Rosnov, Ed DeLong, Bob Donnelly, Stan and Jeri Furman, and Lion John and Nancy Watters attended the June 13th District 24-D Annual Meeting and Lion Ed won a $20.00 Sears Gift Card raffle. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">5. Uncle Stan would like as many as possible to attend the First Cabinet meeting Sunday, July 15 at </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">2PM at the Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">6. The Medical Eye Bank Dinner is Wednesday, August 15th. The Board meeting is at 5:00 and </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Dinner at 6:00. Those attending need to send in the money for the tickets. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">7. Please have correct change for meals at meetings if possible.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">8. Read letters of thank you from The Virginia Workers of the Blind & Burkeville Lodge for </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">our $100.00 donation, Southside Lions Club for providing our club banner at the state </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Convention, and Scholarship recipient Ayotunde F, Oyedele.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy – As of June 20, Our Admin account has a total of $3,806.64 and that is without adding dues collected so far and at the end of this year our activities account is $4,637.44. We are doing very well .</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">* White Cane – Lion Steve Rosnov – June 29-30 is the dates for the White Cane Collection at the ABC Store in Princess Anne Plaza, <span style="font-family: "calibri";">3333 Virginia Beach Blvd - </span>. Two hour shifts Friday Noon to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We can sell Brooms, Flags or just about whatever we wish to do. A sign-up sheet was passed around. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">* Youth Exchange Dinner – Lion Bob Donnelly - Lion Bob Perrine has agreed to do BBQ chicken again. The date is July 22nd (five club members will be at RAM). There will be 32 students, 2 counselors and 4 other adults plus club members and spouses who attend. The meal will be served indoors. We need lions to sign up to help. Please coordinate with Lion President Bob.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">*2012 Committee Assignments – Lion Bob Donnelly- The assignment list was passed around for input. Lion Rich Roberts made a motion for the President to send out a new list with the recent </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">changes to all members. The motion was seconded by Lion Irene Conlin. There was no further </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">discussion and was unanimously approved. Lion President will contact those members not at this </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">*Board meeting - Lion Bob Donnelly – There will be a board meeting directly after the regular meeting to approve the club budget.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Bonney Road Cleanup – Lion Otis Etheridge- The Bonney Road Cleanup is this Saturday morning at 9am. Please attend if you can. There was a show of hands of some members that will be there. Meet at the Teachers Credit Union Parking lot. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Pedia Vision – Lion Nancy Watters - The District would offer a Children’s Eye Screening patch for club banner to clubs that meet set criteria. She passed around a sample of the patch for everyone to see. An article in the Knight’s Vision for the month of July will display the patch and list the criteria for clubs to qualify. A Children’s Eye Screening pin will also be available.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Twinning – Lion Nancy Watters - On May 29th, Lion John and Nancy Watters hosted Lion Filip Cuckov, his new bride, Ana, Lion Filip’s mother, Teuta Cuckov, Lion Stan and Jeri Furman for dinner to celebrate the occasion of Lion Filips’s marriage and the visit of his mother from Macedonia. Thalia Lions began a twinning relationship with Lion Teuta’s Lions Club in Macedonia two years ago. Lion Stan presented Lion Teuta with his District Governor’s pin. We exchanged other gifts as well as shared project information and reports. Thalia Lions club was notified by Lions Clubs International that both our clubs will receive a “twinning” patch for our banners very soon. Please check the Knight’s Vision for the month of June to read the article about the event.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Lion Filip wishes to become more active in our club and is hoping to bring Ana as well as another friend into membership of the Thalia Club.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Lion Club Social –Lion Steve Rosnov – This year’s annual social will once again be at Lion Stan & Jeri Furman’s Condo Pool on Sept 5. The details haven’t been worked out but there will be hotdogs, hamburgers and more. This should be a great relaxed get together so plan on bringing your significant other and children. </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Thalia Blog – Lion Bob Perrine – “Our blog is number 1 on Google”. It has the most worldwide hits </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">(views) of any blog! Look at your committee’s blog and send me committee reports. From the</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Secretary – as they say in the Navy “Bravo Zulu Lion Bob!”</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Melvin Jones – Lion Secretary Steve Rosnov presented Lion Aziz Selahi with the Melvin Jones </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Plaque and letter and pinned Lion Aziz with the Melvin Jones Pin and read the accompanying letter </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">of congratulations. Lion Aziz received a full round of applause for his work in Lionism.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Vetshouse – Lion Smitty – Vetshouse will have a fresh vegetable sale this Saturday from noon to 3pm </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">at the corner of North Oceana Blvd & Virginia Beach Blvd.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner – Received a call from the distributor. The cost of fruit will be going </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">up but no prices are set yet. Fruit will be delivered sometime between December 12th & December </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">16th and will be delivered to my house.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Food Bank – Lion Jack Wagner – The food bank is down to $12.00. Lion Secretary will remind/request supporting the Food Bank when sending out meeting agendas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Upcoming Events:</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*June 23 – Bonney Road Cleanup</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*June 29 & 30 – White Cane at the ABC Store, Princess Anne Plaza</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*July 15 – District Cabinet Meeting, 2pm, Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk, General Hospital</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*July 18 – Next Regular Club Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*July 22 – Youth Exchange Dinner </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*July 28 – Pedia Vision, Pembroke Mall, Kid’s Safety Day</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Aug 15 - Medical Eye Bank Dinner</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">*Sep 5 - Lions Club Social at Lion Stan & Jeri Furman’s Condo Pool</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">July Birthdays: Lion Rob Seim (not Present)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">RAFFLE:</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The Tail Twister Collected $80.00 </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">50/50 raffle. Lion Vickie Kennedy won $40.00.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">ADJOURNMENT: 7.50 pm</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Lion Steve Rosnov</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Thalia Club Secretary</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><br /></strong><strong>20 Jun 2012 -</strong> The Board of Directors Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Lion President Bob Donnelly. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0pt;">The following board members and regular members in attendance: Lions Bob Donnelly, Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Roger Snell, Rich Roberts, Irene Conlin, Bob Perrine, Otis Etheridge, Aziz Selahi, Debra Luaghlin, Nurys Sabino, John Watters, and Michael Coren.</span></span></div>
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<b>May 23, 2012</b> - Thalia Lions Board Meeting<br />
Location: Home of President Lion Jeri Furman<br />
4004 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, 23451<br />
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Call to order: - 7:07 Lion President Jeri Furman<br />
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters - Lion Nancy reported that the White Cane permission forms have been granted, signed, and our club has permission to do the collection as well as sell brooms, mints, umbrellas or anything else we choose. The ABC store recommends that our best collection time is Friday afternoon into the evening. Saturdays are sporadic. Lion Roger has been notified and will organize the appropriate hours. <br />
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Old Business: (conducted by outgoing Board of Directors 2011-12) Final Charter Night invitations have gone out. The number of commitments at the moment is 39. The menu is as previously announced with the addition of shrimp. (Salad, veggies, potatoes, fish, chicken, carving station) Cash bar in the room. Dist. Governor Al Miller will do the installation of officers. <br />
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Lion Bob Donnelly is heading the committee for the Youth Exchange Dinner. Lion Bob Perrine is providing grilled chicken. Lion Bob is requesting help from other members to make the dinner a success. <br />
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New Business: (conducted by incoming Board of Directors 2012-13) <br />
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Otis - Bonney Road cleanup will be June 23rd sign up will be at the meeting on the June 20th Lion Stan Furman offered the pool and facilities at his condo for a Social gathering for the first meeting in Sept. <br />
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Our Club regular meeting date of August 15th will be cancelled due to at least 10 members attending the Eye Bank Dinner the same evening. <br />
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Lion Aziz moved that we add Samaritan House as a line item and budget a donation of $120.00. Lion Otis seconded. Motion was approved. The LifeNet donation that is on the budget has not been made. Lion Vickie wrote the check to be mailed 5/24/12. LifeNet will remain in the budget for next year. <br />
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Answering machine will be moved to Activity Budget from the Admin Budget. A recent decision from the district makes the action necessary. The amount is $25.00. <br />
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The Budget will be corrected and sent to incoming board members for vote to be taken at June board meeting. Ending balances will be available by that time. <br />
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Fall Conference will be at Crowne Plaza Marina in Hampton. There will be a Friday afternoon cabinet meeting, Friday night social , a hospitality room sponsored by 1st.d an 2nd Vice Dist. Governors, and training schools will be offered on Friday morning. Lion Steve will coordinate the conference. Bruce Raider will be the guest speaker. <br />
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There will be a Winter Social instead of a Governor’s Ball at the same place. It will be a fun event in 50’s dress. The price will be reasonable and it is hoped that more people will attend. <br />
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Lion Stan Furman offered the use of his condo for a club social on Sept. 5th, our first meeting of the month. <br />
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Adjournment 9:40 <br />
Respectfully submitted, <br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary <br />
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<b>May 16, 2012 </b>- OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on May 16, 2012, by Lion Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE <br />
4Guests<br />
19 Members <br />
57.5 Percent<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 <br />
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Lion President Jeri announced a Melvin Jones chevron was awarded our club for the year 2012-13.<br />
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INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Traveling Leo from Western Branch Lions Club, Lions Irv Myers, Lion Noel Myers, Lion Ellen Bovee, and Lion Phyllis Bricker. <br />
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Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm Reconvened 7:00 <br />
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GUEST SPEAKER: Lion Dick Kreassig – There was no program scheduled for tonight but Lion Dick wanted to emphasize the importance of recruiting quality Lions. Many members joined because of service projects. Many because someone asked them to join and showed them the importance of our service. Lion Dick joined because another Lion asked him to buy a broom. Lion Bob Perrine was brought in because Lion Dick did a presentation at his men’s breakfast at his church. Because Lion Dick has a personal interest in Diabetes research and Lions are active in supporting juvenile diabetes, Lion Dick has been a strong Lion for a number of years. His grandson is a juvenile diabetic. Our Club now has a promising line of succession for president. Lion Dick considers that a sign of good health. Incoming District Governor Lion Stan Furman is the first member of our club to hold that office. And Lion John will become the District Cabinet Secretary. There are still people who want to become involved. Lion Dick is very proud of the Club and the accomplishments and future that we have. <br />
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Lion Stan asked that the club members wear the Lions pin every day. Invite others to participate in our activities. He strongly believes in our motto “We Serve”. He also suggested that we look at the reasons members have left the club. Their reasons and circumstances may have changed and they may be willing to reconsider. Lion Stan feels that we should keep Lionism in our hearts and let others see our actions and service. <br />
Reports: <br />
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Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters<br />
1. District Meeting – Governor Al’s Last Hurrah! June 13th 6:00pm at Smithfield Center, 220 North Church St., Smithfield, Va. $12.00. Please submit your reservation and check made payable to Thalia Lions to Lion Nancy. Deadline for registration is June 6th. <br />
2. Lions Charity Foundation LPGA Kingsmill Championship - Lion Nancy has applications to work parking cars for the tournament. The cost is $65.00 for the cap, visor, and uniform. Volunteers will receive vouchers for food, beverage and will be allowed to play the River Course. <br />
3. Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Saturday, Oct. 6th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Please begin collecting items for auction <br />
4. Polo Shirts – Lion Nancy will place another order tomorrow <br />
5. Notification of Lions Club name change – Virginia Beach Town Center to Virginia Beach has requested approval of all clubs to change their name to Virginia Beach Town Center-Blind Lions Club, thus incorporating the Virginia Beach Blind Lions with their club. <br />
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Treasurer’s Report <br />
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Old Business: <br />
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White Cane – Lion Roger Snell – June 29-30 are the dates for the White Cane Collection at the ABC Store in Princess Anne Plaza. <br />
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Vision Walk – Report from Lion Debra Laughlin –over 500 people participated and purchased 525 bracelets. $68,768 was raised in donations. The goal was $40,000. Dining in the Dark at Ynot raised $2,000. Great job Lion Debra!! <br />
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LOVF Tickets – Lion Irene Conlin- 28 books have been sold to date. Lion Irene will contact the 2 members who have outstanding books and will take the stubs to the State Convention this coming weekend. <br />
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Scholarship Presentation - Lion President Jeri Furman and Lion Ed DeLong presented a $1,000 Scholarship to Adult Learning Center graduating student, Ayotunde Oyedele, at the ALC graduation ceremony on May 10, 2012. He will attend TCC. A Scholarship is yet to be given to the student at Princess Anne High School. The committee met at Lion Susie Sumnick’s home to make the selection <br />
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S&H Van report: Lion Aziz Selahi (absent) submitted the following report from the May 6th Vision Walk event. <br />
17 people were checked for vision, and given hearing tests. <br />
4 people received eyeglasses. <br />
2 were refereed for further examination <br />
14 Blood Sugar screened. <br />
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Youth Exchange Dinner - Chip Wilson from the Youth Exchange has asked our club to sponsor a meal again this year for the exchange students. Lion Bob Perrine has agreed to do BBQ chicken again. The date is July 22nd (five club members will be at RAM) There will be 32 students, 2 counselors and 4 other adults plus club members and spouses who attend. The meal will be served indoors. <br />
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PediaVision – Lion Nancy Watters -New date for the Kid’s Safety Day at Pembroke Mall is July 28. The Mall management felt that the May 26th date would not have the participation because of the Memorial Day weekend. <br />
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Charter Night – Lion Mike Coren will contact everyone within the next week to get a firm count on the number of reservations to make for Charter Night, June 6thWednesday. <br />
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Lion Jim Healy – reminded everyone that we have Flags and Umbrellas to sell. Flags are $30.00 with the bracket and pole and $22.00 without the pole. Umbrellas are $10.00. <br />
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Lion Jack Wagner –reminded everyone that we still support Samaritan House - Lion Jack uses our money to buy needed household supplies because they cannot be purchased with food stamps. <br />
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Lion Ed De Long – reported that 6 people went to the EGRC this month. We turned in 86 prs. Fo glasses and 3 hearing aids. <br />
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New Business <br />
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR <br />
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Lion John Watters announced that, Wednesday, August 15th would be the Lions Medical Eyebank Dinner. We need a table to 10 to represent our club. Representative must attend to vote for the new board. The Board meeting is at 5:00 and Dinner at 6:00. In past we have cancelled our club meeting to attend. Lion Bob Donnelly moved that we cancel the club meeting to attend. Lion Ed seconded. After discussion and a commitment from at least 10 members and spouses the club voted to cancel the meeting in August and attend the Eye Bank Dinner. <br />
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Birthdays – Lion Brad Furman (1) Absent <br />
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Raffle- Lion Steve Rosnov <br />
First Drawing –$21.00 Traveling Leo Irv Meyers <br />
Second Drawing – $ 21.00 – Lion John Watters <br />
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Adjournment – 7:55pm . <br />
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Upcoming Events: <br />
June 6th – Charter Night , Crowne Plaza <br />
June 14th – Eyeglass Recycling, 10am – noon, Thurs. – meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323 <br />
June 20th – Next regular meeting – Crowne Plaza <br />
July 22nd – Youth Exchange Dinner <br />
July 28th – Pedia Vision, Pembroke Mall, Kid’s Safety Day <br />
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2 May 2012 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on May 2, 2012, by Lion Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting. <br />
ATTENDANCE <br />
2 Guests <br />
19 Members <br />
58 Percent <br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm <br />
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 <br />
Lion President Jeri was fined by the Tailtwister, Lion Aziz for not having her gavel. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Lion Aziz introduced his sister-in-law, Mehr Azar Fattahi visiting from Iran. <br />
Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm Reconvened 7:00 <br />
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GUEST SPEAKER: Lion Dick Kreassig –Barbara Barns, Resource Development Consultant for Virginia Beach Community Development Corp. speaking on housing for the disabled veterans. Ms. Barns described the new project that is under development called Cedar Grove. The project will be the first permanent affordable housing for veterans in the region. Virginia has some transitional housing but nothing permanent to offer. There are 75,600 homeless veterans in the state and 19% have experienced traumatic brain injuries. Female vets are more likely to become homeless than males. One male veteran out of 4 is homeless. The Governor of Virginia is working to make Virginia become the most veteran friendly state. Va. Beach Community Dev. Commission is supporting the Cedar Grove project along with many others. Cedar Grove is a 6.6 million dollar project offering 32 new apartments strictly for homeless veterans. It will be located on Broad Meadow Drive in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach. The Apartments are fully furnished including washers and dryers. Some apartments are handicap accessible. The complex will offer a community room, fitness area, support offices, and accessible garden, and a mobility van. The property will be a locked facility with card access. Some of the criteria for application to the facility are that the client not be on the national sex offenders list, have no felony conviction of drug or other crimes without recorded rehabilitation, have honorable or general discharge, be capable of living on their own, and having a maximum income of between $19,000-$28,000. Rent will be based on income and residents will be responsible for utilities. The project is seeking funds through donations both public and private to furnish the apartments with necessary items. Barbara offered donation forms and state tax credit forms if there is interest in donating money for furnishing the apartments. The Grand Opening will be in 15-18 months and volunteer opportunities will be available. Thalia Lions was offered the opportunity to become a partner of the project. Lion Ed DeLong suggested that we ask the Board of Directors for a 500.00 donation to the project. Three Lions immediately agreed to contribute $100.00. There was optimism that the $500.00 may be raised without taking the money from the activity account. Lion Jeri presented Barbara with an appreciation plaque for presenting the program. <br />
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Reports: <br />
*Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters 1. District Meeting – Governor Al’s Last Hurrah! June 13th 6:00pm at Smithfield Center, 220 North Church St., Smithfield, Va. $12.00. Please submit your reservation and check made payable to Smithfield Lions to Lion Nancy. Deadline for registration is June 6th. 2. Lions Charity Foundation LPGA Kingsmill Championship - Lion Nancy has applications to work parking cars for the tournament. The cost is $65.00 for the cap, visor, and uniform. Volunteers will receive vouchers for food, beverage and will be allowed to play the River Course. 3. Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Saturday, Oct. 6th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Please begin collecting items for auction 4. State Convention Delegate Cards are available for delegates. 5. LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church – May 5th. OLG – Lion Randy Jones 6. Lion Hauser Weiler’s announcement letter to run for International Director was presented. <br />
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Treasurer’s Report: <br />
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Old Business: <br />
*Audible Easter Egg Hunt- Lion Irene Conlin – written report Approximate number of blind/visually impaired children who attended: 10 Approximate number of sighted siblings who attended: 20 Money raised by 24D Lions: $$450.00 Total money spent : $300.00 The money was used for candy and plastic eggs, prizes for the games, and supplies to create signs Pembroke Lions donated 100 candy filled eggs Department of Blind and Visually Impaired donated bags of animal crackers, pretzels, water bottles and fruit drinks. District 24D Lions had a strong presence: 17 Lions from the District with the Blind Lions Club having the most members attend: 7 Thank you ALL for your support. This event is eagerly looked for each year by the kids and families. Without your help, we would not have had the success we have enjoyed these past three years. <br />
*Broom Sale – Lion Bob Donnelly- The total amount from the broom sale is $1,609.00. There is still a moderate supply of brooms. Lion Bob presented Lion Aziz’s sister-in-law with a certificate of appreciation for selling 12 umbrellas at the broom sale. We appreciated her assistance. <br />
*PediaVision – Lion Nancy Watters -New date for the Kid’s Safety Day at Pembroke Mall is July 28. The Mall management felt that the May 26th date would not have the participation because of the Memorial Day weekend. <br />
* Charter Night – Lion Mike Coren - will contact everyone this month to get a firm count on the number of reservations to make for Charter Night. <br />
*Sight & Hearing Van – Sunday, May 6th at 17st. Park. The hours are from 11-1pm and 1-3 p.m. Lion Aziz Selahi is in charge of the event. Diabetes screening will be offered. Parking is available at the 19th Street city parking garage ($5.00 all day) Scholarship – Lion Rich Roberts – Lion Ed has 5 applications from the Adult Learning center and will contact Lion Rich to make a decision very soon. Graduation invitations have been extended to Lion Ed and to Lion Jeri. <br />
* “Dining in the Dark” at YNot Piza - Vision Walk has 422 registered walkers and has raised $56,043 plus Dining in the Dark money. Thalia Lions has donated $1,575.00 <br />
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New Business <br />
*Leo Club disposition - The Board of Directors has voted to disband the Leo Club due to lack of participation. <br />
*Youth Exchange Dinner - Chip Wilson from the Youth Exchange has asked our club to sponsor a meal again this year for the exchange students. Lion Bob Perrine has agreed to do chicken again. The date is July 22nd (five club members will be at RAM) There will be 32 students, 2 counselors and 4 other adults plus club members and spouses who attend. The meal will be served indoors. <br />
*White Cane: Lion Stan suggested that we contact OLG Lions to use the ABC store at Plaza Shopping Center as a June White Cane location. The ABC store is in their territory. Lion Stan will talk to Lion RandyJones on Saturday. <br />
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR – <br />
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Birthdays – Lion Brad Furman (1) , Lion Nancy Watters (27), Lion Otis Ethridge (31) “lots of money was raised to hear Lions Ed DeLong, Lion Vickie, and Lion John Watters sign!! <br />
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Raffle- Lion Aziz Selahi <br />
First Drawing -20.00 Jim Healy <br />
Second Drawing - 16.-00 Lion Ed DeLong <br />
Adjournment - 8:10 <br />
Upcoming Events: <br />
*May 5th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church <br />
*May 10th – Eyeglass Recycling, 10am – noon, Thurs. – meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323 <br />
*May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location <br />
*June 6th – Charter Night , Crowne Plaza <br />
*July 22nd – Youth Exchange Dinner <br />
*July 28th – Pedia Vision, Pembroke Mall, Kid’s Safety Day <br />
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* <b>28 April 2012</b> - Thalia Lions Board Meeting<br />
Location: Home of President Lion Jeri Furman<br />
4004 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, 23451<br />
Time: 7:00 p.m.<br />
In Attendance: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stan Furman, Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion John Watters, Lion Nancy Watters, Lion Linda Eggleston, Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Jack Wagner, Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
Call to order: 7:12 pm by Lion President Jeri Furman<br />
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy <br />
Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters – None<br />
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Old Business:<br />
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New Business: <br />
*Berkshire Lodge request for additional donation – Lion Nancy read the request letter stating the need for assistance. Lion Stan moved that we donate $100.00 to the Lodge directly from the Club. The motion was seconded by Lion Jack and the vote carried. <br />
*Leo Club Status – Lion Mike Berns is chairperson and Lion Stan is on the committee. The motion to disband the Princess Anne Leo Club was made by Lion Steve. The second was from Lion John Watters and the vote was passed to disband due to lack of participation. Lion Mike Berns will be notified by Lion Jeri to pick up the Leo Club banner paid for by the Thalia Lions Club. <br />
*New Fund Raiser Idea –Lion Bob Donnelly did not attend the meeting but there was general lack of interest in doing a Dog Show. Lion Vickie suggested that we do another White Cane and pull money from the scholarship fund if necessary to cover activity functions and donations. Lion Roger Snell will be asked to organize another collection for the month of June. It was suggested that we seek permission from Home Depot of Foodlion as a fresh collection site. *The membership will be asked to brains storm ideas for fund raisers. <br />
Discussion of Assessing Members who make meal reservations and do not attend the meeting. The consensus of the Board was not to assess unless Crowne Plaza begins to charge for the uneaten meals. To date that has not happened. <br />
*Samaritan House: discussion of adding as line item in budget – This board cannot vote on this budget. It must be voted on by the next board that meets in June. At the June board meeting, both the current Board of Directors and the New Lion’s Year Board of Directors will meet together. The current Board will preside through unfinished business. The New Board will take over for new business and will at that time approve or revise the budget that has been proposed by the budget committee. The current Board of Directors may make the recommendation to the new board to add the Samaritan House as a line item. The discussion emphasized that adding the Samaritan House as a line item was not to discourage private club members from donating but as an additional means of support. <br />
*Chip Wilson from the Youth Exchange has asked our club to sponsor a meal again this year for the exchange students. Lion Bob Perrine has agreed to do chicken again. The date is July 22nd (five club members will be at RAM) The Board feels that our club can do it anyway. There will be 32 students, 2 counselors and 4 other adults plus club members and spouses who attend. Lion Steve asked that we request to be inside for the meal because of the weather. It seems to always be either too hot or too wet. <br />
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Announcements: <br />
Lion Jeri reported that the Adult Learning Center has sent thank you acknowledgment for S&H Van service provided on April 5th. <br />
A letter requesting a donation of $10.00 per club was requested from District 24D for the purpose of providing a Humanitarian Award for District Governor in appreciation for his year of service. The President exercised her discretionary power to provide the contribution from our club funds. <br />
Lion Aziz was concerned about the pasta station hygiene at the Crowne Plaza. He checked with the health department and they agree that the procedure to clean the pans was not sufficient. Dishes should be washed with running water not dipped into a tub of water under the counter. We have discontinued the pasta station because of this practice. <br />
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The meeting was adjourned: 8:30 <br />
Respectfully submitted, <br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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<span style="color: #330000;"><strong>April 18, 2012. </strong>OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on April 18, 2012, by Lion Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. The club has 33 members with 15 in attendance. No Guest present. SONG – Lion Mike Coren “God Bless America” PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lion Bob Donnelly INVOCATION- Lion Jim Healy DINNER “Pasta Station” RECOMMENCED: 6:55 pm <br /><b>INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER </b>by Lion Dick Kreassig, Program Chair: Lee Duckworth is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum Director of Education and initially joined the staff in October 2005 as the Operations Manager of the USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). He served 28 years in the Navy (retired as a Captain) and has extensive experience in the education and training field. Mr. Duckworth graduated from the Naval Academy in 1969 and received an M.A. in History from the University of West Florida in 1974. He is also a graduate of the Naval War College. He served as a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam (224 combat missions) and commanded two helicopter squadrons. Additionally, he was qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and served as Executive Officer of USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) during the first Gulf War. He was the 47th Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Norfolk from 1992-1994. After completion of his military service, he flew as a pilot for Atlantic Coast Airlines and Independence Airlines and was qualified in several turboprop and jet aircraft, including the Airbus 320. He served as the Manager for Pilot Training at the airline and has accumulated over 7,500 flight hours. He is responsible for managing and implementing educational programs and activities for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and serves as a liaison to community and military educators. PROGRAM: “100 Years of Naval Aviation.” Mr. Lee Duckworth gave a very informative presentation (See attached Power Point). He also distributed handouts on the Naval Museum 2012 Calendar of Events and Volunteering information. Lion Ed DeLong donated a copy of his “Navy Mustang” book to Mr. Duckworth. <br /><b>SECRETARY’S REPORT</b>: Lion Nancy Leadership Conference is Saturday, April 21st at the John Leland Center, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Va. Phone: 930-0911 all incoming Officers need to attend. Lions Susan Sumnick, Rich Roberts, Steve Rosnov, Stan Furman and Bob Donnelly are scheduled to attend. There is a LAMP at the United Methodist Church, May 5th If you’re not registered for Vision Walk yet please contact Lion Debra Laughlin. If you still have LOVF tickets please get them in. We have to turn them in the end of the month. We have 50 clubs now on board actively doing Pedia Vision and we have a Pedia Vision at the Pembroke Mall: Kids Safety Day”, May 26th Please start thinking about donating items for the Charity Foundation Auction. I resent the information via email about Polo Shirts and if you wish to make an order let me know. Lion Stan mentioned that signups for the State Convention are coming in very slow and please send in your attendance form if you are planning to be there. You do not need to stay at the hotel or pay to attend. <br /><b>TREASURER’S REPORT</b>: Lion Vickie Kennedy The Admin and Activity’s budget was distributed and discussed. The Administrative Fund balance as of April 18 is $5,431.73 and the Activity Fund Balance as of April 18 is $4,000.14 (see attached). We may do another White Cane in June and may do three in the next Lions Year. <br /><b>OLD BUSINESS: </b><b>BROOM SALE</b>: Lion Bob Donnelly: The dates are April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center. Lion Bob says that we will have 200 brooms to sell. – The order has been placed and shipment is expected to be received by the 26th.the day before the sale on 27th and 28th. The hours are from 9-6pm. <br /><b>CHARTER NIGHT</b>: Lion Mike Coren. Charter Night is Wednesday, June 6th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza. We need the final count in by June 1st. The Club will pay the cost from the Administrative account. There will be a cash bar in the room, appetizers, carving station with prime rib, fish, chicken, vegetables, starch, and desserts. Reservations will be made in advance. I will send an email a few days ahead of the June 1 deadline asking for a definite commitment of who will attend. The number of 40 that I originally gave included many people who didn't want to commit so far ahead and I told them that we were just getting a preliminary number and would not expect a definite commitment until shortly before the event. So we could be well short of the 40. Lion Dick Kreassig suggested that members that fail to show should be assessed for some of the cost. It will be brought at the next Board Meeting. <br /><b>WHITE CANE</b>: April 6 & 7, Project completion report - Raised $1,233 estimated. Full report will be presented at the next meeting. <br /><b>SIGHT & HEARING VAN:</b> April 5th project completion report– Lion Aziz Salahi. We had enough volunteers to fill the positions for another successful project. Thank you every one for your support. Lion Stan mentioned that the Van was send back with Bio Hazard Trash. We are responsible to dispose of it ourselves. <br /><b>VISION WALK:</b> Lion Debra We have 275 walkers and 43 teams including Kempsville lions. There are a number of Public Service Announcements going to be aired soon. The Hampton Roads Show is this Monday and Lions Steve, Bob Perrine & Bob Donnelly are attending. Vision Walk will be in this Sundays Beacon. <br /><b>TRAVELING LEO:</b> April 12 completion report - Lion Steve Rosnov We visited Kempsville Lions Club. Lion Debra Laughlin was the guest speaker for their meeting. Lion’s visiting was Steve Rosnov, Lion Bob Donnelly, Lion Bob Perrine, and Nurys Sabino. Both Lion Bob Donnelly and Lion Steve won raffles. It was a fun night. <br /><b>NEW BUSINESS FALL CONFERENCE:</b> Lion Steve Rosnov – October 19 & 20 at the Crown Plaza, Hampton -Marina We need to have a committee to coordinate and not necessarily limited to the following functions; Registration, make baskets for Governors who attend, sell 50/50 tickets during lunch & dinner Saturday. Lion John Watters is Protocol Officer – Name plates & associated necessities, Lion Stan will work on Name Tags for attendees and Lion Nancy Watters will design the District Governors Pin. I’ll be putting out more information soon. <br /><b>ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR </b><br /><b>PROJECT HOMELESS:</b> Lions John Watters and Stan Furman Project Homeless Connect was held today at Norfolk Scope. It involved the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Little Creek Lions sponsored the S&H unit where more than 300 were screened and about 70 reading glasses dispensed. Lion Stan and John each spent about 6 hours there. <br /><b>FOOD BANK:</b> Lion Jack Wagner Last year our club donated $943.00 to Samaritan House Foodbank, to date this year total’s $282.00. This past month, my wife purchased 15 jars of mayonnaise, 20 bottles of ketchup, over 30 bottles of dish detergent, over 20 packages of laundry detergent, 20 cans of Ajax, Brillo pads, Pine Sol, and $ 26.01 at Dollar Tree on items needed to pack bags, for the occupants of the 11 shelters. You just don't know how much this helps Samaritan House's efforts. Over 2/3’s of the clients transition from the shelters to other type of housing which they share the cost, as opposed to receiving 100% support while in the shelters. This club's generosity is indeed appreciated and certainly has been very helpful. Thanks! <br /><b>EYE GLASS RECYCLING:</b> Lion Ed Delong May 10th is Eye Glass recycling from 10 am to noon. It’s the same time, Second Thursday of each month. Mark it down on your calendars. <br /><b>FUND RAISER:</b> Lion Bob Donnelly. I am looking into the feasibility of our club sponsoring a Dog Show. I am doing more research on the initiative. <br /><b>SAMARITAN HOUSE</b>: Lion Vickie Kennedy. Suggested the McDonald House Donations be a Line Item on the Budget and will be discussed at the next board meeting. <br /><b>FLAGS AND UMBRELLA</b>: Lion Jim Healy We have many flags and umbrellas that are great money makers for the club. <br /><b>RAFFLE</b>: The Tail Twister Collected $56. 00 There were two drawings. Lion Jack won $18.00 and Lion Ed DeLong won $10. 00 <br />AJOURNMENT: 8:20 pm <br /><b>UPCOMING EVENTS: </b>April 21st –Leadership Conference- <br />April 23- WAVY-TV Hampton Roads Show, Vision Walk <br />April 25– Board meeting at Lion Jeri’s home. <br />April 27 – 28th - Broom Sale,– Birchwood Shopping Center – by B.J’s. <br />May 2nd – Next regularly scheduled meeting at Crowne Plaza <br />May 5th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church <br />May 10th – Eyeglass Recycling, 10am – noon, <br />May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location <br />May 26th – Pedia Vision, Pembroke Mall, Kid’s Safety Day <br />June 6th – Charter Night , Crowne Plaza <br />Submitted by; Lion Steve Rosnov Acting Secretary <br />------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>April 4, 2012.</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on April 4, 2012, by Lion Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />0 Guests<br /><br />18 Members<br />54.5Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />CALL TO ORDER: 6:31<br /><br />LION STAN FURMAN – Presented LION STEVE ROSNOV with the President’s Excellent Award from last year’s Past International President Sid Scruggs. He was awarded a Beacon of Hope pin with two crystals in recognition of leadership as President in maintaining positive club growth during his Lions’ year.<br /><br />INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None<br /><br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:00<br /><br />GUEST SPEAKER – Lion Debra Laughlin – Foundation for Fighting Blindness<br /><br />Debra Laughlin was forced to resign from her nursing career when she lost her sight in 2007 from Rod Cone Dystrophy, a retinal disease. On Nov 17, 2010 she became a member of our club under the sponsorship of Lion Mike Berns.<br /><br />Lion Debra is quite active in Foundation for Fighting Blindness because of the research focus of the organization. Much progress is being made with new treatments. Vitamin A and Lutein are recommended for better eye health.<br /><br />Research is expensive. Four hundred million has been raised to help fund 151 research grants in 80 institutions. Some of the recent studies involving gene therapy seem to be promising.<br /><br />The Vision Walk, now in 51 Cities as of 2012, is a major fund raiser for the organization. Lion Debra has organized Virginia Beach for the first Vision Walk and partnered with Lions Creating Vision Walk Teams. The walk is on May 6th at 17 St. and will be covered live by local a T.V. station. The Walk will also be featured on Hampton Roads T. V. show on April 23rd. Any Lion with a Thalia polo shirt is encouraged to be at the studio at 7:00am to support Lion Debra and the Vision Walk. You will need to have a reservation made to be on the show with her. (Attached to the minutes are the detailed instructions.) If you want to sign up for the Vision Walk, please email Lion Nancy and she will keep the count for Lion Debra.<br /><br />Another event, “Dining in the Dark” at YNot Piza is being negotiated. A percentage of the take during the event will go to Vision Walk.<br /><br />SECRETARY’S REPORT: Lion Nancy<br />1. Leadership Conference – Sat. April 21th - John Leland Center 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA, 23606 Phone # 930-0911 All incoming officers need to attend. Lions Susan Sumnick, Rich Roberts, Steve Rosnov, Stan Furman and Bob Donnelly are registered.<br />2. Lions Charity Foundation LPGA Kingsmill Championship - Lion Nancy has applications to work parking cars for the tournament. The cost is $65.00 for the cap, visor, and uniform. Volunteers will receive vouchers for food, beverage and will be allowed to play the River Course.<br />3. Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Saturday, Oct. 6th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Please begin collecting items for auction<br />4. State Convention information has been emailed. Very important that all club members participate.<br />Please read the info carefully and support our incoming District Governor, Lion Stan Furman.<br />5. Thank you letter from Lion Irene Conlin, VAAPVI, for Audible Easter Egg Support.<br />6. Announcement of Lion Kenneth Isaac running for International Director<br />7. LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church – May 5th. OLG – Lion Randy Jones<br />8. Journey for Sight – April 15th<br />PEDIAVISION REPORT – Pembroke Mall – Mar. 31st - PediaVision event in conjunction with the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby. We screened 85 children with 14 referrals. 4 Clubs sent volunteers.<br />Next Pembroke Mall date is May 26th for Kid’s Safety Day.<br /><br />TREASURER’S REPORT: Lion Vickie Kennedy – see attached report<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS:<br /><br />SCHOLARSHIP – Lion Rick reported that the applications are due at the end of the month<br />WHITE CANE- Lion Roger Snell - Scheduled date is April 6-7 at Birchwood Shopping Center. Sign-up sheet has been circulated. Lion Roger plans to sell mints and umbrellas. Help is needed in Sat. afternoon slots.<br />BROOM SALE – Lion Bob Donnelly - the dates are April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center.<br />Lion Bob says that we will have 200 brooms to sell. – The order has been placed and shipment is expected to be received by the 26th.the day before the sale on 27th and 28th. The hours are from 9-6pm<br /><br />SIGHT & HEARING VAN – Lion Aziz Selahi (absent due to illness)– Adult Learning Center – Thurs., April 5th 10-2pm –Lion Aziz passed a signup sheet for working in the van. Diabetes screening will also be done that day.<br /><br />CHARTER NIGHT – Lion Mike Coren – Wednesday- June 6th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza. The Club will pay the cost from the Administrative account. There will be a cash bar in the room, appetizers, carving station with prime rib, fish, chicken, vegetables, starch, and desserts. Reservations will be made in advance. Lion Mike needs to know if you are attending. 40 members and guests so far have notified Lion Mike that they plan to attend.<br />Lion Rog requested that the secretary send a special invitation by mail to each member who has not responded.<br /><br />AUDIBLE EASTER EGG HUNT – Lion Irene Conlin –April 21st. Redwing Park – (absent) Lion Irene will provide more information at the next meeting.<br /><br />SAMARITAN FOOD BANK – Lion Jack Wagner is accepting food or donations. Lion Jack’s wife is back into service for Samaritan House. This week over $100.00 worth of cleaning supplies was purchased. When there is a surplus it is donated to V.B. Christian Church, Vetshouse, JCOC, and other charities.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS - Lion Of the Year -<br />A secret ballot was passed out to the membership to vote for Lion of the Year. The Lion with the most votes will be announced at Charter Night and presented the trophy.<br /><br />TRAVELING LEO- Lion Steve Rosnov – 5 Lions will attend a Traveling Leo to the Kempsville Lions Club on Thursday, April 12th. Lion Debra Laughlin will be the guest speaker for their meeting. Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion Bob Donnelly, Lion Bob Perrine, and Nurys Sabino.<br /><br />ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR –<br /><br />BIRTHDAYS –Lion Jack Wagner (7) Lion Kimberly Canakci (28) - $37.00 was raised for Lion Jeri to sing<br />RAFFLE: Lion Steve $11.00 - Lion Linda Eggleston<br />$20.00 – Lion Bob Donnelly<br />Adjournment: 8:10<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />April 18th – Next regularly scheduled meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />April 5 -S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />April 6 & 7th – White Cane Birchwood Shopping Center<br />April 12th - Thurs. EGRC– meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA<br />April 21st –Leadership Conference -<br />April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />April 23- WAVY-TV Hampton Roads Show – Vision Walk<br />April 25– Board meeting at Lion Jeri’s home.<br />April 27 – 28th - Broom Sale – Birchwood Shopping Center – by B.J’s.<br />May 5th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church<br />May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location<br />June 6th – Charter Night – Crowne Plaza<br />--------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>March 21, 2012</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Vice President Bob Donnelly at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />16 Members<br />48 Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />CALL TO ORDER:<br /><br />VP LION BOB DONNELLY asked Lion Stan Furman for update on Lion President Jeri Furman’s surgery this morning. Lion Stan reported that he thinks Lion Jeri’s boob job went well though he has not been allowed to see them yet. He is certain she will make a “clean breast” of everything and show us the results at the next meeting!<br /><br />INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Lion Dick Kreassig introduced Susan Palmer, guest speaker.<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:00<br /><br />GUEST SPEAKER Susan Palmer, Virginia Beach EMS Recruiting Officer<br />Susan is a Virginia Beach native and has worked for EMS since 2001. The EMS department is separated from the Fire Department and they are attempting to keep it a volunteer organization. The department tries to keep least 8 ambulances or rescue vehicles available in the city at all times. Recently the average has been between 10 to 15 available. Zone cars are paid for by the City but ambulances are paid for from donations and volunteers.<br />Each little area in Virginia Beach has their distinct names because they were originally organized in those areas. There are 10 Independent stations in city with some sub stations. 1000 volunteers with 700 active volunteers are in the system. Anyone who wants to be an EMT can be trained free of charge. EMS pays for the certification and training at TCC.<br />AEDs( Automatic External Cardiac Defibralator) are on all vehicles and in trunks of all police cars. Anyone first on the scene is capable of acting to save lives of cardiac patients. Cooling IV’s, a relatively new technique) is also done in ambulances. The goal is a 10 minute response time.<br />All EMTs work under the license of Dr. Stuart Martin, the medical director and functioning advisor.<br />Police, Fire and EMS all work together in the effort to provide emergency care to the 450,000 Virginia Beach population and the 3 million tourists who visit each year.<br />The Virginia Beach EMS operation was organized by Bruce Edwards. He also organized the ECCO Emergency Coordinated Care Program and is still in charge today. He wants the EMS operation to remain volunteer and not taken over by the Fire Department.<br /><br />SECRETARY’S REPORT: Lion Nancy<br />1. King’s Grant Elementary School – Letter of appreciation from the school nurse for our donation.<br />2. Leadership Conference – Sat. April 21th - John Leland Center 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA, 23606 Phone # 930-0911 All incoming officers need to attend. Lions Susan Sumnick, Rich Roberts, Steve Rosnov, Stan Furman and Bob Donnelly are registered.<br />3. Lions Charity Foundation LPGA Kingsmill Championship - Lion Nancy has applications to work parking cars for the tournament. The cost is $65.00 for the cap, visor, and uniform. Volunteers will receive vouchers for food, beverage and will be allowed to play the River Course.<br />4. Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Saturday, Oct. 6th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church – 11:00- Please begin collecting items for auction.<br />5. Region III Meeting – Wed. March 28th – Sage Diner 2558 Lankford Highway, Onley, Va. 23418. Meal cost is $15.00. Reservations must be made and paid for by March 21, 2012. Mail reservations to Lion Ann Dize, 19460 Oakland Drive, Onancock, Va. 23417. Meal selection is fried Flounder, Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib (indicate how it should be prepared (rare, med., or well) The following Lions have been registered Lions Vickie Kennedy, Irene Conlin, Nurys Sabino, Stan and Jeri Furman, Ed Delong, Steve Rosnov, John and Nancy Watters.<br />6. State Convention information has been emailed. Very important that all club members participate.<br />Please read the info carefully and support our incoming District Governor, Lion Stan Furman.<br />7. Lion Linda Eggleston, Sight Chair would like to start using Dr. Bond at Pembroke Mall for eye exams and glasses instead of Dr. Crafford and Lens Crafters. He will do the exam and provide the glasses for $10.00 cheaper than our present costs. And he will bill the club after seeing the patients. The club voted to approve the change in providers.<br />8. Burkeville Lodge request for donation was read and it was suggested that the request be taken up at the Board meeting.<br /><br />PEDIAVISION REPORT – Pembroke Mall – Mar. 31st - PediaVision event in conjunction with the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby. Set up will be 9:30 and the event will go from 10-2 pm.<br /><br />On Thursday, March 22nd at 12:00, Lions Nancy and John will be interview by WVEC’s Sandra Parker about the PediaVision project and the next two upcoming PediaVision events. The first event is the Tidewater Parent’s Education Camp and Fair at Greenbrier Mall with the Chesapeake clubs. The second is on the 31st at Pembroke Mall.<br /><br />TREASURER’S REPORT: Lion Vickie Kennedy – see attached report<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS:<br />WHITE CANE- Lion Roger Snell - Scheduled date is April 6-7 at Birchwood Shopping Center. Sign-up sheet was circulated for Lion Roger. He plans to sell mints and umbrellas. Lion Rog will be out of town until the end of the month.<br /><br />BROOM SALE – Lion Bob Donnelly - the dates are April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center. A signup sheet was distributed.<br /><br />BLAND CONTEST - Lion Vickie Kennedy - District 24 D Contest – Thalia will have two contestants competing on April 13th at 7:00pm at the Patriot’s Colony Grand Hall in Williamsburg, Va. Stephan Tang, violinist and Nicholas Raja, baritone, will compete.<br /><br />SIGHT & HEARING VAN – Lion Aziz Selahi – Adult Learning Center – Sat., April 5th 10-2pm –Lion Aziz passed a signup sheet for working in the van. He will send out email. Diabetes screening will also be done that day.<br /><br />VISION WALK – Lion Debra Laughlin (absent) The Kick Off Luncheon is March 24th at McCormick and Schmick. Please call her or make reservations for the luncheon. (see attached information)<br /><br />Lion Debra would like a T.V. or radio personality or a local celebrity to start the walk. There will be spots in the Beacon and the Walk will be featured on Hampton Roads T. V. show on April 23rd. Any Lion with a Thalia polo shirt is encouraged to be at the studio at 7:00am to support Lion Debra and the Vision Walk. You will need to have a reservation made to be on the show with her. (Attached to the minutes are the detailed instructions.)<br /><br />NOMINATION COMMITTEE – Lion Bob Donnelly presented the slate of officers and asked for nominations from the floor.<br /><br />Pres. Lion Bob Donnelly<br />1st. V. Lion Roger Snell<br />2nd. Lion Rich Roberts<br />3rd. Lion Irene Conlin<br />Secretary - Lion Steve Rosnov Lion Rich, Lion Susie<br />Treasurer – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />TailTwister -Lion Bob Perrine<br />Lion Tamer – Lion Otis Etheridge<br />2 Yr. Directors – Lion Aziz Selahi, Debra Laughlin<br />1 Yr. Directors – Lion Nurys Sabino , John Watters<br />Membership - Mike Coren<br />No Nominations were made from the floor – Lion Stan moved that we close nominations and vote to approve by acclamation. Vote was unanimous.<br /><br />CHARTER NIGHT – Lion Mike Coren – Wednesday- June 6th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza. The Club will pay the cost from the Management account. There will be a cash bar in the room, appetizers, carving station with prime rib, fish, chicken, vegetables, starch, and desserts. Reservations will be made in advance. Lion Mike needs to know if you are attending. 38 members and guest are so far have notified Lion Mike that they plan to attend.<br /><br />BONNEY ROAD CLEAN UP – Lion Otis Etheridge -“Bonney Road Clean–Up was March 17th Saturday, 9:00am. Weather was good. 8 members collected 17 bags of trash plus debris. Another clean up will be scheduled in 3 months.<br /><br />AUDIBLE EASTER EGG HUNT – Lion Irene Conlin –April 21st. Redwing Park – (absent) Lion Irene will provide more information at the next meeting.<br /><br />SAMARITAN FOOD BANK – Lion Jack Wagner is accepting food or donations.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS -<br /><br />BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DONATION – Lion Brad Furman – The Cub Scout troop is a special needs group – Last year we paid for their membership. Parents accompany the children to all meetings because of their disabilities. Adults pay for themselves but the Cub scout membership fee is $15.00 each. There are 8 Cub Scouts for $120.00 plus a $20.00 charter fee for a total of $140.00.<br />Brad moved that we fund the $140. The motion was seconded and passed. It was suggested that the amount be included as a line item in future budgets.<br /><br />ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR –<br /><br />BIRTHDAYS – None<br />RAFFLE: Lion Aziz Selahi - $20.00 won by Lion Vickie. $15.00 - won by Lion Steve Rosnov.<br />Adjournment: 8:17<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />March 24th – Vision Walk Kick Off Luncheon and Celebration – McCormick and Schmicks Town Center Virginia Beach, 12-2pm.<br />March 31st – PediaVision screening Pembroke Mall 10-2 (Boy Scout’s Pinewood Derby)<br />April 4 – Next regularly scheduled meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />April 5 -S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />April 6 & 7th – White Cane Birchwood Shopping Center<br />April 12th - Thurs. EGRC– meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />April 21st –Leadership Conference – John Leland Center 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va 23606 Phone # 930-0911<br />April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />April 27 – 28th - Broom Sale – Birchwood Shopping Center – by B.J’s.<br />May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location<br />June 6th – Charter Night – Crowne Plaza<br />---------------------------------------<br /><span style="color: #330000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: #330000;"><strong>Mar 7, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on March 7, 2012, by Lion President Jeri Furman 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />16 Members<br />48 Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />CALL TO ORDER:<br />INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened<br /><br />GUEST SPEAKER – Local Birdwatcher, naturalist, and photographer from Thalia, Woody Stephens. Woody entertained with an amazing selection of wildlife pictures taken in and around his home in Thalia. Woody sends many photos in to Mary Reid Barrows of the Virginian Pilot.<br /><br />SECRETARY’S REPORT: Lion Nancy<br />1. Polo Shirts are here.<br />2. Leadership Conference – Sat. April 19th - John Leland Center 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va 23606 Phone # 930-0911 All incoming officers need to attend.<br />3. Lions Charity Foundation LPGA Kingsmill Championship - Lion Nancy has applications to work parking cars for the tournament. The cost is $65.00 for the cap, visor, and uniform. Volunteers will receive vouchers for food, beverage and will be allowed to play the River Course.<br />4. Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Saturday, Oct. 6th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church – 11:00- Please begin collecting items for auction.<br />5. Region III Meeting – Wed. March 28th – Sage Diner 2558 Lankford Highway, Onley, Va. 23418. Meal cost is $15.00. Reservations must be made and paid for by March 21, 2012. Mail reservations to Lion Ann Dize, 19460 Oakland Drive, Onancock, Va. 23417. Meal selection is fried Flounder, Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib (indicate how it should be prepared (rare, med., or well)<br />6. State Convention information has been emailed. Very important that all club members participate.<br />Please read the info carefully and support our incoming District Governor, Lion Stan Furman.<br /><br />PEDIAVISION REPORT – Pembroke Mall – Mar. 3rd – The Virginia Beach Lions screened 119 children with 22 referrals. Seven clubs participated with 26 members participating.<br />The next event is Saturday, March 31st when the Easter Bunny arrives at the Mall. Set up will be 9:30 and the event will go from 10-2 pm.<br />TREASURER’S REPORT: Lion Vickie Kennedy – see attached report<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS:<br />WHITE CANE- Lion Roger Snell - Scheduled date is April 6-7 at Birchwood Shopping Center. Sign-up sheet was circulated by Lion Roger. He plans to sell mints and umbrellas. Lion Rog will be out of town until the end of the month.<br /><br />BROOM SALE – Lion Bob Donnelly - the dates are April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center. A signup sheet will be distributed later.<br />BLAND CONTEST - Lion Jack Wagner. The Regional Contest was March 6th. The winners of both the vocal and instrumental contest were from our club contest. The instrumentalist was violinist, Steven Tang and the vocalist was baritone, Nicholas Raja. The District Contest will be April 13th at the Williamsburg Grand Ballroom Patriot’s Colony 7:00pm , and the State Contest –Friday May 18th in Chesapeake at the State Convention<br />VISION WALK – Lion Debra Laughlin said that the Vision Walk is off to a great start. They have 22 walk teams organized and 40% of the funds raided. The Kick Off Luncheon is March 24th at McCormick and Schmick. Lion Debra would like a T.V. or radio personality or a local celebrity to start the walk. There will be spots in the Beacon and the Walk will be featured on Hampton Roads T. V. show on March 23rd. Any Lion with a Thalia polo shirt is encouraged to be at the studio at 7:00am to support Lion Debra and the Vision Walk.<br />NOMINATION COMMITTEE – Lion Jeri Furman<br />Pres. Lion Bob Donnelly<br />1st. V. Lion Roger Snell<br />2nd. Lion Rich Roberts<br />3rd. Lion Irene Conlin<br />Secretary - Lion Steve Rosnov Lion Rich Lion Susie<br />TailTwister -Lion Bob Perrine<br />Lion Tamer – Lion Otis Etheridge<br />2 Yr. Directors – Lion Aziz Selahi, Debra Laughlin<br />1 Yr. Directors – Lion Nurys Sabino , John Watters<br />Membership - Mike Coren<br />Nominations from the floor will be open at the next meeting.<br />CHARTER NIGHT – Lion Mike Coren - Wednesday, June 6th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza. The Club will pay the cost from the Administration account. There will be a cash bar in the room, appetizers, carving station with prime rib, fish, chicken, vegetables, starch, and desserts. Reservations will be made in advance. Will send out email to get an idea of who might be able to come.<br />BONNEY ROAD CLEAN UP – Lion Otis Etheridge -“Bonney Road Clean–Up will be March 17th Saturday, 9:00am. Please let Lion Otis know if you can work.<br />AUDIBLE EASTER EGG HUNT – Lion Irene Conlin –April 21st. Redwing Park –Lion Irene is asking each club to donate $50.00 to the costs and three to four volunteers from our club to assist. A motion was made to support the cause with a $50.00 donation. The Club approved the motion.<br />WEBSITE – Lion Bob Perrine – Lion Bob would like to update committee information. If you are a committee chair, please check the website to see that the information is current.<br />Melvin Jones committee has been appointed for this year.<br />SAMARITAN FOOD BANK – Lion Jack Wagner is accepting food or donations.<br />MELVIN JONES – the Board has designated the following Melvin Jones fellows as a committee to select the Melvin Jones recipient for this year: Lion Dick Kreassig, Lion Ed Delong and Lion Jim Healy.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS - None<br /><br />ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE FLOOR –None<br /><br />BIRTHDAYS –Lion John Watters (10) Lion Steve Rosnov (10) Lion Linda Eggleston (21)- $59.00 was raised for Lion Nancy and Lion Vickie to sing.<br />Adjournment 8:25<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />March 21st – Next regularly scheduled meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />March 24th – Vision Walk Kick Off Luncheon and Celebration – McCormick and Schmicks Town Center Virginia Beach, 12-2pm.<br />April 5 -S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />April 6 & 7th – White Cane Birchwood Shopping Center<br />April 12th - Thurs. EGRC– meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />April 21st –Leadership Conference – John Leland Center 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va 23606 Phone # 930-0911<br />April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />April 27 – 28th - Broom Sale – Birchwood Shopping Center – by B.J’s.<br />May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location<br />June 6th – Charter Night – Crowne Plaza<br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Feb 29, 2012</strong> - Thalia Lions Board Meeting<br />Location: Home of President Lion Jeri Furman<br />4004 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, 23451<br />Time: 7:00 p.m.<br /><br />In Attendance: Lion President Jeri Furman, Lions Stan Furman, Lion Roger Snell, Lion Irene Conlin, Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion John Watters, Lion Nancy Watters, Lion Bob Donnelly,<br /><br />Call to order: 7:10 pm by Lion President Jeri Furman<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy- see attached<br />Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters - None<br /><br />Old Business: None<br />New Business:<br /><br />MELVIN JONES – Lion President asked how the Board would like the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to be chosen this year.<br />Lion John suggested that we appoint a small committee of current MJF’s to make the selection. Lion Steve suggested that Lion Dick Kreassig chair the committee with two other Melvin Jones Fellows who are not on the Board. Because most of the Melvin Jones Fellows are on the Board at this time, Lion Stan amended the motion to name Lion Jim Healy and Lion Ed DeLong to the committee. The board voted and approved the committee appointees.<br />Thalia has $380.00 on account at LCI to be designated as a Melvin Jones Award. The club only needs to send the balance of $620.00.<br /><br />FALL CONFERENCE – Lion Steve Rosnov (see attached) Our Club needs to be involved in various jobs for the Fall Conference. Lion Steve will recruit members to assist in registration, baskets for governors who attend, 50/50, and numerous other jobs.<br /><br />STATE CONVENTION – Lion Stan Furman – The Board appointed the following Lions as delegates and alternates to the State Convention.<br />Delegates are Lions Steve Rosnov, Jeri Furman, and Aziz Selahi. Alternates are Lions Irene Conlin, Vickie Kennedy, Stan Furman.<br /><br />MEASLES INITIATIVE – Lion Stan Furman – Bill & Linda Gates will match measles donations up to 5 million. Lions must raise 10 million for the match. Lion Stan moved that we designate the MJF as the Measles initiative. Lion Nancy seconded the motion and the board approved.<br /><br />CHARITY FOUNDATION – Oct. 6th Saturday - Oak Grove United Methodist Church – Need auction items and advertising sponsors.<br /><br />2 YR. DIRECTOR IS NEEDED- to replace Lion Steve since he will be the new secretary. Replacement may not be made, however, until after installation. The new president will then appoint the replacement director.<br /><br />LION OF THE YEAR - Lion Stan suggested that we select Lion of the Year the same night that we have elections of officers, March 21st. Nominations from the floor will be made March 7.<br /><br />Announcements:<br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:10<br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br /><strong>--------------------------------------</strong></span><br /><span style="color: #330000;"><strong>Feb 15, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Jeri Furman 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />19 Members<br />59 Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 pm<br />INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Lion Roger Snell introduced his daughter-in-law, Kelly Davis.<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:15 pm<br />GUEST SPEAKER –Lion Nancy Watters – Duties of Secretary – see attached copy of the list of duties and responsibilities. Lion Nancy would like for someone else to assume the Club Secretary position for next year. She suggested that the responsibilities be divided into three categories, Correspondence, Reporting, and Membership. The categories of Membership and Reporting could be assigned to an “assistant” of the Club Secretary making the job more manageable. Some interest by a few members was expressed.<br /><br />NEW MEMBER INDUCTION - Lion Willard “Smitty” Smith was inducted by 1st Vice Dist. Governor Lion Stan Furman. Lion Smitty was sponsored by Lion Steve Rosnov. Lion Smitty is the executive director of Vethouse.<br /><br />SECRETARY’S REPORT: Lion Nancy read a thank you note from Lion Jack Wagner’s wife, Joan who is recovering from surgery.<br />Diabetes Camp information has been sent to the club. If you know of candidates, please contact Lion Jeri who has the information.<br />Lion Donnie Johnson from the Aragona/Pembroke Lions Club has announced his intent to run for 1st. Vice District Governor for the coming year.<br /><br />TREASURER’S REPORT: Lion Vickie Kennedy – see attached report<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS:<br /><br />TRAVELING LEO – Lion Steve Rosnov announced that the requirements for Traveling Leo have been met for this year. The club has qualified for the Governor’s patch. We are making no more planned Traveling Leos for the rest of the Lion’s year.<br /><br />WHITE CANE – Lion Roger Snell – Scheduled date is April 6-7 at Birchwood Shopping Center. An email sign-up sheet will be circulated by Lion Roger. He plans to sell mints and umbrellas<br /><br />BROOM SALE – Lion Bob Donnelly was absent –Lion Jeri reminded the club that the dates are April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center.<br /><br />BLAND –Lion Jack Wagner and Lion Vickie Kennedy announced that we have 21 contestants. Everyone is encouraged to come and to support the club and the contestants. Oceana/Lynnhaven/Golden Lions Club is joining us for the event. Workers are needed for several very important jobs. The Bland Contest date is Feb. 21st, 7:00pm at Thalia United Methodist Church. The Regional Contest – March 6th Tues. 7:00pm at Thalia United Methodist Church, the District Contest – April 13th Williamsburg Grand Ballroom Patriot’s Colony 7:00pm , and the State Contest – May 18th in Chesapeake at the State Convention.<br /><br />VISION WALK - Lion Debra Laughlin was absent but emails have been sent out to members including an email sent today about possible participation in a morning WAVY TV show. Please read the emails for information and consider participating.<br /><br />PEDIAVISON/SPOT – Lion Nancy Watters – Saturday, March 3rd is Pembroke Mall PediaVision/SPOT event sponsored by the Junior Woman’s League – “Kids in the Kitchen”<br />Members are needed to set up and take down. Please plan to be there by 9:30 am. Lion Nancy will send out an email asking for assistance.<br /><br />NOMINATING COMMITTEE – Lion Jeri Furman announced the following candidates for office 2012-13<br />Pres. Lion Bob Donnelly<br />1st. V. Lion Roger Snell<br />2nd. Lion Rich Roberts<br />3rd. Lion Irene Conlin<br />Secretary - Lion Steve Rosnov<br />TailTwister -Lion Bob Perrine<br />Lion Tamer – Lion Otis Etheridge<br />2 Yr Directors - Lion Steve Rosnov, Debra Laughlin<br />1 Yr. Directors – Lion Nurys Sabino , John Watters<br />Members – Mike Coren<br />Nominations will be accepted from floor at next meeting.<br /><br />CHARTER NIGHT - location and information reported by Lions Mike, Stan, and Jeri– Wednesday, June 6th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza. The Club will pay the cost from the Administration account. There will be a cash bar in the room, appetizers, carving station with prime rib, fish, chicken, vegetables, starch, and desserts.<br /><br />Eye Glass Recycling Center - Lion Ed DeLong – 6 people worked at the center last week. Lion Ed encourages every member to come and see what is happening at the EGRC. Your help is needed.</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">LION JIM HEALY reminded the members that there is a supply of umbrellas and flags for sale.<br /><br />LION RICH ROBERTS – Has begun working on the scholarship process for this year. He has been in contact with the schools and expects responses around the end of April.<br /><br />LION OTIS AND LION RICH will work at setting a date for another “Bonney Road Clean–Up perhaps near the end of March.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS:<br /><br />BLAND Lion Vickie Kenndey requested that we increase the amount Bland Contest judges are paid from $50.00- $75.00. Lion Susie Sumnick made the motion that the increase be from $50 to $100.00. The motion was amended to $75.00 and approved by vote of the club.<br /><br />MELVIN JONES -Lion Nancy Watters moved that the club honor a member with a Melvin Jones Award this year paid from the administration account. The club has extra funds in that account. Motion was seconded and vote passed.<br /><br />BIRTHDAYS – Lion Ray Ashe (15) absent<br /><br />Raffle- Lion Aziz Selahi collected $86.00 in raffle money. Drawings were for $20.00 each. Winners were Lion Jack Wagner and Lion Nancy Watters.<br /><br />Adjournment 8:30pm<br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*February 21st – Thalia/OLG Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church -7:00pm<br />*February 29th – Board meeting – Lion President Jeri Furman’s residence<br />*March 3rd. – PediaVision Event Pembroke Mall – Junior Woman’s League “Kids in the Kitchen”<br />*March 7th – Next regularly scheduled meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />*March 8th –Thurs. EGRC– meet at Best Buy at 9:30, 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*April 5 -S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />*April 6 & 7th – White Cane Birchwood Shopping Center<br />*April 21st –Leadership Conference -<br />*April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />*April 27 – 28th - Broom Sale – Birchwood Shopping Center – by B.J’s.<br />*May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location<br />*June 6th – Charter Night – Crowne Plaza<br /><br /><strong>Feb 1, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lynnhaven C Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />19 Members<br />59 Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:35 pm<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: delayed until after dinner<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:55pm<br />Reconvened 7:30pm<br /><br />Guest speaker – Lion Dick Kreassig introduced guest speaker, Laurie Harrison, speaking for Physicians for Peace.<br />Laurie holds an undergraduate degree from Slipper Rock University in Pa. and a Masters from ODU. She has her own business “The Event Planner” and she is the Development Director for Hampton Roads Youth Center, the Norfolk Senior Center and for Physicians for Peace. Physicians for Peace was organized by Dr. Charles Horton 14 years ago. Since then there have been over 650 missions to 60 countries helping people with disabilities and illnesses.<br />For information on their missions, please click on the following links. <a href="http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/?gclid=CLKyu66l_q0CFQZeTAodClwHjw">http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/?gclid=CLKyu66l_q0CFQZeTAodClwHjw</a> <a href="http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/seeing-clearly.html">http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/seeing-clearly.html</a><br />Lion President Jeri presented the speaker with an umbrella.<br />Reports:<br />*Secretary’s Report:<br />Polo Shirts – Orders have been placed.<br />Empty Bowls Event – Fundraiser to fight hunger February 10, 2012 5:30 – 7:30 Peninsula Fine Arts Center – tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. You will be purchasing a “potter’s bowl” of your choice then provided soup and bread. All proceeds will go to fight hunger. Sponsored by the Hampton Mercury Lions<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy </span><br /><span style="color: #330000;"><br />Old Business:<br />*EGRC – In Lion Ed DeLong’s absence, Lion Jeri reminded the club of the next visit - Thursday, Feb, 9th – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va., 23323 (The EGRC visit is always the second Thursday and always needs more people.)<br />*TRAVELING LEO – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />OCEAN VIEW LIONS (22 members)<br />Mom & Pops Family Restaurant -<a href="http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/">http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/</a><br />331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, 23503<br />Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday - 7 pm: Visit date: February 6, 2012<br />Attending: Lions Steve, Jim Healy, Irene, Mike Coren, Otis will attend<br />*WHITE CANE – Lion Roger Snell – Scheduled date is April 6-7 Birchwood Shopping Center<br />*BROOM SALE – Lion Bob Donnelly- There are about 170 brooms and about 50 -60 umbrellas ready for the Broom sale. (April 27-28th at Birchwood Shopping Center.)<br />*BLAND –Lion Jack Wagner: The Bland Contest date is Feb. 21st, 7:00pm at Thalia United Methodist Church. District – April 13th Williamsburg Grand Ballroom Patriot’s Colony 7:00: State Contest – May 18th in Chesapeake - 3 violinist and 4 pianists have applied but no vocals at this time.<br />*VISION WALK - Lion Debra Laughlin – Thalia Lions Board of Directors approve a $500.00 donation be made from the Activity Fund for sponsorship of Vision Walk in the clubs name. Lion Debra will send kick off and event information out to members with detailed plans. A club challenge may be offered to other district or Virginia Beach Clubs.<br />*PEDIAVISION – Lion Nancy Watters - The last two screenings of the Lion’s year are scheduled. Friday Feb. 3rd, Mother’s Day out at Baylake United Methodist Church – Lion Linda Eggleston & Feb. 22nd, Thalia Day School. All schools and facilities in the area have been screened except 2 and they do not want a screening until the fall of this year.<br />*NOMINATING COMMITTEE – Lion Jeri Furman has selected the following people to be on the nominating committee: Lion Bob Donnelly, Lion John Watters and Lion Steve Rosnov. The Committee will meet hold their first meeting after the regular club meeting tonight. Nominations must be submitted the first meeting in March. Nominations from the floor may be made at the 2nd meeting in March. Elections are 1st meeting in April .<br />*CHARTER NIGHT location and information –At the Board meeting, Lion Stan Furman moved that the club find a location to accommodate 50 -55 people and make this year’s Charter Night free to all members and their spouse or significant other. Lion Mike Coren will speak with the Crowne Plaza in an effort to have them provide the venue and a nice meal for an inclusive price of $30.00 or less per person. There will be a cash bar and the bar should be in the room for the event. The date is June 6th.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS:<br />*LION STAN FURMAN; In May the State Convention will be in Chesapeake. Lion Stan would like good participation from our club. Friday night will be the Bland Contest; Schools will be Sat. morning, Banquet on Sat. night. Elections will be on Sunday morning.<br />There will be a hospitality room on Sat. evening and he needs people to man the bar. Lion Stan also asked the club to sponsor the Fall Conference to be at the Crowne Plaza in Hampton.<br />Lion Jack immediately moved that we sponsor the event. The club voted unanimously in approval. Lion Stan will be looking for people to organize and assist with the project.<br />*LION BOB DONNELLY – presented the club with a letter from the Dist. 24D Ethics department at concerning the labeling of Blind made products. The recommendation was to remove the “Blind Made” label. The proceeds from the products should be represented as benefiting the blind. Lion Bob proposed a resolution to be passed by our club stating that we would not sell products labeled as “blind made” but would reword our club literature to state that the proceeds of our products would benefit the visually impaired, hearing impaired and diabetic residents of our community. After vigorous discussion the resolution was voted down. It was decided by the club that the issue should be taken up on the District level instead of the Club level.<br />*LION JIM HEALY reminded the members that there is a supply of umbrellas and flags for sale.<br />*LION RICH ROBERTS – Has begun working on the scholarship process for this year. He will send out information and expects to get responses around the end of April.<br />*LION OTIS AND LION RICH will work at setting a date for another “Bonney Road Clean–Up."<br /><br />BIRTHDAYS – Lion Vickie Kennedy Jan .8, Lion Rich Roberts Jan. 5, Lion Mike Coren Feb. 1, Lion Bob Perrine Feb. 12<br />$67.00 was raised resulting in Lion John and Lion Steve singing a “lovely” duet to all.<br /><br />Raffle- Lion Aziz Selahi -1st drawing for $20.00 was won by - Lion Bob Perrine. He donated the money to the speaker. The 2nd drawing for $12.00 was won by Lion Linda Eggleston.<br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Adjournment 8:10<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*February 6th – Traveling Leo to Ocean View Lions Club – Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 23503<br />*February 9th – Thurs. EGRC – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*February 15th – Next regularly scheduled meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />*February 21st – Thalia/OLG Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church -7:00pm<br />*March 3rd - Pediavision Event at Pembroke Mall with Junior Woman’s League “Kids in the Kitchen”<br />*April 5 S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />*April 6-7 – White Cane Collection – Birchwood Shopping Center<br />*April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />*April 27-28 – Broom Sale – Birchwood Shopping Center<br />*May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location</span><strong>------------------------------------------</strong><br />Location: Home of President Lion Jeri Furman<br />4004 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, 23451<br />In Attendance: Lions Bob Donnelly, Mike Coren, John Watters, Jack Wagner, Vickie Kennedy, Stan Furman, Roger Snell, Nancy Watters, Aziz Selahi and Jeri Furman<br />Call to order: 7:00pm by Lion President Jeri Furman<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters - None<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />1. Money disbursements and donations – it was recommended that the club make the budgeted remaining donations as shown below. Other Activity budget items will be paid when actual amounts are defined, Diabetes Camp approximately $300.00 and Bland approximately $500.00<br />a. Elementary school clinic donations – $600<br />b. Plaza Rescue Squad donation. – $125<br />c. Scholarship – $500<br /><br />2. Bland Contest Status: Lion Randy Jones of the OLG Club contacted Lion Jack Wagner and said that the Kempsville Club has a candidate and wants to contribute to the cost of the Bland, possibly $100.00. Lion John Watters pointed out that participating clubs must understand that there is one winner per contest. Lion John will order medals and send Lion Jack and Lion Vickie a copy of the order. So far there are 2 pianists, 3 violinists, and 2 vocalists. The Bland Contest date is Feb. 21st, 7:00pm at Thalia United Methodist Church.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />1. Vision Walk sponsorship. Lion Stan Furman moved that we contribute $500.00 from activities moneys to Vision Walk sponsorship. Lion Jack Wagner seconded the motion and there was unanimous approval. Lion Steve Rosnov is organizing a walk team in the name of Thalia Lions. The S&H Van is scheduled for the Walk. Lion Aziz Selahi is concerned about the timing but board members felt it would be possible to shift enough workers between the run and working the van. The hours are from 11:00am to 3:00pm.<br /><br />2. Scholarship Status - Lion Jeri asked for approval to send the balance of this year’s scholarship to our recipient. Motion was approved. Lion Vickie Kennedy will write the check and inform Lion Rich Roberts, the scholarship chairperson.<br /><br />3. Broom Sale Status – Lion Bob Donnelly –There are about 4 Doz. Brooms remaining at Paul’s Garage. Lion Bob will place a broom order in time for the sale on April 27-28 at B.J ‘s.<br /><br />4. White Cane Status – Lion Roger Snell – Designated dates are April 6-7. Lion Roger Snell will have a signup sheet as the event draws closer.<br /><br />5. Nominating Committee for 2012 officers – Lion Jeri Furman – appointed Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion John Watters, Lion Bob Donnelly. The Committee will meet after the 1st regular club meeting in Feb. Nominations must be submitted the first meeting in March. Nominations from the floor may be made at the 2nd meeting in March. Elections are 1st meeting in April<br /><br />6. Charter Night location and information – Lion Stan Furman moved that the club find a location to accommodate 50 -55 people and make this year’s Charter Night free to all members and their spouse or significant other. Lion Mike Coren will speak with the Crowne Plaza in an effort to have them provide the venue and a nice meal for an inclusive price of $30.00 or less per person. There will be a cash bar and the bar should be in the room for the event. The date is June 6th.<br /><br />7. Leo Club Status – Lion Mike Berns – delayed until next meeting<br /><br />8. Lion Stan Furman asked for Board endorsement to run for District Governor as required by the rules. There was unanimous approval. He presented his announcement letters for signature by the President and Secretary.<br /><br />9. Membership Application – Lion Steve Rosnov presented the application for membership of Willard C. (“Smitty”) Smith of Vethouse. The second was made by Lion Stan Furman and the vote was unanimous for approval. Lion Stan will induct “Smitty” at our next meeting.<br /><br />Announcements: None<br /><br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm.<br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />--------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="color: #330000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: #330000;"><strong>Jan 18, 2012 -</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan 18, 2012, by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lynnhaven C Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />0 Guests<br />23 Members<br />71.8 Percent<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:35 pm<br /><br />President Lion Jeri presented Past President Lion Steve Rosnov with the 2011 District 24 –D 100% President’s Award. Thalia Lions Club also received the District 24–D Club Excellence Award, the Virginia Lions Hearing Research Foundation Award and the State Achievement Award. The patches were given to Lion Otis Etheridge to place on the club banners.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov thanked the club for their condolences in the recent death of his mother in law. He also reminded the club to read the Knight’s Vision. He has written an article about our activity with Vethouse. Willard Smith (“Smitty”), the director of Vethouse, will be inducted as a new member of the Thalia Lions at the next meeting, pending board approval of his application.<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: Lion Nurys’s granddaughter visited the meeting.<br /><br />Recess for Dinner: 6:55pm<br />Reconvened 7:30pm<br /><br />Guest speaker – Thalia Lion Stan Furman, First Vice District Governor, was introduced by Lion Dick Kreassig. Lion Dick pointed out that Lion Stan will be the first Thalia Lion to become District Governor. Lion Stan explained the history, function, activities, and value of LCF - Lions Charity Foundation 24D, LOVF – Lions of Virginia Foundation, and LCIF- Lions Clubs International Foundation.<br />LCIF was voted the best run nongovernmental organization in 2007. Because of its management, the foundation has given out more than is donated to it. It also partners with other organizations to increase its helping power. The Sight First and Sight First II initiatives almost wiped out River Blindness in third world countries.<br />Since its inception in 1968 it has given over $708 million to worthy causes. All of these donations and grants are given and administered through individual Lions Clubs. LCIF is now partnering with the Bill and Milenda Gates Foundation to eradicate measles in the third world. One way to donate to the Foundation is through the purchase of a $1,000 Melvin Jones Fellowship. This fellowship may be awarded to any person, Lion or not. Additional $1000 donations provide Progressive Fellowships. Our LOVF raffle tickets are the foundation’s biggest fund raiser. The annual raffle raises money for both the foundation and individual clubs, because of the $30 of tickets in a book, $10 goes to LOVF and $20.00 to the club selling the tickets. As a club we try to sell 45 books every year. That makes it a $900 fundraiser for this club. Disaster Relief was the original reason the LOVF was formed and is still its main effort. After Hurrican Irene Virginia got emergency grant money going specifically for temporary shelter, food, and supplies for immediate relief. The LCF 24-D gave $103,000 last year in assistance for cataract surgeries, and other eye related treatments. They raised only $17,000 at the Charity Auction. They earmarked $15,000 for hearing aids for this year, having quickly gone through the $10,000 budgeted last year. Their services are much more valuable because of the network of partners and physicians who donate their time and expenses. E.g., the foundation is able to have cataract surgeries done for $500 total. Sponsoring the LPGA at Kings Mill in Williamsburg was the main fundraiser for the Foundation before the tournament was discontinued a few years ago. But there is a plan for the LPGA to return to Kings Mill Resort and for the Charity Foundation to again benefit from the event. In 2012, the tournament will be in Sept. but in 2013, it is hoped that the tournament will be scheduled as before on Mother’s Day. The Charity Foundation will have another District Auction this year. The date is tentatively set for October 6th. Lion Stan asked that we keep the date in mind and also start thinking about items to be auctioned. The Good Samaritan Award of the LCF 24-D, like a local Melvin Jone Fellowship, will be awarded for a donation of $500to the Foundation. Lion Stan feels that the most important foundations deserving of individual donations are LCIF and LCF 24-D. All donations to the foundations are tax deductible as they are all 501(C3) non-profits.<br /><br />Reports:</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">*Secretary’s Report:<br />- Polo Shirts – Please place your order by submitting your check made out to Embroidery Etc. Color, size and style should be indicated in the memo line.<br />- Governor’s Ball Foodbank – Lion Nancy took donations for Samaritan House to be given to Lion Jack Wagner<br />- Webinar – CEP – Club Excellence Program will be provided in the form of a webinar to all interested members. The information was sent by email to everyone. Please consider participating.<br />- Empty Bowls Event – Fundraiser to fight hunger February 10, 2012 5:30 – 7:30 Peninsula Fine Arts Center – tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. You will be purchasing a “potter’s bowl” of your choice then provided soup and bread. All proceeds will go to fight hunger. Sponsored by the Hampton Mercury Lions<br />- Charter Night – Lion Nancy tentatively reserved Broad Bay for Installation Night, June 6th, upon club approval. Cost will be $30.00 but there is room for a maximum of 42 people.</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">* Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Old Business:</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">* EGRC – Lion Ed DeLong- Thursday, Feb, 9th – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va., 23323 (The EGRC visit is always the second Thursday and always needs more people.) Lion Ed reminded members that we also collect hearing aids. We usually turn in our hearing aids to EVMS. If they cannot use them they return the hearing aids and we send them to South Africa. We are now collecting those hearing aids to send to our district twin club in Cape Town, S.A.</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">* SIGHT AND HEARING VAN – Lion Aziz Selahi<br />The Sight and Hearing Van is scheduled for May 6th from 11 am to 3 pm in conjunction with the 17th Street Vision Walk that Lion Debra Laughlin is coordinating. We will also have the van at the Adult Learning Center April 5th from 10-2pm.</span><br /><span style="color: #330000;">* TRAVELING LEO – Lion Steve Rosnov has the following dates scheduled:<br />1. ZONE D: SOUTHSIDE LIONS (60 members) Greenbrier Country Club <a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club">http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club</a>, 1301 Volvo Pkwy<br />Chesapeake, 23320 - Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursday – 1 pm. Guest Speaker: Dr. Whitehurst, former US Congressman. Visit date: January 19, 2011 –Lions Steve, John, Bob Donnelly, Aziz and Mike Coren will attend.<br />2. ZONE E:<br />OCEAN VIEW LIONS (22 members) - Mom & Pops Family Restaurant <a href="http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/">http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/</a> - 331 E. Bayview Blvd<br />Norfolk, 23503; Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday -7 pm; Visit date: February 6, 2012<br />Attending: Lions Steve, Bob Donnelly, Irene, Mike Coren, Otis will attend<br /><br />* Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner (Vickie Kennedy) As of tonight, all money is collected. Lion Vickie will report on the exact amount of profit, which may be in the $1000 range.<br /><br />* BLAND –Lion Jeri asked for volunteers to assist Lion Vickie Kennedy in chairing the contest in Lion Jack Wagner’s absence. Lions John Watters and Lion Ed DeLong volunteered to assist if Lion Jack is not able to complete the chairmanship<br />District – April 13th Williamsburg Grand Ballroom Patriot’s Colony 7:00<br />State Contest – May 18th in Chesapeake. Thalia Bland Contest will be at the Thalia United Methodist Church, February 21, 2012 at 7pm. All judges have been contacted and agreed to serve. Dr. Brian Nevdin is replacing past Judge Sondra Gelb because she is sponsoring a baritone in the contest. This year’s bland contest is in conjunction with the Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Lions Club. That club is sharing the cost and may have contestants. Lion Vickie has sent out applications. Our Bland Master of Ceremony will be Lion John. We will need members of our club to assist during the contest. There will be no Region III Bland. The District competition is scheduled for April 13th in Williamsburg and the State Contest in May 18th at the convention in Chesapeake<br /><br />* Lion Brad moved that we cancel the 2nd meeting in Feb. because the Bland Contest is the third week. The motion was voted down because members felt that too much momentum would be lost and participation in the Bland would decrease.<br /><br />* Meeting Location – Lion Bob Perrine – suggested that the club return to the Japanese Yukai Buffet as a regular meeting place. The price is now $10.95 (special deal for groups over 15) plus tax and 18% tip, totaling $14.07. That includes ice water for the drink. Other drinks may be purchased individually. Lion Bob was told that Yukai might take 10% off the already discounted price of $10.95 ($9.85 + tax & tip = $12.60 (room for that $2.10 ice tea). Many opinions were voiced by several members. Points were made about the lack of proper environment at the Yukai, about poor lighting, lack of audio visual equipment, summertime tourists being placed in our meeting room, noise, etc. It was also noted that we are a service club and food should be secondary. Other comments were that the bar at the Crowne Plaza made hospitality time pleasant. After much discussion it was decided that the club would continue to meet at the Crowne Plaza. Lion Nurys suggested that the person in charge of making the reservations, (Lion Mike Coren) talk to the Food and Beverage Manager, Joe Walker to make better arrangements for food choices. She pointed out that the food choices available at the hotel were quite varied. Many members like the free food offered at the bar and even order separate meals. So the hotel food is obviously not the real issue. Though Christine has tried to accommodate, she is new at the position, and she is the sales person in charge of renting out rooms. We would benefit by negotiation with the person in charge.<br />Lion Bob Perrine moved that we try one meeting at the Happy Buffet and was seconded by Lion Dick. The club overwhelmingly voted against leaving the Crowne Plaza.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />* Scholarship – Lion Steve Rosnov – nothing to report<br /><br />* Lion Stan Furman is running for District Governor and asked for the club’s endorsement. Lion John moved that the club endorse Lion Stan. The club voted unanimously in favor.<br /><br />Announcements from the floor<br /><br />* Vision Walk – Lion Debra Laughlin would like the club to sign up as a walk team for the event. She also asked for help in recruiting corporate sponsors. Sponsorship begins at the $500 level and goes to the $10,000 community partner level. Our club voted last year that we support the initiative through individual donations. Lion Steve moved that we support the Vision Walk Event through the club and through individuals. The club approved. At the next board meeting, it will be decided how much is available to offer from the club.<br /><br />Birthdays – Lion Bill Abdalla (15) Lion Vickie Kennedy ((8) Lion Rich Roberts (5) – celebration was deferred until next meeting.<br /><br />Raffle- Lion Aziz Selahi -$26.00 Lion Mike Coren and $26.00 to Lion Ed DeLong.<br /><br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club 8:31<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />* January 19th – Thursday – Traveling Leo to Southside Lions Club – Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, Va. 23320<br />* Jan. 25th - Board meeting, Lion President’s residence, January 25, 2011, 7pm<br />* February 1st – Wednesday – Regularly scheduled meeting Crowne pLaza<br />* February 6th – Traveling Leo to Ocean View Lions Club – Mom & Pops Family Restaurant, 331 E. Bayview Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 23503<br />* February 9th – Thurs. EGRC – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />* February 21st – Thalia/OLG Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church -7:00pm<br />* April 5 S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />* April 21 - RedMill Park – Audible Easter Egg<br />* May 6th – Vision Walk with S&H Van on location<br />* April 5th – S&H Van at Adult Learning Center<br />------------------------------------------------------</span><br /><br /><strong>Jan 4, 2012</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan. 04, 2012, by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at The Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />Song – omitted<br />Pledge of Allegiance – omitted<br />Invocation- omittedATTENDANCE<br />3 Guests<br />15 Members<br />47 Percentage<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 – 6:45 pm and pizza from Pizza Hut<br />Call to order: 6:45p.m.<br />Introduction of Guests- Steve Eggleston, Joan Wagner, Maurice Clarke (friend of Lion Bob Donnelly and possible prospect for membership.)<br /><br />Lion Jeri Presented a plaque of appreciation to Lion Vickie for hosting tonight’s meeting at RMCH<br />Elyse Brown presented a video program earlier in the evening about Ronald McDonald House to club members while awaiting pizza delivery.-<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report - Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />See attached<br /><br />Secretary’s Report- Lion Nancy Watters - presented the club with a banner from the Table View Lions Club in CapeTown South Africa and a banner from the District 410A in South Africa. She and Lion John visited the club recently while in the country for Nancy’s daughter’s wedding. They presented the Table View Club with a Thalia banner and a fish pin. The Table View Club has requested that we become a twin club with them. See the attached article written for the Knight’s Vision to be published in January, 2012<br /><br />VETSHOUSE – Lion Steve Rosnov gave the following report at the Board meeting in December.<br />At the Holiday Party we collected at total of $295. 12 – $10 cards for Target, 5 – $10 cards<br />for Walmart, 1 – $25 card for IHOP, 1 – $25 card for Olive Garden, 1 – $20 card for Food<br />Lion, 1 – $10 card for Burger King, 1 – $25 card for Farm Fresh, 1- $10 Cash, Two bags<br />of toiletries. Lion Jack and Joan delivered 3 bags of non-perishable foodstuffs to them in<br />the name of Thalia Lions Club that they procured from surplus foods not now needed by<br />some of the pantries for the homeless and disadvantaged. Lion President Jeri with Lions<br />Steve and Jack presented the donations to Vetshouse Director Williard Smith. The<br />Director, Williard (Smitty) Smith is going to become a member of our club! He said the<br />spirit of helping the community and the genuine camaraderie during our meeting<br />convinced him that he should belong! Our club is planning a tour of the facility and a cook<br />out to meet the residents this spring.<br /><br />SALVATION ARMY LAMP – Lion Jeri Furman<br />The Lamp project was December 10th. From our club was Lions Brad, Jeri & Stan & 4<br />non-members. Other clubs that participated along with our Club were Oceana-Lynnhaven-<br />Golden, Bayside, Aragona- Pembroke, Virginia Beach Town Center & Virginia Beach<br />Central. 69 people were seen and quite a few received glasses.<br /><br />TRAVELING LEO – Lion Steve Rosnov has the following dates scheduled:<br />1. ZONE D:<br />SOUTHSIDE LIONS (60 members)<br />Greenbrier Country Club http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club<br />1301 Volvo Pkwy<br />Chesapeake, 23320<br />Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursday – 1 pm. Guest Speaker: Dr. Whitehurst<br />Visit date: January 19, 2011<br /><br />2. ZONE E:<br />OCEAN VIEW LIONS (22 members)<br />Mom & Pops Family Restaurant http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/<br />331 E. Bayview Blvd<br />Norfolk, 23503<br />Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday -7 pm<br />Visit date: February 6, 2012<br />Attending: Lions Steve, Bob Donnelly, Irene, Mike Coren, Otis<br /><br />FRUIT SALE – Lion Jack Wagner – 160 boxes were sold this year as opposed to 200 last year. Only 2 boxes were left and those were donated to Vethouse and to Ronald McDonald House. Please turn in all you collected money by the next club meeting. The remaining uncollected amount will be our club profit.<br /><br />FOOD BANK – Lion Jack Wagner stated that he is open for donations to Samaritan House. They are most in need of cleaning supplies at this time. Monetary contributions are most appreciated.<br />Banner presentation from TableView Lions club in South Africa<br /><br />SIGHT CHAIR – Lion Linda Eggleston read a very warm thank you letter from a recent person the club assisted in getting glasses.<br /><br />BLAND –Lion Jack Wagner Judges have been set Church is reserved.<br />Band director form Hampton and ODU – New Addition is Brian Nevin ODU<br />Alex Travino Harvey Stokes<br /><br />Regional Date – Many clubs are not doing a BLAND this year.<br />District – April 13th Williamsburg Grand Ballroom Patriot’s Colony 7:00<br /><br />State Contest – May 18th in Chesapeake<br /><br />Our Bland Contest is going to be at the Thalia United Methodist Church, February 21, 2012. All judges are have been contacted and agreed to serve. Dr. Brian Nevdin is replacing past Judge Sondra Gelb Emert due to her sponsoring a baritone in the contest. This year’s bland contest is in conjunction with the Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Lions Club. That club is sharing the cost and may have a contestant. Lion Vickie has the applications prepared and ready to go out. Our Bland Master of Ceremony will be Lion Jack or Lion John. We will need members of our club to assist during the contest. The date for the Region Bland is TBD. The District competition is scheduled for April 13th in Williamsburg and the State Contest in May 18th at the convention in Chesapeake.<br /><br />Town Center 2012 Contract -Lion Mike Coren – and Lion Aziz spoke with the Crown Plaza and found that the stipulations in the contract that was presented to the club have been waived. After some discussion, the club decided to meet at the Crowne Plaza for our second meeting in January and then decide if we should take action to change locations. Crowne Plaza has again promised to improve service and food. They have also offered to add soup and dessert for $2.00 extra. The price of the meals remains $16.57 per meal. The board decided to leave the member price at $16.00. The hotel does need a count each meeting and notification well ahead of time if you cancel a meeting.<br /><br />SIGHT AND HEARING VAN – Lion Aziz<br />The Sight and Hearing Van is scheduled for May 6th from 11 am to 3 pm in conjunction with the 17th Street Vision Walk that Lion Debra is coordinating. We willalso have the van at the Adult Learning Center April 5th from 10-2pm.<br /><br />HEARING AID APPLICATION – Lion Jeri - received a request for assistance for obtaining hearing aids from a lady in our geographical area that is on social security. Medicare is her primary insurance and medicaid is her secondary insurance. The lady is 93 years old and the request was submitted by her daughter. At the board meeting, Lion Steve mentioned that hearing aids for a long term loss recipient of that age may not be very beneficial however that should not be criterion for not providing assistance. Lion Stan suggested that since she resides with her daughter she should pay $100 per hearing aid and we could forward the application to the Charity Foundation. Lion Jeri notified the recipient and informed her that she would need to pay the $100 co pay for each hearing aid.<br /><br />Lion Jack Wagner relayed a message from former member Lion Bill Pope. Bill extends greetings to club and wishes us much success in the new year.<br /><br />Audible Easter Egg Hunt- Lion Irene Conlin -The event will be held April 21st from 10-12pm at Bayville Farms Park.<br /><br />CHARTER NIGHT – LION STAN FURMAN –requested that we consider scheduling the night for the first Wed. evening in June rather than the 2nd. He and Lion Jeri will be out of town for the 2nd meeting.<br /><br />EYEGLASS RECYCLING VISIT – Lion Ed Delong reminded the club that Thurs., Jan. 12th is a regular scheduled visit to the recycling center. Please consider working. Meet at Best Buy at 9:30 a.m. for carpooling.<br /><br />Polo Shirt Order – Lion Nancy Watters - Please visit <a href="http://www.sanmar.com/">http://www.sanmar.com/</a> for a look at what is available. Items: K500SP (men’s with pocket) Navy, Black or White - $28.00 and Items: L500LS (women) Royal, Navy, Blk, Burgandy, or Red -$26.00, are long sleeved polo shirts similar to the short sleeved ones we ordered before. Shirts for men without pockets are also available and more colors are available. We may order anything on the sight and have the logo placed on the item. Our order may be diverse. It is not necessary that we order the same items or same colors. Please let Lion Nancy know your choices. Orders will be placed in January.<br /><br />Elyse Brown- Director of Ronald McDonald House gave a presentation describing the purpose of Ronald McDonald House. It functions as a place to stay for very little or no cost for parents and siblings of children hospitalized at CHKD or other local hospitals. They presented a very touching video of testimonials describing specific cases. The Charity has aided over 30,000 families and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.<br /><br />Ronald McDonald Charities provides 12% of the operating cost of the facility and the remainder is left to donors. Many corporations provide services and in-kind contributions to keep the House operating.<br /><br />Ronald McDonald House is always in need of volunteer services. Ordinary jobs such as providing food, do housekeeping chores, gardening, or repair work is always needed.<br />Club members were given a copy of the annual report for 2009. The Leo Club members were encouraged to participate in volunteer service for the House.<br /><br />Our Club presented a check on behalf of Thalia Lions Club in the amount of $200.00 to Ronald McDonald House. All left over pizza and cookies were donated.<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />January 12th – Thurs. EGRC – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />January 18th – Regularly scheduled meeting at Crowne Plaza 6:00pm social – 6:30p.m. meeting time.<br />Jan. 25th - Board meeting, Lion President’s residence, January 25, 2011, 7pm<br /><br />Adjournment Time: 7:25<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br />------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Dec 14, 2011</strong> - Board of Directors Meeting<br />Lions Stan and Jeri Furman residence, December 14, 2011<br />Board Members Present:<br />Lion Jeri Furman, Lion Mike Coren, Lion Stan Furman, Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion Jack<br />Wagner, Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Aziz Selahi<br />Call to order by Lion President Jeri Furman –7 pm<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Activities Fund has $5,346.76. Admin fund has $6,356.09. We are doing very well and staying within our budget. We received a dividend of $119.04 from the Vanguard Scholarship fund. Fruit sales total $1,570 with approximately $1,000 profit which is what we budgeted for (Treasures Report attached).<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – Dispensed with (Secretary Absent)<br /><br />OLD BUSINESS:<br />*Ronald McDonald House – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Our first meeting in the New Year, Jan. 4th, will at Ronald McDonald House. The Club will order pizzas. We will collect $8.00 per person to defray costs and provide pizzas for residents. The program will be a tour or the house and a presentation by Lion Vickie and the director, Elyse. Any short fall for expenses will come out of the activities fund.<br />*VETSHOUSE – Lion Steve Rosnov. At the Holiday Party we collected at total of $295. 12 – $10 cards for Target, 5 – $10 cards<br />for Walmart, 1 – $25 card for IHOP, 1 – $25 card for Olive Garden, 1 – $20 card for Food Lion, 1 – $10 card for Burger King, 1 – $25 card for Farm Fresh, 1- $10 Cash, Two bags of toiletries. Lion Jack and Joan delivered 3 bags of non-perishable foodstuffs to them in the name of Thalia Lions Club that they procured from surplus foods not now needed by some of the pantries for the homeless and disadvantaged. Lion President Jeri with Lions Steve and Jack presented the donations to Vetshouse Director Williard Smith. The Director, Williard (Smitty) Smith is going to become a member of our club! He said the spirit of helping the community and the genuine camaraderie during our meeting convinced him that he should belong! Our club is planning a tour of the facility and a cook out to meet the residents this spring<br />*SALVATION ARMY LAMP – Lion Jeri Furman.The Lamp project was December 10th. From our club was Lions Brad, Jeri & Stan & 3 non-members. Other clubs that participated along with our club were Oceana-Lynnhaven-<br />Golden, Bayside, Aragona- Pembroke, Virginia Beach Town Center & Virginia Beach Central. We assisted 69 people and quite a few received glasses. It was a successful project.<br />*TRAVELING LEO – Lion Steve Rosnov: 1. ZONE D: SOUTHSIDE LIONS (60 members) Greenbrier Country Club <a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club">http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club</a> 1301 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, 23320 , Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursday – 1 pm. Guest Speaker: Dr. Whitehurst, Visit date: January 19, 2011<br />2. ZONE E: OCEAN VIEW LIONS (22 members), Mom & Pops Family Restaurant <a href="http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/">http://www.momandpopsfamilyrestaurant.com/</a> 331 E. Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, 23503, Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday -7 pm, Visit date: February 6, 2012<br />Attending: Lions Steve, Bob Donnelly, Irene, Mike Coren, Otis<br />*FRUIT SALE – Lion Jack Wagner - This year's citrus order has been placed. We ordered a total of 168 boxes, 8 of which are extras. This year’s order is slightly down from last year’s order of 200 cases. Delivery is scheduled for 12/16/2011, 10:00 AM at my residence, 845 Five Point Road, Virginia Beach, VA. It is in the Great Neck. If you are coming East on I-264, take Exit 19B to Virginia Beach Boulevard, then right to North Great Neck Road, ( 3 traffic lights ). Left on<br />Great Neck, to the 3rd traffic light (look for WAVE church on your far right corner. Make a left at this light onto Inlynnview Road. Go to the 3rd left, which is Five Point Road. Make a left and go 2.5 blocks to my house on the right. If you are coming from Shore Drive take Great Neck Road to the traffic light at WAVE church and make a right onto Inlynnview Road. If you are coming from the oceanfront make a right onto First Colonial Road at Hilltop. Go to the traffic light just past the hospital. This is Old Donation and you make a left onto Old Donation, which becomes Inlyynview Road at Great Neck Road. Just continue on to the 3rd left which is Five Point Road. Unlike last year, this driver does not have 3 sons to help him unload. Could use some help unloading. Lions Stan, Steve & Mike Coren are going to help unload. I will not be available Friday afternoon for pickup of fruit. Best pick up times is Saturday & Sunday.<br />*FOOD BANK – Lion Jack Wagner - Our club donations are down somewhat due to not meeting as frequently as normal and members away during the season. The Church of Ascension and Saint marks are making huge donations this time of year so the food bank is doing well. Lion Stan mentioned that the club could donate to the Food Bank from our funds. Lion Jack stated that it may be brought up at a later date if need be.<br /><br />NEW BUSINESS:<br />*BLAND –Lion Jack Wagner - Our Bland Contest is going to be at the Thalia United Methodist Church, February 21, 2012. This year’s bland contest is in conjunction with the Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Lions Club. That club is sharing the cost and may have a contestant. We have four Judges confirmed. Dr. Brian Nevdin is replacing past Judge Sondra Emert due to her sponsoring a Baritone creating a conflict of interest. Lion Vickie has the applications prepared and<br />ready to go out. Our Bland Master of Ceremony will be Lion Jack or Lion John. We will need members of our club to assist during the contest. The date for the Region Bland is TBD.<br />*Town Center 2012 Contract – Lion Steve - The club received our proposed 2012 contract with Towne Center. We previously did not have a signed contract. I had the opportunity to review it am not comfortable with a few articles in the agreement. 1. FUNCTION ROOM ASSIGNMENTS: If the function room needs to be reset less than twenty four hours prior to the function we are subject to a $150 fee.<br />2. OVERTIME CLAUS: Function runs overtime surcharge of $100 per hour.<br />3. SALES TAX & SERVICE CHARGES: We do not rent the meeting room and there is nothing in this document that states that. 4. INDEMNITY: I don’t want the Club to be held responsible for any claims that should be the hotels responsibility. If I’m injured there I should not have to waive my right to have my legal representative seek recourse. 5. CANCELLATION POLICY: Only the person who signs this agreement can coordinate any change and must speak directly with the Crowne Meetings Director. This should have two members authorized. There is one last thing I am very uncomfortable with. I said it before; the meals are poor<br />and it is hurting meeting attendance and some members are opting out of eating.<br />This generated quite a bit of discussion. Lion Vickie suggested we may be better served meeting at the Hibachi Buffet where the Region 111 meeting was held in Norfolk and the Happy Buffet on Lynnhaven was suggested. The Happy Buffet has been remodeled and has a separate room that is adequate for our club. Lions Aziz and Mike Coren will schedule a meeting with the Crowne Plaza Meetings<br />Director to discuss the quality of the food and portions of the contract that could be<br />modified to best serve our interest. Lion Stan will coordinate with the Happy Buffet to see if February 1st is available and if so we may meet there to give the club members the opportunity to assess our best options.<br />*BROOM SALE/WHITE CANE – Lion Jeri - We need to have a Broom Sale in May and a White Cane probably in April which will be Lion Roger’s decision.<br />*SIGHT AND HEARING VAN – Lion Aziz - The Sight and Hearing Van is scheduled for May 6th from 11 am to 3 pm in conjunction with the 17th Street Vision Walk that Lion Debra is coordinating and we will have the van at the Adult Learning Center in April. As soon as the date is confirmed I will request a confirmation for the van for that day.<br />*HEARING AID APPLICATION – Lion Jeri - I received a request for assistance for obtaining hearing aids from a lady in our geographical area that is on social security. Medicare is her primary insurance and Medicaid is her secondary insurance. The lady is 93 years old and the request was submitted by her daughter. Lion Steve mentioned that hearing aids for a long term loss recipient of that age may not be very beneficial however that should not be criterion for not providing assistance. Lion Stan suggested that since she resides with her daughter she should pay $100 per aid and we then would forward the application to the Charity oundation. Lion Jeri will notify the recipient.<br />*SUPPORT FOR THE INCOMING DISTRICT GOVERNOR – Lion Jack<br />Lion Jack mentioned that our club may wish to be involved with an upcoming District Project to show our support for Lion Stan who is next year’s Governor. Lion Stan commented that our club already budgeted $500 to support his Hospitality Room during the May 17 – 20 State Convention. He would like support from the members helping out in the hospitality room May 18 & 19. The state convention is going to be in Chesapeake so travel is not a problem.<br />*EYE COLLECTION LOCATION – Lion Aziz - We have a new eye glass collection site located within the Pembroke Mall. I placed the collection box in their office and I will be collecting the glasses. I’ll forward the name and point of contact to Lion Steve so it can be added to our Collection site list.<br /><br />Next meeting: Lion Jeri’s residence, 7 pm, January 25, 2012<br />Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 pm<br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Steve Rosnov, Acting Recorder<br /><br /><strong>Nov 16, 2012</strong> - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia.<br />Board Meeting was held immediately following the regular meeting on,Nov. 16,2011at the Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, Va.<br />Lion Jeri Furman<br />Lion Mike Coren<br />Lion Dick Kreassig<br />Lion Nancy Watters<br />Lion Debra Laughlin<br />Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Lion Jack Wagner<br />Lion Otis Etheridge<br />Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Lion Nurys Sabino<br /><br />Call to order by Lion President Jeri Furman – 8:05pm<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report – see regular minutes<br /><br />Secretary’s Report – All dues have been collected.<br /><br />Old Business<br /><br />New Business<br /><br />Ronald McDonald House – Lion Jeri suggested that our first meeting in the new year, Jan. 4th, be at Ronald McDonald House. The Club will order pizzas. We will collect $8.00 from each member to defray costs and provide pizzas for residents. The program will be a tour or the house and a presentation by Lion Vickie and the director, Elysse.<br /><br />Community Service Activities – Lion Steve Rosnov made the following proposal.<br /><br />1. Create a World Service Committee. The chair and committee would look for people that need assistance. There are quite a few agencies that could help us find a service project. Area Churches and School nurses are probably the best ones to contact and perhaps we can find a less fortunate elderly couple/widow/widower that just cannot take care of some basic home maintenance. We could go in, place our “Lions at Work Sign” on the lawn and cut down overgrown shrubs do some painting, basic fixing up (no repair) and have a cookout afterwards that includes the couple and our Lions, who would probably feel like it was a more personable and meaning project working together to help someone needy.<br /><br />2. Create a Holiday Food Baskets for the elderly and needy in the community committee. The Chair and committee seeks outs a few less fortunate homes (5 to 10) during the holiday season, assemble and deliver Holiday Baskets containing a Turkey and basic ingredients such as cans of fruit and vegetables for a holiday meal. Those recipients can be identified by the same resources used for World Service Day. Members going to each family with the Holiday Meals Baskets would have a great sense of community involvement.<br />Discussion:<br />The Board liked Lion Steve’s ideas and noted that the speaker this evening from Vethouse offered a perfect opportunity to start this project. Lion Nancy Watters suggested that we bring $10.00 gift cards from various places, Walmart, Rite Aid, Target, CVS, Movie Theaters, Bowling Allies, or anywhere else. The gift card could be brought to the Holiday party or to the Board meeting at Lion Jeri’s on the 14th of December. The cards could be gifted to the residents at Vethouse for the holidays. Lion Nurys also volunteered to fill baskets with dollar store men’s toiletrie. It was also suggested that we invite Smitty, director of Vethouse to our Holiday party and present him with the gifts. Lion Steve will email everyone with this information and will coordinate the project.<br /><br />Lion Dick Kreassig asked about Melvin Jones presentations. He would like to see Lion Rob Seim honored for his service in the past several years in providing $10.00 Medicare patients eye exams. The Board willr Revisit that idea in Februaruy when selection is considered.<br /><br />Open Discussion<br />8:20<br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br /><strong>------------------------------------------</strong><br /><strong>Nov 16, 2011</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />Song – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Debra Laughlin<br />Invocation- Lion Jack WagnerATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />16 Members<br />50 Percent<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:30 pm<br />Introduction of Guests<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:00pm<br />Guest speaker – Lion Dick Kreassig introduced Mr. Willard C. Smith, (Smitty) Executive Director of Vethouse, Inc. Vethouse is a unique nonprofit organization serving homeless veterans in Hampton Roads. It is not a shelter, but a 12 month program providing contemporary living quarters in a group environment, and assistance in job hunting, transportation, personal skills and development guidance. Vethouse provides housing, food, clothing, counseling and other assistance to homeless veterans of the US Armed Forces in order to facilitate their return to gainful, independent, responsible and productive lifestyles. Their goal is to bring awareness to Hampton Roads of the current plight of the 2500 homeless veterans in our community. The program is provided to as many veterans as possible thru the donation of time, materials, services and fundraising efforts of volunteers and sponsors. Vethouse can only accommodate 23 veterans. It is a smoke, drug and alcohol free site. Vets are given 10 days to find a job. If unsuccessful, they are given assist to address issues that may be preventing their success. Veterans living at Vet house are self-sufficient, cleaning up and cooking for themselves. Midnight curfews are enforced unless employment makes it impossible. There are no exceptions to following the rules, dismissal is automatic. Residents must have an honorable discharge and a TB test. Alcohol and drug programs are required for those how have dependency problems. Cost per client is $275 per month for the first month. The second and third month increase to $375. Since 1992, over 500 homeless veterans have been helped. Over 70% of residents have successfully completed the program. Homeless vets usually come to Vethouse with only the clothes on their backs. They are given food, cloths, and bus fare for the first month. Hopefully, that will get them through until the first paycheck. They are required to open a savings account. Vets can remain as long as 18 months and are tracked for up to three years. Vethouse accepts no government money. Vethouse does not have facilities for females at this time but there is a new facility in Norfolk that has just opened called Female Vets Haven. Smitty offered our club an invitation to visit their facilities. Vethouse greatest donation needs are food, cleaning supplies, bikes, and men’s clothing. Please call him if you have a donation or wish to purchase collards or pecans that are grown and sold by the vets. Any leads on jobs for vets would be appreciated, even yard work or minor repairs. He will vouch for any worker he would send. Smitty said that several organizations and churches offer food, meals, and gifts during Thanksgiving but fewer do things for Christmas for residents. Gift cards for movie, bowling, or other distractions and expenses are truly appreciated for Christmas. His information is as follows: Williiard C. Smith, Executive Director P. 757-724-8614 <a href="mailto:vetshouseinc@aol.com">vetshouseinc@aol.com</a><br />Presentation of Thalia Lions umbrella to speaker – Lion Jeri<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Secretary’s Report:<br />1. Region III Meeting – 8 members attended Tues. 14th. Some important announcements were, District Bland date – April 13th in Williamsburg.<br />Governor’s Ball – Feb. 18th Fort McGruder, and State Convention May 17-20 in Chesapeake.<br />2. Polo Shirt Order – Lion Nancy Watters - Please visit <a href="http://www.sanmar.com/">http://www.sanmar.com/</a> for a look at what is available. Items: K500SP (men’s with pocket) Navy, Black or White - $28.00 and Items: L500LS (women) Royal, Navy, Blk, Burgandy, or Red -$26.00, are long sleeved polo shirts similar to the short sleeved ones we ordered before. Shirts for men without pockets are also available and more colors are available. We may order anything on the sight and have the logo placed on the item. Our order may be diverse. It is not necessary that we order the same items or same colors. Please let Lion Nancy know your choices. Orders will be placed in January.<br />3. PediaVision – SPOT Pembroke Mall - November 19th event. Santa comes to the Mall and Region Lions Clubs are invited to participate in center court for an all-day eye screening. Set up at 9:00a.m. Screening hours are from 10am – 4pm. Three other clubs are on duty during the morning hours. Thalia is encouraged to participate any part of the day but will be needed mostly during the afternoon.<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />Salvation Army LAMP – Lion Jeri reported for Lion Brad Furman - Saturday, Dec. 10, co-hosted with Aragona Pembroke Club. Please let Lion Brad Furman know if you can work. He will coordinate with Lion Mary Ward from the Aragona Pembroke Club who is making a schedule. 10-2<br /><br />EGRC – Lion Ed DeLong- Thursday, Dec. 9th – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va., 23323 (The EGRC visit is always the second Thursday and always needs more people.) Lion Ed reminded members that we also collect hearing aids. We usually turn in our hearing aids to EVMS. If they cannot use them they return the hearing aids and we send them to South Africa. We are now collecting those hearing aids to send to our district twin club in Cape Town, S.A.<br /><br />Traveling Leo- Lion Steve Rosnov – Two more visits are planned. The first is to the Oceanview Lions on Monday, Dec.5th. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Lions Bob Donnelly, Irene Conlin, Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren, and Otis Ethridge will attend. The last traveling leo will be to Southside Lions on Jan. 19th. More information will follow.<br /><br />White Cane- Lion Jeri Furman submitted a report stating that we had a $1583.00 collection and $110.00 Umbrella sales. Thanks to all who participated!<br /><br />Fruit Sale- Lion Jack Wagner - The 2011 Citrus Sale prices are as follows: 4/5/ bushel Navel Oranges - $ 26.00 , 1/2 bushel Navel Oranges- $17.00, 4/5 bushel<br />Grapefruit- $25.00, 1/2 bushel Grapefruit- $16.00, large container Tangerines -$20.00, smaller container Tangerines- $14.00, *Triple Charmer, Citrus Trio- $26.00, (*consists of a dozen each grapefruit, oranges, and apples.) Orders must be in by December 09, 2011 to the grower. Shipping will be week of December 16-20/2011. Anticipated pick up date will be one day following delivery at my residence, 845 Five Point Road, in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. Please let Lion Jack know how your orders are coming along so that he will have a good grasp on what will be necessary to order. Fifty one cases have been submitted to date. Fifty four are required for free delivery. Please get your orders in to Lion Jack. “Cell more Citrus!!” No Citrus Sell is planned for Birchwood Shopping Center. All citrus will be presold. “Cell more Citrus!!”<br /><br />Foodbank – Lion Jack Wagner- Donations are always gladly accepted for Samaritan House.<br /><br />Bland Contest Lion Jack Wagner – The date for the Bland Contest will be Feb. 21st at Thalia United Methodist Church, 7: 00 p.m. The Church is happy to report that they have purchased a new piano, Kawaii, 6ft. grand. We will sponsor the contest jointly with Oceana Lynnhaven Golden Lions Club. Lion Jack is working on getting judges and Lion Vickie is preparing letters for participants.<br />LOVF Irene Conlin – Please turn in money<br /><br />Vision Walk – Lion Debra announced that the Vision Walk date and location will be May 6th on Boardwalk. See flyer attached.<br /><br />December Schedule- Lion President Jeri - December meeting and Holiday Party dates. The Holiday Party is planned for Dec. 7th in the Party room at Lion Stan and Jeri’s Condo. There will be no business meeting in December because of the Holidays.<br /><br />Members are asked to bring a covered side dish or dessert, bottle of wine or other beverage of choice. Please let Lion Jeri know if you plan to attend and if you will bring a guest. All spouses, partners, and dates are welcome. ( Please see the board minutes for more information about what else might be brought to the party.)<br /><br />There will be a Board meeting on Dec. 14th in the home of Lion Jeri and Stan Furman. Lion Steve Rosnov will act a secretary in the absence of Lion Nancy Watters. Lion Jeri took a count of those who would like to attend the Holiday Party.<br />.<br />New Business<br />Announcements from the floor<br /><br />November Birthdays: Lion Taj Old (9) Lion Mike Berns (22)– Lions Steve and Lion Dick sany to Lion Taj. They raised $43.00 for the club.<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Steve Rosnov (acting tail twister) Vickie wn $18.00 and Lion Nancy won $20.00.<br />Adjournment: 8:02<br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Upcoming Events<br />*Friday, November 18 – PediaVision- Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3900 Virginia Beach Blvd., 23452<br />*Saturday, November 19 – PediaVision - Pembroke Mall Santa Clause comes to town! 9:00am set up – screening hours 10-4pm. Wear Santa Hat!!<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Holiday Party – Home of Lion Stan and Jeri Furman – 6:00pm (potluck)<br />*Thursday, Dec. 8 – EGRC visit - meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Saturday, Dec. 10 – Union Mission/Salvation Army LAMP – joint project with Aragona-Pembroke Club<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Board Meeting – 7:00pm at home of Lion Stan and Jeri Fu<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Nov 2, 2011</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Nov. 2, 2011, by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />Song – Lion Nancy Watters<br />Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Nurys Sabino<br />Invocation- Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />ATTENDANCE<br />7 Guests<br />19 Members<br />59 Percent<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:32 pm<br /><br />Introduction of Guests: Bayside Lions Club Traveling Leo – Lions Dudley Godwin, Bill Brightwell, Tom Walsh, Ren Zerby, and one other.<br /><br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:00pm<br /><br />Guest speaker – Lion Dick Kreassig introduced Kristin Carter speaking on Juvenile Diabetes. Kristin is a graduate of Sweetbrier College and is present director of the Early Discovery Program through the YMCA. Her son, Scotty, is a juvenile diabetic. Kristin is the daughter of Lion Dick Kreassig and Scotty is his grandson.<br /><br />Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a grassroots organization founded in 1970 by a mother of a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She was devastated by her son’s diagnosis and wanted to do something to help. She found that she could raise a lot more money through research than through fund-raising efforts. In 1972, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation was founded. The organization focus became a research foundation. JDRF is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1diabetes and is the leading advocate of type 1 diabetes science. JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and it’s complications through support of research. JDRF is also committed to developing new and better treatments that improve the lives of people with the disease and keep them healthy while we advance toward a cure. JDRF research strives to cure by replacing or renewing insulin-producing cells and stopping the body’s own attack on those cells; to treat with new devices and therapies that optimize blood glucose control and treat/prevent diabetic complications; and to prevent by using vaccines and other therapies. JDRF funded more that $100 million for Type 1 research in the past year. More than 80% of expenditures directly support research and research related education. Since its founding by parents of children with Type 1, JDRF has provided more than $1.5 billion for research. JDRF has four areas of therapeutic development.<br />Immune therapy – reverse the immune attack in Type 1 without suppression the entire immune system. Beta Cell Therapy: Regeneration, which has the potential to restore beta cell function in the largest number of people living with Type 1.<br />Glucose Control: The closed –loop artificial pancreas – a devise combining glucose monitors and insulin pumps using artificial intelligence to automatically dose insulin; use of Novel insulin that is glucose-responsive, faster acting, easier to use, and more effective. Complications Therapies: New approaches to assess risk and block complications from developing or progressing. The two largest fund raisers for JDRF are Walk for the Cure and The Gala. Scotty read his letter of invitation to the Walk for the Cure. (Please see attached) He also shared his experiences and explained how his pump and sensor work. He has become quite competent and mature in handling his condition and monitoring his glucose level.<br /><br />Lion Jeri presented an umbrella to Kristin Carter.<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Secretary’s Report:<br />a. Thank you acknowledgement from LCI<br />b. Reminder that donations in memory of “Mum,” Mrs. Majorie Pat Snell, mother of Lion Roger Snell may be made to LCI, LCF, or to the Thalia Club<br />c. Region Meeting registration: Deadline is tonight for checks or cash. Eight Lions are registered to attend. Lion Nancy and John, Lion Linda Eggleston, Lion Ed DeLong, Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion Vickie Kennedy and Lions Stan and Jeri Furman.<br />d. PediaVision – SPOT Pembroke Mall - November 19th event. Santa comes to the Mall and Region Lions Clubs are invited to participate in center court for an all-day eye screening. Set up at 9:00a.m. Screening hours are from 10am – 4pm. Three other clubs are on duty during the morning hours. Thalia is encouraged to participate any part of the day but will be needed mostly during the afternoon.<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />Salvation Army LAMP – Lion Jeri reported for Lion Brad Furman - Saturday, Dec. 10, co-hosted with Aragona Pembroke Club. Please let Lion Brad Furman know if you can work. He will coordinate with Lion Mary Ward from the Aragona Pembroke Club who is making a schedule.<br /><br />EGRC – Lion Ed DeLong- Thursday, Nov. 10th – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va., 23323 (The EGRC visit is always the second Thursday and always needs more people.) Lion Ed reminded members that we also collect hearing aids. We usually turn in our hearing aids to EVMS. If they cannot use them they return the hearing aids and we send them to South Africa. We are now collecting those hearing aids to send to our district twin club in Cape Town, S.A.<br /><br />Sight & Hearing Van Report- Lion Aziz Selahi - Central Library, Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening and PediaVision screenings were offered along with the services of the Sight and Hearing Van. We Screened 29 people through the van did 30 pediavision screenings and 30 diabetes screenings. 12 members participated.<br /><br />Traveling Leo- Lion Steve Rosnov - Only one more visit is needed to complete requirements for the DG patch. Lion Debra spoke at the Oceanside Club last week and we used it as a Traveling Leo. We are scheduled for Nov. 14th at the Smithfield Lions. Those signed up to attend are Lions Steve, Jeri, Nurys, Vickie, and Ed DeLong. Please meet at Best Buy at 5:45pm. Lion Jeri and Stan are going to Little Creek on Nov. 8th. If someone wants to go with them please let Stan know and it could be a Traveling Leo.<br /><br />White Cane- Lion Stan Furman- –Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. A signup sheet was passed around. We need at least 2-3 people per 2 hr. shift. Please contact Lion Stan and volunteer. This is a major fund raiser for our club. We are a month late in this event and we need funds to continue to provide exams, glasses, and services for those in need. We are covered during the morning hours but need more in afternoon. Lion Ray Ashe called and wanted to sign up. He passed out last Sunday and he was in hospital but still wants to work the white cane. We love his dedication and hope it will spread to all members.<br /><br />Fruit Sale- Lion Jack Wagner - The 2011 Citrus Sale prices are as follows: 4/5/ bushel Navel Oranges - $ 26.00 , 1/2 bushel Navel Oranges- $17.00, 4/5 bushel<br />Grapefruit- $25.00, 1/2 bushel Grapefruit- $16.00, large container Tangerines -$20.00, smaller container Tangerines- $14.00, *Triple Charmer, Citrus Trio- $26.00, (*consists of a dozen each grapefruit, oranges, and apples.) Orders must be in by December 09, 2011 to the grower. Shipping will be week of December 16-20/2011. Anticipated pick up date will be one day following delivery at my residence, 845 Five Point Road, in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. Please let Lion Jack know how your orders are coming along so that he will have a good grasp on what will be necessary to order.<br /><br />Foodbank – Lion Jack Wagner- Donations are always gladly accepted for Samaritan House.<br /><br />New Business<br /><br />Bland Contest Lion Jack Wagner – The date for the Bland Contest will be Feb. 21st at Thalia United Methodist Church, 7: 00 p.m. The Church is happy to report that they have purchased a new piano, Kawaii, 6ft. grand. We will sponsor the contest jointly with Oceana Lynnhaven Golden Lions Club.<br /><br />December Schedule- Lion President Jeri - December meeting and Holiday Party dates. The Holiday Party is planned for Dec. 7th in the Party room at Lion Stan and Jeri’s Condo. There will be no business meeting in December because of the Holidays. There will, however, be a Board meeting on Dec. 14th in the home of Lion Jeri and Stan Furman. Lion Steve Rosnov will act a secretary in the absence of Lion Nancy Watters.<br /><br />November meetings will be the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month as scheduled. Because the dates are Nov. 2nd and 16th, there is no holiday conflict. The November Board meeting will be after the regular meeting on the 16.th<br /><br />Scholarship – Lion Steve Rosnov - Dividends from the scholarship account will be paid monthly by direct deposit into our account.<br />We offer scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 to Princess Anne High and to the Adult Learning Center each year.<br /><br /><br />Polo Shirt Order – Lion Nancy Watters - Please visit <a href="http://www.sanmar.com/">http://www.sanmar.com/</a> for a look at what is available. Items: K500SP (men) Navy, Black or White - $23.98 and Items: L500LS (women) Royal, Navy, Blk, Burgandy, or Red -$21.98, are long sleeved polo shirts similar to the short sleeved ones we ordered before. We may order anything on the sight and have the logo placed on the item. Our order may be diverse. It is not necessary that we order the same items.<br /><br />Announcements from the floor<br /><br />Flags – Jim Healy spoke about our Flag kits and flags, $22.00 and $30.00.<br /><br />Vision Walk – Lion Debra announced that the Vision Walk date and location will be May 6th on Boardwalk.<br /><br />Birthdays – Lion Mike Berns (22) Lion Taj Old (9) Lion Nurys Sabino (10)<br />Lion Steve and Lion Jeri tried to sing to Lion Nurys. $33 was raised to hear them sing. (If we had only known!!)<br /><br />Raffle- Lion Aziz Selahi - $20.00 won by Lion Jack, $13.00 won by Lion Nancy<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:20<br /><br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br />*Thursday, Nov. 3 – PediaVision at Malibu Elementary School, 3632 Edinburgh Dr., VB 23452 - 9:00 am (need help)<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 9 – PediaVision at Thalia Elementary – 421 Thalia Rd., VB 23452- 9:00am (need help)<br />*Thursday, Nov. 10 – EGRC visit - meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Friday/Saturday, Nov. 11-12 – White Cane Collection – B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center (10am – 6pm)<br />*Monday, Nov. 14 – PediaVision at King’s Grant Day School – 873 Little Neck Rd., 23452 9:00am (need help)<br />*Monday, Nov. 14 – Traveling Leo – Smithfield Lions Club. Meet at Best Buy at 5:45.<br />*Tuesday, Nov.15 – Region III meeting – Hibachi Grill 5957 East Va. Beach Blvd. Norfolk. Register with Lion Nancy by Nov. 8th (this is Thalia’s Region meeting!<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 16 –PediaVision - Kings Grant Elementary School, 612 North Lynnhaven Rd. VA 23452<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 16 – Region I Meeting- Hibachi Grill – 11883 Jefferson Ave., Newport News (Please let Lion Nancy know by Nov. 8)<br />*Friday, November 18 – PediaVision- Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3900 Virginia Beach Blvd., 23452<br />*Saturday, November 19 – PediaVision - Pembroke Mall Santa Clause comes to town! 9:00am set up – screening hours 10-4pm. Wear Santa Hat!!<br />*Saturday, Dec. 10 – Union Mission/Salvation Army LAMP – joint project with Aragona-Pembroke Club<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Holiday Party – Home of Lion Stan and Jeri Furman – 6:00pm (potluck)<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Board Meeting – 7:00pm at home of Lion Stan and Jeri Furman<br /><strong>--------------------------------------------------</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Oct 26, 2011</strong> - Thalia Lions Board Meeting<br />Location: Home of President Lion Jeri Furman<br />4004 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, 23451<br />Time: 7:00 p.m. In Attendance: Lion Vickie Kennedy, Lion Steve Rosnov, Lion Mike Coren, Lion, Jack Wagner, Lion Jeri Furman, Lion Bob Donnelly, Lion Linda<br />Eggleston, Lion Stan Furman, Lion Nancy and John Watters<br /><br />Call to order: 7:03<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Correspondence: Lion Jeri read a Thank you note from LCIF for Thalia Lion $250 donation<br /><br />Old Business:<br /><br />A. Discussion concerning Blind Made Products and from whom they will be procured. Lion Bob read his position statement on Blind Made Products stating that he would like to see brooms purchased from U. S. suppliers where brooms are made by the blind. Currently product components are made in Mexico and assembled by a North Carolina company employing blind people.<br />Lion Steve stated that the issue should be handled by the District level rather than at the club level. The club cannot pass a resolution independently. When we sell brooms and blind made products, we state that the sales benefit the blind rather than stating that the products are made by the blind. The Board decided that Lion Bob should pursue the issue on the District level.<br /><br />B. Discussion of when and if funds should be transferred from Administrative Account to Activity Account.<br />a. General consensus was that we do not need to take the action at this time. Many expenses will be paid from the Activity account including Bland costs, Diabetes Camp, School Clinic donations, Plaza Rescue donation, Life Net donation, and PediaVision.<br />b. The Board has the prerogative to transfer funds to the Activity Account when necessary.<br />c. A motion was made by Lion Stan to reimburse Lion Nancy. PediaVison Chair, for out of pocket expenses not to exceed $100.00 and send the remainder, $200.00, to the District for PediaVision line item. The motion was seconded by Lion Jack Wagner. The vote carried.<br /><br />C. December meeting and Holiday Party dates. The Holiday Party is planned for Dec. 7th in the Party room at Lion Stan and Jeri’s Condo. There will be no business meeting in December because of the Holidays. There will, however, be a Board meeting on Dec. 14th in the home of Lion Jeri and Stan Furman. Lion Steve Rosnov will act a secretary in the absence of Lion Nancy Watters. November meetings will be the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month as scheduled. Because the dates are Nov. 2nd and 16th, there is no holiday conflict.<br /><br />D. Unpaid dues –discussion postponed until next board<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />A. Scholarship: Lion Steve Rosnov moved that we will take out the interest to pay scholarships this year. The fund was set up for scholarship use and should be used as such. Lion Stan asked that we take the money monthly instead of in a lump sum. Dividends may be paid monthly by direct deposit into our account. We offer scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 to Princess Anne High and to the Adult Learning Center each year.<br /><br />B. Lion Jack proposed that the Bland be held Feb. 21st Tuesday. Lion Jack was advised to see Grace Holdren at Thalia United Methodist to be placed on their schedule. OLG will join our club to sponsor the contest. Lion John explained how students are recruited through the schools and throughout the area. Now is the time to recruit judges.<br /><br />C. Lion Linda Eggleston asked the Board for input concerning an application for a child who needs glasses at a school out of our club’s area of responsibility. The application had been refused by the assigned Lions Club. Lion Linda felt that since the child had been referred for assistance by the school nurse and had noted that no action had been taken for the child, that possibly our club would assist. She was advised to get a completed application and then make her own judgment.<br /><br />D. New Club shirt orders - Lion Nancy will get information from Embroidery Etc. about long sleeved shirts for the club to order.<br /><br />E. Lions may be provided with a cheap source of eye glasses. There are three initiatives with Lion Clubs International Foundation, Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, and The Old Dominion Eye Foundation to provide a source to clubs.<br /><br />Announcements:<br /><br />Lion Steve is going to work on the newsletter for the winter and will ask all chairs to give input.<br /><br />Adjournment: 8:25<br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />---------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Oct 19, 2011</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Oct. 19, 2011, by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />19 Members<br />59% Percentage<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:30p.m<br />Introduction of Guests: Nurys Sabino’s granddaughter<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br /><br />Reconvened 7:00pm: Guest speaker: Lion Dick Kreassig introduced Lion John and Nancy Watters to present a program about RAM (Remote Area Medical Project.)<br />Lion Nancy briefly introduced the club to the book written by Stan Brock founder of RAM. Lion John showed a video and slide presentation of the RAM facilities and activities that take place during the 2 ½ days of the event in Wise, County Virginia each July. This year marked the 12th anniversary of RAM. The statistics for this year were 7,279 patient encounters with 1,467 volunteers (mostly Lions). The eye clinic saw 975 patients and dispensed 954 pairs of glasses. The total estimated value of services offered this year was $1,446,551.00. Both Lion John and Nancy offered antidotes of their experiences with RAM. Several members and relatives of members of Thalia have participated in the event. Lion Susie Sumnick, her husband, Mick and their granddaughter, Jamie, Lion Linda Eggleston and her husband Steve, and Lion John and Nancy’s granddaughter, Elizabeth have all attended. Once you go to RAM, you want to go every year. But preparation must be made very early. To reserve a hotel, reservations must be made as early as January to assure a place to stay during the 3 days. This year’s dates for RAM are July 20-23.<br /><br />Announcement: Lion President Jeri presented Lion Vickie with a 100% Treasurer’s Award from last year’s District Governor Donna Weiler.<br /><br />Reports:<br />Secretary: Lion Nancy Watters<br />1. Thalia United Methodist Church District LAMP – Oct. 29th sponsored by OLG. Lion Randy Jones is the Contact.<br />2. Fall Conference Oct. 14-15 – Thalia had a great turnout. Ten people participated and attended different events at the conference.<br />3. Region meetings are scheduled for November. Region III is Nov. 15th. Lion Nancy will accept reservations and collect monies for the meeting. The location is the Hibachi Grill 5957 E. Va. Beach, Blvd. Deadline for money and reservations is Tues. Nov. 8th.<br />4. PediaVision screenings for Thalia are scheduled. Please see the “Upcoming Events” for dates and locations. Anyone willing to participate is needed.<br />5. Please note the Eyeglass Recycling visit on your “Upcoming Events” list. Nov. 10 – meet at Best Buy at 9:30. 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va. 23323<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy – fund is down to $877.00 Please do not order anything until our White Cane collection in November. Our club needs a good collection at that event if we are to continue to offer services to our community.<br /><br />Health Fair – Lion Brad Furman – Va. Beach Convention Center - Oct. 8, 2011. Lion Jim and Mike, Lion Donna and Tucker attended. There were 30 PediaVision screenings, four of which were children. All four children were referred for further examination. Lion Brad attempted to recruit 3 people into membership.<br /><br />Salvation Army – Lion Brad Furman – LAMP – Saturday, Dec. 10th.- Co-hosted with Aragona Pembroke Club. Please let Lion Brad Furman know if you can work. He will coordinate with Lion Mary Ward from the Aragona Pembroke Club who is making a schedule.<br /><br />Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi was absent from the meeting but the information is as follows: Central Library 10-2pm – Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening and PediaVision will be offered. Two shifts are scheduled 10-12 and 12-2. Lion Aziz asked for more volunteers and got several responses.<br /><br />Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov – Monday Oct. 24 Lions Nancy, John, Steve, Taj and Debra Laughlin will be visit Oceanside Lions club. Lion Debra is the guest speaker for the meeting.<br /><br />A Traveling Leo to Southside is scheduled for Tues. Nov. 1st. Lions Nurys, Steve, Stan, Jim, and Susie are signed up to attend. (this Traveling Leo has since been cancelled and will be rescheduled)<br />Only 2 more Traveling Leos are necessary for this year and they will likely be to the Smithfield and Oceanview Clubs.<br /><br />Leo Club Status – Lions Mike Berns(was not in attendance but the information is as follows: World Hunger-Lion Minnie Nery of the Kempsville Club is organizing this event at Thalia Lynn Baptist on Oct. 22nd. Lion Mike is attempting to organize the Leo Club to assist in packing food. Afterwards he plans to take the Leos to the Sight and Hearing Van at the Central Library to work with our Club.<br /><br />White Cane Collection – Lion Stan Furman/Bob Donnelly –Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. A signup sheet was passed around. We need at least 2-3 people per 2 hr. shift. Please contact Lion Stan and volunteer. This is a major fund raiser for our club. We are a month late in this event and we need funds to continue to provide exams, glasses, and services for those in need.<br /><br />Holiday Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner: The 2011 Citrus Sale prices are as follows: 4/5/ bushel Navel Oranges - $ 26.00 , 1/2 bushel Navel Oranges- $17.00, 4/5 bushel, Grapefruit- $25.00, 1/2 bushel Grapefruit- $16.00, large container Tangerines -$20.00, smaller container Tangerines- $14.00, *Triple Charmer, Citrus Trio- $26.00, (*consists of a dozen each grapefruit, oranges, and apples.) Orders must be in by December 09, 2011 to the grower. Shipping will be week of December 16-20/2011. Anticipated pick up date will be one day following delivery at my residence, 845 Five Point Road, in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. Attached to the minutes is a Holiday Fruit Order form. You may insert your email and contact information.<br /><br />Foodbank donations are still needed and appreciated. Attached to these minutes are some amazing statistics from Samaritan House. Please take time to read them. Our impact on Samaritan House is significant. Thalia Lions has donated $909.00 in cash thus far this year, a better than 2 weeks supply of food for the facility.<br /><br />Eye Glass Recycling – Lion Ed Delong – Thursday Nov. 10– meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323 – We need more people to read, sort, and clean glasses. Thalia turned in 312 pairs of glasses for recycling this month.<br /><br />LOVF Tickets – Lion Irene Conlin - The LOVF Raffle is a major fund raiser for the year. One book is $30.00. Twenty dollars from each book is kept by the club for activity use. Please try to sell you tickets and turn in your money as soon as possible. The drawing is in May. We were given 45 books for the club to sell – 9 books have been paid for to date.<br /><br />Umbrellas- Lion Jim says this is the greatest fund raiser we have! – Please sell them. $10.00 each<br /><br />New Business - Dist. Governor Al Miller, Lion Bob Donnelly and a few others are looking for a new source to provide Lions brooms. Our brooms are put together by the blind but the brooms are not made in the U.S. The components are made in China. The idea is to find a U.S. supplier.<br /><br />Birthdays: Lion Aziz Selahi (24) Lion Bob Donnelly (01) Lion Dallas Divelbiss (27)<br />Lion Bob Perrine and Dick Kreassig raised $77.00 by singing “Happy Birthday” to Lions Dallas and Bob.<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Stan Furman – $45.00 was won by Lion Nurys Sabino<br />Adjournment: 8:20<br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Please mark your calendars with the following dates!!<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Sight and Hearing Van at Central Library – 10:00 a.m.-2:00pm<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – World Hunger Event – Thalia Lynn Bapt. Church, Va. Beach Blvd. sponsored by Kempsville<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 26 – PediaVision at Stratford Preschool – 4300 Shore Drive, VB 23455 9:00am<br />*Saturday, Oct. 29th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church sponsored by OLG<br />*Thursday, Nov. 3 – PediaVision at Malibu Elementary School, 3632 Edinburgh Dr., VB 23452 - 9:00 am (need help)<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 9 – PediaVision at Thalia Elementary – 421 Thalia Rd., VB 23452- 9:00am (need help)<br />*Thursday, Nov. 10 – EGRC visit - meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Friday/Saturday, Nov. 11-12 – White Cane Collection – B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center (10am – 6pm)<br />*Monday, Nov. 14 – PediaVision at King’s Grant Day School – 873 Little Neck Rd., 23452 - 9:00am (need help)<br />*Tuesday, Nov.15 – Region III meeting – Hibachi Grill 5957 East Va. Beach Blvd. Norfolk. Register with Lion Nancy by Nov. 8. (this is Thalia’s Region meeting!<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 16 – Region I Meeting- Hibachi Grill – 11883 Jefferson Ave., Newport News (Please let Lion Nancy know by Nov. 8)<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 16 – PediaVision at King’s Grant Elementary School 612 North Lynnhaven Rd. 23452 – 9:00 am (need help)<br />*Friday, Nov. 18 – PediaVision at Emmanuel Lutheran Church – 3900 Va. Beach Blvd., 23452 - 9:00am<br />*Monday, Nov. 21 – Region 11 Meeting – Hibachi Grill 5957 East Va. Beach Blvd. Norfolk (Please let Lion Nancy know by Nov. 16)<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7th – Holiday Party – Lion Stan and Jeri’s home – 4004 Atlantic Ave. (time TBA)<br />*Saturday, Dec. 10 – LAMP at Salvation Army, 5524 Virginia Beach Blvd., 23462<br /><strong>------------------------------------------------</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Oct 5, 2011</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />*ATTENDANCE<br />3 Guests<br />19 Members<br />61 Percentage<br />*Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />*Call to order: 6:30p.m<br />*Introduction of Guests: –Lion Nancy Watters guest, Tajiman Old, District Governor Al Miller,Region II Zone G Chairperson Lion Randy Jones<br />*Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />*Reconvened 7:00pm<br /><br />Guest speaker: 1st Vice District Stan Furman introduced District Governor Lion Al Miller. District Governor Al Miller says that the Thalia Club is a model club. He talked to the club about the International President Tam whose motto this year is “I Believe”. President Tam wants Lions to come together as a family and to plant 1 million trees. 51 Live Oaks trees will be delivered to the Fall Conference. They will be distributed to the clubs to plant. 479,000 trees have already been planted throughout the worldwide organization. DG Al encouraged Clubs to publicize activities and to nurture the members that we have to maintain and grow our clubs. Clubs are also asked to help the organization by donating money to LCIF. 10 million dollars was donated to LCIF by clubs and individuals a couple of years ago and over 13 million was given back for charitable causes. DG Al’s theme this year is” growth through positive change.” His first priority is recruiting new members. Providing service is the second priority and finally fundraising to support our causes. GMT (Global Membership Team Leader) Lion Sharon Tighe is very ill but the focus is to recruit and retain new members. 20 clubs have less than 20 members. DG Al plans to target those clubs and offer ways to recruit new members. Fall Conference sponsored by DG Al’s Club, Virginia Beach Central, will have speakers and seminars as well as meetings for presidents and secretaries. Pediavision, Sight Chairs, Diabetes, Prevention of Blindness will all be topics of discussion and training. Casino night will benefit LCF. A $20.00 fee will go the Charity Foundation and there will be an auction for items using your “cash” winnings. District Governor Al Miller says that Thalia Lions Club is doing a tremendous job.<br /><br />Lion President Jeri was presented a pin from International President Tam.<br /><br />Induction of New Member, Tajiman Old, by District Governor Lion Al Miller. Taj is sponsored by Lion Nancy Watters. She is a golfing friend who was invited to a PediaVision screening because she was interested in volunteering time to a worthy cause. We are very pleased to have her as our new member.<br /><br />Reports:<br />*Secretary: Lion Nancy Watters<br />1. Thalia United Methodist Church District LAMP – Oct. 29th sponsored by OLG. Lion Randy Jones is the Contact.<br />2. Fall Conference Oct. 14-15 (Diabetes, PediaVision, Sight,)<br />3. Membership Excellence Year Round Growth Patch 2010-2011 – awarded to the club for exceeding a 10% membership growth last year.<br />4. PediaVision screenings for Thalia are scheduled. Please see the “Upcoming Events” for dates and locations. Anyone willing to participate is needed.<br />*Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy – (Scholarship fund is now up to $53,000.)<br />*Health Fair – Lion Brad Furman – Va. Beach Convention Center - Oct. 8, 2011. The time is from 11-6pm but club members are asked to arrive at 10am to assist in the set up. Our Club is being featured in the flyer as being one of the sponsors of the event. Other clubs in the District have been invited to participate. Diabetes screening will be offered as will PediaVision. The event runs from Monday through Sunday with events happening at different locations. It is sponsored by the Aaron Wheeler Group.<br />*Salvation Army – Lion Brad Furman – LAMP – Saturday, Dec. 10. co-hosted with Aragona Pembroke Club. Please let Lion Brad Furman know if you can work. He will coordinate with Lion Mary Ward from the Aragona Pembroke Club who is making a schedule.<br />*Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi - Central Library 10-2pm – Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening will be offered. Two shifts are scheduled 10-12 and 12-2. Lion Aziz asked for more volunteers and got several responses.<br />*Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov – Two visits in October are scheduled.<br />1. Aragona Pembroke,Wed., Oct. 12th . They meet at The Green Turtle http://thegreeneturtle.com, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260,Chesapeake, VA 23320 Order off the menu. Wednesday is 50¢ Buffalo wings and they come in a variety of flavors. Five people have committed to the visit, Lions Vickie, Rich, Stan, Linda, and Jeri<br />2. Denbigh Lions – Thursday, Oct. 13t,h Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23606-9483, 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm. Lion Steve,Jeri, Debra, Bob Donnelly, and Stan will make the trip.<br />*Leo Club Status – Lions Mike Berns - World Hunger-Lion Minnie Nery of the Kempsville Club is organizing this event at Thalia Lynn Baptist on Oct. 22nd . Lion Mike is attempting to organize the Leo Club to assist in packing food. Afterwards he plans to take the Leos to the Sight and Hearing Van at the Central Library to work with our Club.<br />*White Cane Collection – Lion Roger Snell – November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. Lion Bob Donnelly will be the contact for the White Cane Collection. Lion Roger has been called to England to be with his mother who is terminally ill.<br />*Holiday Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has been in contact with the Citrus supplier who says the price of the fruit we order has increased. All orders must be place by Nov. 9th and delivery will be Dec. 16-20. Lion Jack will send the information to the secretary and it will be sent to the Club.<br />*Foodbank donations are still needed and appreciated.<br />*Eye Glass Recycling – Lion Ed Delong – Thursday Oct. 13 – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, Va 23323<br />*LOVF Tickets – Lion Irene Conlin – passed out tickets tonight. The LOVF Raffle is a major fund raiser for the year. One book is $30.00. Twenty dollars from each book is kept by the club for activity use. Please try to sell you tickets and turn in your money as soon as possible. The drawing is in May.<br />*Program for next meeting, October 19th – Lion John Watters will present a program about RAM<br /><br />Birthdays: Lion Aziz Selahi (24) Lion Bob Donnelly (01) Lion Dallas Divelbiss (27) (deferred until the next meeting because of Governor’s visit and Board meeting immediately following the regular meeting.)<br />Raffle: Lion Aziz Selahi $25.00 won by Bob Perrine, $23.00 – Lion John Watters<br /><br />Adjournment: 7:55<br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br />Upcoming Events<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 5th – Governor’s visit to Thalia Club Meeting<br />*Saturday, Oct. 8th – Health Fair – Va. Beach Convention Center -10:00am – 6:00pm<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Traveling Leo – Aragona -Pembroke, Wed., Oct. 12th. They meet at The Green Turtle, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South #2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Thursday, Oct. 13 – Traveling Leo Denbigh Lions - Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue ,Newport News, 23606-9483 - 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Traveling Leo - Aragona Pembroke The Green Turtle <a href="http://thegreeneturtle.com/">http://thegreeneturtle.com/</a>, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12 – PediaVision Screening at Wellington Oaks Center, 1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk, VA -9:30<br />*Thursday, Oct. 13 – Eyeglass Recycling Center - meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 19 – PediaVision Head Start Screening at Suffolk Head Start -860 Davis Rd., Suffolk, Va (9:30)<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Sight and Hearing Van at Central Library – 10:00a,m-2:00pm<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – World Hunger Event – Thalia Lynn Bapt. Church, Va. Beach Blvd. sponsored by Kempsville<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 26 – PediaVision at Stratford Preschool – 4300 Shore Drive, VB 23455 9:00am<br />*Saturday, Oct. 29th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church sponsored by OLG<br />*Thursday, Nov. 3 – PediaVision at Malibu Elementary School, 3632 Edinburgh Dr., VB 23452 - 9:00 am<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 9 – PediaVision at Thalia Elementary – 421 Thalia Rd., VB 23452- 9:00am<br />*Friday/Saturday, Nov. 11-12 – White Cane Collection – B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center (times TBA)<br />*Monday, Nov. 14 – PediaVision at King’s Grant Day School – 873 Little Neck Rd., 23452 - 9:00am<br />*Wednesday, Nov. 16 – PediaVision at King’s Grant Elementary School 612 North Lynhaven Rd. 23452 – 9:00 am<br />*Friday, Nov. 18 – PediaVision at Emmanuel Lutheran Church – 3900 Va. Beach Blvd., 23452 - 9:00am<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7th – Holiday Party – Lion Stan and Jeri’s home – 4004 Atlantic Ave. (time TBA)<br />*Saturday, Dec. 10 – LAMP at Salvation Army , 5524 Virginia Beach Blvd., 23462<br />--------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Sep 21, 2011</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion Vice President Bob Donnelly at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />1 Guests<br />12 Members<br />37.5Percentage<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:30p.m<br />Introduction of Guests: Five year old granddaughter, Mereno, of Nurys Sabino, Mereno<br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />Reconvened 7:00pm<br /><br />Guest speaker: Lion Dick Kreassig deferred introduction to Lion Debra Laughlin. Her guest, Dina Gordon, of Foundation Fighting Blindness spoke on the FFB and “How to host a Vision Walk.” VisionWalk is the national signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Since its inception in the spring of 2006, the program has raised over $17 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever before. The organization includes the entire spectrum of retinal diseases, including age related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and Laber’s congenital amaurosis.Founded in 1971, the organization has raised over 18 million just from the Vision Walk fund raiser. All money raised goes into research. FFB has funded 129 grants internationally. Retinal degeneration disease affects more than 10 million people in the U.S. Retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome limits vision to something like looking through a straw. Usher is retinitis pigmentosa plus hearing loss. Macular Degeneration or, AMD, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 55 and older. The condition leaves the person with vision gaps as if looking through Swiss cheese. FFB is the first foundation of any type to use gene therapy. In clinical trials, Genretinide and Lucentis have shown to slow the progression of dry ADM.Virginia Beach has been added to the Vision Walk list for the first time this year. The goal for the walk is to raise $40,000 and the projected date is sometime in the spring, possibly May. The event is family friendly and there is no registration fee. It will be a fun day with a D.J., face painting, activities, and such. Sponsorship and Team Fundraising are the major sources of fund raising. Sponsorship packages begin from $500 and go to $10,000. Supporters are offered website ads, or links, and logo tee shirts. A team may consist of as few as 2 people or include as many as 200. Lions are asked to reach out to their friends and communities. A club may sponsor activities to raise funds by doing Neighborhood yard sales, car washes, bowling tournaments, Dining in the Dark events, Hoops for sight (basketball tournament) or other ideas a club may initiate. Lions can help by forming a team, brainstorming potential sponsors, recruiting other teams, participating in monthly walks, and holding leadership meetings. Dina left the Club with two pieces of advice for protecting good vision.<br />1. Eat dark vegetables like carrots, broccoli, spinach<br />2. Don’t smoke ( %50 percent of smokers over the age of 50 will have AMD)<br />Dina Gordon, Events Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region<br />Foundation Fighting Blindness<br />7168 Columbia, Gateway Drive, Suite 100<br />Columbia, MD 21046-3256<br />Phone: 410 423 0625 Mobile 443-869-1004<br />www.FightBlindness.org or DGordon@FightBlindness.org<br />Lion Bob presented Dina with a plaque of appreciation for her presentation.<br /><br />Lion Bob Donnelly turned the remainder of the meeting over to Lion Steve Rosnov who explained that our former member, Doug Craddock, resigned because he is having major back surgery and will be confined to his home for 3 months. He felt that he could not contribute to the club during this time and did not want to continue membership while dealing with his condition. If and when he is again able to participate, he may reconsider his resignation.<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Secretary: Lion Nancy Watters –<br />1. Board meeting at Lion Jeri and Stan’s home 4004 Atlantic Ave., VB. 23451 - Wed. Sept. 28th<br />2. The Governor’s Visit will be Oct. 5th<br />3. Charity Foundation Auction – Sat., Oct. 8th – 11:00am silent auction – 2:00pm live auction. Lion Stan Furman has gotten several items for the Bid & Buy Auction for the Lions Charity Foundation including gift certificates from The Hilton, from Charles Barker (and a $1,000 donation). Members need to support the fundraisers and make donations to the Foundation. Other items solicited by Lion Stan are, week in Orlando,, Presidential Suite at Hilton Oceanfront with gift certificate of $200 for their gourmet restaurant, a weekend at Ramada Inn at the Oceanfront for Neptune Festival with $ 200 gift certificate to Mahi Mahi, $50.00 gift certificate for 58th Deli and a wedding dress.<br />4. Thalia United Methodist Church District LAMP -project is Oct. 29. – Lion Randy Jones of the OLG club is organizing the event and asking for assistance from clubs. People asking for help with eye exams and glasses should be referred to the event if possible. Referrals are to be sent to Lion Randy for scheduling the day of the event.<br />5. Thank you note from Lions Medical Eye Bank<br />6. Fall Conference – Oct. 14-15 - Everyone should plan to attend. There will be learning sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday mornings. Classes in PediaVision, Diabetes Screening, Sight Chair Information, will be offered. There will be hospitality rooms, lunches, dinners, Casino Night, and speakers from International. Milton Bullock, one of the original Platters will be on hand to offer entertainment. Please print off the information sent to you by the Secretary and send in your completed registration as soon as possible. You are not required to register for every event. You may pick and choose as you like.<br />7. Thalia Lions Club member Kimberly Vakos got married in July. She has been trying to balance married life and work again. She said she is in the process of determining the direction of their lives and does not yet know how involved she will be in club activities now. She is happy to continue to house and care for the brooms as long as she is owner of Paul’s Auto Service. Lion Kim’s new surname is Canakci. Her husband works for a car dealership in the area. She asked about her limited membership and was told that we were happy to keep her as a member. She has paid her dues for the year and she can participate in activities as she is able and willing.<br /><br />Norfolk Homeless Connect – Lion John Watters –Wednesday Sept. 14th – 238 people were seen in the S&H Van and 199 pairs of reading glasses were distributed.<br /><br />Union Mission – Lion Brad Furman – LAMP – Date has been changed to Dec. 3rd. and may be combined with Salvation Army LAMP and co-hosted with another club. This date is yet to be confirmed.<br /><br />Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi (absent) - Central Library 10-2pm – Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening will be offered. Two shifts are scheduled10-12 and 12-2. Volunteers are asked to assist. Lion Aziz passed out a signup sheet and needs at least four more volunteers.<br /><br />Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov – Two visits in October are scheduled.<br />1. Aragona Pembroke,Wed., Oct. 12th . They meet at The Green Turtle http://thegreeneturtle.com, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260,Chesapeake, VA 23320 Order off the menu. Wednesday is 50¢ Buffalo wings and they come in a variety of flavors. Five people have committed to the visit, Lions Vickie, Rich, Stan, Linda, and Bob Perrine<br />2. Denbigh Lions – Tuesday, Oct. 11t,h Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23606-9483, 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm. Lion Steve, Debra, Bob Donnelly, Stan and Aziz will make the trip.<br />Leo Club Status – Lions Mike Berns/ Ed Delong (absent – no report)<br /><br />White Cane Collection – Lion Roger Snell (absent) – November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. Though the District recommends the week of Oct. 8th, the board delayed the collection because the Health Expo is scheduled for that date.<br /><br />Holiday Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner (absent) has been in contact with the Citrus supplier who says price will probably remain the same. We will be notified by mid Oct. of any price change. Truck delivery will be made to Lion Jack’s residence this year.<br /><br />Foodbank donations are still needed and appreciated.<br /><br />Holiday Party – Lions Stan Furman/Nancy Watters – The Holiday party will be at Lion Stan and Jeri’s this year and the date will be the 7th of December.<br /><br />Eye Glass Collection (US) Mailbox – Lion Steve found an appropriate person to make the request for the mailbox. We will be notified within a couple of weeks if we will be able to acquire the drop box. The Postal Service has given a few of the drop boxes to police departments and other organizations. Lion Steve contacted her again and thinks that we may get one yet because they are just sitting out and getting rusty.<br /><br />EGRC – Lion Ed reminded everyone of the regularly scheduled visit to the EGRC on Thurs. Oct. 13th. The last visit cost Lion Ed almost $300.00. He laid his glasses down and recycled them accidentally! Lion Ed turned in recycled eye glasses and found a pair of gold Lions emblem earrings. It was decided to donate them to the Charity Auction.<br /><br />PediaVision – Lion Nancy Watters – Three programs have been presented this month to other clubs, Pheobus, Woodstock, and Western Branch. We have participated and trained in 6 joint PV projects in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. 292 children have been screened this month with 107 referrals.<br />Our club is responsible for the screening on Sept. 28th at St. Aidens’s Head Start. But there are two more screenings where help if needed. The First is Oct. 12th at Wellington Oaks, 1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk. (68 children) The Norview Club is responsible but has only one member who will participate. Though asking a lot, the other location is at Suffolk Head Start, 860 Davis Blvd., Suffolk, Va. They have 185 children at this location and the plan is to have 3 PediaVision devices to do the job. Please contact Lion Nancy if you would be willing to participate<br /><br />Health Expo – Lion Brad Furman, Convention Center – Oct. 8th – Lion Brad has asked that we set up on Friday between 2pm and 7pm or Saturday morning at 9:30 -10:00am. The event runs from 11am to 6pm on Saturday. Attached is the flyer with information about the event.<br /><br />World Hunger-Lion Minnie Nery of the Kempsville Club is organizing this event at Thalia Lynn Baptist on Oct. 22nd. If you are willing to volunteer for pack food boxes, please call Lion Minnie at 263-2450 W, 621-8469 C.<br /><br />Program for next meeting, Sept. 21st–Lion Dick Kreassig- October 5th is District Governor Al Miller’s visit to our club.<br />October 19th – Lion John and Nancy Watters will present a program about RAM<br /><br />Umbrellas / Flags – Lion Jim Healy reported that the company making the US umbrellas is again discontinuing the product. They offered him the price of $89.00 per case instead of the regular charge of $125.00. He purchased 5 cases.<br />A Complete flag kit cost $30.00 without pole it is $22.00. We have a good supply.<br /><br />LOVF Tickets? - Lion Irene Conlin will be notified to distribute LOVF tickets at the next meeting.<br /><br />Open discussion:<br />Birthdays: Lion Roger Snell (06) Fran Scott (02) all absent<br />Raffle: Lion Steve Rosnov (acting Tail Twister) - Winners were $33.00 Lion Debra<br />Adjournment: 8:08<br /><br />Upcoming events:<br />*Wednesday, Sept. 28th – Thalia Board Meeting – at home of Lion Jeri and Stan 4004 Atlantic Ave. VB 23451<br />*Wednesday, Sept. 28th –PediaVision screening at St. Aiden’s Head Start 3201 Edinburgh Dr., VB<br />*Saturday, Oct. 1st – Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Khedive Temple, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA. 23320<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 5th – Governor’s visit to Thalia Club Meeting<br />*Saturday, Oct. 8th – Health Fair – Va. Beach Convention Center -10:00am – 6:00pm *Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Traveling Leo –<br />*Wdnesday, Oct 12th - Aragona-Pembroke. They meet at The Green Turtle, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South #2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Traveling Leo Denbigh Lions - Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue ,Newport News,23606-9483 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Traveling Leo - Aragona Pembroke The Green Turtle http://thegreeneturtle.com, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12 – 9:30 am PediaVision screening at Wellington Oaks Head Start Center, 1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk, Va. 23413 (Help is needed since only one member of the Norview Club can participate) 68 children<br />*Thurs, Oct. 13 – Eyeglass Recycling Center - meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 19 – 9:30 am PediaVision screening at Suffolk Head Start, 860 Davis Blvd., Suffolk, VA. (185 children)Assistance is needed to help – 3 machines will be used.<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Sight and Hearing Van at Central Library – 10:00a,m-2:00pm<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – World Hunger Event – Thalia Lynn Bapt. Church, Va. Beach Blvd. sponsored by Kempsville<br />*Saturday, Oct. 29th – LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church sponsored by OLG<br />Friday/Saturday, Nov. 11-12 – White Cane Collection – B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center (times TBA)<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7th – Holiday Party – Lion Stan and Jeri’s home – 4004 Atlantic Ave. (time TBA)<br /><br />Adjournment Time: 8:30<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br /><strong>Sep 7, 2011</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Sept.7, 2011, by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />8 Guests<br />18 Members<br />58 Percentage<br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:30p.m<br /><br />Introduction of Guests:<br />Traveling Leo – Poquoson Lions Club –Lions Ray Yannello, B T Smith, Kathy and Keith Feigh, and Bob Wagner<br />Traveling Leo – Oceanside Lions Club – Lions Mary Davis, Roy Stockdill, Jeff Blair (speaker) with Prince<br /><br />Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br /><br />Reconvened 7:00pm<br />Lion President Jeri announced that Thalia Lions Club has been awarded the following patches for the club banner Eye Glass Recycling, Governor’s Contest, Traveling Leo, District Achievement Award, and District Governor’s Award, Lion President also thanked Lion Bob Donnelly for hosting the meeting/social at his Old Donation Condo Complex Clubhouse.<br /><br />Guest speaker: introduced by Lion Dick Kreassig. Lion Jeff Blair with dog, Prince accompanied by Lion Roy Stockdill, Co-Chairs of the Leader Dog Program. Lion Roy showed a short, informative, and touching video on the Leader Dog Program. Jeff Blair is a member of the Oceanside Lions Club and is the co-chairperson of the Leader Dog Program for District 24 D. Lion Roy told us that Leader Dog is the largest of the organizations for training leader dogs in the world. The organization is 72 years old. A dogs working life is 8-10 years and breed such as German Shepherds, Labs and Retrievers are used. Lion Jeff introduced the club to Prince, his leader dog. The auto industry was the biggest sponsor but now they are a bit strapped. Voice activated GPS is now given instead of the tracker mechanism previously offered. There is a need to search for people who can actively use the leader dog program. Less than 1 percent of blind people use a leader dog. Many people do not know or understand the opportunity that is available. Prince has allowed Lion Jeff to live on his own, independent of his parents and family. The waiting list to get into the program is about 2 months long. Students coming to Leader Dog to receive a guide dog complete a 26-day training program that includes country, city and nighttime travel, how to incorporate a Leader Dog into a daily routine, and dog care knowledge. Upon arrival to Leader Dog, students learn how to work with a guide dog, including commands, making corrections, proper praise and physically caring for a dog. On day three, students are matched with a trained dog with consideration made to lifestyle, travel pace, physical size and stamina. Leader Dog recognizes the needs associated with diversity and the demands of balanced lifestyles and careers. They strive to meet the special needs of the students with accommodations such as Spanish-speaking instructors, late evening diabetic snacks and one of only two existing programs for individuals who are both deaf and blind. Prerequisites and Requirements; 16 years of age and older - Legal blindness, which is defined as a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction or restriction in the visual field of less than 20 degrees. - Good mental and physical health, including the ability to walk several blocks. - Successful completion of a basic course in orientation and mobility. - A short video demonstrating independent travel skills is required.<br />The guide dog’s program is offered free-of-charge at the residential campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan, including: expenses for public transportation to students traveling within North America and room and board.<br /><br />Announcements: Lion President Jeri – announcement of membership resignation of Doug Craddock. Lion Doug Craddock has submitted a letter of resignation to the club. The secretary has sent an acceptance letter. We regret that Lion Doug has felt the need to resign and hope that he will possibly reconsider at a later date.<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Secretary Report: Lion Nancy Watters –<br />1. The Governor’s Visit was changed to Oct. 5 instead of Sept. 22nd because of the USA/Canada<br />2. Eye Bank Annual Dinner at Norfolk Yacht Club was only attended by Lion John and Nancy<br />3. Health Coordinator for Head Start in South Hampton Roads has asked that all children in the program be screened in the first 45 days of school. 17 clubs will be involved. Two of the centers are in the Thalia service area. Most of the others are in Norfolk, Suffolk, Smithfield, and Chesapeake. (1500 children) First Screening is at St. Mary’s 921 Holt St. Norfolk, Va. On Friday, Sept. 9th starting about 8:30. 95 children are expected to be screened.<br />4. Thalia United Methodist Church District LAMP -project is Oct. 29. – Lion Randy Jones of the OLG club is organizing the event and asking for assistance from clubs. People asking for help with eye exams and glasses should be referred to the event if possible. Referrals are to be sent to Lion Randy for scheduling the day of the event.<br />5. Thank you note from the Leader Dog Program.<br />6. Saturday, Sept.3rd.– Community Service Day – sponsored by Bayside Lions – United Methodist Church, 815 Baker Road. 1p.m.-4p.m. 34 children with 11 referrals were screened. 10 members from 4 clubs participated.<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br /><br />Health Fair – Lion Brad Furman – location Va. Beach Convention Center - Oct. 8, 2011. The time is from 11-6pm but club members are asked to arrive at 10am to assist in the set up. Our Club is being featured in the flyer as being one of the sponsors of the event. Other clubs in the District have been invited to participate. Diabetes screening will be offered as will PediaVision. The event runs from Monday through Sunday with events happening at different locations. It is sponsored by the Aaron Wheeler Group.<br /><br />Norfolk Homeless Connect – Lion John Watters – Wednesday Sept. 14th – 7:00am.-3:00p.m. – email was sent today with all details concerning parking, tickets, instructions and such. If you did apply earlier, a ticket should have been mailed to you.<br /><br />Union Mission – Lion Brad Furman – LAMP – Date has been changed to Dec. 3rd. and may be combined with Salvation Army LAMP and co-hosted with another club.<br />Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi - Central Library 10-2pm – Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening will be offered. Two shifts are scheduled10-12 and 12-2. Volunteers are asked to assist. Lion Aziz passed out a sign up sheet and needs at least four more volunteers.<br /><br />Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov – Two visits in October are scheduled.<br />1. Aragona Pembroke,Wed., Oct. 12th . They meet at The Green Turtle http://thegreeneturtle.com, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260,Chesapeake, VA 23320Order off the menu. Wednesday is 50¢ Buffalo wings and they come in a variety of flavors. Five people have committed to the visit, Lions Vickie, Rich, Stan, Linda, and Steve<br />2. Denbigh Lions – Tuesday, Oct. 11t,h Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23606-9483, 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm. Lion Steve, Debra, Bob Donnelly, and Stan will make the trip.<br /><br />Youth Services Project - Lion Bob Donnelly- reported that the Youth Exchange Dinner was a successful project and thanked everyone who participated in making the event memorable for the students.<br /><br />Leo Club Status – Lions Mike Berns/ Ed Delong<br />The "Cavalier Connection" night was very well attended. Lion Mike handed out 30 applications and discussed the purpose of the Leo Club with many students and parents. He has started a Facebook group and hopes to get some students to join the group after the Cavalier Connection night on Aug. 23rd. On the downside, the support from the school isn't any better than it was last year. For the last two years we have had two different teachers from the Special Ed wing who have little or no contact with students in the general population. Lion Mike met with Mr. Panchik (faculty advisor from last year) and was told that he did not desire to be the advisor this year. He did say he will work us until he finds a replacement.<br /><br />White Cane Collection – Lion Roger Snell – November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. Though the District recommends the week of Oct. 8th, the board delayed the collection because the Health Expo is scheduled for that date.<br /><br />Holiday Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has been in contact with the Citrus supplier who says price will probably remain the same. We will be notified by mid Oct. of any price change. Truck delivery will be made to Lion Jack’s residence this year.<br /><br />Foodbank donations are still needed and appreciated.<br /><br />Holiday Party – Lions Stan Furman/Nancy Watters – The Holiday party will be at Lion Stan and Jeri’s this year and the date will be the 7th of December.<br /><br />Eye Glass Collection (US) Mailbox – Lion Steve found an appropriate person to make the request for the mailbox. We will be notified within a couple of weeks if we will be able to acquire the drop box. The Postal Service has given a few of the drop boxes to police departments and other organizations. Lion Steve will contact her again soon.<br /><br />World Hunger-Lion Minnie Nery of the Kempsville Club is organizing this event at Thalia Lynn Baptist on Oct. 22nd. If you are willing to volunteer for pack food boxes, please call Lion Minnie at 263-2450 W, 621-8469 C.<br /><br />Charity Foundation - Lion Stan Furman has gotten several items for the Bid & Buy Auction for the Lions Charity Foundation including gift certificates from The Hilton, from Charles Barker (and a $1,000 donation). Members need to support the fundraisers and make donations to the Foundation. Other items solicited by Lion Stan are, week in Orlanda,, Presidential Suite at Hilton Oceanfront with gift certificate of $200 for their gourmet restaurant, a weekend at Ramada Inn at the Oceanfront for Neptune Festival with $ 200 gift certificate to Mahi Mahi, $50.00 gift certificate for 58th Deli and a Wedding dress.<br /><br />Fall Conference – Lion Stan Furman- Everyone should plan to attend. There will be learning sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday mornings. Classes in PediaVision, Diabetes Screening, Sight Chair Information, will be offered. There will be hospitality rooms, lunches, dinners, Casino Night, and speakers from International. Milton Bullock, one of the original Platters will be on hand to offer entertainment. Please print off the information sent to you by the Secretary and send in your completed registration as soon as possible. You are not required to register for every event. You may pick and choose as you like.<br /><br />Unbrellas – Lion Jim Healy reported in writing that the company making the US umbrellas is again discontinuing the product. They offered him the price of $89.00 per case instead of the regular charge of $125.00. He purchased 5 cases.<br /><br />Open discussion:<br />Guest and Traveling Leo from Oceanside, Lion Mary Davis announced that local Lions will be given 50 Live Oaks as part of our project to plant a million trees. They will be delivered on Oct. 15th. She asked that the club have two people available to plant the trees in a specific location. She will have more information soon and will send it to the secretary. Fall Conference Date is delivery date -<br /><br />Birthdays: Lion Fran Scott (2) Lion Dick Kreassig (23) Lion Stan Furman (30)<br />$144.00 was raised to hear Lion Ed Delong, Lion Vickie Kennedy and Lion Ray Yannello sing Happy Birthday. Lion Ray’s birthday was Friday and was sung to by Lion Steve, and Lion Stan Furan.<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Aziz Selahi $23.00 won by Lion Dick - $20.00 won by Traveling Leo Lion Bob Wagner<br /><br />Upcoming events:<br />*Saturday, Sept.3rd.– Community Service Day – sponsored by Bayside Lions – United Methodist Church,<br />815 Baker Road. 1p.m.-4p.m.<br />*Thursday, Sept 8th – EGRC – meet at Best Buy at 9:30 – 2040 Broadmoor Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23323<br />*Wednesday, Sept. 14th – Norfolk Homeless Connect<br />*Wednesday, Sept. 21st – Next Regular Meeting - Crowne Plaza. Lion Dick Kreassig announced that Debra Laughlin will host Dina Gordon of Foundation Fighting Blindness who will speak to our club about how to host a successful Vision Walk. Thalia has committed to the event for the coming year.<br />*Saturday, Oct. 1st – Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Khedive Temple, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA. 23320<br />*Wednesday Oct 5th - District Governor Al Miller’s visit to our club.<br />*Saturday, Oct. 8th – Health Fair – Va. Beach Convention Center -10:00am – 6:00pm<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12th – Traveling Leo Aragona -Pembroke, Meet at The Green Turtle, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South #2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Tuesday, Oct. 11th – Traveling Leo Denbigh Lions - Steve’s Steak House, 11847 Jefferson Avenue ,Newport News,23606-9483 40 minutes/32.25 miles from Best Buy Parking Lot. Depart Best Buy at: 5:45 pm<br />*Wednesday, Oct. 12th – Traveling Leo - Aragona Pembroke The Green Turtle http://thegreeneturtle.com, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South # 2260, Chesapeake, VA 23320<br />*Wednesday, Oct 19th – Lion John and Nancy Watters will present a program about RAM<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Sight and Hearing Van at Central Library – 10:00a,m-2:00pm<br />*Saturday, Oct. 22nd – World Hunger Event – Thalia Lynn Bapt. Church, Va. Beach Blvd. sponsored by Kempsville Lions<br />*Friday/Saturday, Nov. 11-12th – White Cane Collection – B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center (times TBA)<br />*Wednesday, Dec. 7th – Holiday Party – Lion Stan and Jeri’s home – 4004 Atlantic Ave. (time TBA)<br /><br />Adjournment Time: 8:30<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br /><br /><strong>Aug 24, 2011</strong> - OFFICIAL AGENDA OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia.<br />Board Meeting at the home of Lions Stan and Jeri Furman, Aug. 24, 2011.<br />Lion Jeri Furman, Pres.<br />Lion Stan Furman<br />Lion John Watters<br />Lion Nancy Watters,sect.<br />Lion Aziz Selahi<br />Lion Linda Eggleston<br />Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />Lion Jack Wagner<br />Lion Brad Furmam<br />Lion Roger Snell<br />Lion Mike Coren<br />Lion Steve Rosnov<br /><br />Call to order by Lion President Jeri Furman 7:04pm<br /><br />Lion President announced that Lion Doug Craddock has submitted a letter of resignation to the club. The secretary has sent an acceptance letter. We regret that Lion Doug has felt the need to resign and hope that he will possibly reconsider at a later date.<br /><br />Health Fair – Lion Brad Furman – location Va. Beach Convention Center - Oct. 8, 2011. The time is from 11-6pm but club members are asked to arrive at 10am to assist in the set up. Our Club is being featured in the flyer as being one of the sponsors of the event. Other clubs in the District have been invited to participate. Diabetes screening will be offered as will PediaVision. The event runs from Monday through Sunday with events happening at different locations. It is sponsored by the Aaron Wheeler Group.<br /><br />Union Mission – Lion Brad Furman – LAMP – After discussion about the many LAMP type activities during the month of Sept. and Oct., it was decided to move the event to Dec. 3rd.<br /><br />Sight and Hearing Van – Lion Aziz Selahi - Central Library 10-2pm – Sat. Oct. 22nd. Diabetes screening will be offered. Two shifts are scheduled10-12 and 12-2. Volunteers will be asked to assist.<br /><br />Thalia United Methodist Church District LAMP project is Oct. 29. – Lion Randy Jones of the OLG club is organizing the event and asking for assistance from clubs. People asking for help with eye exams and glasses should be referred to the event if possible. Referrals are to be sent to Lion Randy for scheduling the day of the event.<br /><br />Youth Services Project - Lion Bob Donnelly- Lion Bob was not in attendance and there was no information on the project available.<br /><br />Leo Club Status – Lions Mike Berns/ Ed Delong- (written report from Lion Mike)<br />The "Cavalier Connection" night went very well last night. It was very well attended. I handed out 30 applications and discussed the purpose of the Leo Club with many students and parents. I have started a Facebook group and hope to get some students to join the group after our contact last night. On the downside, the support from the school isn't any better than it was last year. For the last two years we have had two different teachers from the Special Ed wing who have little or no contact with students in the general population. I met with Mr. Panchik (faculty advisor from last year) and he told me he did not desire to be the advisor this year. He did say he will work us until he finds a replacement.<br /><br />White Cane Collection – Lion Roger Snell – November 11-12, in front of B.J.’s at Birchwood Shopping Center. Though the District recommends the week of Oct. 8th, the board delayed the collection because the Health Expo is scheduled for that date.<br /><br />Holiday Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner has been in contact with the Citrus supplier who says price will probably remain the same. We will be notified by mid Oct. of any price change. Truck delivery will be made to Lion Jack’s residence this year.<br /><br />Holiday Party – Lions Stan Furman/Nancy Watters – The Holiday party will be at Lion Stan and Jeri’s this year and the date will be the 7th of December.<br /><br />Open discussion:<br />Lion Nancy Watters moved that we pay the current year budgeted commitments to District 24 D. Lion Jack Wagoner seconded the motion and the vote carried.<br /><br />Budget changes:<br />1. “Parades and Floats” was moved to Administration from Activities. $64.00<br />2. “Website” donation for $25.00 was added to the Administration budget.<br />A motion was made, seconded, and voted confirmed to pay the two amounts.<br />3. PediaVision donation was discussed but the decision was to delay or possibly, at a later date, strike it from the budget as a donation. Most of the devices are now funded by grants and there is relatively little expense.<br /><br />Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />1. Lion Doug’s resignation left a vacancy on the Board – Lion Steve Rosnov recommended Lion John Watters to fill the vacancy. Appointment was made by Lion Jeri.<br />2. The Youth Exchange is usually done in the hottest time of the year. Lion Steve recommends that we check with the District chair and ask for a commitment for an indoor location next year. Lion Stan will talk to Lion Jeff Jacobs about the issue.<br />3. EyeGlass Collection (US) Mailbox – Lion Steve found an appropriate person to make the request for the mailbox. We will be notified within a couple of weeks if we will be able to acquire the drop box. The Postal Service has given a few of the drop boxes to police departments and other organizations..<br /><br />World Hunger-Lion Minnie Nery of the Kempsville Club is organizing this event at Thalia Lynn Baptist on Oct. 22nd. Lion Steve will coordinate and will have more information at the meeting on Sept. 7th.<br /><br />Lion Stan Furman has gotten several items for the Bid & Buy Auction for the Lions Charity Foundation including gift certificates from The Hilton, from Charles Barker (and a $1,000 donation). He asked for other donations. To be listed on the flyer, the items must be submitted by Aug. 26th.<br /><br />The Governor’s Visit was changed to Oc.t 5 instead of Sept. 22nd because of the USA/Canada Leadership forum.<br /><br />Adjournment: 9:50<br />Respectfully submitted<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br /><br /><strong>Jul 20, 2011</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Jeri Furman at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />ATTENDANCE<br />3 Guests<br />21 Members<br />65.6 Percentage<br /><br />Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />Song – Lion John Watters<br />Pledge of Allegiance – Lion Nancy Watters<br />Invocation- Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Introduction of Guests: Page Powell, resident of Hope House, Anne Knox, and Anne Standings cousin of Page and board member.<br /><br />Introduction of Speaker: Lion Bob Perrine – Ann Standings, is owner of Panache Interiors, Inc. in Virginia Beach. Anne serves on the board of Hope House Foundation as well as a member of their marketing committee. Anne took the lead on Hope House Foundation’s Rise & Shine Breakfast in 2011, which raises money for the foundation’s annual fund. Under her leadership the annual fund breakfast raised more than $20,000. Accompanying Anne is her niece Page Powell who is an active member of the community and Anne Knox, staff support from Hope House. Hope House sponsors the following fundraisers, Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, Summer Ghent Bar Tour, Changes Hairstyling event, Fashion/ Hair show at New Belmont in Ghent and many other events. Anne Knox explained that their major fund source is from Community Services Board. The board of Hope House is very fiscally responsible and rents apartments to others when not in use by their clients. Anne Standing explained that Hope House supports adults with developmental disabilities by allowing and assisting them to live in their own homes. It is a foundation that originally set up a group home and later moved residents into their own homes. Apartment complexes are in Norfolk, Va. Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth. With about 250 employees Hope House offers support to 119 residents. Anne’s niece, Page, is quite capable, living under the care of Hope House. She writes an article in the newsletter called Page by Page in which she reviews restaurants.Page said that she is the spokesperson and she is 27 years old. She receives 98-100 percent of support from Hope House. She said she still pays bills “hopefully on time.” She is trying very hard to become a good food critic. She says that Hope House is very important to her, “it rocks and rolls.” The staff helps her with her budget, her cooking, grocery shopping, transport, and basic care and support with her diet. She is trying to lose weight. She has been with Hope House Services for the past 5 years.<br /><br />Business Meeting – reconvened -7:00PM<br /><br />Presentations: Lion Jeri Furman presented Lion Steve Rosnov with a membership Key for bringing 2 members into Lionism<br /><br />Lion Jeri also presentedThalia Lions with the District 24D Achievement Award banner for earning the most Gross Achievement points in the District.<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy- see attached<br /><br />Secretaries Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br /><br />District Meeting – July 17th<br />*DG Al Miller announced International Theme is “Believe.”<br />*Lions International wants 1 million trees planted this year and a major push for growth in membership.<br />*Lion Al plans to focus on 1. Harmony in Lionism, 2. Membership Growth especially in clubs with less than 20 members, 3. Feeding the needy, and 4. Identifying children with vision needs through PediaVision. The District Governor’s visit will be September 21st.<br /><br />Region III Meeting – Tues. August 16, 2011 Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, 5957 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk – Cost $10.50. Reservation deadline is Aug. 9th. Please pay the club secretary by next meeting, Aug. 3rd.<br /><br />Lions Medical Eye Bank 32nd Annual Dinner – Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA. Wednesday, August 17th, 2011. Board Meeting – 5:00pm, Social hr. 6:00pm, Dinner – 7:00 pm – Cost is $35.00 per person. Deadline is August 10, 2011. Please make individual reservations. Form has been emailed.<br /><br />LCF – Bid & Buy Auction – Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Please contribute/solicit quality items for the auction. LCF is a 501 C-3 so donations are tax deductible. Please see flyers and auction donation form that has been emailed to membership.<br /><br />Operation Homeless Connect – Norfolk Scope – date is Sept. 14th. More to follow<br /><br />Thank you note - Cecelia Robbins wrote a lovely thank you note for the assistance given by our club in providing and eye exam and glasses. She especially thanked Lion Ed DeLong for the recommendation. She is a member of Lion Ed’s writing group. (I forgot to read this during the meeting but want it to go on record. NW)<br /><br />Lion Nancy Watters submitted her "End of Year Sight Report."<br /><br />Old Business -<br /><br />Youth Exchange Dinner – Lion Steve Rosnov<br />Our International Youth Camp Project is at Wesleyan College Sunday, July 24th. Please be there at 5:30 p.m. to help with set up. Lion Bob Perrine is providing BBQ chicken. Dian Rosnov is making Greek style cucumber salad. Lion Mike Berns will bring pasta salad, Lion Jack and Joan will contribute cold slaw and beans, Lion Rich and Dick will bring cookies. Lion Fran will bring watermelon, Lion Debra wand Irene will supply ice and Lion Vickie will donate water from McDonald House. Lions John & Nancy have all cups, plates, flatware, iced tea mix, napkins, and coolers, trash bags and paper towels. Lions Fran, Mike Coren, Irene, Rich, Steve, and Debra will assist. Please come and bring spouses. This is also the Parade of Flags evening which is quite a ceremony to see. Costs may be turned in to Lion Nancy for reimbursement. Lion Ed requested that everyone wear Lions attire. Lion Mike Berns is hosting a student this year from Turkey. There are 30 students from 17 countries in the Exchange this year. Please come, enjoy, and help!!<br /><br />Traveling Leo – Lion Steve Rosnov- Our goal is 5 visits this year to earn the Governor’s Patch. Aragona Pembroke is our first visit on Sept. 14th. The following visits are Denbigh – Oct. 13th, Southside- Nov.1st, Smithfield - Nov 14th, and Oceanview- Dec 5th.<br /><br />RAM – Lion John Watters – 7 people are attending RAM in Wise County – Lions Nancy, John, their granddaughter, Lions Linda and Steve Eggleston, and Lion Susie and Mick Sumnick will work the event. Lion Nancy and John are pulling the LAMP trailer and PediaVision will be used.<br /><br />PediaVision – Lion Nancy Watters – August 3rd. Location is Central Library from 10-1:00pm- Volunteers are needed. Lion Ed DeLong and Lion Dick Kreassig offered to assist.<br /><br />EyeGlass Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong - On 14 July, the following Lions and guest worked for two hours each at the recycling center. In addition two hearing aids were turned in. Lions Ed DeLong, Mike Coren, Linda with husband Steve Eggleston, Jim Healy, Fran Scott, Steve Rosnov and Aziz Selahi. 157 eye glasses were turned in for recycling. Next scheduled work day at the EGRC is August 18. Meet at Best Buy at 9:30. We need 8 people every visit.<br /><br />Flags – Lion Jim Healy- Flags are sold separately from poles now for $22.00. They are American made and of excellent quality. Lion John has a few extra poles that are free. Kits are $30.00.<br /><br />Foodbank – Lion Jack Wagner- Most people are contributing cash. Lion Jack and his wife are shopping to buy things that most people need like. They purchase lots of items from Dollar Tree. Thanks for your efforts and generosity.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />Health Fair October 8th - Lion Brad Furman – Lion Nancy Reported that Lion Brad has asked the Club to participate in the Health Expo at the Convention Center on 10/8. He has requested the PediaVision and canopy to be used as well as the LAMP for screening purposes only. Lion Brad has also requested the LAMP for the Union Mission location again. Date is tentatively set for Oct 22. There is no cost other that service for either of the events. The Club reacted favorably to both ideas.<br /><br /><br />Because of the Region meeting on August 16th, the Eye Bank Annual Dinner on Aug. 17th and the EGRC trip scheduled for the 118th, there will be no Club meeting on Aug. 17th. Lion Mike Coren will need to notify Crowne Plaza that there will be no meeting that evening.<br /><br /><br />Important Announcements from the floor:<br /><br />Lion Rich was given LOVF Raffle tickets. Lion Debra Laughlin has agreed to account for the tickets and collect the moneys.<br />Lion Dick is in charge of programs this Lions year and has asked for suggestions. He would like in house speakers as well as programs endorsed by the District.<br /><br />June/July Birthdays: Lion Susie Sumnick 6/25 – Lion Rob Seim 7/21 -(neither were in attendance)<br /><br />Raffle: Lion Aziz Selahi-$21.00 – Jim Healy $20<br /><br /><br />Upcoming Events:<br /><br />July 21-24 – RAM – Wise Country, Virginia<br />August 3rd – Wednesday - PediaVision screening at Central Library, 10-1pm<br />August 3rd – Next Regular Meeting – Crowne Plaza<br />August 11th – Regular scheduled work day at Eye Glass Recycling Center<br />August 16th – Region meeting at Hibachi Grill, 5957 Va. Beach, Blvd. $10.50<br />August 17th- Annual Eye Bank Dinner and Board Meeting, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, $35.00 per person, Board meeting 5:00pm Social hr. 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm<br />Sept. 2nd – Norfolk Homeless Connect – Scope<br />October 8th – Health Expo- Va. Beach Convention Center<br /><br />Adjournment Time: 8:30<br />Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />Thalia Lions Club<br />-------------------------------------</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847203933906271107.post-33238251210780721412021-02-28T18:00:00.000-08:002022-07-30T11:20:05.116-07:00Meetings 2010 - 2011OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR(1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month)<br />
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS<br />
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June 22, 2011. OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting following the regular meeting at the home of President Lion Steve Rosnov, 5164 Eagle Run Rd., VB 23464, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect. <br />
Lion John Watters <br />
Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov. Pres. <br />
Lion Roger Snell<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy <br />
Lion Aziz Selahi<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Lion Steve Rosnov <br />
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Board minutes – Lion President, Steve Rosnov asked if the minutes from the meeting on May 24th could be approved as previously emailed. The Board agreed unanimously.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Treasurer, Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Old Business:<br />
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Charter Night Final Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
Thalia Lions had 40 in attendance for Charter Night including 2 guests, Lion Dick Knox and his wife Patricia. There were 40 paid reservations. Two paid members did not attend, Lion Stan Furman, because of illness and Lion Rich Richards, reason unknown. Broad Bay charged the club with 41 dinners instead of 42.<br />
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2011-12 Committees – Lion Steve Rosnov – Lion Jeri has the committee list. Lion Nancy will check with Lion Brad to see if he is able to get the list. The Calling tree chairperson is Lion Mike Coren. He will be asked to coordinate reservations and meals with the hotel. When he makes the calls for attendance, he should ask who wishes vegetarian selections and should notify the hotel with the number and requests on Thurs. prior to the meeting.<br />
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New Business<br />
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2011-12 Budget – Lion Nancy Watters presented copies of the suggested budgets that were devised at the end of May by Lion Jeri, Vickie, Stan, Rich, Nancy, and Steve. Motion to approve this year’s budget was made by Lion Bob Perrine and second by Lion John Watters. Vote of approval was unanimous.<br />
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July Youth Service Project – Lion Steve – Lion Jeri Furman, incoming president, felt that the club would not be willing to participate in the Youth Service Project because several active members would be participating in the RAM project in West Virginia on the date. Also with Lion Stan’s recent illness, she has been unable to assume planning the event. The Board, however, feels that there are people in the club willing to accept the project anyway. Lion Bob Perrine accepted the responsibility of organizing a fried chicken dinner for the students and members. He is willing to prepare or see that fried chicken is supplied, enlist help with potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and whatever else will be necessary. Lion John and Nancy will provide plates, cups, and utensils. Lion Vickie will provide napkins. While the board was in session, Lion Jeff Jacobs was contacted to confirm the date to be Sunday, July 24th at around 5:00p.m. The dinner will be at Virginia Wesleyan College and will be in conjunction with the Parade of Nations. The Club has a budget of $300.00 for the project. Lion Jeff Jacobs will email Lion Steve Rosnov with confirmation of the time of day for the event.<br />
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Flag Sales – Lion Jim Healy - purchased American flags, same as in the kit that we now sell, at B.J.’s for $17.00. Jim checked with the manufacturer and found that the club could not buy them directly from the manufacturer any cheaper. The cost would be $30.00 or more for the same items. So we will buy flags when we need them from B.J’s, Sam’s, or Costco and resell them for $22.00 each.<br />
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Broom Inventory – Lion Bob Donnelly –will not place another order until after the new Lion’s year begins on July 1st.<br />
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Lion Steve announced Lion Ray Yanello’s proposed change to the by-laws concerning the answering service for the District. Notification of change is required 30 days prior to the vote in July. The amendment revision basically asked that the Answering Service expense be moved from the administrative account to the activity account. Lion John disapproved the wording in the proposal stating that it did not convey the true intention. Lion Bob Perrine moved that the amendment be accepted but the motion was killed on the floor. The Board was required to take no action other than to recognize the notification. Lion John is charged with communicating his concern pertaining to the wording of the amendment.<br />
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Open Discussion <br />
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Lion Nancy reported that the Luxottica check for Lens Crafters vouchers mailed the last week of May has not been received. She asked for advice in how to handle the issue. It was decided that another check should be sent to Luxottica for vouchers. If the first check arrives, Luxottica will send another voucher booklet which will be used. If it the check does not arrive and is lost, we will at least have voucher coverage. The Board did not want the expense of stopping payment on the lost check.<br />
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Lion Nancy reported that she visited for a short time with Lion Jeri in the hospital today. Lion Stan is holding his own and hopefully improving. When she was asked what we could do for her, she said that she wants her gavel back and is playing the sympathy card. No one in the Board meeting admitted to knowing who has the gavel. Cruel!!!!<br />
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Lion Roger reported that there is to be a big concert at convention Center sometime next year featuring Patti LaBelle and sponsored by Diabetes of America. It is for charitable and the hope is that it will become an annual event. Lion Roger thinks it may be an event in which the District would like to become involved. Lion Roger will contact Lion Roberto Loyola, District Diabetes Chairperson, to explore the idea.<br />
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Adjourned 8:27pm<br />
Respectfully Submitted<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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June 1, 2011. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
1 Guest<br />
19_Members<br />
59% Percentage<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />
Reconvened 7:00pm<br />
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Guest speaker: introduced by Lion Bob Perrine – Paul Atkinson, Eggleston Services,<br />
“Helping People with Disabilities”<br />
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Eggleston Services was started in 1955 by group of parents whose disabled children could not get a job in adulthood. Most of the children had Cerebral Palsy. The Cerebral Palsy foundation provided some help in starting the organization that was known for about 25 years as the Tidewater Vocational Center. In the 1970’s Louise Eggleston had property in downtown Norfolk where the Colonial Food Store was located and offered property if she could be paid small stipend. Mrs. Eggleston was killed within 6 months of the agreement so the organization adopted her name. Eggleston Services provide help to about 650 people with disabilities. Mr. Atkinson quizzed the club members on the term “handicap “which literally means “cap in hand”. The term originated in England after WW1 when the government allowed veterans to beg on the street with cap in hand. The word “handicap “is not politically correct today. Individuals with disabilities should always be referred to as people first and the disability second. For instance “idiot Savant” is not acceptable. Words like Idiot, imbecile, moron are all derogatory. The term intellectually disabled is more appropriate. The General Assembly of Virginia has recently passed a law to remove the term “mental retardation” from all government forms, facilities, and notices.<br />
Mr. Atkinson has been with Eggleston Services for over 23 years. The program has a 24 million dollar budget and 28 programs for people of all ages ranging from 6 weeks through adulthood. Eggleston provides mainstreaming education programs and residential services. They are constantly job shopping to match jobs with applicants. Most of the jobs and job services are associated with the military installations. Eggleston provides food and laundry service at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Lake Taylor Hospital, Langley Clinic and Fort Lee. The Sarah Bonwell Hudgens Center is one of their facilities. Chester Carlson, the inventor of Xerography donated the money for the facility but asked that it be named in memory of his mother in law. Eggleston started a shredding and electronic storage service at the Center. A second facility has just been opened on Military Highway in the old Conley Phillips auto site. The latest job opportunity is a business called “Let’s Go”, a pet service where dog washing and walking, is offered.<br />
About 11 years ago, Eggleston began a vehicle donation project and runs an auction and clean up every 2 weeks. About 2500 cars were donated last year. At one time there were as many as 4000 per year but because of the Cash for Clunkers program, their business has decreased and the price of the donated auctioned cars has increased. Mr. Atkinson believes that giving intellectually disabled people the opportunity to earn a living wage, to be provided with health benefits, and to have understanding employers is the key to moving them into the society workforce.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Blind Made Products – Lion Bob Donnelly- Total for the broom sale was $1,516.00 including $150.00 in flags and $10.00 in umbrellas. Seventeen members worked 51 hours.<br />
* Pediavision screening at Library – Thalia Lions Club will sponsor a PediaVison screening at the Central Library on August 3rd. Every branch library will also have screenings scheduled at different times during the summer with specific clubs assigned to the appropriate location.<br />
* Mini Health Fair – June 4th, Saturday, First Baptist Church, 418 E Butte St., is holding a Mini Health Fair at their Youth Camp at 500 Butte Street. They have requested the PediaVision and Diabetes screening. Hours are 9-12am.<br />
* LAMP- Mt. Lebenon Church in Norfolk, June 11th -PediaVisions will be used and volunteers are needed to assist. Our club is involved with the Eye Bowl that day so if you are not bowling and have been certified or want to be certified in PediaVision this is great opportunity for service and experience.<br />
* Eye bowl – Lion Nancy Watters – Saturday, June 11th –Thalia Lions will be represented by two teams in the tournament. Members are Lions Steve, Nancy John, Linda, Vickie, Irene, Aziz, Brad, Nurys, Doug. Thank you everyone for your support of the Sight & Hearing Van.<br />
* Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters – District Meeting Wed., June 8th at 7:00pm - Beacon in Topping Virginia. Cost is $15.00. Please register individually.<br />
* Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy (see attached)<br />
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Old Buisiness:<br />
* Charter Night – Lion Nancy Watters – June 14th, 2011 at Broad Bay Country Club – 41 members have reservations<br />
* Committees – Lion Stan Furman for Lion Jeri – as sheet was passed for committee chairperson volunteers.<br />
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New Business:<br />
* State Convention District Meeting & Presentation – Lion Stan Furman – Dist Gov. Donna awarded membership awards to Thalia Club. Lion Stan presented the award to Lion Steve Rosnov.<br />
* Bland contest –Our vocalist was 2nd place winning a $2000.00 scholarship. First place instrumentalist was won by the pianist from our District.<br />
Constitution & by laws –<br />
* State dues increase was voted down but LCI went to $41.00 this year and $43.00 next year.<br />
* The Gary Amendment which was meant to limit the ability to hold Council Chair by any Cabinet member did not pass.<br />
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Birthdays: May- Lion Brad, - 1st, Lion Filip-4th, Otis – 31st. June – Lion Susie – 25 th. Lion Otis was the only one present. Lion Vickie and Lion Ed DeLong each gave a performance of “Happy Birthday.”<br />
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Raffle: Our speaker, Mr. Paul Atkinson won $21.00 which he donated back to the club and Lion Steve won $20.00 for the second drawing.<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
* June 4th, Mini Health Fair – First Baptist Church, Butte St. Norfolk<br />
Upcoming Events:<br />
* June 8th – Last District Meeting in Topping, Va. 7:00pm<br />
* June 11th – Mt Lebanon Church LAMP<br />
* June 14th, Charter Night, Broad Bay Country Club<br />
* June 22nd – Board meeting will be a joint meeting of the 2010-11 board and 2011-2011-12 board – The meeting will be at Lion Jeri’s home at 7:00pm.<br />
* July 6th –NO MEETING!!!<br />
* July 9th- PediaVision Event at Pemboke Mall in conjunction with Cox Communication Kid’s Day<br />
* July 13th - Regular meeting (only one for July)<br />
* July 9th – PediaVision Event at Pembroke Mall in conjunction with Cox Communication<br />
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Adjournment 8:10<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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May 25, 2011 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club Board Meeting at the home of President Lion Steve Rosnov, 5164 Eagle Run Rd.,VB 23464, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov. Pres.<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
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Old/On-Going Business:<br />
*Lion Steve Rosnov –Asked for approval of minutes from April 27th. Motion to dispense with reading and to approve was made by Lion Jim and seconded by Lion Stan. Motion passed.<br />
*Lion Vickie Kennedy – Treasurer’s Report – Returned check in the amount of $27.00 was re-deposited and the bank paid but our club was charged a $10.00 fee. The necessary correction was made to the last Treasurer’s report. Lion Franklin Waller was notified by email that he would be charged $25.00 to our club to cover bank fees and our time and trouble. If we do not hear from him we will send a second email copying the new District Governor and the Town Central secretary.<br />
2011-12 Budget meeting will be May 31st at Lion Jeri’s house, 7:00pm<br />
*Lion Stan Furman – State Convention – The Thalia Lions vocal Bland contestant, Joylyn Rushing, won 2nd place on the State level and the contestant from Matthews/Lancaster, Marika Yasuda, won 1st place instrumentalist (piano) at the State level.<br />
*The motion to increase State dues was not passed. This District was largely responsible for the results.<br />
*The motion to prevent the immediate governor or a current district officer to hold a council chair position was defeated.<br />
*The vote for International director was thrown out because the winner was required to have 50 percent of the vote plus one.<br />
*Lion Steve Rosnov – Reported that there is no need to discuss a meeting location any longer because the Crowne Plaza is doing a very good job with our meals. The next meeting will be chicken Marcella with plenty of sauce.<br />
*Lion Nancy Watters – Charter Night – 41 members are registered to attend the installation night on June 14, 2011 at 6:00pm.<br />
*Lion Jeri Furman – 2011-12 Committees - Lion Jeri reported that we have a full slate for committee volunteers.<br />
*Lion Steve Rosnov and Jeri Furman – Installation Night Events will consist of the standard program with Lion Dick Knox as guest conducting the installation procedure.<br />
*Lion Bob Donnelly – Blind made Products – May 27th and 28th – many members cannot work 3hrs. therfore he has staggered those who are willing to work 2 hrs. Lion Bob will close both evenings. The inventory is good. Flags are $30 and we have 27 flags that can be sold at the blind made sale. Umbrellas will also be sold. There are 67 #4 brooms, 44 heavy brooms and 37 brooms with cushion handles. Seven Push brooms with poles are also available. Lion Roger may be able to make tent signs.<br />
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New Business-<br />
*Lion Bob Donnelly –asked about the possibility of sponsoring bus shelters in conjunction with the light rail service. If we partnered, there would be no money obligation. Our kick back would be 10%. Lion Stan informed us that LCI would not allow us to endorse for profit organizations. The discussion was dropped.<br />
*Lion Stan and Jeri recommended that we have only one meeting in July. They will be at will be at the International Convention the first week in July. Traditionally, we have only one meeting for that month. The discussion will be taken up with the membership at the next meeting.<br />
*The last District Meeting for this Lions Year is on June 8th at the Beacon in Topping, Virginia. Lions Stan, Jeri, Steve, Nancy, and John plan to attend.<br />
The cost is $15.00<br />
*Next board meeting will be at Lion Jeri’s home on June 22nd at 7:00pm. It will be a combined meeting of both the old and new boards. The old board will handle old business and new board will handle new business<br />
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Adjourned 8:20<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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May 18, 2011. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
2 Guest<br />
19 Members<br />
59.3% Percentage<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />
Reconvened 7:00pm<br />
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Guest speaker: introduced by Lion Bob Perrine - Officer Al Perry “Virginia Beach Project Life Saver.” Virginia Beach Project Life Saver is the largest life saver program in the world. It is incorporated, run by a volunteer board and has its own insignia. The program is mostly for Alzheimer’s patients because when they are lost or in trouble they do not call for help. A prime example is Mary Butts who was lost on Bonney Rd. She never cried for help the 5 days before she was found. Project Lifesaver Virginia was started in the Sherriff’s Dept. The Virginia Beach police department took it over the project in 2005. The client base at the time Virginia Beach Police took over had only 18 people in the client base. After five years, there are 105 clients. There are Main two groups of clients; those with autism and those with Alzheimers. Yet many other conditions are not excluded.<br />
Hampton Roads has higher than average rate of autism because of the Navy. If Navy personnel have special needs children, Hampton Roads and Jacksonville, Florida are the places designated for best treatment. Autistic children “bolt and run” and are often drawn to water, and have seizures. They lack normal fear responses like walking into traffic. All these factors make finding them quickly very important.<br />
Seventy eight percent of all Alzheimer patients will develop the tendency to wander. The number of people with Alzheimer’s is growing because of the baby boomers population. 5 million people in the US today have Alzheimer. There is no cure and no medication to arrest the disease. Another reason for the high numbers is that we are living longer. By the age of 85, 10% of the people will have Alzheimer’s. The system works by using a state of the art battery powered transmitter that emits a constant radio signal 24 hours a day. The radio transmitter is the size of a wrist watch and provides a constant radio signal. Once the police are notified that a person is missing, officers identify the signal from a specialized directional antenna and are able to track the wandering person. Officers use this equipment on foot, in cars and also by air, providing maximum cover and capability for search efforts for several miles. Virginia Beach Project Lifesaver is a successful program. Nationwide, Project Lifesaver has responded to more than 1700 rescues and all were 100 percent successful with a recovery time of less than 30 minutes. To enroll, please contact Officer Perry at 757-385-2703 or email him at: alperry@VBgov.com. He has contact numbers for every city.<br />
The cost of the appliance is $300.00 but no one is ever turned away because of inability to pay. All equipment and service is being paid by Board and donations. The monitoring service is $9.00 per month which includes replacing the battery.<br />
Officer Perry was asked if there were problems with patients removing or losing the bracelets. His reply was that it had never been a problem as long as the caregiver is cooperative. The transmitted signal has a range of about 1 mile on the ground and 10 miles in the air. The public may help by spreading the word about Project Lifesaver, by identifying those at risk, and by donating money.<br />
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Reports: Adult Learning Center Scholarship final report – Lion Ed Delong – Lion Ed and Lion Steve presented a $1000.00 scholarship to a 54 year old candidate. The Governor of Virginia had given him a pardon and he had turned his life around by pursuing an education. He did not know how he was going to pay for the second semester and he was extremely grateful for the scholarship.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
*Charter Night – Lion Nancy Watters – June 14th, 2011 at Broad Bay Country Club. Please submit your reservation with your payment of $32.00 per person. Reservation deadline is May 18th.<br />
*Eye bowl – Lion Nancy Watters – Saturday, June 11th –Thalia Lions will be represented by two teams in the tournament. Members are Lions Steve, Nancy John, Linda, Vickie, Irene, Aziz, Brad, Nurys, Doug. Thank you everyone for your support of the Sight & Hearing Van.<br />
*PediaVision screening at Library– Lion Nancy Watters – the Thalia Lions Club will sponsor a PediaVison screening at the Central Library on August 3rd. Every branch library will also have screenings scheduled at different times during the summer with specific clubs assigned to the appropriate location.<br />
*Mini Health Fair – First Baptist Church 418 E Butte St. is holding a Mini Health Fair at their Youth Camp at 500 Butte Street. They have requested the PediaVision and that we do Diabetes screening.<br />
*LAMP – Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Norfolk June 11th, PediaVision will be provided for their use but our Club will be participating in the Eye Bowl.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Lion Jeri thanked all for White Cane – We collected over $1,600.00. She passed out a list of committees for sign up for the coming Lions Year.<br />
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Blind Made Products – Lion Bob Donnelly will send email confirming the work assignments on May 27-28.<br />
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Birthdays: Lions Brad - 1st, Filip – 4th, Nancy - 27th, Otis 31st - Lion Nancy was the only person present with a birthday. $94.00 was raised to hear Lion Ed DeLong or Lion Stan Furman sing Happy Birthday. But Lion Nancy chose Lion John to serenade on bended knee.<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
-May 27-28 Broom sale, Birchwood Shopping Center Parking Lot<br />
-May 25, 7 pm, Board Meeting Lion Steve Rosnov’s Residence<br />
-June 1, 6pm, Regular Meeting, Crowne Plaza<br />
-June 4, Mini Health Fair – First Baptist Church, Butte St. Norfolk<br />
-June 14th, Charter Night, Broad Bay Country Club<br />
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Raffle: Lion Jack Wagner - $20.00 – won by Lion Stan $16.00 – won by Lion Stan<br />
Adjournment 8:05<br />
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Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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May 4, 2011 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
2 Guest<br />
18 Members<br />
%56 Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests: Lion Jim Healy introduced Sandy Robbinette from the “FBI” family. She is a prospective member.<br />
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Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />
Reconvened 7:00pm<br />
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Guest speaker: introduced by Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Karen Wilson Forget - Lynnhaven River Now http://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org<br />
Karen’s interest in the environment started early growing up on an organic farm in Indiana. She has a BA from Purdue University and an MA from the College of William and Mary and has enjoyed living in the Hampton Roads area for over thirty years. She immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of this area and its many ties to the water. Her first three years here were spent living on a sail boat and learning about the natural history and beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. Karen came to Lynnhaven River NOW after thirty years as a teacher and school administrator. Her first involvement with Lynnhaven River NOW was as a citizen oyster gardener which she has been doing now for fifteen years. For the past five years Karen has been working full time with Lynnhaven River NOW first as the Education & Outreach Coordinator and for the past three years as the Executive Director. She also serves on several city-wide committees including the Green Ribbon Implementation Committee, the Clean Water Task Force and the Sustainability Advisory Team. She is also on the Board of Buy Fresh, Buy Local Hampton Roads and Light Rail Now. Karen described the demographics of the 63 square mile watershed that covers most of northern Va. Beach. It includes 21% of the city’s total land area and has a population of 1.4 million people living within its boundaries. That is one half the population of Virginia Beach. 40% of the watershed land area is covered with impervious surface, a major reason for water quality problems. Storm water runoff, fertilizers, animal waste, gas, oil are among the primary causes of water pollution. The population growth of the area has exploded. In 1905 the statistics shows a population of 11,000. By 2006, the population grew to be over 445,000. The Lynnhaven is a beautiful area of more than 500 sq. miles with more than ½ being water. Water is a large part of the life of Va. Beach and a major draw for residential land use. Almost all natural wetlands has been lost to development. Wetlands filter runoff and are the nursery for everything that lives in the water. Underwater grasses were depleted at an alarming rate from sediment and nutrient runoff. Only 6 acres are left. Eel grass is the primary underwater grass in this area and we are on the uppermost range for its habitat.As waters get warmer, the line goes farther north. Lynnhaven NOW is experimenting with new growth by transplanting Widgeon grass. We do not have serious industrial pollution as in some areas but our issues are the result of development. Our water quality problems stem for sediment, bacteria, and nutrient toxins. Five years ago only 1% of the Lynnhaven was open to oyster harvesting. Presently 41% or 2,007 acres are now in use. The improvement is due to better sanitation and storm management. Smith Mt. Lake and Lake Drummand are the only 2 natural lakes in state of Va. All others are manmade lakes, retention ponds or borrow pits. Another cause of poor water quality in the Lynnhaven is bacteria. One third of fecal coliform origins are bird, human, and pet. There are basically no livestock in northern Va. Beach but there are 40,000 licensed dogs. Lynnhaven NOW has a Scoop the Poop campaign and asked that the club members put stickers on their garbage cans to remind dog owners to pick up after pets. People are asked not to feed the birds. In fact it is a misdemeanor to feed wildlife on city property. Another source of the problem has been septic tanks. Va. Beach soil is not good for septic fields because of the nature of the soil. At one time there were over 11,000 septic tanks in the watershed. The city has now invested in providing service to almost all areas with the exception of about 100. Backup power sources are now provided for pumping stations when heavy storms cause outages resulting in storm water overflows. The Lynnhaven is a no discharge zone for boats. Outlawing the practice has made a significant difference in water quality Lynnhaven NOW offers the following suggestions to improve and protect the water quality of Lynnhaven Watershed:<br />
Grow oysters –Scoop the poop – note Storm Drain Awareness Markers – promote clean boating- sponsor a monthly river clean up – use rain barrels – fertilize sparingly – plant native plants – install backyard buffers- plant a rain garden –become a Lynnhaven NOW partner.<br />
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Lion President presented Karen with an engraved plaque of appreciation.<br />
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Lion Steve presented Lion Bob Perrine with 100% President’s Excellence Award. Form last year.<br />
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Reports:<br />
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Bonney Road Cleanup Report- Lion Rich Roberts – 11 members worked enthusiastically for one hour on Sat. 4/30/11.<br />
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Scholarships – Lion Rich – ALC candidate was selected and will be presented May 5th. The Princess Anne coordinator has sent applications to Lion Rich and the selection will be make by June.<br />
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White Cane Final Report – Lion Jeri Furman - over $1,604.15 dollars was raised on March 23-24/2011 at Birchwood Shopping Center. 17 umbrellas were sold. 19 members worked 32 hours total.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters – the Thalia Lions Club will sponsor a PediaVison screening at the Central Library on August 3rd. Every branch library will also have screenings scheduled at different times during the summer with specific clubs assigned to the appropriate library.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy- see attached<br />
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Old Business:<br />
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Charter Night – Lion Nancy Watters – June 14th, 2011 at Broad Bay Country Club. Please submit your reservation with your payment of $32.00 per person. Reservation deadline is May 18th.<br />
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Eye bowl – Lion Nancy Watters – Saturday, June 11th –Thalia Lions will be represented by two teams in the tournament. Members are Lions Steve, Nancy John, Linda, Vickie, Irene, Aziz, Brad, Nurys, Doug. Thank you everyone for your support of the Sight & Hearing Van.<br />
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Leo Club Status – Lion Bob Perrine reported that the Princess Anne Leo Club is basically defunct. The sponsor , Joe Panachek says there are issues and that the club would not meet again this year. Only one member is a junior. Back to school night is in August. It was suggested that the club be present on that evening to solicit members and explain the purpose of the Lions Club. Thalia offers a scholarship to students at Princess Anne High and it is felt that there should be more cooperation. A conference with the principal to find a better solution to the problem was encouraged. Lion Mike Berns has agreed to take the sponsorship for the coming school year.<br />
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Blind Made Products (Broom Sale) – Lion Bob Donnelly – May 27th and 28th. This year the location will be near the service station. Lion Bob will do an inventory and will order what is needed before the sale dates. –Recommendations were that we should have printed cards at White Cane for instructions about where to purchase buy brooms and about upcoming broom sales. It was also requested that we order White Cane stickers.<br />
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Recycle Lions International Magazines – Lion Nancy – Please bring old LIONS magazines to meetings. They are wonderful publicity for our service projects. When someone asks what Lions do, it is easy to hand them the magazine and show them.<br />
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Umbrella Status – Lion Jim Healy – New order shows price increase. The board has decided to leave the selling price the same even though the profit margin decreases.<br />
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Virginia Beach Schools Food Bag program –Upon investigating the particulars of this project, Lion Steve Rosnov determined that it would be very similar to the food project we now have going with Samaritan House. The project would also require that we collect, organize, and put together school bags to be sent home with children. It seems to be quite a time and financial commitment. Therefore he has decided not to pursue the project.<br />
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Samaritan House – Lion Jack reminded us how much the financial contributions are meaning to Samaritan House. They are able to purchase necessary items that are not donated. Committee assignment sheet passed from Lion Jeri<br />
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Raffle $25.00 won by Lion Vickie, $14.00 won by Lion Susie Sumnick (donated to Samaritan House)<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
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- May 12th, 10 am to noon, Eye Glass Recycling Center<br />
- May 27-28 Broom sale, Birchwood Shopping Center Parking Lot<br />
- May 25, 7 pm, Board Meeting Lion Steve Rosnov’s residence<br />
- June 14th, Charter Night, Broad Bay Country Club<br />
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Adjournment: 8:07pm<br />
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Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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Apr 27, 2011, 7 pm -OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
at the home of President Lion Bob Perrine, 2408 Ketch Ct. Va. Beach, 23451with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Dob Donnelly<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
Lion Roger Snell<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov. Pres.<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy Ed<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Aziz Selahi<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
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On-Going Business:<br />
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Approval of March 23 Board Minutes – Lion Steve Rosnov asked for and received approval of minutes of last Board meeting.<br />
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Crowne Plaza Meeting Place- Lion Steve Rosnov- reported that the hotel is doing better and there seems to be fewer complaints. No one has offered any other suggestions for menus. The venue is perfect for Lions District, Region and Zone meeting and offers a good atmosphere for guests. The Board decided that we should stay at the location for the coming year.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report _ Lion Vickie Kennedy – Please see attached. The report has been revised since the last regular meeting.<br />
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Old Business-<br />
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Charter Night – Lion President, Jeri Furman, Nancy Watters – 13 reservations have been confirmed to date. The deadline for reservations is May 18th.<br />
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Leo Club Status –Lion Bob Perrine - the Princess Anne Leo Club is basically defunct. The sponsor - Joe Panachek says there are issues and that the club would not meet again this year. Only one member is a junior. Back to school night is in August. It was suggested that the club be present on that evening to solicit and explain the purpose of the Lions Club. Many suggestions were offered to promote the Leos. Thalia offers a scholarship to students at Princess Anne High and it is felt that there should be more cooperation. A conference with the principal to find a better solution to the problem was encouraged.<br />
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White Cane/Umbrella Report – Lion Jeri Furman- $1,604.15 was collected and 17 umbrellas sold. It was recommended that there be 3 people per shift for future collections. Lion Jeri said that she had tried to have 3 people per shift for this collection but was not able to get enough people in every case.<br />
Lion Jim reported that he reordered umbrellas and has about 70 or so left. Though the price per umbrella has increased, the Board felt that the selling price should remain the same.<br />
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Lion Rog said that he could make adhesive stickers with Thalia’s name and contact number to be applied to the umbrellas.<br />
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Lion Ed asked about the flags. We still have inventory and sell them for $30.00 each.<br />
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New Business<br />
Broom Sale –Lion Bob Donnelly - May 27-28th - This year our location will be closer to the gas station and we may use the new 10X10 tent purchased for use with the PediaVision. There is a possibility of running two locations in the parking lot at Birchwood.<br />
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ALC scholarship Lion Rich and Lion Ed - graduation is May 2nd and no scholarship applications have been received to date.<br />
Lion Ed DeLong is chairperson and will call the school tomorrow.<br />
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Lion Jeri, our incoming President will have a list of committees at the next meeting and will ask for volunteers. Each Vice President is expected to oversee the committees under his prevue.<br />
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools – Parent Connection/Beach Bags – Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
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Please see the webpage sent by Lion Steve or the attached print out. People are needed to assemble bags of food for distribution to the students. The school in our area of service where the program is being implemented is Kings Grant. We would be scheduled as their food packers for a specific number of days each month. Lion Steve will investigate further and present it to the club.<br />
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Lion Nancy –suggested that we collect our old Lions magazines to distribute at service locations when people have questions about Lionism.<br />
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PediaVision screening on Friday morning at Growing Essentials, 600 Independence Blvd. Two or three volunteers are needed.<br />
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Next meeting is scheduled at Lion Steve’s. May 25th.<br />
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Lion Nancy stated that since Dr. Frenkel has done so much we would like to honor him with an invitation to Charter Night and be recognized. It was decided that we should send him invitation and if he accepts, we would recognize him is some fashion. It was also decided to invite the widows of former members.<br />
Lion Roger will print the invitations.<br />
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Adjournment: 8:07pm<br />
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Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Apr 20, 2011 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
0 Guest<br />
23_ Members<br />
72%Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests:<br />
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Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm. During dinner, Lion Steve passed out “Lion of the Year” ballots for another vote. Lion Nancy and Lion Steve recused themselves from eligibility making another vote necessary.<br />
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Reconvened 7:00pm<br />
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Guest speaker: introduced by Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
Lion Debra Laughlin – “A Look into Low Vision”<br />
Debra Laughlin was forced to resign from her nursing career when she lost her sight in 2007 from Rod Cone Dystrophy, a retinal disease. Lion Bob Perrine heard about her in a Virginian Pilot article that featured her coordinating a health fair Oct 9, 2010 for Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kempsville. Lion Debra spoke at our club meeting on Oct 20, 2010 about “Bringing Eye Disease Awareness to Virginia Beach.” On Nov 17, 2010 she became a member of our club under the sponsorship of Lion Mike Berns. She hosted a Coffee Social for Foundation Fighting Blindness at Panera’s Bread in Pembroke. Lion Debra hopes to organize a Vision Walk by 2012 to help raise awareness. Because Lion Debra shows no outwardly signs of vision impairment, people often questions her about her disease. Her general response is “could you tell by looking at me if I had high blood pressure or heart disease?” Over 10 million Americans have low vision for a variety of reasons. Vision acuity of 20/70 is considered low vision. With vision acuity of 20/200, Lion Debra’s daily life is affected. She cannot read, cannot tell if the stove is on or off, cannot see who is calling on the phone by the ID, cannot recognize objects at short distances and has trouble differentiating colors. Lion Debra passed around several types of glasses and eye covers that simulate what a person with different low vision issues actually sees. In the US a person is considered legally blind if your vision is 20/200 or your field of vision is less than 20 degrees. After describing the anatomy of the eye, Lion Debra defined the leading causes of low vision and blindness as the following: Retinitis Pigmentosa - dysfunction of the retina, Cataracts – clouding of the lens, Glaucoma – dysfunction of optic nerve caused by fluid pressure, Diabetic Retinopathy – retinal disease from diabetes. The following steps were suggested to prevent or delay vision problems:<br />
Regular exams for early detection<br />
Sunglasses use to protect from cataracts<br />
Safety glasses or goggles use to protect from accidental injury<br />
Proper diet rich in Omega 3, fruit, vegetables<br />
Healthy weight to avoid diabetes<br />
Research is expensive. Four hundred million has been raised to help fund 151 research grants in 80 institutions. Some of the recent studies include gene therapy, and Valproic Acid treatment, and French research that has some success in restoring rods, Rod Derived Cone viability Factor. Lion Debra expressed the desire to hold a National Vision Walk fundraising event in the Tidewater area in 2011-12. The National Vision Walk organization operates in 46 locations around the country and has raised over 15 million since its inception in 2006. The organization funds purchase of vision equipment for those who need assistance. Insurance does not pay for the cost of canes, magnifying equipment, special lens and glasses or any of the equipment making life easier for those with vision impairment. Lion Steve thanked Lion Debra for her talk and presented her with a Lion statuette. Lion Bob Donnelly moved that we have a standing committee to assist with the National Vision Walk making Lion Debra the chairperson. The motion was seconded by Lion Rich Roberts and the vote was unanimously passed.<br />
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Reports:<br />
*Braille Camp – Lion Irene Conlin read a very warm thank you letter from Malorie Eggelston. Thalia Lions sponsored her son, Robert, for a trip to Braille Camp.<br />
* Audible Easter Egg Hunt –Lion Irene Conlin – the event took place at Bayville Farms Park on April 16th from 10:30 – 2:30 pm. Though well attended, the expectation is that next year’s event will be much larger in number. There were 42 families participating. Four Thalia members assisted. It was suggested that in future events, eggs be hidden in a larger area. Many visually impaired were confused by the noises when too many eggs were hidden in close proximity.<br />
*Journey for Sight – Lion Jim Healy– Sat. April 16th - 8:30 - Norview High School -Our club was responsible for filling water cups. The 5KRun/Walk & Mile Run/Walk was sponsored by Tidewater Striders. Thalia had 5 members who worked the event. Lion Jim stated that because of the new location and new set up, we were short handed. He could have used as many as 8-10 people and hopes next year we will be better prepared.<br />
*Samaritan House –Lion Jack Wagner described the mission of the Samaritan House and again thanked the club for its support of food and especially money for goods. Many items not covered by food stamps are being purchased with our cash donations. The average age of a resident is 11 yrs. old.<br />
*Leadership Conference- Lion Stan Furman reported that 7 members attended the conference and 2 were included in the World Wide Induction Ceremony. The conference was one of the best attended in many years.<br />
*Final Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy – the vocal candidate sponsored by our club won the District level competition. Joylyn Rushing from Greenbrier Christian School will compete on the state level. The winning instrumentalist was a pianist, Marika S. Yasuda, from Hampton Roads Academy. Our contestant placed second. Lion John Watters made a motion that the club contribute $200.00 to defray our contestants cost of travel and stay at the State competition in Richmond. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously.<br />
*EK Slone Foundation –Lion Stan Furman announced that because Lion Ed DeLong followed up on an article in the newspaper about the EK Slone Foundation’s grant offer to purchase pianos, our club is assisting Thalia United Methodist Church in applying for the grant. Our Bland contest is held at that location each year.<br />
*White Cane Collection –Birchwood Shopping Center (in front of B.J.’s) Lion Jeri Furman –April 22-23 at Birchwood Shopping Center -Lion Jeri will be in contact with members. She would like three people per shift.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
*Charter Night –June 14th –Broad Bay Country Club -2120 Lords Landing, VB 23454-Lion Nancy read the menu and explained to new members and old that Charter Night is the beginning of the new Lions year with awards for outstanding service, perfect attendance and installation of new officers. Every member should be willing to attend, bring a spouse or partner and support the club. Reservations deadline is May 18th and must be accompanied by your check for the evening’s meal ($32.00 per person) The price this year is the same as in the last 3 years, however, Lion Nancy was informed by Broad Bay Country Club Management that in future years there will be a $50.00 bartender fee and an additional $50.00 fee for Chef’s assistant. Reservations were passed out to those in attendance. Please see attached for a copy.<br />
*Eye Bowl – June 11th – AMF Lanes – 6660 Indian River Road. –Lion Nancy asked that all who agreed to form a team for our club please turn in your check made to Sight & Hearing Van or give her cash ($20.00) The following members volunteered to comprise the team. ONE MORE MEMBER is needed!!! Lions Steve, Nancy John, Linda, Vickie, Irene, Aziz, Brad, Nurys. Please contact Lion Nancy if you can be the last team member.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Nominations for Thalia Lions Year 2011/2012 –Lion Steve Rosnov. When Lion Bob Donnelly realized that it would be difficult to be the Incoming President due to some short term medical problems he made the difficult decision to step down from taking that position. However, Lion Steve did not realize that he wished to remain in the Vice President’s role to become President in another year. So our Nominations Board moved Lion Roger up to First Vice President and Lion Nancy agreed to be Second Vice President. Though she agreed to be Second Vice President, Lion Nancy has too many things on her plate for the next few years. Therefore, Lion Bob Donnelley is nominated for First Vice President and Lion Roger for Second Vice President. Because the change eliminates the requirement for an additional Director, Lion John Watters is removed from the ballot. Lion Steve opened the floor for other nominations. Lion Jeri Furman nominated Lion Nancy Watters for First Vice President. Lion Nancy Watters respectfully declined. Lion Stan Furman moved that nominations be closed and that the slate be approved unanimously.<br />
The motion was seconded and the vote carried.<br />
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Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Lion Stan Furman – Khedive Temple Sat., Oct. 1, 2011. Please begin collecting nice items for the auction. Examples: prints, collectibles, jewelry, gift baskets, antiques, gift certificates, golf packages. Lion Stan will take any items that are collected. It is suggested that donated items should be of $100.00 value.<br />
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Annual 24-D Governor's Ball - Lion Stan Furman- April 16th – Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder. Thalia had 4 members in attendance. Each person received a Governor’s Ball pin.<br />
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Bonney Road Environmental Service Project – Lion Rich Roberts – next clean up date is April 30th<br />
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Scholarship applications will be coming in at the end of the month. Lion Rich will meet with his committee and make the selection in May.<br />
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LOVF- Lion Linda Eggleston – money is due now. Lion Stan will take the raffle tickets to the State Convention on May 19th. Please turn in all your tickets and money no later than May 1st. The club must write a check for the tickets before the State Convention.<br />
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Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz announced that Thalia has met all the requirements for earning a Traveling Leo patch for the year 2010-11. No more trips are necessary unless the club chooses to make additional visits.<br />
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EGRC- Scheduled for May 12th. Please see upcoming events<br />
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Melvin Jones – Lion Steve read a letter of thank you and commendation from LCIF for the purchase of a Melvin Jones Award, recipient to be announced on Charter Night. This year’s award was selected by the president. Because the Melvin Jones Award has been voted on by former recipients in previous years, Lion Dick Kreassig questioned the manner in which this award was chosen. As a matter of information, the following passage is taken from the Board minutes March 23, 2011:<br />
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Interest in awarding a Melvin Jones for 2010-11 – Lion Vickie read the names of those who do not have a Melvin Jones Award. We have many new members who have not been with the club long enough to be considered. Lion Ed would like to ask club members if they would be willing to contribute ½ the cost of a MJ. Lion Stan suggested that we actively solicit funds for LCIF from the club and consider the possibility of awarding more than one award this year, depending on the amount of money collected. The club has about $1,000 reserved in LCIF for the MJ Award. Lion Steve feels that the club should use the MJ as the award as originally intended. Lion Stan moved that the President be allowed the privilege of selecting the recipient rather that having the current MJ decides. Donations to LCIF are tax deductible. Potentially we could possibly give two. Motion carried -no opposition.<br />
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Birthdays – Lion Jack Wagner (7) Lion Kimberly Vakos (28) Lions Rich and Lion Jeri serenade the two with an exhilarating duet.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $24.00 won by Lion Debra Laughlin, $29.00 won by Lion Mike Coren-<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
*April 22& 23 – White Cane, Birchwood Shopping Center<br />
*April 27th – Board meeting Lion Bob Perrine’s residence – 7:00pm<br />
*May 4 – Regular Club Meeting at Crowne Plaza<br />
*May 9th - EGRC – meet at Best Buy 9:30<br />
*June 14th,- Charter Night, Broad Bay Country Club<br />
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Adjourned 8:21<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary Thalia Lions Club<br />
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April 6, 2001 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
1 Guest<br />
21_ Members<br />
66% Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests: None<br />
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Recess for Dinner: 6:35pm<br />
Reconvened 7:00pm<br />
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Guest speaker: David Edmondson Jr., a heart transplant recipient, spoke about organ donation and LifeNet Health, the organization that arranges organ transplants<br />
There are 110,640 people awaiting a transplant for life threatening illness. Donors are only a fraction of that number. David began by sharing his story. In May 0f 2000 at the age of 35, he began to feel so tired that he was unable to function. After examinations and treatments, he had a pacemaker implanted. By Labor Day, the pacemaker was not working well. He had no stamina. A resulting trip to the ER he was diagnosed with heart failure and he was placed on a defibrillator. Nine months later it was determined that he had no choice but a transplant. At UVA, after tests were run, David was evaluated by the “board” to receive a transplant. Without it his life expectancy was 3 yrs. He was put on the waiting list for over a year. David went home and made his life end arrangements. While waiting, David met many people who were also waiting and made close friends. He saw both ends of the spectrum from those who died and those who had successful transplants and survived. David realized that the only way he could live was to get the transplant and he had no control over what was to happen. By May 2008, He was convinced that it was not going to happen. He developed a bucket list. But on June 21st he received the call. He was on the road to Charlottesville in 10 min. and was there by 5:00. At 7:30am the next morning, he had to say goodbye to everyone and did not know if he would survive. David calls June 22, 2008 is his second birthday. 11 days after checking into the hospital, he came home. While in the hospital, he wrote a letter to the donor family. There is only a 5% chance the family will reply because it seems just too painful for most families to handle. But his family replied. His donor’s name was Toni Lee. David was sent a picture of Toni Lee Bryson, a young mother of 2 children. She saved 7 people’s lives by her willingness to donate her organs. Now David is active, doing 3k walk a thons, and competes in “Heart Transplant Olympics”. Heart transplant recipients range in age from 5 -70 years of age. Larry Hagman is a liver transplant and was in the “Olympic” competition Team Virginia. David met him and had an extended conversation sharing their experiences. David gave several accounts of organ recipients and personal stories about meeting other new transplant recipients as well as his new wife. He just celebrated his 40th birthday this year because of his transplant and because someone said “yes” to becoming an organ donor. David brought several items such as bracelets, brochures, flyers, nail files that could remind people to donate. Many people refuse to donate because they believe something that is not true and are not willing to take the step. Most donors are killed by motor accidents, suicide, gunshot, strokes and falls. A person may sign up on their driver’s license, by completing from forms directly or on line at donatevirginia.org. As of 2005, Virginia passed a law stating that persons 18 years or older may make the legal decision to be a donor and the family cannot override that decision. LifeNet is called directly from the emergency room. The only factor that precludes a donor from donating is the presence of AIDS. The Donor Match Check List is a follows: blood type, tissue type, size, weight, degree of sickness, length of waiting time, and distance from donor.<br />
David encouraged all members to consider becoming an organ donor.<br />
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Induction of New Lion - Irene Conlin, by Second Vice District Governor Stan Furman. Irene is originally from Long Island, served 24 years in the military, has 4 children, and is married to the love of her life. Because one of her daughters is visually impaired, Elizabeth, Irene is an active member of Virginia Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired (VAAPVI).<br />
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Reports:<br />
*Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters read a thank you note from Samaritan House for food and money donations from our club. The resignation of membership of Lion Linda Esposito was announced to the club. Lion Nancy updated everyone of Lion Susie Sumnick’s condition for which she has be hospitalized. Lion Doug Craddock thanked everyone for cards and notes concerning his recent illness and Lion Nancy thanked everyone for cards and support in her recent family members deaths.<br />
Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedyb – see attached<br />
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Old Business:<br />
*District 24 D Audible Easter Egg Hunt – Bayville Farms Park – 10:30 – 2:30 (see flyer attached) Lion Irene Conlin, a new member of our club, is the contact person for the event sponsored by the Virginia Association of the Parents of the Visually Impaired. The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and Tidewater Area Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired are joining in the event.<br />
*White Cane – Lion Jeri Furman– April 22 & 23 at Birchwood Shopping Center-<br />
Almost every slot is filled except 4-6 on Fri. and Sat. Lion Jeri will be in contact with members – She would like three people per shift – especially 4-6 on Sat. and Fri. 6-7.<br />
*Eye Bowl – Lion Nancy Watters – Sight & Hearing Van Bowl –A-Thon- June 11th – 1-3pm. Each team is asked to drum up $250.00 in sponsorships or pay cost of $20.00 per bowler. Enough members willingly volunteered for the event to form 2 teams. (Lions Steve, John, Nancy, Linda, Vickie, Irene, Aziz, Brad, Kimberly, and Nurys. Lion Otis will be alternate in case someone cannot come.<br />
*Lions Charity Foundation Auction – Lion Nancy Watters – Khedive Temple Sat., Oct. 1, 2011. Please begin collecting nice items for bidding. Examples: prints, collectibles, jewelry, gift baskets, antiques, gift certificates, golf packages. Lion Stan will take any items that are collected.<br />
*Spring Kid’s Fest – Lion Nancy Watters/ Stan Furman- Lynnhaven Mall PediaVision was held from 11:00am-4:00pm on Sat. April 2nd. One hundred six children were screened with 29 referrals. Thalia had 11 members present as well as members from OLG, Princess Anne (whose tent was used), and Bayside Lions Clubs. The event was a great success and Kathy Straus, Events Manager for the mall, has promised to let us know when future kids events will be held and will again allow us the opportunity to set up screenings. Lion John Watters has ordered a tent for our club for future use. It is dark blue in color to decrease the amount of light for screening. We found that a white tent allows too much light in a bright area.<br />
*Journey for Sight – Lion Jim Healy– 8:30 - Norview High School - members need to be there by 7:30.Our club is responsible for filling water cups. The 5KRun/Walk & Mile Run/Walk is sponsored by Tidewater Striders. (See attached flyer)<br />
*Annual 24-D Governor's Ball - Lion Stan Furman- April 16th – Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder – Cost is $40.00 per person which includes registration, Governor’s Ball pin, Dinner and Dance. The theme is “In Our Hearts”.<br />
*Leadership Conference- Lion Nancy Watters encouraged all new members, and any member who may be interested in holding an office in the club to attend the Leadership Conference on April 9th at Sara Bonwell Hudgins Center in Hampton. The training session is free and runs from 9-12am.<br />
*The World Wide Induction Ceremony will also be held at the Conference. We have 9 people attending the Conference and 4 new members to be included in the World Wide Induction Ceremony.<br />
*Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi – Wards Corner visit is scheduled for April 15th. Six people are signed up to attend.<br />
*Bonney Road Environmental Service Project – Lion Rich Roberts – Our club is due to schedule another clean up but because of other activities scheduled for the available weekends we will defer the project until May.<br />
*Lion Rich will offer another date soon Scholarship applications will be coming in at the end of the month. Lion Rich will meet with his committee and make the selection in May.<br />
*Smithfield Lions Classic Car Cruz-In 2011 – Dates are 1st and 3rd Friday from 6-9 at Charlie Daniels Racing. The event runs from April – October<br />
*LOVF- Lion Linda Eggleston – money is due now. Lion Stan will take the raffle tickets to the State Convention on May 19th. Please turn in all your tickets and money. The club must write a check for the tickets before the State Convention.<br />
*EGRC- Scheduled for April 14th. Please see upcoming events<br />
*Umbrellas –Lion Jim Healy - new shipments are in and available.<br />
*Lion Roger has Mints – Lion Roger Snell – new shipment is in and available for sell<br />
Mints – are available from Lion Roger Snell.<br />
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New Business:<br />
*Nominations for Thalia Lions Year 2011/2012 –. A few changes have been made. Lion Jeri will be president next year and Lion Roger will be 1s Vice, Nancy 2nd Vice, Rich 3rd Vice. We are adding a Secretary Assistant because of the increasing activities in our club. Possible candidates are Lion Susie Sumnick or Lion Rich Roberts..<br />
*Lion of the Year selection - Lion President passed out ballots for this year.<br />
*Charter night – Lion Nancy- Charter Night will be Tues, June 14th at Broad Bay Country Club. The menu will be similar to previous years but has not yet been set. The price will remain the same as the last three years, $32.00 per person. Lion Dick Knox has been invited to install the new officers of the club. Lion Roger has offered to print programs and invitations for our guests.<br />
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Raffle : Lion Rich Roberts -$40.00 – won by Brad.<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
-April 9th Leadership Conference- Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center in Hampton<br />
-April 14th -7:00pm – Lions District 24 D Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd.<br />
-April 14th EGRC – meet at Best Buy 9:30<br />
-April 13-14 – PediaVision -WAVE Church CLC 1000 North Great Neck Road, Va. B. 23454<br />
-April 16th - Annual 24-D Governor's Ball - Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185<br />
-April 16th -Journey for Sight – Norview High School – 7:30am<br />
-April 16th – Audible Easter Egg Hunt -– Bayville Farms Park – 10:30 – 2:00<br />
-April 20th – Regular Club Meeting at Crowne Plaza<br />
-April 27th – Board meeting Lion Bob Perrine’s residence – 7:00pm<br />
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Adjourned 8:35<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Mar 23,2011 - Minutes of the Thalia Lions Club Board Meeting @<br />
Lion Vickie & Otis Residence, 608 Calista Drive, Chesapeake 23320<br />
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In attendance: Lions Steve Rosnov, Vickie Kennedy, Otis Etheridge, Stan Furman, Jeri Furman, Roger Snell, Rich Roberts, Jim Healy, Bob Perrine, Aziz Selahi.<br />
Absent: Lions John Watters, Nancy Watters, Ed DeLong, Bob Donnelly<br />
Call to order: 7 pm<br />
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Approve the February 23 Board Minutes – Lion President, Steve Rosnov<br />
Lion Stan Furman motioned to approve the minutes of the last minutes of the board, seconded by Lion Jim Healy. Motion passed.<br />
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Lion Vickie Kennedy briefed the board on the Treasurers Report (attached).<br />
Update on meeting location by Lion President. There were no complaints with the food or service at the last two meetings.<br />
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Lion Roger Snell reports that we ordered one case each of Wintergreen and Peppermint. Total cost $250. Anyone needing mints should let him know. Lion Aziz will obtain some for the Atlantic Eye Care Collection Site.<br />
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Lion Jim Healy reports that there is only one case of umbrellas remaining in storage which should be adequate for the upcoming White Cane and Journey for Sight. The company we purchase from has been sold and the new owner raised the price per umbrella to $6.25 plus $0.85 shipping. If we order at the new cost we would only make $2.92 per umbrella. Lion Stan noted that if we lose one umbrella then we cannot recoup the cost at a profit. There was quite a bit of discussion about raising the price of umbrellas to $12.00. It was decided that Lion Jim Healy will contact the company and see if we can obtain a reduced price or elimination of the shipping cost. Lion Jim will report back at the next board meeting.<br />
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Jim Healy is the point of contact for Journey for Sight, Saturday 16 April at Norview High School track. Located on Chesapeake Blvd off of Rt 64. Striders is providing the jugs and we will probably get the water in the cafeteria. The first race starts at 8:30 am so our club volunteers will have to be there by 7 am. There are already some members signed up to volunteer and a flyer will be distributed at our next meeting for additional sign ups.<br />
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Lion Secretary Vickie Kennedy will issue checks for $200 each for Thalia, Kings Grant & Malibu Elementary Schools. The checks will be given to Lion Nancy Watters who will make the decision on who does the presentation with pictures for the Knights Vision. No vote on issuing the checks was required since it is a budgeted item.<br />
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Melvin Jones award. The board at the last meeting approved allowing the President to select this year’s Melvin Jones. Lion President faxed the award to International. Although haven’t heard back it should be in process.<br />
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Lion of the Year selection will be by concealed ballet during the April 6th meeting. Lion President is not a Lion of the Year candidate and will count the ballots.<br />
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The Nominating Committee for next year’s Nomination of Officers is Lion President Steve Rosnov, Incoming President Lion Jeri Furman, and immediate Past President Lion Bob Perrine. Nominating Committee recommendations will be submitted to the club at the April 6th meeting with nominations from the floor at the April 20 meeting and vote during the May 4th meeting. If there are no nominations from the floor then the vote could be held during the April 20th meeting. Lion Bob Donnelly withdrew from assuming the Club Presidency this upcoming year due to health reasons. He will remain active in supporting club projects and chairs. Lion Roger Snell will move up a chair to fill that void next year and the Nominating Committee will have to select a Second & Third Vice President.<br />
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Lion President Steve Rosnov discussed Charter Night location. There was quite a bit of discussion. Ideally we will meet again at the Broad Bay Country Club however that is contingent on Lion Nancy Watters coordination on the cost. Lion Stan mentioned that the room we normally use may not be large enough for us now that our club has grown. Lion Jim Healy mentioned that Bistro 324 at Shore Drive and Great Neck Road may be a good option. He will check out the cost and particulars and brief the next board meeting. Lion President mentioned that we now meet at a very nice facility and may consider having Charter Night there with a higher cost meal. Lion Stan mentioned that the Crowne Plaza is not as fully equipped for handling meals as other restaurants, if the Yacht Club turns out to be too expensive and Bistro isn’t an option than we should look at booking another hotel for Charter Night.<br />
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The Region Three Meeting is Thursday, Mar 24th. Those attending should be at the Crowne Plaza by 5:30 pm. We will need two Lions for check in and two Lions for Raffle.<br />
The Annual Governors Ball will be at Fort Magruder, 69454 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, April 16th Social starts at 6 pm and dinner 7 pm. Music by the Dukes. The cost is $40.00 per person.<br />
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April 9th is Leadership day at the Sara Bonwell Hudgins Center, 1 Singleton Drive, Hampton, VA 23666. 757-827-8757. There is no training fee to attend. Attendees will receive a Leadership Pin. Incoming President, Secretary and Treasurer must attend.<br />
8am – 9am Stand-up Continental Breakfast<br />
9 am – noon Training;<br />
Presidents School<br />
Membership – Extension – Retention<br />
Secretaries –Treasurer Training<br />
New Member Orientation<br />
LCIF Grant Writing<br />
World Wide Induction Ceremony for all New Members<br />
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Incoming Lion Irene will be inducted during our April 6th meeting and will have the option of attending World Wide Induction.<br />
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The Audible Egg Hunt is April 16th at Bayville Farms Park (off of Shore Drive and 1st Court). Volunteers to help will be needed and Lion Stan Furman will have a sign-up sheet at our April 6th meeting.<br />
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After quite a bit of discussion about our Clubs Web Site and Blog Lion Stan made a motion discontinue the site and continue maintaining the Blog site. Lion Jeri Furman seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Lion Bob Perrine will continue as the Blog site manager.<br />
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Lion Bob Perrine briefed the board on the status of the Leo Club. The Leos meet the 1st Wednesday of every month. Only 3 out of 11 members are present. The Leos are planning on having a candy sale to raise money for Ronald McDonald House and are planning on hosting a meal at the house. They are also collecting toiletries for the house. Another project they are planning on is volunteering at Saint Mary’s on a Saturday to assist with the children. They apparently sent in their membership report this year however it was not recorded as received. They are going to have a late August sign up for new members which is crucial since ten of the eleven members are seniors this year. This May the projection is to send in next year’s report with the only remaining member as President until the new members are installed.<br />
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Lion Nancy coordinated with Lynnhaven Mall and we are approved to do Pedia Vision during their Kidfest, April 2nd. We do not know yet where in the mall we will be located but it will not be in the Center Court where the kid’s activities will be. Princess Anne Lions Club is loaning us their 10 X 10 tent. Lion Roger Snell is making signs & posters. We will need volunteers from 11 – 3 pm. Probably 4 – two hour shifts. Lion Stan Furman will send an email to club members.<br />
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The next board meeting will be at Lion Bob Perrine’s residence April 27 at 7 pm.<br />
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.<br />
Submitted by Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
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<strong>Mar 16, 2011</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
_0_ Guests<br />
_20_ Members<br />
_62.5%_Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests: None<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov presented Lion Vickie Kennedy with Certificate of Appreciation for a job well done emceeing the Thalia Lions Club Bland contest.<br />
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Recess for dinner: 6:35<br />
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Introduction of Speaker - Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Ed DeLong – “Teaching the Young How to Write” Lion Ed was asked a few years ago to give a presentation to an Orthodox Jewish school. His program was from that presentation. He began by describing what writing has meant to him and what it can mean for a young writer. He stressed the importance of reading and observing the things around you and encouraged the use of descriptions and story relating. Lion Ed presented an outline of his autobiography, Navy Mustang. He was a young boy who ran away to join the circus at the age of 13. Because of his natural curiosity and penchant for reading and writing, he began a lifelong process of journaling and writing. A retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and WWII veteran, Lion Ed has traveled the world and written about many of his experiences. Lion Ed is a three time winner of the Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation’s “George Washington Honor Medal”. He has written for a Norfolk radio station, for the Christopher Newport University magazine, for “Our Navy” magazine and for many other local and national magazines. His musical biography of James Bland called “Golden Slippers” was performed by the University of Maryland. Lion Ed admitted that writing as a career is a long hard road. But success does not happen without determination and work. He suggested that one should start with descriptions about anything; a plant, a painting, a photograph or any object. Write short articles, essays, or even letters. Join a writer’s group, read, do online research. Check out “Writer’s Market” for information on how to get a piece published. Talk to any and everyone who might be a contact. Just sit down and start!<br />
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Committee Reports:<br />
* White Cane – Lion Jeri Furman– April 22 & 23 at Birchwood Shopping Center- Almost every slot is filled except 4-6 on Fri. and Sat. Lion Jeri will be in contact with members.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi – Wards Corner visit is scheduled for April 15th. Eight people are signed up to attend.<br />
* Environmental Service Projects - Bonney Road – Lion Rich Roberts – Our club is due to schedule another clean up but because of other activities scheduled for the available weekends we will defer the project until May.<br />
* Bland - Lions Region III Bland Contest. Lion Stan Furman is Bland Chairman for Region – Lion John Watters will emcee the event and asked for assistance. Volunteers are Lion Ed, Lion Jeri, Lion Vickie, Lion Nancy. Please be at Thalia United Methodist church by 6:30.<br />
* LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Region III Meeting – Lion Stan Furman – Our Club is hosting the meeting to be held at Crowne Plaza on Mar. 24th. All members are asked to attend and help. At least 8 people will be needed. We will run a 50/50 raffle and the money will be for our club. The cost of the meal is $17.00. Please give Lion Jeri you reservation so she will have a count. You may pay at the meeting or give your check to Lion Nancy Watters. The President and Secretaries meeting will be at 6:00 before the meeting at 7:00pm.<br />
* Food Drive – Lion Jack Wagner – reported that our Food Drive was an initiative proposed by Lions International to be conducted in January and February of 2011. We started on September 1st of 2010 and officially ended on Feb. 29=8, 2011. In the interim the Board voted to continue our efforts. We are supporting the Food Pantry at Samaritan House, a non-profit group dedicated to offering shelter to abused and battered women and their children. They maintain 11 shelters for this purpose which their clients utilize as they attempt to regain their lives. In addition to housing, they are provided with foodstuffs on a weekly basis at no cost to them. To date, Thalia Lions have donated 1,218 items, consisting of food (canned goods, peanut butter, condiments, sugar, cereal, oatmeal, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.), paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) cleaning supplies (dish detergent, sos pads, window cleaner, Pine Sol, Ajax, etc.) Many of our members chose to donate cash, which totals, to date $349.00. The money has been used to purchase an additional 232 items, with some cash still remaining to be used for critically needed items. It is estimated that we have contributed about $1,500.00 to date, either through direct donation or cash. If one were to weigh the donations to date, it would be in the area of 1200 pounds. Our efforts have certainly helped Samaritan House and they are very appreciative.<br />
* Youth Service Projects, Water Carnival – Lion Bob Donnelly- Sunday 1:00 Mar. 20th – Bayside Rec. Center – Lion Steve Rosnov will email details.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters –<br />
* Leadership Conference Encouraged all new members, and any member who may be interested in holding an office in the club to attend the Leadership Conference on April 9th at Sara Bonwell Hudgins Center in Hampton. The training session is free and runs from 9-12am. The World Wide Induction Ceremony will also be held at the Conference. Lion Nancy suggested that our two latest applicants might be encouraged to attend and actually be inducted that day.<br />
* Lynnhaven Mall – Lion Nancy is still trying to make arrangements with Lynnhaven Mall to hold a PediaVision Marathon but has had no luck in reaching the correct person. Lion Jack suggested that she go to the administrative offices in the mall.<br />
* Plaza Rescue Squad - Lion Nancy read a thank you note from Plaza Rescue Squad for our donation of $250.00 and for the opportunity to have their representative as a speaker at our meeting.<br />
* Warwick Lions Club - Lion Nancy read a letter of endorsement from the Warwick Lions Club supporting Lion Stan Furman as First Vice District Governor for 2011-12.<br />
* Governor’s Ball – April 16th – Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder – Cost is $40.00 per person which includes registration, Governor’s Ball pin, Dinner and Dance. The theme is “In Our Hearts”.<br />
* Smithfield Lions Classic Car Cruz-In 2011 – Dates are 1st and 3rd Friday from 6-9 at Charlie Daniels Racing. The event runs from April – October.<br />
* LAMP Thalia United Methodist Church-March 26th 9-2 sponsored by OLG Club but in the Thalia Clubs area of service. Many of our requests for glasses and exams have been referred to that Saturday. Our club is needed to help.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Birthdays: Lion Steve Rosnov – 10th. Lion John Watters - 10th. Lion Linda Eggleston – 21st.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $25.00 - Won by Lion John Watters, $15.00 - Won by Lion Jeri Furman<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
- Mar 17 - Thurs – Greenbrier Manor Preschool, Pediavision – Chesapeake (Southside and Thalia can use 2-3 volunteers)<br />
- Mar 23 - 7:00 pm - Board meeting Lion Vickie- March 26 – Oceana-Lynnhaven-Golden Club - LAMP - Thalia United Methodist Church<br />
- Apr 9, Leadership Conference- Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center in Hampton (we will carpool) please let Lion Nancy know if you can attend. It is very important for all new members to attend. - Apr 14 - 7:00pm – Lions District 24 D Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd.<br />
- Apr 13-14 – PediaVision -WAVE Church CLC 1000 North Great Neck Road, Va. B. 23454<br />
- Apr 16 - District 24 D Audible Easter Egg Hunt– Bayville Farms Park – 10:30 – 2:00 Lion Irene Conlin, a new member of our club, is the contact person for the event sponsored by the Virginia Association of the Parents fo the Visually Impaired, The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and Tidewater Area Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired.<br />
- Apr 16 - 8:300 - Journey for Sight - Norview High School - members need to be there by 7:30. Our club is responsible for filling water cups. The 5KRun/Walk & Mile Run/Walk is sponsored by Tidewater Striders. (See attached flyer)<br />
- Apr 16 - 6:00 pm - Annual 24-D Governor's Ball - Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185<br />
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Adjourned 8:25<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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<strong>Mar 2, 2011</strong> - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
1__Guests<br />
21 __Members<br />
65 Percentage<br />
Plus 3 Leos<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
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Introduction of Guest Speaker: Lion Bob Perrine – Martha Stewart, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children. Martha Price Stewart, Director of Development, has been with St. Mary’s almost six years. As a UNC-Chapel Hill English major graduate she taught English for a number of years before taking on a 15 year post at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News followed by a number of years with the Old Coast Guard Station Museum in Virginia Beach. She lives in Norfolk with her husband John who retired from the Virginia Beach Public Library a few years ago. Having worked in Virginia Beach for close to 20 years Martha enjoys speaking engagements and was most generous in giving her time to be with us today.<br />
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Martha gave an overview of the history and mission of St. Mary’s, from its start as an orphanage to its current mission as a non –profit residential facility for severely disabled children. With a capacity of 92, they provide activities, medication management and various therapies. They are currently in the process of becoming an ICMF (intermediate care medical facility) which will allow them to care for up to 12 adults.<br />
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Bob Perrine will bring the issue of a contribution to St.Mary’s to the next Board meeting.<br />
Reports:<br />
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Committee Reports.<br />
* Bland – Lion Vickie Kennedy – Great success!! Thalia had 16 participants this year, 13 instrumentalists and 3 vocalists. The winners for the instrumental category were 1stplace, Madison M. Bunch, flute, from Kellam HS/Governor’s School for the Arts; 2nd place, Gabrielle Skinner, Viola, from Cox/Governor’s School for the Arts; and 3rd place, Renee Robbins, Violin, Home schooled. The vocalist winners were 1st place, Joy Rushing, Greenbrier Christian Academy, 2nd place, Jacqueline Pileckas, Cox/Governor’s School for the Arts and 3rd place, Cynthia Herrera, Salem HS.<br />
* White Cane – Lion Jeri Furman – Dates are to be April 22-23. Sign up sheets and details available at next meeting.<br />
* Lion’s Family Diabetes Camp Donation – Lion Steve Rosnov –The Thalia 2010-11 budget allowed $168.00 for Diabetes. Recently we received a letter that requested we support a child and parent for a total of $300.00 for the Diabetes Camp. Thalia did the same thing last year with a camper and parent. With upcoming fund raiser the board felt that the club could afford the support.<br />
* LCIF & LCF – Lion Steve Rosnov and Lion Stan Furman. Lion Stan suggested that we actively donate funds for LCIF from club members and consider the possibility of awarding more than one Melvin Jones Award this year, depending on the amount of money collected. The club has about $1,000 reserved in LCIF for the MJ Award. Lion Steve feels that the club should use the MJ as the award as originally intended. In the board meeting, Lion Stan moved that the President be allowed the privilege of selecting the recipient rather than having the current MJ Award recipients decide who should receive the award Donations to LCIF are tax deductible. Potentially we could possibly give two.<br />
* Broom Purchase – Lion Bob Donnelly - Lion Bob Donnelly would like to order 4 boxes of patio and 2 boxes of Va. #4. Broom sale is end of April or May first.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi reported a very successful visit Monday night to _____?club. The next Traveling Leo is scheduled for April 15, at Wards Corner, a day time meeting.<br />
* Bonney Road Environmental Service Project: Lion Rich was not able to attend, but Lion Steve announced the next clean up on Saturday, March 26 from 10 to 12, at our usual site.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Secretary’s Report –none, Lion Linda Eggleston<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts not present, so $5 “tickets” were improvised.<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
- March 8 and 9, 2011, Wed. and Thurs. - Pedia Vision, Broad Bay Preschool – 1837 Old Donation Parkway ( Oceana Lynnhaven Golden – No Thalia Volunteers needed.<br />
- March 11, 2011, Friday – PediaVision-Wycliffe Presbyterian Church 1445 N. Great Neck Rd. (OLG and Thalia – can use 2-3- volunteers from Thalia)<br />
- March 10, 2011, Thursday- Eye Glass Recycling Center, 10 am – noon<br />
- March 14 and 17th, 2011, Monday and Thurs. –(Thalia and Va. Beach Host – can use 2-3 volunteers from Thalia) Beach Day School, 300 36th St. VB<br />
- March 16 and 17th , Wed. and Thurs. – Greenbrier Manor Preschool – Chesapeake (Southside and Thalia – can use 2-3 volunteers)<br />
- March 17th – 7:00pm - Lions Region III Bland Contest – Thalia UMC, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Va. Beach<br />
- March 16, Wed. – 6pm – Regular meeting at Crowne Plaza<br />
- March 26 – OLG Thalia United Methodist Church - LAMP<br />
- March 24, Region 3 Meeting at Crowne Plaza, our club will be hosts, about 100 expected to attend.<br />
- April 14th -7:00pm – Lions District 24 D Bland Contest – Thalia UMC, 4321 Va. Beach, Blvd. V.B.<br />
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Members were generally happy with the meal and service, but were reminded by Lion Steve that we will be required to pay for the number of meals that are reserved.<br />
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Members were also reminded of LOVF raffle tickets; please turn in money by April, if possible.<br />
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Adjournment Time 8:20pm<br />
Acting Secretary, Lion Linda Eggleston<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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<strong>Feb 23, 2011</strong>. Board Meeting at the home of President Lion Steve Rosnov, 5164 Eagle Run Rd.,VB 23464, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov. Pres.<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Aziz Selahi<br />
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The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
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Old/On-Going Business:<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov – Discussion of meeting location – Crowne Plaza – Agenda will be sent with the menu. Lion Steve will give the menu to Lion Jeri to have when she make reservation calls. Vegetarian meals are available for those who wish. Lion Steve will fill out an evaluation of the meal after each meeting. The hotel is very proactive in wanting to meet our needs. The Board feels that the hotel is an ideal place for our meetings and wants to continue meeting there if possible.<br />
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Lion Roger Snell – Status of Mint re-order – a carton of mints costs $150.00. Lion Roger would like to order 2 cartons. He will write the check and be reimbursed by the club. Motion was made and passed.<br />
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Lion Ed DeLong – Bland Contest press release – Lion Ed had written a press release for Thalia, the Region, and the District contests –see copy attached. He is also trying to arrange a talk show event.<br />
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Lion Stan Furman requested that we change the Board meeting agendas to always approve minutes from the previous meeting and present a treasurer’s report at each meeting of the Board.<br />
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New Business-<br />
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Lion Steve – Interest in awarding a Melvin Jones for 2010-11 – Lion Vickie read the names of those who do not have a Melvin Jones Award. We have many new members who have not been with the club long enough to be considered. Lion Ed would like to ask club members if they would be willing to contribute ½ the cost of a MJ. Lion Stan suggested that we actively solicit funds for LCIF from the club and consider the possibility of awarding more than one award this year, depending on the amount of money collected. The club has about $1,000 reserved in LCIF for the MJ Award. Lion Steve feels that the club should use the MJ as the award as originally intended. Lion Stan moved that the President be allowed the privilege of selecting the recipient rather that having the current MJ decides. Donations to LCIF are tax deductible. Potentially we could possibly give two. Motion carried -no opposition.<br />
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Lion Rich Roberts – Discussion of changing the raffle ticket rate – Because the club goes through so many tickets, Lion Rich wants to change to the price to $2.00 per ticket. Chances are the same. The response was negative. The Board felt that it is a psychological issue. People buy more tickets if they are $1.00 each. Another suggestion is that the drawing be divided into 2 or 3 parts rather than one drawing for all the money.<br />
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Lion Steve (for Lion Bob Donnelly) Broom inventory/order - Lion Kim from Nick’s called and said sales are up. Club is running out of inventory and an order is necessary soon. Lion Steve went to the garage and did an inventory because Lion Bob Donnelly is not yet up to the job since his knee replacement. We need patio brooms and Va. Brooms. Lion Bob Donnelly would like to order 4 boxes of patio and 2 boxes of Va. #4. Broom sale is end of April or May first. Lion Steve feels that this may be enough to last through the broom sale. Sponge mops do not sell. The board decided to donate them to Ronald McDonald house. Quality of patio broom has diminished incredibly. OSHA shut down the Charlotte operation so brooms are now being constructed in Mexico and assembled in Charlotte. The package says “made by blind “but should say “supports the blind.”<br />
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Lion Steve – Lions Family Diabetes Camp Donation Request (see attached letter) – the amount budgeted for Diabetes is $168.00. The letter is requesting that we support a child and parent for a total of $300.00 for the Diabetes Camp. Thalia did the same thing last year with a camper and parent. With upcoming fund raiser it was felt that the club could afford the support. Motion was made and carrier.<br />
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Lion Nancy would like to order 12 Ball Caps at $12.00 each from the same place we ordered the Polo shirts. There would be no tax or postage and the amount is much less than we pay for them through LCI. Approval was granted.<br />
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Lion Ed Delong informed the Board that Melinda Saunders from the Adult Learning Center has been in contact with him and Lion Nancy concerning the numbers of people serviced through the Lions Sight and Hearing Van. His feeling is that they are considering Thalia for a Partner in service award in the spring.<br />
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Lion Ed has been asked to do program for the Club for the second meeting in March. - He would like to do the presentation about writing that he did for a Jewish school of children. No one had objections.<br />
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Open Discussion:<br />
Lion Steve presented the menu options from Crowne Plaza for the next meeting. The Board was asked to make their choices. Country Fried Steak will be the entree for March2nd and Southern Fried Pork for the next meeting on the 16th.<br />
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Lion Stan – Gloucester LAMP at Gloucester High School on Mar. 19-20th was a Health Fair for Dental needs. People lined up at midnight for free dental care. The S&H van processed 270 people sight and hearing. The PediaVision was used for 161 screenings of which 101 were referred for problems. 87 pairs of glasses were given out.<br />
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Sat., Feb. 26th is the Cheriton LAMP. Lion Stan plans to participate.<br />
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Lion Steve – Lion Debra wants to coordinate some type of Boardwalk Run. He will talk with her further to see what she has in mind. It is not certain if the walk is a fundraiser or if it is for awareness. Since the Boardwalk in not in our area it would need to be a Zone, District, or Region event with any proceeds going to the Charity Foundation.<br />
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April 22-23 Lion Jeri asked approval for a White Cane Collection. The date was approved by the Board.<br />
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Next Board meeting will be at Lion Vickie Kennedy’s Home – March 23rd.<br />
Adjourned 8:40<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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<strong>Feb 16, 2011</strong>. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:00 PM at the Lions Medical Eye Bank Research Center Board Room with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Guests 3<br />
Members 17<br />
Percentage 53%<br />
Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm<br />
Introduction of Guests: Lion Brad Furman’s wife, Cindy and two children arrived for the tour and dinner meeting but were not present at the beginning to be introduced.<br />
Lions Eye Bank Tour<br />
Dinner: 7:30 (sandwiches, cookies, fruit and drink)<br />
Corneal Transplants- Lion John Watters (during dinner) Using a video, Lion John gave an excellent description of the eye, and explained two different procedures for transplanting corneas.<br />
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Lion Reports:<br />
* LAMP Gloucester – Lion Stan Furman- Sat.9-2 & Sun. - 12-4 Feb. 19<br />
* Bland Contest- Lion Vickie Kennedy – 10 applications (3 vocalist) (7 instrumentalists) - Deadline is Feb. 17th. Contest date is Feb. 24th 7:00pm – Thalia United Methodist Church. Please come early and support the Contest. Members are needed to work.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz – A visit to Churchland Lions Club is scheduled on Feb. 28th –Lions Nurys Sabrino, Steve Rosnov, Mike Coren, Aziz Selahi, and Jeri Furman. Please meet at Best Buy - 5:00pm.<br />
* Fruit Sale - Lion Jack Wagner – Project is complete with an $1170 profit<br />
* Food Drive – Lion Jack Wagner- Next meeting will end the food drive – The Club plans to continue donations<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
*Presented a Membership Growth Patch awarded to Thalia for the year 2010-11.<br />
* Lion Nancy read the resignation of Lion Dallas Divelbiss. Lion Stan moved that because Lion Dallas is a life member the club should honor his years of service by continuing to carry him on our roster and pay his dues whether he is physically able to attend or not. Lion Nancy seconded.<br />
* Charity Auction – Because of the auction’s great success last year, Lion Stan announced that the event will happen again in the fall of 2011. Look for information and keep items for auction in mind for the fall.<br />
* Union Mission – Lion Brad is planning to schedule another LAMP at the end of March.<br />
* LAMP at Thalia United Methodist Church sponsored by Oceana Lynnhaven Golden club is scheduled for March 26th. All clubs in the area are asked to participate and to defer eyeglass requests and exams until that date.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Old Business: Club polo shirts – Lion Nancy Watters – Order is ready for pick up.<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
* February 19, 2011, Saturday - Gloucester Lamp – Gloucester High School, 9am – 3 pm.<br />
* February 24, 2011, Thursday –PediaVision- Princess Ann Plaza Baptist Church (OLG-Princess Anne – no volunteers from Thalia necessary).<br />
* February 24, 2011, Thursday – 7:00pm Bland Contest, Thalia United Methodist Church<br />
* Feb. 26th Cheriton LAMP-<br />
* March 2, 2011, Wednesday - Regular meeting, Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road<br />
* March 8 and 9, 2011, Wed. and Thurs. - Pedia Vision, Broad Bay Preschool – 1837 Old Donation Parkway ( Oceana Lynnhaven Golden and Thalia – can use 2-3 volunteers from Thalia)<br />
* March 11, 2011, Friday – PediaVision-Wycliffe Presbyterian Church 1445 N. Great Neck Rd. (OLG and Thalia – can use 2-3- volunteers from Thalia)<br />
* March 10, 2011, Thursday- Eye Glass Recycling Center, 10 am – noon<br />
* March 14 and 17th, 2011, Monday and Thurs. –(Thalia and Va. Beach Host – can use 2-3 volunteers from Thalia) Beach Day School, 300 36th St. VB<br />
* March 16 and 17th , Wed. and Thurs. – Greenbrier Manor Preschool – Chesapeake (Southside and Thalia – can use 2-3 volunteers)<br />
* March 26 – OLG Thalia United Methodist Church<br />
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Adjournment: 8:22<br />
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<strong>Feb 2, 2011.</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Yukai Japanese Restaurant, 1952 Laskin Rd.,VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
6_ Guests<br />
21_ Members<br />
66 __Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests: Kempsville Traveling Leo – Lions Kirk Baldwin, Minnie Nery, Bob Nery, Dick Chipchak, Dana Phillips<br />
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Recess for dinner 6:37pm<br />
Reconvened 7:07pm<br />
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Introduction of Speaker - Lion Bob Perrine<br />
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Speaker: Rebecca Wood, Emergency Medical Technician, Vice President, Plaza Rescue Squad –<br />
Rebecca has been an EMT volunteer since 2007. She is currently enrolled in Advanced Life Support classes at TCC, after obtaining other degrees from TCC and ODU. The Plaza Rescue Squad was established in 1962 with 23 men. Now there are 68 volunteers. Rebecca is the Administrative Lt. She became part of the Squad after an incident involving her daughter who had a seizure in third grade. Her daughter collapsed at school and went into respiratory arrest. Rebecca feels that her daughter’s life was saved because of the efforts of the Rescue Squad. Now at JMU, her daughter volunteers as a life guard. There are 10 independent squads in Va. Beach with about 1000 volunteers saving taxpayers over 9 million dollars a year. No fees are ever charged for service. There are several specialized services that are part of the organization such as Advanced Life Support, Air Medivac, SWAT, Medic Squad Truck/ Tech, Dive Team Marine Rescue, and Bike Team. Plaza answers calls from all over the city, depending on who is closest to the need. Fire and Police may also respond along with Rescue Squads. Average response time is about 7-8 mins. depending on where the call comes from. Certification requirements are strict. At the EMT-B Entry level, 111 hours of classroom and practical training, 10 hrs. field training, completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course and completion of state exam are all necessary for a 4 year certification. EMT-E, Enhanced provider – Shock Trauma, requires 80 more hrs. of class & training, 48 hrs. in clinical rotations and field internship plus completion of state exams for a 3 yr. certification. EMT-I Intermediate Life Support technicians are qualified to administer certain drugs after further training, hours in practice, and state exam. EMT-P, Paramedic certification requires 800-1200 hrs. of instruction, 136 hrs. of specialty critical care units plus the state exam. The Statistics for 2010 are as follows:<br />
Call for Service 39,448 calls<br />
Cardiac/Heart Attack dispatched to 4,295<br />
Documented Cardiac Arrests 518<br />
Resuscitations Attempted 285<br />
Cardiac Arrest Survivors 30<br />
Raw Survival Rate 11%<br />
Nat. average is 7%<br />
Plaza responded to 6,500 of the nearly 40,000 calls in Virginia Beach last year, showing that the Plaza squad is a very busy one. It averages 18 calls per day. The trucks must be cleaned and restocked after every call. The reasons for call fall into the following categories listed by most frequent: Breathing difficulty, Cardiac Arrest, Sick, Unconscious, Injury from fall, Injury- Accident with Personal injury, Injury Priority 2, Seizure, Stroke, and Abdominal Pains Priority 2. Rebecca asked for help in two ways: (1) Monetary donations, the lifeblood of each Squad. Each Squad buys their own equipment, ambulances, stretchers, uniforms, supplies, etc. (2) Volunteer- Even if you don’t like blood. There are administrative positions that help with running the squad. The City sets standards and protocols but does not finance the service. They provide housing for ambulances and stations and pay for gas. Citizens can help by (1) Pulling over to the right when you hear us. (2) Looking out the second emergency vehicles. (3) Having a physician fill out the "Do Not Resuscitate Forms" (DNR) and keeping them with you so EMT will have them in an emergency. (4) Learning CPR – free training is provided by EMT’s. (Keeping list of all medications on the refrigerator or bedroom door.<br />
Lion Steve presented speaker with Club umbrella and a check in the amount of $125.00 as our yearly donation to the Plaza Rescue Squad.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Norfolk Homeless Connect –Lion John Watters- Jan. 12th, Scope Convention Center, Norfolk.<br />
Statistics were 228 people screened with 65 referrals for vision, 126 pairs of readers dispensed with 5 PediaVision screenings indicating 3 referrals. There was one referral for hearing aid. Thalia Lions Club was represented by Lions Stan Furman, Bob Perrine, Linda Eggleston, John Watters, and Steve Rosnov. Nine Lions Clubs from the district participated.<br />
* Virginia Beach Project Connect -Lion John Watters: VB United Methodist Church, 19th St., Jan. 27th- The statistics as reported by Lion Stan Furman were as follows:<br />
110 People screened – 46 Pr. Of glasses dispensed, 28 referrals for glasses or further exams, 4 hearing referrals, 48 people screened for diabetes with 4 referrals. Thalia had 8 members working the event along with 6 from Va. Beach Host, 3 from Va. Beach Central, 1 from Hampton Roads Blind Club, 1 from OLG, and 1 from Richmond County Lions for a total of 115 man hours at an approximate value of $10,500.00.<br />
* Union Mission LAMP -Lion John Watters: Union Mission 5100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Sat. Jan. 29th. The statistics as reported by Lion Brad Furman were as follows: 87 people screened – 66 pr. Glasses both prescription and readers, 62 screened with PediaVision with 37 referrals, 37 screened for diabetes. There were 10 referrals for possible Glaucoma, 5 referrals for hearing and 11 referrals for glasses. Thalia had 7 members working the event along with 2 from Norfolk Middletown, 4 from Aragona Pembroke, 5 from Woodstock, 4 from Va. Beach Central, 1 form OLG, 1 from Richmond County, 1 from Tappahannock, 2 from Princess Anne, 1 from Hampton Roads Blind Club, and 1 from Deep Creek. Also working the event were 7 EVMS students and 4 from the Union Mission.<br />
* Gloucester LAMP- Lion Stan Furman –Scheduled for Feb. 19-20 at Gloucester High School from 9-3. Matthews, Middlesex Clubs are sponsoring the event. Plans are for 50 dental students from MCV, Sight & Hearing Van plus the LAMP. Please let Stan know if you want to work.<br />
* Cape Charles LAMP – Lion Stan Furman – Scheduled for Feb. 26th. Central Shores Lions Club will sponsor the event and expect 200—250 people. Please let Lion Stan know if you want to work.<br />
* Bonney Road Environmental Service Project: Lion Rich Roberts – 120 lbs. of trash were picked up on the 22nd by 6 Lions.<br />
* Scholarship Committee – Lion Rich Roberts took scholarship information to Princess Anne High School to be posted. Deadline for applications is April 29th.<br />
* Bland Contest – Lion Vickie Kennedy - Feb. 24th Thalia United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm. There are 6 applicants so far. The cutoff date for applications is Feb. 17th. Please be there early to help organize. March 17th is the Region Contest, April 24th is the District Contest. Both locations are at Thalia Methodist Church. May 20th is the State Final in Richmond. An article has been submitted to Va. Pilot on Line by Lion Vickie.<br />
* Ronald McDonald House – Lion Vickie Kennedy – 13 members were in attendance for the Jan. 19th meeting. Papa John’s pizza was provided for residents and members. The cost was $113.00 paid for at the rate of $5.00 per member. $115.00 was collected. Four members of the P.A. Leos attended.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz – A tentative date is scheduled for Feb. 28th, Monday to visit Western Branch Lions Club. Lion Aziz will contact members by email when confirmed.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters: Feb. 12, 10:00am<br />
* District 24D Cabinet meeting –Brickhouse Auditorium, Norfolk Sentara- Lion Nancy reminded members that the best way to know what is going on in the District is to attend the meeting. It also gives the Club achievement points.<br />
* Lion Stan Furman’s formal announcement to run for office of 1st. Vice Dist. Governor for 2011-12 was read.<br />
* PediaVision – The scheduled schools for next week are actually in other club responsibility areas and are being used to train those clubs and others in the use of PediaVision. There is no need for volunteers from our club at this time. Our club has screened almost all area facilities and will be assisting other clubs in the area. Our next scheduled club screenings will be March 14th and 17th at Beach Day School, 300 36th St.<br />
* Proud Lion certificate was announced for Lion Fran Scott with Sponsorship certificate to Lion Nancy. Lion Nancy stated that the “Proud Lion” program has yet again been revised. From now on the Program is called Lions Mentee/Mentor program. There are only two levels of achievement, Basic and Advanced. The requirements for Basic are about the same as the former “Proud Lion” award. Requirements are quiet different for the Advanced level. Check the LCI website for more information.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Club Polo shirts – Lion Nancy Watters – Order will be placed this week. All monies have been collected with the exception of a couple of Lions who are out of town.<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Breakfast of Champions – Lion Steve – This breakfast is sponsored by Cub Scout Troup. The Board decided to let this event be a personal member decision. Mike London is speaker. Email Lion Steve if you are interested.<br />
* Virginia Supportive Housing – Lion Steve-Lion Al Miller sent a email about housing being built at 6000 St. in Portsmouth. They are asking for house good donations. Members may donate items if they wish. Email Steve is you are interested.<br />
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Birthdays: Lions Mike Coren, Ray Ashe, Bob Perrine –Bids for Lions Stan, Rich, Steve, Otis to sing raised $82.00.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $40.00 – Lion Aziz<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
* Feb. 10th, Thurs -Eye Glass Recycling Center -10-12pm – Meet at Best Buy at 9:30am<br />
* Feb. 12th, Sat. – District 24-D Cabinet meeting, Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk General – 10am.<br />
* Feb. 16th – Regular meeting and tour – Lions Medical Eye Bank – meal cost will be approx. $5.00<br />
* Feb. 19-20 Gloucester LAMP- Gloucester Higs School 9-3,<br />
* Feb. 24th – Bland Contest – Thalia United Methodist Church- 7pm<br />
* Feb. 26th -Cape Charles LAMP – Lion Stan Furman- Cheriton<br />
* March 2nd – Regular meeting – Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, 6:30pm<br />
* March 14 and 17 – PediaVision screening – Beach Day School -300 36th St., 9:00am<br />
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Adjournment: 8:43<br />
Respectfully submitted by<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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<strong>Jan 24, 2011.</strong> OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held Board Meeting following at the home of President Lion Steve Rosnov, 5164 Eagle Run Rd.,VB 23464, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov. Pres.<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Roger Snelll<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:20pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
Agenda:<br />
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Old/On-Going Business:<br />
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Lion Steve turned in money to the secretary that had been placed in Eyeglass Collection box at Central Library. ($12.61)<br />
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Lion Bill Pope contacted Lion Steve concerning the yearly donation to Plaza Rescue Squad. It was decided that donation can be made at the time they present a program to the club.<br />
Lion Roger Snell has a couple of flashing smoke alarms that can be donated to the Rescue Squad as well.<br />
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Princess Anne Leo Club -In Lion Bob Perrine’s absence, Lion Nancy reported that Lion Bob had obtained information to get passwords for web site. Lion Bob has the necessary forms to submit to LCI for the Leo Club officers but the students must complete the forms. Lion Steve reported that Lion Bob went to the school for a Leo meeting today but found that the meeting was not scheduled for this week. Three Leos plus one guest came to RMCH meeting. They want to do a meal for the RMCH as a project. The president of the Leo Club has little interest and has never coordinated the project for St. Mary’s. Lion Bob will continue to work with the Leo Club to increase organization and activity.<br />
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Fruit Sales Collection/Profit Status – Lion Jim Healy – 200 cases presold – Lion Jack took over when Lion Jim left town. Total profit will be calculated soon but should be well over $1,200.00. There was no street sale at Birchwood Shopping Center. Lion Nancy suggested delivery a week or so earlier next year.<br />
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Meeting location – Lion President – The plan is to eventually stay at Crowne Plaza. Next meeting is at Yukai Japanese restaurant and the meeting after that will be at the Eye Bank. Lion Steve met with Lindsey, food and beverage coordinator at the hotel. They truly want to please and have reworked the menu with 3 vegetarian plates which can be ordered. The menu will be sent out with the agenda for members to see and know what to expect. Crowne Plaza is an ideal location, the facility is great, and it accommodates special meetings. The hotel donated cookie packages for RMCH. The next meeting at that location is March, 2nd. We would like to give them the opportunity to work out the meal problems.<br />
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New Business:<br />
Public Relations event – Breakfast of Champions, Boy Scouts Tidewater Chapter – Lion President (submitted by Lion Brad) – Lion Stan moved that the event be brought up at the meeting and offer it to the membership for participation individually. The date of the event is April 15th.<br />
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Virginia Supportive Housing- Lion President (submitted by Lion Alton) –The newest facility is South Bay Appt. complex. Help is needed for household merchandise. Lion Steve suggested that we open it to the membership and allow them to contact Lion Al directly.<br />
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Samantha Triplett Student Volunteers in Optometric Studies Donation Request – Samantha is a Portsmouth student asking for assistance for mission trips. Lion John moved that we pass. Lion Jeri seconded.<br />
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Ronald McDonald House January 19th meeting meals cost – Lion Steve reported in Lion Vickie’s absence – The cost of the pizzas was $113.00. We collected $115.00.<br />
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Ronald McDonald House Residence donation – Lion President - $150.00 donation amount seems small considering our connection. Lion Steve suggested that we consider donating a larger sum. When the treasurer is present and have an idea of what there is available we will be able to make a decision. Lion Nancy suggested that we consider it as an item for next year’s budget. Lion Ed moved to delay decision until next board meeting.<br />
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Logo Polo Shirts Status – Lion Nancy Watters has collected about half the money for the order but does not feel comfortable placing the order until more is collected. The club will be reminded to bring their checks to the next meeting so that the order may be completed.<br />
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Mint re-orders – Lion Steve –Lion Stan moved that we order 1 case of mints. Lion Roger Snell will assume the responsibility.<br />
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Bland – Attendance has always been scarce – Lion Steve wants some way to get people to attend the Bland. Lion Ed will do press releases for the three contests, Thalia’s, the Region’s, and the District’s.<br />
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Lion Steve informed the board of the meeting with CHEARS on Jan. 20th. The meeting was to explore the possibilities of working together and included a group of representatives from the District, area Clubs, and the Charity Foundation. Lion Stan, Jerry Phelps will follow up with the organization in the near future to find a way to get hearing aids for the entire District at a reasonable price. Lion Stan will work to have the Charity Foundation as the contact to deal with CHEARS.<br />
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Adjourned 8:55pm<br />
Respectfully Submitted<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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<strong>Jan 19, 2011.</strong> Special dinner/business meeting at the Ronald McDonald House, Norfok.<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 – 6:45 pm and pizza from Papa John’s<br />
Call to order: 6:45p.m.<br />
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Introduction of Guests- Dian Rosnov, Joan Wagner, 4 Leos visited from the Princess Anne High School Leo’s Club; Leos Selina Lara, Joanna Santorum, Sixtine Abrial, and John De Los Reyes<br />
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Lion Jeri – Brought cards for Lion Bob Donnelly and Elle Kreassig for the Club to sign. Lion Bob and Elle have had knee replacement surgeries.<br />
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Lion John – asked for volunteers to work at Va. Beach Connect – Thurs. 1/27/ 11 sponsored by the Va. Beach Host Lions Club. See details below in Upcoming Events. Lions Steve, Jeri and Stan and Aziz volunteered their service.<br />
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Lion Stan reminded the club of the Union Mission LAMP on Jan. 29th. Set up is at 9:00am and the event will end between 3-4:00pm. 0ver 300 people are expected to attend. Thalia is in charge of the project. The PediaVision will be available. See details in Upcoming Events<br />
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Lion Aziz announced that there would be a Traveling Leo on Thurs. Jan. 27 th to the Windsor Lions Club. Lions Mike, Vickie, and Doug are going with him.<br />
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Lion Nancy reminded the Club that polo Shirt orders need to be verified by the member and paid for before the order is placed. Checks were collected from those in attendance. If you did not attend and are ordering a shirt, please send your check to Lion Nancy or bring it to the next meeting. Checks should be made to Thalia Lions.<br />
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Lion Nancy also reminded members of the PediaVision screenings on Friday and on next Wed. Please see the information in Upcoming Events.<br />
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Lion Jack Wagner asked that any members with outstanding fruit monies to please turn that money in as soon as possible. You may mail it to either Lion Jack or Lion Nancy.<br />
Introduction of Guest Speaker and Facility Tour:<br />
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Lion Vickie Kennedy and Elyse Brown- Director of Ronald McDonald House gave a presentation describing the purpose of Ronald McDonald House. It functions as a place to stay for very little or no cost for parents and siblings of children hospitalized at CHKD or other local hospitals. They presented a very touching video of testimonials describing specific cases. The Charity has aided over 30,000 families and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.<br />
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Ronald McDonald Charities provides 12% of the operating cost of the facility and the remainder is left to donors. Many corporations provide services and in-kind contributions to keep the House operating.<br />
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Ronald McDonald House is always in need of volunteer services. Ordinary jobs such as providing food, do housekeeping chores, gardening, or repair work is always needed.<br />
Club members were given a copy of the annual report for 2009. The Leo Club members were encouraged to participate in volunteer service for the House.<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov presented a check on behalf of Thalia Lions Club in the amount of $150.00 to Ronald McDonald House. All left over pizza was donated and Crowne Plaza donated 16 packages of cookies to the facility.<br />
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The meeting was adjourned. Lion Vickie and Elyse invited the Club members and Leo members were invited to tour the Ronald McDonald House.<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
- Jan. 21st, Fri., Preschool PediaVision screening – St. Aiden’s Head Start Center, 3201 Edinburgh Drive, VB – 9:00am (Lions Steve Rosnov, Aziz Selahi, Ed DeLong, Mike Coren, Jeri Furman, Stan Furman)<br />
- Jan. 22nd, Sat. - Bonney Road Environmental Road Project, 10 – 12 am<br />
- Jan. 26th - Board meeting, Lion President’s residence, January 26, 2011, 7pm<br />
- Jan. 26th – PediaVision screening at Kings Grant Presbyterian, 745 Little Neck Road, VB- 9:00am (Lions Jeri F., Stan F., Nancy, John) Additional time 5:30<br />
- January 27, 2011, Thurs, Virginia Beach Connect – Va. Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th Street, VB<br />
- January 29, 2011, Sat. -Union Mission Lamp Project- 5100 Va. Beach Blvd., Norfolk<br />
- February 16, 2011, Wed. -Regular meeting, Lions Medical Eye Bank –<br />
Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Riverside Pavilion, 2nd floor (Cost will be about $5.00 per person.)<br />
- Feb. 2nd -Regular meeting, Yukai Japanese Buffet, Regency Hilltop Shopping center, 1952 Laskin road.<br />
- Feb. 8th, Tues. 9:00am - PediaVision screening - Princess Ann Plaza Baptist Church, 245 South Rosemont Rd., VB (Lions Steve R., Jeri F., Stan F., Nancy, John, Ginny Raush)<br />
- Feb. 9th, Wed. – 9:00am – PediaVision screening – Little Angels Montessori Preschool and Day Care – 208 South Plaza Trail, VB (Lions Ed DeLong, Jeri F., Stan F.,Nancy,John)<br />
- Feb. 12th, Sat., 10:00am – Third Cabinet Meeting of District 24-D – Brickhouse Auditorium of Sentara Norfolk General<br />
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Adjournment Time: 8:00 ish!<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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<strong>Jan 5, 2011.</strong> The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Jan. 5, 2011, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
4 Guests<br />
23 Members<br />
72 Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests: Lion Nancy Watters introduced Lions Margene Hartsough, and Alice Caldwell (James City Lions) visiting and participating in PediaVision screening at tomorrow’s location.<br />
Lion Fran Scott introduced Brennan, her daughter.<br />
Recess for dinner<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov presented Lion Bob Donnelly with a 25 year service chevron awarded by LCI.<br />
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Introduction of Guest Speaker: Lion Bob Perrine - Pamela Brown - National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Pamela is senior disability services librarian at the Va. Beach Special Services Library at Bayside Library and a member of Bayside Lions Club. She and her staff were awarded the 2009 Network Sub regional Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), a division of the Library of Congress. Her library was noted for its innovative programs for the visually impaired, including a field trip to the Contemporary Art Center, as well as numerous events to help those with vision impairments. Conceived by the Library of Congress, the National Library for the Blind became important in the 1930s. Most books today are in a recorded format. The National Library Service invented the long playing record and in 1970 went to cassette tape. Today there is a new format, a cartridge used with a player/reader. Every state in the country has at least one talking library for the blind and talking books are mailed postage free anywhere in the state. Bayside is a sub regional library from Richmond. The service is free to the more than 1200 people. Sign up is free and preferences are recorded. The Library then sends books in cartridges free of charge and postage paid. A person of low vision must first qualify to get a reader that uses the new flash drive cartridge. Pamela demonstrated the devise and how it is used. The client may keep the reader as long as he uses the library. Approximately 450 people in Va. Beach are in the program and many read as many as 10-20 books per week. The new machine was only introduced a few months ago. Production is slower than the demand but now people no longer want the old cassettes and old players. Some of the oldest books are still on cassette and are not yet transferred to flash drive. Lions Clubs have been asked to assist by downloading books to their own flash drive. You can go on line and download to the flash drive from the Library. There are 20,000 almost worthless cassettes because they are no longer in demand. Highest in demand are books on flash drive for children. Blank cartridges can be purchased and downloads would be free of charge. The Regional library in Richmond purchased cartridges in bulk with a cost of about $10.00 each. 360 blanks have been purchased by the Bayside Library. Over 100 people are waiting for certain titles. Many want a copy of the Bible, Old and New Testament which would take over 30 cassettes but will fit on one flash drive. Once a copy of the Bible is given on loan, people do not want to return it to the Library so they are looking for ways to make the Bible a permanent loan or gift. Lion Beth Stevens sent a letter to the District Charity Foundation and was given a grant to match donations up to $2000.00 for the project. Thalia has donated $250.00 to the Foundation to be matched for the service. The cartridges can only be used with the reader/player thus keeping down instances of criminal intent. Applications must be completed and authorized by physician and by the Library. The National Library Service then checks identity. The site is password protected. Vision teachers and Special Ed. teachers have been given machines to demonstrate to parents in an effort to encourage participation. Lion Debra Laughlin, one of our newer members is a member and participant in the program.<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov presented certificates of membership and sponsorship to Debra Laughlin who was inducted in December 2010. The materials were not available at the time of her induction.<br />
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Reports:<br />
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* Fruit Sale – Lion Jack Wagner – $3,694.00 has been collected in fruit sales – 200 cases were ordered and all were distributed. Thalia will make as much or more than last year when all the tallying is complete without the Birchwood Shopping Center Sale.<br />
* Food Drive – Lion Jack reported that much food was collected over the holidays but now they need cleaning supplies. Lion Steve read a very grateful thank you letter from Samaritan House.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi –Mon., Jan. 10, 2011 Thalia will visit Oceanside Lions at Bubba’s on Dam Neck Road. The next Date is Thurs., Jan. 27 with Windsor Lions in Suffolk.-Lions Mike, Vickie, Jeri, Steve, and Aziz<br />
are scheduled to participate.<br />
* Youth Service Project – Lion Bob Donnelly – The Bayside Water Carnival was a great success and Lion Bob would like to continue this project on a quarterly basis if the board approves. There was little expense, some exposure for the Club, and little work involved.<br />
* Bland Music Contest - scheduled for 2/24 -7:00 Thalia United Methodist Church – 2 judges are confirmed and the Beacon has been contacted for publicity.<br />
* Environmental Service Project - Lion Rich Roberts – Bonney Road Clean-up – Saturday, Jan. 22nd 10-12. Please be there to assist in the clean up.<br />
* RAM / Project Homeless Connect<br />
- Lion Stan Furman -Project Homeless Connect, Norfolk Scope-Jan 12: 9-3 pm. Sentara will do Blood Sugar testing – lunch provided – Everyone is encouraged to assist.<br />
- Lion John Watters - Virginia Beach Connect – Jan. 27th Virginia Beach United Methodist Church - LAMP (Lions Assisted Medical Project) 7-3 pm– Va. Beach Host is suppose to host the project but will need volunteers.<br />
- Lion Stan Furman-Union Mission LAMP project - January 29, 2011: 9-3pm– Va. Beach Blvd. Only our club is sponsoring but Norfolk Host and Norfolk State members will assist as will Lion Donna Weiler, District Governor , Lion Gary Rapier, PDG, and Lion Houser Weiler. 9-3 Diabetes screening will be done. PediaVision will be needed. The plan is to make this a Quarterly Project.<br />
* Hearing Conservation: Lion Ed DeLong -EGRC – Jan. 13th 10-12pm. The Club is reminded that we are now donating hearing aides to EVMS through CHEARS. Lions Steve, Stan and Ed will meet with CHEARS next week to discuss how they can assist Lions in obtaining reasonable hear aids for the needy.<br />
* Programs - Lions Medical Eye Bank – Thalia will meet at the Eye Bank for tour and cold cut sandwiches at the regular meeting on February 16th. Cost will be about $5.00 per person.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters –<br />
* LERI - Read a Thank you letter from the LERI for the $300.00 PediaVision donation from Thalia.<br />
* LCF -Lion Nancy reported that she had used all of the remaining money held in escrow by the Lions Charity Foundation for the purchase of eye exams and Gift of Sight prescription vouchers. The demand for assistance for exam and eyeglasses has increased dramatically.<br />
* Polo Shirts –Embroidery Ect. has polo shirts with Lions logo, name of club, and members name offered for a price of $31.00 The company is in Suffolk and the shirts can be picked up to save shipping and postage. Lion Nancy had samples for sizing at the Holiday party. The website to find the shirt is www.embroideryetcva.com . The item numbers are L469 and K469. Because the Windsor club has paid already for the Lions Logo, there will be no extra charge to our club. Any up size past XL is $1.00 extra per size. Because many members wanted cotton polo shirts with pockets, there is available a polo shirt in Royal Blue only for $26.00. The item numbers are K420P: and L420P. An order sheet was available for members to sign up for their preferences.<br />
* PediaVision –Schedule passed for sign ups.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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New Business-<br />
* Lion Steve Rosnov presented a Membership Growth Patch awarded by Lions Clubs International for the year 2009-10 for our banner.<br />
* Next meeting at the Ronald McDonald House – members will pay only a small amount and pizza will be ordered. Lion Vickie Kennedy will present a short program and tour of the facility.<br />
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Birthdays: December: Debra Laughlin<br />
January: Bill Abdalla, Vickie Kennedy, Rich Roberts<br />
Bids for and against Lion Otis and Lion Mike Berns to sing raised $104.00.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts – Lion Aziz won $26.00 and Lion Brad won $20.00<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
• January 10, 2011, Monday- Oceanside Lions Club Traveling Leo<br />
• January 12, 2011, Wed. - Project homeless Connect, Norfolk Scope<br />
• January 13, 2011, Thurs. -Eye Glass Recycling, 10 – 12 am<br />
• January 19, 2011, Wed. – Regular meeting at Ronald McDonald House –<br />
404 Colley Ave, Norfolk<br />
• January 22, 2011 Sat. – 10-12am Bonney Road Clean up<br />
• January 26, 2011, Wed. – Board Meeting, Lion Steve Rosnov’s residence, 7pm<br />
• January 27, 2011, Thurs, Virginia Beach Connect – Va. Beach<br />
United Methodist Church, 212 19th Street, VB<br />
• January 29, 2011, Sat. -Union Mission Lamp Project- 130 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, Va<br />
• February 2, 2011, Wed. - Regular meeting, Yukai Japanese Restaurant, 1952 Laskin Rd., VB<br />
* February 16, 2011, Wed. – Special Meeting @ Lions Medical Eye Bank, Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Riverside Pavilion, 2nd floor (Cost will be about $5.00 per person.)<br />
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Adjournment Time: 8:40pm<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Dec 1, 2010. The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
2 Guests<br />
21 Members<br />
66 Percent<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introduction of Guests<br />
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Introduction of Speaker by Lion Bob Perrine: Dr. Stephanie Moody (Antonio), Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter “The Coalition for Hearing, Education, and Research (CHEAR”). Dr. Moody/Antonio provided an overview of the Coalition, which seeks to identify those with hearing issues, diagnose, treat, and provide hearing aids for those in need of financial help, and educate the public on the need for these services. There was a discussion of working together with CHEAR, including the possibility of our donating our hearing aids to CHEAR, and then sending our referrals to CHEAR for hearing aids. Currently, engineering students at Norfolk State University help with refurbishing of hearing aids. Dr. MoodyAntonio was referred to the district governor. Another goal of CHEAR was raising funds to a mobile hearing van; similar to the Lions, sight and hearing vans, but the possibility of coordinating efforts with our vans was also raised. CHEAR is holding a fund raiser at the Norfolk Marriott on February 5, 2011.<br />
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Induction Reports: New Member Lion Nurys Sabino was introduced by Lion Stan Furman sponsored by Lion Vickie Kennedy.<br />
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Committee Reports:<br />
* Club Socials/Recreation - Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Watters. Club Holiday party will be a potluck at the home of Lion John and Nancy Watters, 6:30pm, December 15th. Bring a spouse or a friend and food! Wine, Beer, and soft drinks will be provided.<br />
* Programs - Lions Medical Eye Bank Visit - Lion John Watters. Thalia will meet at the Eye bank for tour and cold cut sandwiches at the regular meeting on February 16th. Cost will be about $5.00 per person.<br />
* Blood Drive. Lion Jeri also reported that 82 people attended the recent Blood Drive and 60 pints of blood were donated.<br />
* RAM /Project Homeless Connect - the Lions Assisted Medical Project(LAMP), part of the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic (see <a href="http://lionsclubsorg.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/lions-medical-mission-delivers-needed-health-care-in-virginia">http://lionsclubsorg.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/lions-medical-mission-delivers-needed-health-care-in-virginia</a>). Thalia has been asked to sponsor a LAMP project at Union Mission on January 29, 2011, from 9 to 4. There are approximately 150 residents. A motion was made by Lion Stan Furman that we support this project, was seconded by Lion Perrine, and the motion passed.<br />
* Sight & Hearing Van, Lion Jeri Furman – Lion Ed De Long’s report is as follows: Friday November 19th from 10am-2pm at the Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach Blvd. Thalia Lions club provided the sight and hearing van to the Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Friday 19 November, 2010. The van was driven by Lions Jerry Phelps and Ken Darling both of whom assisted with testing throughout the period. Selahi Aziz, Mike Coren ,Ed DeLong - 4 hours (served as coordinator throughout day), Bob Donnelly, Jeri Furman - 4 hours (Made all arrangements for event), Jim Healy, Steve Rosnov, Jack Wagner, John Watters,4 hours day, Nancy Watters 4 hours, Lion Jim Pedicord from Virginia Beach Central Lions Club provided interpreter services for Spanish and Portuguese speakers during the entire period. Lion Nancy Watters Assisted by Lion Ken Darling performed diabetes screening on 58 individuals resulting in nine referrals. A total of 72 individuals were screened in the van resulting in 11 referrals. Thirty countries were represented during this testing period as follows:<br />
1. Bangladesh<br />
2. Belarus<br />
3. China<br />
4. Colombia<br />
5. Croatia<br />
6. Czech Republic<br />
7. Dominican Republic<br />
8. El Salvador<br />
9. Ecuador<br />
10.Ethiopia<br />
11.Ghana<br />
12.Honduras<br />
13.Iran<br />
14.Italy<br />
15.Korea<br />
16.Mexico<br />
17.Morocco<br />
18.Nepal<br />
19.Nicaragua<br />
20.Pakistan<br />
21.Peru<br />
22.Philippines<br />
23.Poland<br />
24.Puerto Rico<br />
25.Russia<br />
26.Senegal<br />
27.Turkey<br />
28.USA<br />
29.Uzbekistan<br />
30.Viet Nam<br />
* Fruit Sale – Lion Jim Healy. This year we are pushing for 200 cases pre-sold, have reached the half way mark with about 1/3 of members turning in orders. . If this goal is reached, there will be no need for the Birchwood sale, saving considerable manpower at a busy time of year. If each member bought/sold 6 cases, our goal would be reached realizing about $1,000.00 for club charities. Some members commendably deliver larger orders. All members are encouraged to pitch in and help. If a Birchwood sale is needed, we will consider holding it on one day only, Saturday, Dec. 18th. The flyer is available for distribution. Our orders must be placed by Dec.7th. Thanks to Lion Dallas, his garage will be available for storing and dispensing. The truck will still need unloading help. Lion Otis is willing to arrange some help on/ or about 12/16-17. ALL PRE-ORDERS ARE TO BE PICKED UP AT DALLAS’ GARAGE. Member assistance will be needed there in releasing orders. Plan you holiday giving around healthy Lion fruit. Leo club will solicit orders and we will share the profit on their orders.<br />
* Extra Fund Raisers/Special Projects - Umbrellas Sales - Lion Jim Healy. Plenty of umbrellas are available for Holiday sales. New order is coming in.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi. Visit with Oceanside Lions at Bubba’s at Dam Neck has been reschedule to Monday, January 10, 2011. Lions Jeri, Steve, Mike, Jim. Stan, Linda Eggleston has signed up to go.<br />
* Youth Programs – Lion Bob Donnelly. The Thalia and Bayside Lions will sponsor visually impaired youth from our communities to come to the recreation center water carnival event. The event will be December 12th, 2010 from 1 -4 PM at Bayside recreation center. Each Lions Club would set up a table in the lobby of the center to display our literature to promote our services and seek potential members, which is by invitation only. VB Recreation staff will run their event in the pool areas as usual. All guests will comply with the pool rules, under staff supervision. Lions will pay $3.50 for each child and $5 for each parent who goes into the water. Preliminary count is about 20 blind children, other siblings and parents. Cost estimate is about $100-$130 for or guest’s Admission to the event. They will report their totals by email to Lion Bob. A pizza party may follow after the carnival for our guests at the center. Sals Pizza will provide the pizza to the group afterwards (donation). Coordinators include Lion Pamela Brown <pamelajean .brown="" gmail.com="">Bayside Lions Club, Irene Conlin <a href="mailto:iconlin@hotmail.com">iconlin@hotmail.com</a>, Debra Laughlin laughlindh@cox.net or <a href="mailto:mrdurbin@cox.net">mrdurbin@cox.net</a>, and Teri Dalone <a href="mailto:tdalone@vbgov.com">tdalone@vbgov.com</a> VB City Recreation aquatic coordinator.<br />
* Meeting Coordinator - Reminders about Crowne Plaza. Lion Steve Rosnov expressed concerns about the number of members not eating the meals and explained that is not feasible for Crown Plaza to provide the room, wait staff, etc. Unless a sufficient number of meals are paid for.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters was absent and will report at the next meeting. Linda Eggleston read a thank you letter from LOVF for our $56 donatio.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report by Lion Vickie Kennedy.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Polo Shirts. Embroidery Etc. has polo shirts with Lions logo, name of club, and members name offered for a price of $31.00 the company is in Suffolk and the shirts can be picked up to save shipping and postage. Lion Nancy will have samples for sizing by the Holiday party and hers and Lion John’s home on the 17th. The website to find the shirt is www.embroideryetcva.com . The item numbers are L469 and K469. Because the Windsor club has paid already for the Lions Logo, there will be no extra charge to our club. Any up size past XL is $1.00 extra per size. If there is enough interest, we will try to place the order sometime in January. More to follow.<br />
* Boy Scout Sponsorship - Lion Stan Furman. At the last board meeting, a motion was approved to sponsor Cub Scout Pack #696. In the motion was included $100.00 payment to start up the pack. Lion Brad will be liaison for the club. The regional director of BSA, Jeff Kissel has offered to sell fruit for our club through the Tidewater Council of Boy Scouts if we will share profit. Our club would have very little interaction or cost in either project. The sponsorship is renewed on a yearly basis.<br />
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Birthdays: Lion Mike Berns December: Lions Jeri Furman, Jim Healy, Debra Laughlin, and new member Nurys Sabino.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Stan Furman - $28.00<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
December 4 - LAMP – Salvation Army<br />
December 9 - Eye glass Recycling, meet at 930 at BEST BUY or at 10 at Recycling Center.<br />
December 12 - Youth Service Project "Pool Carnival at Bayside Recreation center, - Sunday 1-4 pm.<br />
December 15 - Holiday Party- 6:30pm (POTLUCK) 2357 Haversham Close, Va. Beach, 23454<br />
January 19, 2011 - Meeting at Ronald McDonald House<br />
January 26, 2010 - Board meeting at Lion Steve Rostov’s<br />
Feb.16, 2011 – Regular meeting and tour of Lions Medical Eye Bank<br />
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Adjournment:<br />
Lion Linda Eggleston, Acting Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Nov 17, 2010 - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a Board Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, directly following the regular meeting.<br />
Members in attendance were:<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov, Pres<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Brad Furman<br />
Lion Dick Kreassig<br />
Lion Mike Berns<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Debra Laughlin<br />
Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Otis Etheridge<br />
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Minutes of Board Meeting<br />
Call to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov 8:40 pm<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Lion Brad Furman - Boy Scout Sponsorship– asked for approval of sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack #696. In the motion was included $100.00 payment to start up the pack. Lion Brad will act as liaison for our club. Lion Brad will be liaison for the club. The regional director of BSA, Jeff Kissel has offered to sell fruit for our club through the Tidewater Council of Boy Scouts if we will share profit. Our club would have very little interaction or cost in either project. The sponsorship is renewed on a yearly basis. Lion Jim Healy moved that we approve the sponsorship and appropriate the money to start up the club. Motion was approved.<br />
* Lion Vickie Kennedy offered the application form membership of Nurys Babino pending receipt of her check. There was unanimous approval.<br />
* Lion Nancy Watters asked for approval by the Board to use the funds set aside in the Lions Charity Foundation for the purchase of Eye glass vouchers from Gift of Sight. The Club has $1,200 earmarked for charitable use within the year.<br />
* Lion Nancy Watters asked for direction on the membership status of Lion Don Maskall. Lion Don has not paid dues or attended a meeting since May. It is understood that he is without employment and has been unreachable. Since the Club does not want to drop him from membership for lack of payment of dues and non attendance, it was suggested that he be asked to resign. Lion Don is a long time member who has served well in better times. Dropping him for those reasons would not leave him in good standing with LCI. We would want to welcome him back into the club should his circumstances improve. The Board decided that a letter should be sent asking for his resignation, thus allowing him the right to return to the club at a later date.<br />
* Lion Vickie Kennedy reported that she had not been able to reach Grace Holdren at Thalia United Methodist Church to set a date for the Bland contest. Lion John Watters agreed to contact her.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Princess Anne Leo Club - Lion Bob Perrine - Adriane James, Leo Club sponsor, will be given fruit brochures tomorrow for the Leos to participate in the fruit sale. They have no meeting scheduled as of yet.<br />
* Meals on Wheels - Lion Aziz Selahi - Lion Aziz was not present and is having difficulty with the project. Lion Steve suggested that we drop the effort at this time.<br />
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Adjourned 8:50<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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Nov 17, 2010 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
3 Guests<br />
23 Members<br />
72Percentage<br />
Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
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Introduction of Guests- Lion Bob Donnelly introduced Irene Conlin of VAAPI. Irene thanked everyone for sponsoring the Water Carnival event coming up. She gave a brief description of what VAAPI does which includes outreach, non-sighted mentors, and activities for families of children who are visually impaired.<br />
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Lion Bob Perrine – introduction of Speaker, Katrina Parker - “Living Well with Dementia and Alzheimers.” Mrs. Parker represented the Memory Center at 1853 Old Donation Parkway. The Memory Center has many visually impaired residents. She explained that it is not certain that Alzheimer’s is a result of vision and hearing loss but there seems to be some connection. Alzheimer’s and dementia affects 5.3million Americans and is the 4th cause of death in America. After the age of 65 the risk of dementia increases. Though it is a serious disease, there is lots of humor in dealing with patients. Caregivers are under lot of stress. Many spouses are covering for each other. When one dies, the other seems to go downhill. The symptoms were likely already there but the deceased spouse is no longer able to cover for the other. There is no cure for Alzheimers or dementia at this time.<br />
The Memory Center is an assisted living center for those who have some type of diagnosis of dementia. The founder of the facility used the Montessouri theory as its concept. There is a tavern in the town center of the facility, a beach shack, a library, and a bank. Things that you would encounter in real life are replicated. The object is to redirect and keep residents busy. The average age is 82. The Country Store offers sundries, personal items, and snacks. Residents love to get soda, candy, ice cream, etc. There is a full menu of hair and nail services. The Theater, The Majestic, shows movies, artist performances, and dancing with the Stars. The Light House Tavern offers beer wine etc. The Worship Center is Inter-Faith and always available. Chefs prepare two dinner menus, Mediterranean and Traditional. Mediterranean is “brain food” diet. It does not correct the condition but does help to maintain a healthy brain. Based on the Montessouri approach, there are four neighborhoods with beach names divided up into living groups with like cognitive abilities. Residents have a dining room, a common area, and personal living quarters. Subdued lighting helps in dealing with agitation. There is a fulltime activities director with an assistant. Keeping the residents busy and redirected is the key. Many have sundowner’s disease. By taking them through the process of their problem, they are able to handle most patients without giving medication. Music is very important and is offered 15 hrs. per week. Musical instruments are available and residents are encouraged to participate. Art therapy is also available as an outlet. All instructors are very qualified.<br />
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy are available and gardening is promoted to keep patients physically active. A nutritionist with a specialty in gerontology advises menus and available foods. Many love sweets, salt and hoard candies or goodies. Sugar free and protein ice cream is always provided at the center. Many patients need the weight unless they are diabetic. There is also a nurse and medical director available. All staff is trained in Alzheimer and dementia and the caregiver patient ratio is four to one. Daily living activities are important and the purpose is to see that they live as well as they can live.<br />
The cost starts t $6,500 up to $8000 per month. And there is no coverage under health care or Medicare. Though it is all private pay, long term care insurance is accepted. The Memory Center is an all inclusive care facility. Patients do not need I D bracelets because the premises are secure. It is a locked community. Project Lifesaver is a great project and it is highly recommended if the person is living at home.<br />
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Induction of New Member: Debra Laughlin – sponsor – Lion Mike Berns by Lion John Watters. We welcome Lion Debra to the club and look forward to engaging her in our objectives to serve the community. Lion Debra thanked the club for embracing her as a member.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Sight & Hearing Van, Lion Jeri Furman – Friday November 19th from 10am-2pm at the Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach Blvd. It is not a school day but expect to have plenty of participation.<br />
* Fruit Sale – Lion Jim Healy – This year we are pushing for 200 cases pre-sold. If this goal is reached, there will be no need for the Birchwood sale, saving considerable manpower at a busy time of year. If each member bought/sold 6 cases, our goal would be reached realizing about $1,000.00 for club charities. Some members commendably deliver larger orders. All members are encouraged to pitch in and help. If a Birchwood sale is needed, we will consider holding it on one day only, Saturday, Dec. 18th.The flyer is available for distribution. Our orders must be placed by Dec. 8th. Thanks to Lion Dallas, his garage will be available for storing and dispensing. The truck will still need unloading help. Lion Otis is willing to arrange some help on/ or about 12/16-17. ALL PRE-ORDERS ARE TO BE PICKED UP AT DALLAS’ GARAGE. Member assistance will be needed there in releasing orders. Plan you holiday giving around healthy Lion fruit. Leo club will solicit orders and we will share the profit on their orders. Lion Jim Healy - Plenty of umbrellas are available for Holiday sales. New order is coming in.<br />
* Programs<br />
- Dec 15 Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Watters – The annual Club Holiday party will replace the second regular meeting for Dec. It will be a potluck dinner at the home of Lion John and Nancy Watters, 6:30pm. Bring a spouse or a friend and food! Wine, Beer, and soft drinks will be provided.<br />
- Feb 16 - Lion John Watters - Lions Medical Eye Bank – Thalia will meet at the Eyebank for tour and cold cut sandwiches at the regular meeting on February 16th. Cost will be about $5.00 per person.<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi – The next trip will be Monday Dec. 6th Oceanside Lions at Bubba’s at Dam Neck. Lions Jeri, Steve, Mike, Jim. Stan, Linda Eggleston has signed up to go.<br />
* Youth Service Project – Lion Bob Donnelly. The Thalia and Bayside Lions will sponsor visually impaired youth from our communities to come to the recreation center water carnival event. The event will be December 12th, 2010 from 1 -4 PM at Bayside recreation center. Each Lions Club would set up a table in the lobby of the center to display our literature to promote our services and seek potential members, which is by invitation only. VB Recreation staff will run their event in the pool areas as usual. All guests will comply with the pool rules, under staff supervision. Lions will pay $3.50 for each child and $5 for each parent who goes into the water. Preliminary count is about 20 blind children, other siblings and parents. Cost estimate is about $100-$130 for or guest’s Admission to the event. They will report their totals by email to Lion Bob. A pizza party may follow after the carnival for our guests at the center. Sal’s will provide the pizza to the group afterwards.<br />
Coordinators include:<br />
Lion Pamela Brown of the Bayside Lions Club @ pamelajean.brown@gmail.com Irene Conlin iconlin@hotmail.com<br />
Debra Laughlin laughlindh@cox.net or mrdurbin@cox.net<br />
Teri Dalone, the VB City Recreation aquatic coordinator @ tdalone@vbgov.com * Environmental Service Project - Lion Rich Roberts- Bonney road cleanup was Nov. 13th 9:00am. 11 bags of over 200 lbs. was picked up. Great turn out.<br />
This clean-up 12 ½ Lions helped<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters<br />
* Thank notes received from Lions Sight and Hearing Van and from the EGRC for Thalia contributions.<br />
* Polo Shirts –Embroidery Ect. has polo shirts with Lions logo, name of club, and members name offered for a price of $31.00 The company is in Suffolk and the shirts can be picked up to save shipping and postage. Lion Nancy will have samples for sizing by the Holiday party and hers and Lion John’s home on the 17th. The website to find the shirt is www.embroideryetcva.com . The item numbers are L469 and K469. Because the Windsor club has paid already for the Lions Logo, there will be no extra charge to our club. Any up size past XL is $1.00 extra per size. If there is enough interest, we will try to place the order sometime in January. More to follow.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Lion Debra Laughlin announced that she will host a Coffee Social for Foundation Fighting Blindness at Panera’s bread at Pembroke 9-11 on Saturday Nov 20.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* U.S. postal Eye Glass Collection Project – Lion Brad Furman – no report<br />
* Lion Jack – Thanks everyone for contributions to the International food Drive which will end sometime in March. Bring food or make a cash donation to each club meeting.<br />
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Birthdays will be celebrated for November and December during the December 1st meeting.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $41.00 – won by Lion Otis<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
* November 19- Sight & Hearing Van, Adult Learning Center, November 19, Friday 10am - 2pm.<br />
* December 4 - LAMP – Salvation Army<br />
December 12- Youth Service Project "Pool Carnival at Bayside Recreation center, - Sunday 1-4 pm.<br />
* January 19, 2011 – Meeting at Ronald McDonald House<br />
* Feb.16, 2011 – Regular meeting and tour of Lions Medical Eyebank,<br />
* December 1, 2010 Regular meeting at Crowne Plaza<br />
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Adjournment (Board Meeting to follow immediately) 8:40<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Nov 3, 2100 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS<br />
The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Nov. 3,2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
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Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE:<br />
0 Guests<br />
19 Members<br />
61 Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
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Program: Lion Steve Rosnov introduced Lion John Watters, District 2-D Sight Chairperson who introduced Lion Nancy Watters, District 24-D PediaVision Chairperson. Lion Nancy presented a power point showing the club how the new PediaVision device works. She emphasized that the PediaVision should not diminish the importance of HOTV and Photoscreening because PediaVison may not always be available when needed. But when available, PediaVision is the method of choice. Lion Nancy reported that the original goal for the District when the PediaVision project began was to seek funds from clubs, individuals, and other sponsors, to have at least one unit by Fall Conference, to eventually have three units (one for each Region), and to see that no child would enter a school system without being visually ready. Those were high goals, but the Lions of Dist. 24-D have exceeded all expectations! We now have two PediaVision devices in hand and one on the way. Before the end of the year will have seven. Our new goal is to have one for every Zone. The following grants have been approved: Hampton Roads Community Foundation (one device), O’Shaughnessy Foundation (one device), and two matching grants from LCIF (two devices). Crossroads Lions Club has donated $4,500.00.00 toward a LCIF matching grant. The Onancock Lions Club became so excited that they are purchasing their own PediaVision! Another device was purchased by anonymous donors, and other remaining donations amount to $3,360.00 (to be used for the second LCI grant). Furthermore there are other grant possibilities! The first PediaVision screening was on Sep 30th by Norfolk Midtown Club screening children at the Child Development Center at Norfolk State. Already the number of children screened with the PediaVision exceeds 1000!<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Sight & Hearing Van, Lion Jeri Furman – Friday November 19th from 10am-2pm. At the Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach Blvd. Lion Jeri has many scheduled but could use anyone else who decides to work.<br />
* Fruit Sale – Lion Jim Healy – Thalia Sold 48 cases at Birchwood on Fri. & Sat., 12/11, 2009. We received 189 cases, 131 presales, 58 for Birchwood sales. The 10 remaining cases of grapefruit were donated to Ronald McDonald House. The profit for the club was $917.00. Had we sold the ten extras, profit would have been about $1,075. This year we are pushing for 200 cases pre-sold. If this goal is reached, there will be no need for the Birchwood sale, saving considerable manpower at a busy time of year. If each member bought/sold 6 cases, our goal would be reached realizing about $1,000.00 for club charities. Some members commendably deliver larger orders. All members are encouraged to pitch in and help. If a Birchwood sale is needed, we will consider holding it on one day only, Saturday, Dec. 18th. The flyer is being printed and will be available for distribution by next meeting date. Our orders must be placed by Dec. 8th. Thanks to Lion Dallas, his garage will be available for storing and dispensing. The truck will still need unloading help. Lion Otis is willing to arrange some help on/ or about 12/16-17. ALL PRE-ORDERS ARE TO BE PICKED UP AT DALLAS’ GARAGE. Member assistance will be needed there in releasing orders. Plan you holiday giving around healthy Lion fruit.<br />
* Youth Service Project – Lion Bob Donnelly: The Thalia and Bayside Lions will sponsor visually impaired youth from our communities to come to the recreation center water carnival event. The event will be December 12th, 2010 from 1 -4 PM at Bayside recreation center. Each Lions Club would set up a table in the lobby of the center to display our literature to promote our services and seek potential members, which is by invitation only. VB Recreation staff will run their event in the pool areas as usual. All guests will comply with the pool rules, under staff supervision. Lions will pay $3.50 for each child and $5 for each parent who goes into the water. Preliminary count is about 15 blind children, other siblings and parents. Cost estimate is about $100-$130 for or guest’s Admission to the event. Several service groups and parent organizations will tally the numbers and report totals by November 15th. They will report their totals by email to Lion Bob. A pizza party may follow after the carnival for our guests at the center. Coordinators included: Lion Pamela Brown <pamelajean .brown="" gmail.com="">Bayside Lions club; Irene Conlin iconlin@hotmail.com; Debra Laughlin laughlindh@cox.net & mrdurbin@cox.net; and Teri Dalone tdalone@vbgov.com VB City Recreation aquatic coordinator.<br />
* Environmental Service Project - Lion Rich Roberts- Bonney road cleanup – Nov. 13th 9:00am – will pick a place that has been mowed. Meet at the Virginia Beach Credit Union.<br />
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Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters – a letter of appreciation from Lions Charity Foundation for our clubs participation in the Bid/Buy Auction was acknowledged as well as a letter from Tappahannock Virginia Lions Club announcing Lion Dr. H. Hauser Weiler as a candidate for Director of Lions Clubs International. Lion Nancy reminded everyone of the Fall Conference in Williamsburg this coming weekend.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy. Please note that the usual charities supported by our club have been paid.<br />
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Old Business: U.S. postal Eye Glass Collection Project – Lion Brad Furman. No News as of yet.<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Holiday Party – Lion Nancy Watters – Club Holiday party will be a potluck at the home of Lion John and Nancy Watters, 6:30pm, December 16th. Bring a spouse or a friend and food! Wine, Beer, and soft drinks will be provided.<br />
* Ronald McDonald House - January 19, 2011- Thalia Lions will have hold its regular meeting at Ronald McDonald House January 19, 2011. The club will present a $150 gift card to the facility for necessary items for residents – Dinner will be Pizza and the cost will be about $5.00 per member. This activity has become a yearly event allowing us to tour the facility and support the charity.<br />
* Lion Brad Furman – received some information from BNE concerning an event, Global Entrepreneur Day, at the Doubletree Hotel for November 16th. The cost for a table is $350.00. The cost per ticket is $35.00. This is a 7 cities event with training sessions for improving business connections, communication, and leadership. They are expecting over 500 people. The club decided that there was not enough information or time to take any action.<br />
* Lion Jack thanked the club for the continued support of food contributions for Samaritan House.<br />
* Lion Steve announced that Debra Laughlin would be inducted at the Nov. 17th meeting by Lion John Watters.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $32.00 won by Lion Jeri Furman<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
* November 5-6- District 24D Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg<br />
* November 13- Bonney Road Project - 8am till 10am<br />
* November 13- District 24 Zone I meeting, Saturday, November 13, 12:30 pm, Happy Buffet, 879 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach<br />
* November 14 - Blood Drive, Temple Emanuel, 424 25th Street, Virginia Beach 9am – 3pm.<br />
* November 19- Sight & Hearing Van, Adult Learning Center, November 19, Friday 10am - 2pm.<br />
* December 4 - LAMP – Salvation Army<br />
* December 12- Youth Service Project "Pool Carnival at Bayside Recreation center, - Sunday 1-4 pm.<br />
* November 17- Next meeting, Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, Board meeting after meeting.<br />
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Adjournment<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Oct 27, 2010 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a Board Meeting at the home of Lions Stan and Jeri Furman on Oct. 27, 2010. Members in attendance were:<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov, Pres<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Aziz Selahi<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Linda Esposito, Visiting<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion Roger Snell<br />
Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Otis Etheridge<br />
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Minutes of Board Meeting<br />
Call to order by Lion President Steve Rosnov 7:05 pm<br />
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• Lion Nancy Watters presented the membership application of Debra Laughlin. The Board unanimously accepted her into membership to be sponsored by Lion Mike Berns. Lion Stan will do the induction at the meeting on Nov 3rd.<br />
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• Lion Jim Healy - CJ Citrus Fruit Sale: Lion Jim analyzed last year’s sales of C&J Citrus and questioned whether it would be worth doing again this year given the time effort and the amount of profit. Lion Steve Rosnov mentioned the offer from Indian River Groves and suggested that we use the their online orders. Order forms are sent out to customers with a cover letter by email. Customers place the orders directly and shipment is to the door. Suggested retail prices may be higher because their cost is likely higher. Lion Steve will call them and ask questions concerning the amount of commission we will receive through mail order system. The Board decided to go ahead with the usual fruit sale with C&J’s, but will continue to investigate Indian River Groves and possibly do an online sale during the first part of the New Year. Lion Stan suggested that we raise the price of our fruit a dollar or two per box. The club will take pre orders. The due date to place an order with the supplier is Dec. 10th. Delivery date is about two days later. Delivery location will be the home of Lion Dallas Divelbiss. Lion Jim will present the project to the club and Lion Otis will organize the loading and unloading of the delivery. If we consider online orders, the Princess Anne Leo club could be included. Lion Stan moved that if Leo’s become involved, we divide the profit for their orders 50/ 50. Motion passed.<br />
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• Lion Steve Rosnov:– The Club budgeted $150.00 for a gift card to Ronald McDonald House for the purchase of necessary items for residents. Lion Steve suggested that we combine a regular meeting at RMH with a pizza dinner for residents, present the gift card and order pizza at $5.00 per member. The date proposed is Jan. 19, 2011, and the program will be presented by RMH.<br />
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• Lion Stan suggested that we return to the Eye Bank for a regular meeting to allow our new members to tour the Eye Bank. Lion Bob Perrine & Lion John Watters will determine the date.<br />
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• Lion Steve spoke to–Lindsey Green, Crowne Plaza about the quality of recent meals and service. She is committed to making things better and will communicate with the chef to make improvements.<br />
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• Lion Nancy Watters has a Pediavision schedule and will be asking our club and other clubs to assist for hands on training in eye screening. She will make a presentation at the Dist. Meeting inviting clubs to sign up. Since fewer people are needed for screening with the new device, numbers of people at each screening will be limited.<br />
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• Lion Aziz -Traveling Leo – Since we have reached the goal of visiting 5 Zones, the Traveling Leo schedule has been altered. Because the last Traveling Leo was cancelled due to 2 no shows, our club was charged for the meals by the club we were to visit. That club was obligated to the reserved number. Lion Aziz paid the $50.00 out of pocket. Lion Stan moved that the club reimburse Lion Aziz from the administrative account. Motion passed. It was suggested that club members be made aware that signing up for a Traveling Leo commits them to paying for the meal. Lion Aziz will try to make that clear as he schedules participants. Only a small number of clubs operate on that basis.<br />
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• Lion Stan Furman moved that we fine the Tail Twister, Lion Rich Roberts, $1.00 for his absence tonight at the board meeting. Motion carried. The only time that a Tail Twister may be fined is in his absence by vote of the club or board.<br />
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• Lion Nancy asked for a check to Dr. Crafford in the amount of $360.00 for 10 eye exams. Granted.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
• Lion Steve Rosnov reported that the Vanguard Scholarship Fund now has a new registered agent. Names on the account are Lion Stan, Vickie, and Steve as third party. All mail will go to Lion Stan as point of contact. Lion Steve turned over an instruction file to the secretary in the event that changes need to be made in the future.<br />
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• Lion Bob Perrine - Status of Princess Anne Leo Club - Two members of the Leo Club are planning to attend the Fall Conference. Lion Bob Perrine and Barbette will take them to the conference. Lion Bob is looking for someone to bring them home after lunch because he and Barbette need to return earlier. The two sponsors do not seem to be interested or else do not have the time to spend on the Leo Club. It was understood that there would be a club meeting after homecoming which was last week. We are waiting to see if there will be more cooperation. Lion Mike Berns has a freshman at the school this year. He will be on the Leo Committee and hopefully can inspire some activity. Another suggestion is that the students check the Leo Facebook page to communicate and learn.<br />
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• Lion Bob Donnelly - Youth Service Project "Pool Carnival at Bayside Recreation center. LeeAnn Armbruster of VAAPVI and Mrs. Irene Conlins, president, will contact the members for the event on Dec. 12th - Sunday 1-4 pm. We will work jointly with Bayside Lions Club and will be given a table outside the entrance of the pool for welcoming participants and for publicity. No products may be sold at the event. Bayside is happy to have us join this event with them. Lions are not running the event. That will be done by the recreation center employees. Some Lions, however, may wish to swim and assist if needed. We will know by the middle of Nov. if there is a need for other assistance. It is possible that there will be transportation needs. The cost is $3.50 for each child and $5.00 for each adult who participates. We will ask Bayside to split the cost. Debra Laughlin, our newest member has personal contact with VAAPVI and should part of the committee for this project. After the event – Lion Bob suggested that we ask Sal’s to donate pizza for the group or at least discount the price. He made a motion to spend $200.00 or less for the event plus whatever the negotiation may be with Sal’s. The motion was approved. Please See attached report.<br />
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• Lion Steve Rosnov - Holiday Party –Lions John & Nancy Watters- will host the party Dec. 15th, 6:00pm. It will be a potluck. The widows, and Bill and Marilyn Pope will be invited.<br />
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• Lion Jeri – Sight & Hearing Van is scheduled for Nov. 19th Friday 10 am to 2 pm.<br />
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• Lion Stan moved that we pay budgeted commitments to District 25 D. Motion passed.<br />
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• Next meeting will be after the second regular meeting in Nov.<br />
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Adjourned 8:50<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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Oct 20, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Thalia Lions Club<br />
Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach<br />
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Social Mixer: 6:00 pm Members in attendance – 20, Guest – 8, Attendance - %68<br />
Call to Order of General Meeting 6:30 pm, President, Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
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Introduction of Guests:<br />
* Little Creek Traveling Leo – Lion Marium Daugherty, President, accompanied by Lion Doug Ellington, Lion Norm Krell and Lion Patsy Benjamin<br />
* Aragona/Pembroke Traveling Leo – Lion Jackie Courtney, President, accompanied by Lion Donnie Johnson, Lion Chris Johnson, and Lion Lori Hingpeter<br />
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Guest speaker: Debra Laughlin, “Bringing Eye Disease Awareness to Virginia Beach”<br />
Debra recounted how she had been forced to resign from her nursing career as she lost her sight in 2007. She said she wallowed in self pity for about a year before a friend encouraged her to attend seminar in Crystal City that was sponsored by the Lions. She shared that about ten million Americans now suffer from retinal disease and this number is expected to double within the next ten years. Nineteen percent of blind people live in poverty. They do not have the means to buy the expensive high tech equipment that is available for the blind. In 1971 the Foundation for Fighting Blindness was founded. It provides grants for research. Two of the more promising projects include genotype studies and cone protein studies.Debra wanted to educate us regarding Vision Awareness Month. She hopes organize a vision walk by 2012 to help raise awareness. Lion Steve presented Debora with an umbrella.<br />
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Committee Reports:<br />
* Traveling Leo – Lion Aziz Selahi announced a Traveling Leo to Poquoson October 21 and one to Central on November 3.<br />
* White Cane Event – Lion Jeri Furman announced a very successful event with $1559.94 from donations and an additional $200 from sales.<br />
* Eyeglass Recycling - U.S. Postal Eye Glass Collection Project -Lion Brad Furman was absent<br />
* Environmental Services Project, road clean up – Lion Rich Roberts announced his disappointment in the last clean up, but has high hopes for the next one which will be held on November 13 at 9:00 am.<br />
* Sight and Hearing Van, Adult Learning Center – Lion Jeri Furman announced that the van would be at the Adult Learning Center on November 19 from 10 am to 2pm. She sent a sign up list around. Lion Jeri also reminded members of the Temple Immanuel blood drive on Nov 14.<br />
* Fruit Sales – to be decided at the next Board Meeting.<br />
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Secretary's Report – Lion Susie Sumnick announced that Lion Nancy Watters was on a well deserved vacation in Texas and would return prior to the next meeting.<br />
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Treasurer's Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy provided copies of the financial report.<br />
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Old Business: Meals on Wheels – Lion Aziz Selahi is still working on this.<br />
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Birthdays: Lion Dallas Divelbiss, Lion Bob Donnelly and Lion Aziz Selahi were entertained with a solo from Lion Bob Perrine and a trio composed of Lion Mike Coren, Lion Steve Rosnov, and Lion Bob Perrine.<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
* Movie Secretariat ( Zero D) – sponsored by Hampton Roads Blind Lions Club, Saturday, October 23, 2010, AMC Lynnhaven Mall Loop, $10.00 tickets contact Lion Mack Stevens 621-9069 or mackstevernsJ@cox.net<br />
* District 24D Fall Conference,November 5 & 6. Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg<br />
* District 24 Zone I meeting, Saturday, November 13, 12:30 pm,. Happy Buffet, 879 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach<br />
* December 4 – Aragona Pembroke LAMP project at the Salvation Army<br />
* Future Meetings – there will be two meetings in November and one meeting in December<br />
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.<br />
Respectfully submitted by Susan Sumnick in absence of Secretary<br />
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Oct 6, 2010 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Oct.6,2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Guests 3<br />
Members 23<br />
Percentage74<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
Introductions of Guests: Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
Immediate Past District Governor Gary Rapier<br />
Lions Mike Berns, transfer from Virginia Beach Central<br />
Linda Esposito, new member to be inducted tonight - Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lisa Renz from BNI South East Region – Lion Brad Furman<br />
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* Lion Steve presented Lisa Renz with a recognition plaque and a letter of appreciation for BNI’s selection of Thalia as their charitable organization to benefit from their yearly picnic. Lisa presented the profit from the picnic, $1,242.00 to our club. The money will go to the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24D in the name of Thalia Lions. We will have 12 months to use the money for charitable causes.<br />
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Temporary recess for dinner<br />
Reconvene: 7:00pm<br />
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* Introduction of Guest Speaker by President Lion Steve Rosnov – Lion John Watters – Lions Remote Area Medical Project. Lions John gave a brief bio of Stan Brock, the founder of RAM, a description of the project and a report on the participation of our Lions Club members in the project since 2003. Lion John has an interesting perspective article of RAM and its founder, Stan Brock who rescued nearly 200,000 poor Americans who could not afford to see a doctor. Please see "Making a Difference" July 30 2009 for this article.<br />
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Committee Reports:<br />
* ENVIRONMENT SERVICE PROJECTS - Adopt A Highway – Lion Rich Roberts reported a disappointing turn out at the last Bonney Road clean-up on Sept. 25th. Lions Nancy, Fran, Rich, and Jack were the only members to participate. He will explore the possibility of another clean up sometime in November.<br />
* TRAVELING LEO – Lion Aziz Selahi reported that a Traveling Leo is scheduled for tomorrow (Oct. 7) at Town Center – 7:30a.m. -$8.00. The next scheduled visit is Oct. 19th in Poquoson.<br />
* WHITE CANE – Lion Jeri Furman- Dates are October 8-9 at Birchwood Shopping Center. People are still needed to work. Lion Jim Healy gave a very entertaining account of his experience last weekend when he engaged in a “single handed White Cane.” Lion Jim had the “wrong” weekend date, but collected $196.01 in two hours using a Lions Eye Bank insulated lunch bag!<br />
* MEMBER CARE/ HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES/ GREETERS - Blood Drive - Temple Emmanuel –Lion Jeri asked for members to support a Red Cross blood drive on Nov. 14th to benefit a member of the Temple.<br />
* SIGHT CONSERVATION - PediaVision- Lion Nancy reported that the PediaVision was delivered last week and there have already been two preschool screenings. While she is away, until the end of Oct., Lion Gary Rapier will have the deivce and the schedule. PediaVision certification will be offered at the Fall Conference. Clubs in the district will be invited to come to scheduled screening in the month of November for hands on practice. Many dated in November have been scheduled.<br />
* EYEGLASS RECYCLING - U.S. Mailbox Eyeglass Recycling Container – Lion Brad Furman has information indicating that the U.S.P.S has not given out the containers since 9/11. After much research, he is going to contact Lynnhaven Post Office and pursue the issue with them.<br />
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Secretary’s Report: Lion Nancy Watters<br />
* Zone Meeting - Everyone was reminded to register and pay for the Zone meeting on November 11th through Lion Brad, the Zone chair.<br />
* 24D District Fall Conference - Everyone was also reminded to register to attend the 24D District Fall Conference in Williamsburg, Nov. 5th & 6th. Schools will be offered in PediaVision, Diabetes , New Member Orientation, Lensometer use, HOTV, and President & Sect. school. Schools are free. You will find forms in the Knight’s Vision, or on recent emails sent to you by Lion Nancy. If you need more info, please contact her. Deadline for registration is Oct. 15th. Lion Gary told the club that the District would pay the cost of lunches for any Leo member that would attend. Lion Bob Perrine will contact our Leos for a final count.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report: Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Parks and Recreation Project - Lions Bob Donnelly and Mike Coren met with Virginia Beach Dept. of Parks and Recreation coordinators’, Colleen Wittig and Teri Dalone at 10 AM, at the community recreation center site. A discussion of mutual interest in programs and events, in which all can “partner”, followed. Ms. Dalone agreed to canvas managers for opportunities to include or expand services or activates for the visually and hearing impaired. Our local clubs may have the opportunity to join in services to seniors and youth (water sports- mentoring, etc) at the Bayside Recreation center, giving service and contacting potential new members for each club. Ms. Dalone said Bayside Recreation Center water staff will be included in talks to explore how the Lions may partner to produce the water carnival events in the near future.<br />
* Meals on Wheels – Lion Aziz is researching the need for Meals on Wheels in the area. He found that there are locations at each of the recreation center sites. To date he has been unsuccessful in contacting the person in charge, Tracy Minor.<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Lion Jeri passed a “get well” card around for everyone to sign to send to Ruth DeLong, Lion Ed’s wife, who had Gallbladder surgery with complications.<br />
* Induction of Linda Esposito - IPDG Lion Gary Rapier gave a wonderful summary of who Lions are and what Lions do. In his usual inspirational manner, he inducted our new member sponsored by Lion Stan Furman.<br />
* Lion Linda is the administrator for Our Lady of Perpetual Help and is a registered nurse. We welcome her to our club.<br />
* Transfer Member- Lion Steve Rosnov welcomed our new transfer member, Lion Mike Berns to our club. Lion Mike was once a member of Thalia. He went to Town Central when it was formed. Lion Steve presented him with a Lion’s Coffee cup.<br />
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October Birthdays: Lion Aziz Selahi, Lion Ed DeLong, Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Robert – Two drawings - $20.00 won by Lion Nancy and $17.00 won by our new member Lion Linda Esposito.<br />
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Upcoming Events:<br />
* Oct. 8th – 9th -White Cane October 8 & 9<br />
* Nov. 5th – 6th - District 24D Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg<br />
* Nov. 11th - Zone I Meeting -12:30 pm -Happy Buffet, 879 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach.<br />
* Oct. 20th – 6:00pm- Next meeting, Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, October 20<br />
* October 18th – Lions Charity Foundation meeting - Bubbas<br />
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Adjournment : 8:16<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Sep 29, 2010 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting at the home of Lions John and Nancy Watters on Sept. 29, 2010. Members in attendance were:<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Aziz Selahi<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov, Pres.<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion Roger Snell<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
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The meeting was called to order by President Lion Steve Rosnov at 7:01p.m.<br />
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* A motion was made by Lion Stan Furman to accept into membership Linda Esposito, second by Lion Nancy. The vote carried unanimously. Linda has visited a meeting on two occasions and she is the administrator for Our Lady of Perpetual Help.<br />
* Lion John Watters moved that Lion Mike Berns be accepted as a transfer from Virginia Beach Central Lions Club, second by Lion Bob Perrine. The vote carried unanimously.<br />
* The club is in the process of assigning a new signatory and registered agent for the Vanguard Scholarship Fund. Lion Steve will resubmit the form in an effort to get the transfer accomplished. The State registered agent was Bill Pope. Lion Steve will investigate what is necessary to have the name changed.<br />
* Status of Princess Anne Leo Club - Lion Bob Perrine spoke with Leo Shelby Richardson who is this year’s president. The advisor needs another week to get settled down in to the routine. There are still 12 members from last year and Leo Shelby anticipates doubling the size of the club. They are attempting to get members to go to the Fall Conference. If so, the board approved the action of paying for the lunch of Leo members who attend.<br />
* Youth Service Project "Pool Carnival" - Lion Bob Donnelly – There will be a meeting with Colleen Wittick at Park & Rec., 2208 Lynnhaven Blvd. on Oct. 6th at 10:00 for concept and scope planning. Bayside Club has agreed to partner with our club for this project. Lions Stan and Steve will attend the meeting. The payback for our club is in public relations. No sales or solicitations will be allowed. Blind children will be welcomed to participate.<br />
* Broom purchase - Lion Bob Donnelly –#4 broom inventory is about 60. The next broom sale is in May. There is no need to reorder at this time. Lions Jim Healy asked about the umbrella supply. Lion Bob will count the inventory and report.<br />
* Lion Kim Vakos raised the question about registering with the city when we solicit of do fund raisers. She is taking a class on nonprofits. Since she was absent at the board meeting, no action was taken. The Club is unaware of any necessity to register with Va. Beach. Lion Steve will discuss the issue with her at the next meeting.<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Access Partnership - No action has been taken concerning this project since the new Lions Year began. This was supposed to be a 24D District project. Lion Stan moved that the project be dropped. The motion was seconded and carried.<br />
* Lion Jeri Furman asked for confirmation of restaurant reservations for our next meeting. We are to have a new member induction (Linda Esposito) and a transfer member (Lion Mike Berns) introduction. Two Traveling Leos are scheduled to come to the meeting on the 20th.<br />
* White Cane will be on Friday and Sat. the 8th and 9th of October. Lion Jeri still needs volunteers for certain vacancies. She will begin making calls to see who can work.<br />
* “Meals on Wheels”- Lion Aziz raised the idea of some club members becoming active in Meals on Wheels. Many churches in our club area are already involved. Lion Bob Perrine and Lion Aziz will investigate the possibilities and need. Subsequently Lion Bob sent Aziz the info – “Meals-on-Wheels and Senior Meal Program through Sentara Hospital: tel 307-2721, 3750 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-4200, <a href="http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/va/virginia-beach.htm">http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/va/virginia-beach.htm</a>. There is also another one run by the city. City Of Virginia Beach, Home Delivered Meals: 461-9481”<br />
* Lion Nancy Watters pointed out that another important project that was started many years ago and dropped should be reinstated. Club members were given police clearance to escort a patient to doctor’s appointments and to do other tasks. Patients were assigned by the Virginia Dept. of Visually Impaired. Lion Brad will be asked to investigate since in the beginning it was his project.<br />
* Lion Jeri Furman will work on a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 14th from 9-3. She would like volunteers to participate.<br />
* Lion Vickie Kennedy asked about the Ronald McDonald house meal provided for in our budget. It was suggested that the Leos participate. Lion Nancy proposed that we postponed the event until after the 1st of year because of all the conflicts and holidays between now and the end of the year.<br />
* A Traveling Leo is scheduled on Oct. 7- 7:30 a.m. at the Town Center meeting Courtyard Marriott – Lions Stan, Bob D., John, Aziz, will attend. One more member is necessary for it to count as a full Traveling Leo.<br />
* Bid ‘n’ Buy Auction is this Saturday. Lion Stan is responsible for setting up and tearing down. Several Lions volunteered to assist. The live auction is at 2:00.p.m.<br />
* Lion Stan asked for the approval of the minutes and treasurers report from the last board meeting.<br />
It was so done.<br />
* Next board meeting will be Oct. 27th, 7:00 pm at the home of Lion Stan & Jeri Furman.<br />
The Nov. board meeting may be held after the reg. meeting on Nov.17th.<br />
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Adjourned 8:10 for PediaVision demonstration.<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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Sep 15, 2010 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on Sept. 15,2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
6 Guests<br />
24 Members<br />
83 Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Call to order: 6:30p.m.<br />
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Introductions of Guests: Lion Steve Rosnov –Traveling Leo – Town Center Club<br />
Lions Celia Patterson, Keith Hallam, Beth Stevens, Mark Stevens, and Bambie Martin<br />
Lion Stan Furman introduced his guest Linda Esposito who completed an application for membership.<br />
Lion Brad Furman introduced his guest, Nora Nimely, a Liberan native, who is interested in a possible partnership or twinning with our club.<br />
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Call to order 7:00pm<br />
Introduction of Guest Speaker by President Lion Steve Rosnov – Lion Brad Furman has been a Thalia Lions member since 2001 and has served as 1st, 2nd,3rd Vice President, President Lion Tamer, Tail Twister, Zone E Chairman and is now Zone I Chairman of Dist. 24D.<br />
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Lion Brad Furman, District 24D Zone I Chairman. Lion Brad started by saying that he is proud to be a member of such an active club as Thalia and that Thalia has met all of the goals set out by the District for this year already. Even so, we should continue to challenge our record and look for new ways to be of service to others. There is a renewed focus this year to do Joint Zone projects such as Operation Homeless Connect, Access Partnership, and Sight & Hearing Screenings in public arenas. Thalia is encouraged to participate wherever given an opportunity. The 2010 Lions Year Goals are Service, Public Relations, Membership, Youth, Leadership and Giving. 1st. QUARTER- focus will be on engaging our youth. Invite Leos to help organize and participate in a service project. 2nd QUARTER- focus will be on Sharing the Vision. Plan vision health projects and work with the visually impaired, work at the eyeglass recycling center, pick up used eyeglasses during these months. 3rd QUARTER- focus will be Relieving the Hunger. Organize food drives, and projects that feed the hungry. Why not do love food baskets in February as a Valentine’s Day project. Thalia has a new Food Drive project organized by Lion Jack Wagner. 4th QUARTER- focus will be on the Environment. Adopt a Highway clean up in your area. This will not only help your community but it will show Lions at work and make the Lions name public. We should also think about doing another project, possibly with Earth Day at Mt. Trashmore in April or May.<br />
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<strong>District goals</strong> through Governor Donna Weiller are as follows:<br />
1. Service - Each club is challenged to increase their service projects by one over the previous year.<br />
2. sight - Each club is challenged to conduct preschool eye screenings.<br />
3. Membership- Each club is challenged to set membership goals and a plan of action. Utilizing the LCI mentoring program is encouraged. Service events have great potential for reaching public. Seven potential contacts for membership resulted from the BNI picnic.<br />
4. Leadership- Each club is encouraged to increase participation in all Zone, Region, District and State functions. Governor’s Medallion should be the goal of every club.<br />
5. Public Awareness- Each club is encouraged to produce a club bulletin and or a website. Send articles to the Knights Vision or to LCI.<br />
6. Youth Activities- Each club is encouraged to sponsor involvement with youth such as a new Leo club, a peace poster contest, or a Bland contest, International Music Contest (one candidate from the U.S. in Classical Guitar for this year.)<br />
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In response to Lion Brad’s comments, Lion President Steve suggested that at the next board meeting, we may consider working with Meals on Wheels. Lion Stan Furman 1st. Vice District Governor 2010 spoke as a follow-up to Lion Brad. Again, he reiterated that Thalia is one of the most active clubs in district but that we should not rest on our laurels. Lion Stan is here to assist any club. When projects seem too large for clubs to afford, the Lions Charity Foundation is there to provide the necessary support. Events like Project Homeless in Portsmouth – Sept. 16, 2010 could be supported through that avenue.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Eyeglass Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong –Thurs., Sept. 9th – Lions Dallas, Jim, Nancy, John and Ed. On Sept. 10th, Lions John and Nancy Watters worked from 8:00a.m.-2:00pm training 12 volunteers from Freedom Ford to read and wash eyeglasses. The volunteers were participating in the United Way Day of Sharing. Look for article in future Knight’s Vision.<br />
* Adopt a Highway – Lion Rich Roberts –Sept. 25th – - Sat. meet at Credit Union 8:00am- 10:00am.<br />
* Scholarship – Lion Rich Roberts- read thank you letter from 2009 winner Regina Stallings. Saraha Gooding, our other winner, was accepted and check was sent from Charity Foundation.<br />
* Traveling Leo- Lion Aziz - Following are the Traveling Leo members who attended Exmore Belle-Haven on Sept. 7, 2010- Lion Steve Rosnov, Dr. John Watters, Stan Furman, Jack Wagner and Aziz Selahi. (They out- numbered the members) The meeting was more of an advisory meeting to help the club. Traveling Leo to Hampton Phoebus is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16th with the following Lions; Stan Furman, Steve Rosnov, Robert Perrine, and Aziz Selahi. North Accomac and Poquoson visits are scheduled for October.<br />
* Food Drive – Lion Jack Wagner – Lion Jack’s wife volunteers at Samaritan House. They have 12 shelters for the battered and abused. Abuse goes across social lines. Shelters provide all needs including food. Most people living there do not have food stamps. The food bank at the shelters are always in need. They especially like canned fruits, oatmeal, and vegetables but also need toiletries and paper products as well. Lion Jack will also accept gift cards or money and do the necessary shopping. Please try to bring something to each meeting for the Samaritan House Shelter. Lion Brad suggested that we contact Lisa at the Crowne Plaza to contribute food items.<br />
* BNI Picnic – Lion Brad Furman- Sat. September 11th at Princess Anne Executive Park. Members working the event were Lions Brad, his daughter and son, Stan, Jeri, Nancy, John, Mike, Bob Donnelly, Jim, Dick, Rich, Steve, Fran, Jack, and Kim Vakos with her daughter. Tips from the beer truck amounted to $185.00, Raffle table items (provided by BNI) netted $240.00, and tips from another vender, Vemma, were donated to our club in the amount of $23.00. Brooms and Umbrellas were sold in the amount of $143.00. BNI held a corn hole tournament, had a dunking booth, provided hamburgers, hotdogs, she crab soup, provided children’s games, and had live music for the event. Thalia Lion through the Lions Charity Foundation was the designated charity for all profits from the event. All moneys donated will be funneled through the Charity Foundation for our club to designate its use. Allen Fetter, president of the organization or his designee will attend the next meeting to present us with a check. Brad’s employer, MetAmerica presented the club with $250.00 and BNI will present us with a check for $1,224. 00. All in all the club will net over $2,000 as a result of our participation in the event. BNI has requested that we allow them to sell brooms and umbrellas in their office. Lion Brad commended Lions Kim and Vickie on getting the Beacon articles on the BNI Picnic.<br />
* White Cane – Lion Jeri Furman- Dates are October 8-9 at Birchwood Shopping Center and Farm Fresh at Collins Square. The sign-up list is going around to be signed. Farm Fresh changed policy and would not allow us to use that sight.<br />
* Broom Blind-Made Sales. Lion Steve announced that the new broom order came in but we sold so many at the picnic that we need more. 4 or 5 boxes will be ordered.<br />
* Gingko Tree – Lion President Steve Rosnov announced that the tree has new home. Paul Sutton’s grandsons, Chris has planted the tree in his yard.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters: LCIF Auction October 2n- Everyone was reminded to work at getting $100.00 or more donations for the event. PediaVision – Lion John and Nancy will attend Dist. 24C Fall Conference on Sat., Sept. 18th to meet with the representative of PediaVision for a demonstration. District Governor Donna Weiler and Lion Hauser Weiler will likely purchase a unit at that meeting. Lion Nancy gave the club a brief description of the PediaVision. Personal and club donations are encouraged for the purchase of the devise for screening preschoolers. The District is attempting to purchase 4-5 units at the cost of approx. $10,000.00 each. Lions John and Nancy will conduct training in the use of the device at the Fall Conference. The address for tax deductable donations is: Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. % Dr. Hauser Weiler, Treas./Sect. 267 Dawson Lane, White Stone, VA 22578. Fall Conference – Information about the Fall Conference has been emailed to everyone. Members must register individually for the conference and the classes. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Diabetes training (renewed certification must be done each year), Pediavision, New Member Orientation, and Lensometer use. Thalia BBQ in lieu of regular meeting on Sept. 1st at Lion Stan & Jeri’s Condo was a great success – Many Thanks!! Lion Nancy asked for a volunteer to research the possibility of acquiring a recycled mailbox from the USPS for the use of collecting used eyeglasses. The USPS will lease at no charge, in perpetuity, but is not allowed to sell them. Lion Brad volunteered. Lion Nancy read a thank you note from an eyeglass recipient and letter from Lion Jay Moughon, President of Clifton Lions Club announcing the candidacy of Lion G. Kenneth Isaac, for the International Director of Lions Clubs International. Eye screenings at Sunnybrook Preschool are tentatively scheduled for November 3rd and 4th.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy see attached – (Lion Roger Snell was able to take the left change from ACT British Forces P.O. for Thalia donation. The purchase of British Stamps purchased with American money never works out exactly. That amount accumulated to over $50.00.<br />
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Old Business: (see Committee Reports)<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Lion Bob Perrine announced that Lee Ann Nimmo Armbruster -VAAPI has requested for help two blind students at Kempsville High School who need particle screen software (1,100.00 each) . Kempsville High wants to do a fund raiser but must funnel the funds through a charity because the school is not allowed to make the purchase directly. The Kempsville Club is willing to help and will take the lead but we may be requested to participate with them in the endeavor.<br />
* Traveling Leo guests, Lions Mack and Beth Stevens, Hampton Roads Blind Lions told the group about their new event, “ZERO D MOVIE”. They described the event with a skit using”3D Glasses” with no lens. The movie “Secretariat” will be playing with descriptive script. So that you can watch with “blind glasses” and understand the feeling of being blind. They are asking people to wear the glasses for only a few minutes of the movie. The event will take place on Sat. Oct. 23rd. $10.00 ticket price.<br />
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September Birthdays – Lion Doug Craddock, Lion Stan Furman, Lion Dick Kreassig, Lion Fran Scott, Lion Roger Snell- Lions Otis, Vickie, Nancy, Jeri ( Thalia Lions Quartet) sang a beautiful rendition of “Happy Birthday”.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Robert -1st - $20.00- Lion Otis and 2nd - $ 15.00 – Lion Ed Delong<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
- Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 29 at 7pm. Location Lion John & Nancy Watters’ residence.<br />
- LCF Bid’N Buy Auction, Saturday, October 2, Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach<br />
- White Cane October 8 & 9<br />
- District 24D Fall Conference, November 5 & 6. Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg<br />
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Adjournment 8:25<br />
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Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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Aug 4, 2010 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on August 4, 2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Guests 4<br />
Members 20<br />
71.4 Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
Introductions of Guests: Lion Steve Rosnov – Myron Smith (old friend)<br />
Lion Bob Perrine introduced the Ocean Lakes Scholarship recipient - Sahara Gooding and her mother, Vickie<br />
Lion Bob Perrine acknowledged the presence of our guest speaker – “Babs” Benson –RN at CHKD in Norfolk.<br />
Lion Nancy Watters introduced Fran Scott –new member to be inducted tonight<br />
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General Meeting Call to Order: 6:30 pm by Lion President Steve Rosnov<br />
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Lion Steve announced that Thurs. August 5th is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. Buy a Blizzard treat on this day and you will be helping sick and injured children in your area. For every Blizzard treat sold at participating DQ locations, on Miracle Treat Day, $1.00 or more will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals.<br />
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Recess for Dinner - 6:40<br />
Reconvened – 7:10<br />
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Introduction of Guest Speaker by Lion Bob Perrine.<br />
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Barbara “Babs” Benson is a registered nurse and is the program manager of the “Healthy You” weight management program at CHKD in Norfolk. In her struggle against type II diabetes in youth, she has helped countless children by changing their life style and eating habits. Barbara has worked hard to improve their health and fitness through her “Countdown to Family Fitness: 5-4-3-2-1-” program.<br />
Babs presented a very informative program describing the extent of obesity in the U.S., the risk factors, the reasons, and the possible solutions available. Please double click on the attached pdf file to see the power point presentation for specifics.<br />
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Induction of new member: Lion Brad Furman, Zone I chair inducted new member Fran Scott – sponsored by Lion Nancy Watters. Lion Fran was raised in Chester, VA to a family that was always active in volunteer work, March of Dimes, Eastern Star and others. When she moved to Va. Beach and began to raise family she felt a bit guilty that there was no time for charitable work. Now that her daughter is married and other obligations have freed her time, she is ready to again contribute her time and efforts. Hearing Lions John and Nancy Watters speak about RAM at her church, Fran became interested in Lions. When Lion Nancy invited her to participate in the Salvation Army event last fall, she decided to become a member.<br />
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Scholarship presentation: Lion Rich Richards introduced the Ocean Lakes High School scholarship winner, Sahara Gooding and presented her with a letter of scholarship verification. The scholarship was offered to a visually impaired student. Sahara thanked the club for the financial support and described her vision impairment as beginning at birth and as a result of albinism. She spoke articulately about her college choice, Virginia State University, and her educational goals. She begins school next week and plans a career in the medical field.<br />
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Reports:<br />
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Youth Camp Meal – Lion Ed DeLong- see report attached. Lion Ed felt the effort was very much worth his time when he was told by the students that they appreciated a “home cooked” meal instead of so much fast food.<br />
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Eyeglass Recycling – Lion Ed DeLong –Thurs., August 12th – email will be sent to sign up for work. Meet at Best Buy 9:30a.m. Lions Stan, Linda, Jeri, and John have already volunteered.<br />
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Umbrella/Flag Purchase – Lion Jim Healy- New supply of all American 100% nylon, embroidered stars, sewn stripes, non furl flags with brackets are available for sale. Because of increase in our costs, the new price will be $ 35.00.<br />
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Umbrellas are also now available because the company from which we order is back in business. Great gifts for relatives! The price is $10.00 each.<br />
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Adopt a Highway – Lion Rich Roberts – 12 Lions met at 8 am on Sat., July 31st. They worked until 10:00am and collected 12 bags of garbage on Bonney Road. (that is about 240lbs of garbage).<br />
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RAM – Lion John Watters reported that 8 people went to Wise Co. Virginia July22nd-25th. – Linda Eggleston and husband, Steve, Lion Susie Sumnick and husband and granddaughter, Mick and Jamie and Lion John and Nancy with granddaughter, Elizabeth- The Vision clinic saw<br />
1,032 people during the event. If you plan to go next year reservations need to be make within next 2 months. It is a life changing experience.<br />
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Gingko Tree – Lion Kim Vakos - had picture of Gingko tree and it is still living –a plaque is being donated by Lion Roger Snell - A Suggestion was made to plant the tree somewhere on Bonney Road. It was suggested that this is a good project for environmental committee to assume.<br />
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Website – Lion Filip Cuckov-Filip is building a website for the club at http://www.thalialions.org/home He demonstrated a skeleton page and instructed members on how it would work. The “back end of the site will be for members only. Everyone will have an email address. To log on to the member page, i.e., http://private.thalialions.org you should use your first name– dot-last name. (Example: nancy.watters) The password is “weserve123”. Once logged on you will be given an option to change the password to your personal password. This site should be used for all emails, documents, rosters, calendars, announcements, policies, board and meeting minutes, messages, and member comments. Cost is $10.00 per year though Google.<br />
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Mid Atlantic Picnic – Lion Brad Furman-stated the picnic should be called the BNI (Business Networking International) picnic. The location is 2371 Court Plaza Drive on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 . Set up is at 9:00am and the event runs from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Three to five hundred people are expected. Our Club will be expected to sell $5.00 tickets. A signup sheet will be provided later. All proceeds from beer sales and activities will be donated to the Charity Foundation in the Thalia Lions Club name. . At this point we know that there will be food provided by Carabas, a beer truck, corn hole tournaments, dunking tanks, and lots of children’s activities. Sponsor tables are $100.00. Lion Brad suggested that we set up a table to promote Lions and take orders for blind made products. Lion Dick Kreassig objected to taking orders because of the delivery issues that would be involved.<br />
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Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters –<br />
Region Meeting – Aug. 17th - Reservations will be submitted by mail with check from the club on Aug. 5th. (6 attendees- Lions John, Nancy, Stan, Jeri, Brad, Steve.<br />
Eye Bank Dinner- Aug. 18th – Reservations will be submitted by mail with check from the club on Aug. 5th. (13 attendees- Lions Ed. DeLong, Linda Eggleston, Steve and Dian Rosnov, Susie Sumnick, John and Nancy Watters, Bob Donnelly, Brand and Cindy Furman, Bob Perrine, Stan and Jeri Furman.)<br />
LCIF Auction October 2nd- Everyone was reminded to work at getting $100.00 or more donations for the event.<br />
PediaVision – Personal and club donations are encouraged for the purchase of the devise for screening preschoolers. The address for tax deductable donations is: Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. % Dr. Hauser Weiler, Treas./Sect. 267 Dawson Lane, White Stone, VA 22578<br />
Growth Award – LCI awarded a “Growth Award” patch for increase in membership during the year 2008-9 (Lion Bill Pope’s presidency)<br />
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Trasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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Old Business:<br />
* Thalia BBQ in lieu of regular meeting Sept. 1st – Lion Stan & Jeri’s Condo- $5.00 per person and bring a side dish. There will also be a cash donation basket for alcoholic beverages. No glass dishes or bottles please.<br />
* No Regular meeting August 18th – Lions Medical Eye Bank Dinner<br />
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New Business:<br />
* Board of Directors change – Lion Aziz Selahi – 2 yrs. Director and Lion Ed DeLong as one year Director- Motion was made to accept- no opposition. The Board of Directors is as follows: Two Year Directors – Lion Stan Furman, Aziz Selahi, and John Watters. One Year Directors are – Lions Jim Healy, Ed DeLong and Roger Snell.<br />
* Food Drive Program – Lion Steve Rosnov & Lion Jack Wagner- Lion Jack Wagner has proposed to Chair a Food Drive program as suggested as an added project by Lion's International. Each member would contribute something at each meeting, with Lion Jack keeping a count of items collected and dispersed, as well as by weight, etc. The project would last until February or March. Lion Jack would furnish each member a list of items that are most often needed. His wife runs the Food Pantry at Samaritan House, which has 12 shelters used to house abused and battered women and their children, as well as others needing housing in special situations. Samaritan House provides them with everything, including food. As a Club, we would donate our collected foods to the pantry for distribution to the shelters. If a member would prefer to make cash contribution, in lieu of a food item, Jack would use that money to purchase needed food items. That would save the member the chore of having to shop for food. We also might be able to put on a Food Drive at a supermarket or BJs. This would bear investigation, etc. The Board loved this idea and suggested that it be an ongoing project with no deadline of Feb. or Mar. It was also agreed that the project should include the Leo Club. They could run the food drive as a major project for Princess Anne School.<br />
* White Cane- Lion Jeri Lion Jeri reported that the dates are Oct. 1-2 and that a letter has been written to Farm Fresh to request permission to use that site as well as the site at B.J.’s. The time will be from 10-6 both Friday and Saturday.<br />
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August Birthday – Lion Ed DeLong (15th) Lion Kim and Jim to sing and Bob to sing<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts- $34.00 won by Lion Bob Perrine – money donated back to the club. Thank you Lion Bob!!<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
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August 12th Thurs. – Eye Glass Recycling Center, 10am – 12noon<br />
Aug 17th Tue. - Region. III Meeting, Island House Restaurant, 6 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreage,Va. ($18.00)<br />
Aug 18th Wed. - Annual Eye Bank Dinner -Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd. – Norfolk, Va. 23505 - Board meeting 5:00p.m. Social hour 6:00 pm<br />
Sept. 1st. Wed. – Thalia BBQ -4004 Atlantic Ave., VB 23451- 6:00pm – Spouses and children invited<br />
Sept. 11th Sat. – BNI Picnic<br />
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Adjournment -8:45pm<br />
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July 28, 2010 - The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting following the regular meeting on July 28, 2010 at the home of President Lion Steve Rosnov, 5164 Eagle Run Rd.,VB 23464, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Bob Perrine, Pres.<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jack Wagner<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
• Vanguard Scholarship Fund new registered agent – Lion Stan Furman<br />
Board resolution on letterhead to be signed by secretary and president is necessary to change the registered agent. Lion Stan is to draft a letter and send it to the secretary to have ready for signatures at next meeting. After discussion, the additional person to be added as a registered agent will be Lion Vickie Kennedy. The E card filing has been done for this year but should be in treasurer’s hands rather than secretary in the future.<br />
• Board of Directors change to replace Bill Pope- Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
After much discussion and consideration, Lion Stan moved that Lion Aziz Selahi be recommended for the 2 yrs. Directorship and Lion Ed DeLong be recommended for the 1 yr. Directorship. The club will confirm by vote at the next meeting. Corrections and changes will be made on the blog.<br />
• Youth Service Project “Pool Carnival” – Lion Bob Donnelly will contact VB recreation center to confer with them about the possibility of offering help in providing an extra water carnival. The location is in the Bayside area and they must be contacted for permission and offered to join in the project. Leos may also be given opportunity to assist. Discussion centered around cost, benefit, liability of the club. Since membership is required for Recreation Center use, there is question as to the validity of charging for tickets. It was suggested that equipment should only be rented not purchased from vendors if the club decided to execute this project. City wide program to reduce cost. It was also suggested that if we approve the project that it be very well publicized. Lion Bob Donnelly thinks it would be very effective to have a table there every Sat. morning for 4-5 weeks before the event. Lion Bob D will Investigate the possibility of this project and report at the next meeting. Lion Brad can talk to Bayside to get permission and assistance.<br />
• The “Lions in Sight Committee” was renamed “Environmental Committee”- Lion Rich Roberts<br />
• Broom purchase – Lion Bob Donnelly – Inventory is low on #4 brooms and on heavy duty brooms ($12.00) Lion Bob was authorized to order 4 cases of #4’s, 1 case of the patio brooms, and 3 cases of scrubees. purchase of brooms for inventory – “Blind made products - order 4 cases<br />
• Umbrella & Flag purchase – Lion Jim Healy – The company making the Stars & stripes umbrellas is back in business. Price is up slightly $5.50 plus shipping –The decision was to keep the price at $10.00 and to order 1 case. Flags – inventory is down to 5 or 6. The price is up from 22.00 to 24.00 plus shipping (case of 24 ). Recommended retail is $48.00- our club only make $4- 6 because we sell them at $30.00. A move was made to raise the price to $35.00 and order 1 case (24)<br />
Bill Pope gave Lion Steve a Virginia State Flag that had been given the club years ago. It was decided to offer the flag as a donation to the Central Library. Lion Roger Snell offered to make a name plate for the flag. Pictures will be taken at the presentation for the Knight’s Vision and for the new LCI achievement report.<br />
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Old Business<br />
• Access Partnership and Beach Free Clinic was tabled until further contact is made.<br />
• The next meeting will be a BBQ cookout at Lion Stan and Jeri’s condo. Menu will be hotdogs and hamburgers. Members will be asked to bring sides and desserts. Spouses, partners, and children will be included. Cost per person will be $5.00 with a donation basket for alcoholic beverages. All containers, including alcoholic beverages must be paper or plastic. No glass is allowed in the pool area where we will be meeting.<br />
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New Business<br />
• Lion Jack Wagner – Food Drive initiative – Lion Steve<br />
Lion Jack Wagner has propose to Chair a Food Drive program as suggested as an added project by Lion's International. Each member would contribute something at each meeting, with Lion Jack keeping a count of items collected and dispersed, as well as by weight, etc. The project would last until February or March. Lion Jack would furnish each member a list of items that are most often needed. His wife runs the Food Pantry at Samaritan House, which has 12 shelters used to house abused and battered women and their children, as well as others needing housing in special situations. Samaritan House provides them with everything, including food. As a Club, we would donate our collected foods to the pantry for distribution to the shelters. If a member would prefer to make cash contribution, in lieu of a food item, Jack would use that money to purchase needed food items. That would save the member the chore of having to shop for food. We also might be able to put on a Food Drive at a supermarket or BJs. This would bear investigation, etc. The Board loved this idea and suggested that it be an ongoing project with no deadline of Feb. or Mar. It was also agreed that the project should include the Leo Club. They could run the food drive as a major project for Princess Anne School. Motion was made and seconded to accept the project. Motion approved.<br />
• Crowne Plaza- Jeri Furman, coordinator for meetings at Crowne Plaza, talked to Lindsey, in food services about offering something vegetarian and/or and alternative to chicken particularly for Lion Azis. At the last meeting, the club was charged for one too many meals.<br />
She has agreed to credit 2 meals at next meeting and to see that there is an alternative dish.<br />
• White Cane – Lion Jeri reported that the dates are Oct. 1-2 and that a letter has been written to Farm Fresh to request permission to use that site as well as the site at B.J.’s. The time will be from 10-6 both Friday and Saturday.<br />
• Mid Atlantic Picnic – Lion Stan – will contact the ABC board about the picnic on Sept. 11th. Atlantic has consented to allow us to distribute and dispense alcohol if we are licensed. The address of the picnic is 2371 Court Plaza Drive, near the courthouse. Set up will be at 9:00am and the event will go from 11-3:30. Mid Atlantic’s has designated our club as their charity and all profits will be donated to the Charity Foundation in our name.<br />
• District Governor Lion Donna was able to get Journey for sight covered Braille camp for student of VAAPI ($250.00)<br />
• Lion Vickie reported that Lion Otis is coaching for the Chesapeake association and they need funds for practice equipment, uniforms, and supplies. Ages of the children are 5-14 both boys and girls. Lion Stan suggested that the Deep Creek Club, Lion Gary Rapier and the Chesapeake Host, Lion Debbie Edwards, be contacted for support. He also suggested that we may be able to make the project a joint or zone project. Lion Steve presented the following Goals for the year.<br />
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Thalia Lions Club Goals 2010-2011: Thalia Lions Club consistently meets all District and Zone goals. The one exception to that is that the Thalia Club is not setting a goal to recruit one new member for each member in the club to increase to 100%,<br />
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Membership: Install three new members per quarter. This will increase the clubs membership by a third. It is an achievable goal. New members are a result of being an active club.<br />
- Involve the Princess Anne Leo Club in a joint project that involves close interaction with a community minded service working together fostering a spirit of camaraderie such as feeding the homeless, delivering food to needy families during Thanksgiving, assisting the Virginia Beach meals on wheel program. Increase spouse and significant others participation in club projects.<br />
- Establish a spouse’s night meeting and summer cookout. Create a newsletter for Lions families to inform them of the things their significant partners are doing in our Thalia Lions Club to create closer bond by knowledge of their partner’s role in our club.<br />
- Encourage new member’s participation at Zone, Region, District and State functions and events to create further knowledge and involvement in Lionism.<br />
Increase public awareness by submitting articles and scholarship awards in the Beacon and other media to make the community more aware of who we are and what we do by displaying our web/blog site at every opportunity.<br />
- Provide one training night per quarter at general meetings by requesting the District Zone Chairman, District Council Chairman, First and second Vice District Governor as guest speakers to keep members current on District and International programs.<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
President Thalia Lions Club<br />
Whatever you are, be a good one.<br />
Abraham Lincoln<br />
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Adjourned 9:15<br />
Next Meeting August 25th – 7:00 meeting at Watters home<br />
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Respectfully submitted:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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July 21, 2010 - The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 21,2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Guests 4<br />
Members 18<br />
Percentage<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
General Meeting Call to Order: 6:30 pm by President, Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
Introduction of Guests: Fran Scott- friend of Lion Nancy Watters who was invited to a service project last fall. Fran has completed an application and wishes to be considered for membership.<br />
Linda Esposito – guest of Lion Stan Furman. Linda is the administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, an assisted living facility where Thalia Lions recently participated in a health clinic.<br />
Recess for Dinner - 6:40<br />
Reconvened – 7:10<br />
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Speaker: District Cabinet Secretary, Lion IPDG Gary Rapier introduced Lion District Governor Donna Weiler. Before introducing the District Governor, Lion Gary took a moment to report to the club that the first District meeting was on July 18th. Our club was recognized in two ways. Because of our outstanding performance in the achievement program for 2009-10, we were awarded both the Zone and District winning patches. He also presented the Achievement Banner for our efforts. Each year the winning club’s name will be added to the banner and that club will have custody of it for the year. Thalia Lions is both the District and Zone Achievement Champion for 2009-10. Presentations were made to our Lion Tamer, Lion Otis Etheridge. Lion Gary then introduced our New District Governor, Lion Donna Weiler. Lion Donna began her address to us by lighting the Beacon of Hope, a Cape Hatteras Lighthouse candle given to her by the York County Lions Club to symbolize this year’s Lions International theme. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has been a “beacon of hope” for over 200 years. Lions International is emphasizing hands on service this year. We are encouraged to have one more service project and one more youth project during the first quarter of the year. Lion Donna asked that we get back to work on our Leo Club as part of that challenge. She is inviting the Leo clubs to come to the Fall Conference. The District will pick up the cost of meals. The second quarter of the Lion’s year will focus on Sight. She announced a partnership with South Africa District 410A as part of this effort. Our District is sending plastic eye glasses and hearing aids in large numbers because of the need. In the third quarter, Jan. – March, the focus will be hunger. It is suggested that we distribute food baskets for Valentine’s Day. The fourth quarter emphasis is on the environment. Lion Donna recognized that we already have had an Adopt a Highway project and complemented us on that effort. The more service projects we have and the more we involve others, the more our membership will grow. We need active members to carry on these activities of service. Lion Donna challenged us to ask people to participate in our projects. She shared her story about delivering food baskets with her husband to very poor families living in a remote area in Northern Neck during the Christmas. It made such an impression on her that she became a Lion. She described it as a “heart” project, you feel very good when you come home and know that you have made a difference in someone’s life. RAM is another “heart” project and Lion Donna complimented our club on its participation. This year our club has 8 members and friends participating.<br />
Lion Donna was very impressed with our club record and called Thalia Lions Club a model club for this year.<br />
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President, Lion Steve Rosnov – awarded Lion Filip Cuckov a paper weight as part of his Proud Lion accomplishment.<br />
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Lion Dalas Divelbiss was awarded the Life Membership from our Club. The membership included a framed certificate, a metal life membership card, and a pin tag stating “life member”. Being made a life member means that the club has donated $500.00 in the recipient’s name in honor of his dedicated service. Once a life member, International dues are no longer required for that member.<br />
Eye Bank Dinner Meeting is a Wed. meeting night. Lion Steve announced that because so many members (10) wished to attend the Eye Bank Dinner that the August 18th meeting would be cancelled.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Youth Camp Meal - Lion Ed Delong (Jul 24th 6 p.m.) Virginia Wesleyan - Hats off to Lion Ed for taking on this effort. He is preparing Shrimp Creole and has written a brief history and explanation about the menu for the student. Many of the club members will be at RAM and unable to help. Lion Ed passed a signup sheet for assistance.<br />
* Blind Made Products - Lion Bob Donnelly -stated that we are out of #4 brooms and need an order placed. He suggested that we donate the “deadwood”, clothes pins,, witches brooms, sponge mops, etc. to Ronald McDonald House. Lion Brad reminded the club that we had previously decided to donate all clothes pins to the three elementary schools in our area. Motion was made and carried. Lion Donna requested a witch’s broom.<br />
* Lion Jim Healy – stated that the club was running low on flags and umbrellas and requested that we place another order. Permission was granted.<br />
* Scholarships – Lion Rich Roberts- received an email from Phyllis Pruitt of the VAAPVI about a blind first grader who needs financial assistance to attend Braille Camp. The cost is $250.00 and the deadline for entry is July 26th. Because of the impending deadline the club decided to help the child whether or not the family lives in our area. Motion was made and passed.<br />
* Adopt A Highway – Lion Rich Roberts- asked for volunteers for another Bonney Road Clean up. Eight members made a commitment to work on Saturday July 30th<br />
* Eye Glass Recycl.ing- Next date is Thursday, August 12. Lion Ed Delong will send out a signup sheet by email.<br />
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Secretary’s Report - Lion Nancy Watters.<br />
– Thank you note from the Sight & Hearing Van for our $100.00 donation to the replacement fund and from the Adult Learning Center for increasing the scholarship amount from $600.00 to $1,000.00.<br />
- Thank you was written to the Central Library for the $85.00 donated to defray cost of the Sight & Hearing Van event.<br />
- Lions Charity Foundation is requesting donations for the Bid/Buy auction in October. Donations should be of about $100.00 worth of merchandise or services and is tax deductable.<br />
- Lions should display their decals on their car windows because points will be taken on the Achievement report this month.<br />
- Region III Meeting – August 17th at Island House Restaurant meal cost is $18.00. Reservations must be made by Aug. 9th.<br />
- Eye Bank Dinner - August 18th at Norfolk Yacht & Country Club - $35.00- Deadline for reservations is Aug.11th. Please give money or check to Lion Nancy by the August 4th meeting if you plan to attend either of these meetings. The club will write one check for our reservations.<br />
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Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy<br />
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White Cane – Lion Jeri- Furman is working on a September date for Birchwood Shopping Center. Lion Nancy agreed to send Lion Jeri the contact information to ask permission to use the Farm Fresh site again.<br />
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Lion Brad Furman reported that the Great Atlantic Picnic event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 11th from 11:00am to 3 or 4 pm. A signup sheet will be provided later. All proceeds from beer sales and activities will be donated to the Charity Foundation in the Thalia Lions Club name. Lion Brad will provide more details later. At this point we know that there will be food provided by Carabas, a beer truck, corn hole tournaments, dunking tanks, and lots of children’s activities. Sponsor tables are $100.00.<br />
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New Business<br />
*Eye Glass Collection Locations – Lion Steve Rosnov- Bill Pope always did eye glass collections- Lion<br />
*Steve wants to stay in contact with him and feels that he will return to the club if we continue our club relationship with him. A list of the Eye Glass Collection Box locations was read and the duty of picking up glasses was discussed. Lion Aziz agree to pick up at the B.J’s, UPS, and Central Library.Lion Dallas will pick up glasses at Rob Seim’s office, Atlantic Eye Care.Lion Jack Wagner will pick up from National Optometry at North Lynnhaven.<br />
* Lion Bob Donnelly – would like the club to explore cooperating with Bayside recreation Center to help provide a fun day for children. He recently enjoyed a similar affair and thinks it would be a way of exposing families to Lions. Because of the cost($1000.00), it was suggested that the affair be considered as a joint project with Bayside Club. Lion Bob will explore the idea with Bayside and investigate the cost and involvement.<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Robert - 2 drawings for $20.00 each. – Winners were Lion Nancy and our guest, Linda Esposito. Both donated the winnings back to the club. Lion Rich pointed out that Lion Mike Coren was a celebrity. There was a recent news article about him as a survivor of the Haiti Earthquake. It was suggested that he be fined because he did not have on a Lion’s pin in the picture!<br />
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Upcoming events:<br />
*July 22nd – 24th Thurs-Sun. RAM -Wise County, Virginia<br />
*July 24th – Youth Camp Meal- Sat. July 24th, 6:00PM Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23502<br />
*Jul 28th - Thalia Board meeting at President Steve Rosnov’s home, 7pm 5164 Eagle Run Rd., V.B 23464.<br />
*Jul 31st Sat. – Adopt a Highway clean up, Bonney Road – Meet at Crowne Plaza<br />
*Aug 17th Tue. - Region. III Meeting, Island House Restaurant, 6 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreage,Va.($18.00)<br />
*Aug 18th Wed.- Annual Eye Bank Dinner -Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, Va. 23505- Board meeting 5:00p.m. Social hour 6:00 pm<br />
Adjournment -8:08pm<br />
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Respectfully submitted<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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July 21,2010 – A special Board Meeting following the regular meeting on July 21, 2010at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register.<br />
who acted as chairman, with the following board members and regular members in attendance:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Bob Perrine, Pres.<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jack Wagner<br />
Lion Bob Donnelly<br />
Lion Otis Etheridge<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Rich Roberts<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm by Lion Steve Rosnov –<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters: Presented membership application for Fran Scott and moved that she be accepted into the Thalia Club. Membership was approved.<br />
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Lion Jeri Furman requested that another hearing aide be purchased for Trudy Bell. She was advised that the first hearing aide we provided cannot be supplies without having a second. The cost is $250.00.. The motion was made and carried.<br />
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District Governor Lion Donna Weiler again complimented our club as a model for all clubs. She asked if we had questions, needs, and suggestions on how to help our club or our district.<br />
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Lion John Watters asked if the 24-d District directory could be put on line and password protected. There was some discussion on how that may be done, problems, and concerns. Lion Donna will further explore the possibility with the Cabinet. Lion Gary suggested the Lion John bring it up at the next cabinet meeting.<br />
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Lion John also suggested that the rules for Good Samaritan be changed so that anyone could donate rather than just clubs. Lion Stan pointed out that the donation could be made by anyone even though the by-laws did not state the method. Lion John expressed that the Good Samaritan award should be more publicized like Melvin Jones. Since the Charity Foundation provides so much support for clubs, we should make it a priority.<br />
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Respectfully submitted:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
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July 7, 2010 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR CLUB . The regular meeting of the Thalia Lions Club, of Virginia Beach, VA, was called to order on July 7,2010, by Lion President Steve Rosnov at 6:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pembroke Room, 4453 Bonney Road, VA Beach, with those members in attendance as shown on the Attendance Record and Guest Register. Transcribed below is what happened at the meeting.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Guests 4<br />
Members 22<br />
Percentage 79 %<br />
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Social Mixer 6:00 - 6:30 pm<br />
General Meeting / Dinner 6:30 pm - President, Lion Steve Rosnov - Call to Order<br />
Introduction of Guests: Chris Horton, Princess Anne Scholarship Recipient was introduced by Lion Bob Perrine and was presented a check for $500.00. Chris was accompanied by his parents, Leslie and Bill Horton.<br />
Thalia Charter member Lee Kelberg visited the meeting and spoke about interesting things in history of Thalia Lions Club. He had with him a 1977 roster of membership. While he was a member, Thalia sponsored a girl’s baseball team called the Thalia Lions.<br />
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Lion Steve Rosnov announced that Lion Bill Pope had tendered his resignation to the Thalia Club.<br />
Lion Steve met with him and assured Lion Bill that he was welcome at any time.<br />
He will be invited to attend club functions.<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters read Thank you letters from the scholarship recipient, Chris Horton and from Robert Jenkins for eye glasses and exam. She also presented to the club a letter of recognition and certificate from Lions Club International for the club contributions to the Haiti Relief Fund. The Thalia Club as well as many individual members donated a total of almost $1,500.00 last year to the fund.<br />
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Recess for Dinner - 6:40<br />
Reconvened – 7:10<br />
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Lion Dallas was awarded a 34 yr. Perfect attendance pin and informed that the Thalia Club had voted that he become a Life Member. Life Members pay ½ yearly dues. ($50.00) Lion Dallas has served his club admirably for a very long time. He has provided space in his garage for annual broom and holiday fruit sales, been responsible for Thalia Lions winning “Traveling Leo” award 5 times consecutively, served as every kind of officer in the club multiple times, participated and initiated many community service projects such as Sight & Hearing Screenings, Preschool vision screenings, eyeglass recycling events and many others. He has served for many years as the 24D District Traveling Leo Chairperson. We truly appreciate his dedication and hard work over the years as an exemplary Thalia Lion.<br />
Lion Fillip Cuckov was awarded the Proud Lion pin & his Sponsor, Nancy Watters was award a Proud Sponsor pin.<br />
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Speaker: (no guest speaker to afford time to discuss and vote on this year’s budget)<br />
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Budget: Lion Steve Rosnov- presented the 2010 – 2011 budget for discussion and vote. Copies had previously been sent to members. Lion Steve pointed out that the most important change was that the interest from the Vanguard Scholarship Fund would be sent to the Club each month and that the money would be used to pay for the scholarships awarded by the Club. Using the interest gives credence to the fact that all contributions given the club goes to charity. A few other things were added and increased and some things were eliminated because members make individual donations to the same causes. The Adult Learning Center Scholarship was increased from $600.00 to $1000.00. PediaVision and 2nd Vice District Governor’s Hospitality was added to the budget. The budget had prior approval from the Thalia Lions Board.(See attached for detail copy) Lion Ed DeLong moved that the budget be accepted and Lion John Watters seconded the motion.The vote was unanimously passed to accept the budget as presented.<br />
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Committees: Because of vacancies left by Lion Bill Pope, Lion Steve asked for volunteers to head the Sight & Hearing Van Committee. Lion Ed explained that he would do the Adult Learning Center if someone else could do the rest. Lion Jeri Furman volunteered to take the job.<br />
Educational services and Scholarships – Lion Susie Sumnick and Lion Doug Craddock volunteered their service. Lion Jeri Furman asked for assistance on the Phone Tree Committee. Lion Jim Healy volunteered.<br />
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By-Laws Change – Lion Steve Rosnov- requested that the Club consider changing the By-Laws to allow members to remain on the Scholarship Committee for more than two years as now required in the By-Laws. Lion Ed DeLong has been on the committee for longer than 2 years and we would like him to stay. The committee has 4 new members and his experience is needed. The motion to eliminate the two year restriction was made by Lion Stan Furman and seconded by Lion John Watters. The motion carried.<br />
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Access Partnership, headed by Candice Driskoll – Lion Nancy Watters attended a meeting on Mar. 31st to discuss partnering with the free clinics in the area for sight services. The idea is that the Virginia Beach Clubs would work together to provide eye-screening for the Free Clinic on General Booth Blvd. Normal eye screening (with or without the S&H Van) would be done two months in a row. The third month would be a LAMP project where the referred patients would be seen. The Free Clinic on General Booth Blvd. has contacted our club and will coordinate a screening event as soon as they appoint a coordinator for the project. More will follow.<br />
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Programs- Lion Bob Perrine<br />
July 21st- District Governor Donna Weiler<br />
Aug 4th- Barbara Benson- nurse at VMS “Healthy You”<br />
Future programs will include a Tour Guide from Yorktown, and Project Life Saver by the Police Dept.<br />
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Our first meeting in September is a cookout- no program<br />
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Remote Area Medical (RAM) - Lion John Watters – Thalia Lions will be represented by 10 people. Lion John asked for 3 min. to give a brief history of Ram which took 7 mins. The following people are scheduled to attend: Sumnicks, Lion Susie, Mick, and Jamie, Lion Linda Eggleston and Steve, Lions Nancy and John Watters, granddaughter, Elizabeth and Lion Bob Donnelly and Maryanne.<br />
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Youth Camp meal July 24th, Virginia Wesleyan College- Lion Ed DeLong – Thalia has agreed to be responsible this year for providing a dinner meal for the exchange students. There are 35 students from 35 countries. After the meal will be the Parade of Nations were the students present a program about their home country. Lion Ed will provide shrimp creole and red beans and rice. Needs help to cook rice, beans, iced tea/lemonade and make cornbread. Lion Ed will send out an email for signups.<br />
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Eyeglass recycling -Thurs. 8th Lion Ed had signup sheet with 7 people volunteering.<br />
CHKD Walk/Run for the KIDS - Lion Brad – 7 Lions from area clubs attended. Lion Brad reported that he approached 15-18 potential members and had 5 definite commitments to consider joining Lions clubs in their areas. He screened several people for vision problems. The event was a joint project with Norfolk Middletown and Oceana Lynnhaven Golden and Princess Anne Clubs participating.<br />
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July 17th Our Lady of Perpetual Care –Lion Brad reported that there will be a Health Fair Zone event basically for public relations. The LAMP trailer will be used but no Doctor to do examinations. Screening will be provided to the public but the basic purpose is for exposure in the community and membership solicitations.<br />
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Great Atlantic Picnic – Lion Brad reported that the event would be the last weekend in August. Since Great Atlantic is paying for the event, they will decide the location, possibly somewhere near the courthouse. Saturday 28th. Thalia Lions will be asked to sell tickets.<br />
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Lion Rich Roberts – Adopt a Highway clean up time is scheduled for Sat 31st. 8-10. Email will follow with sign ups.<br />
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Lion Stan – Dist. Meeting July 18th. S8H, Eyeglass Recycling and LCIF meetings will be held at the same time. Our club receives achievement points for each attendance at each meeting.<br />
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Lion John – Annual Eyebank meeting of members is August 18th at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Lion John is the Secretary of the Eyebank Board for 2010-11. Eight members expressed interest in attending even though it is a Club meeting night. Lion Brad moved that the club meeting be skipped that Thursday. The club voted to NOT to skip the meeting because there are still 20 people in the club who could attend a regular meeting.<br />
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Reports:<br />
* Secretary’s Report – Lion Nancy Watters reported that because the Charity Foundation has lost its major fund raiser, Anheuser Busch PGA/LPGA Golf Tournaments at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, they are trying a new fund raiser. The Foundation is asking that each club provide at least 5 donations (of at least $100.00) from merchants in the community for a “Lions Charity Foundation Bid/Buy Auction” to be held October 2, 2010 at the Community United Methodist Church at 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Please see the attached letter and the “Helpful Hints For Auction Solicitors”.<br />
Lion Nancy urged every member to display the Lion Membership decal on their cars. Points are given each year for the decals and they will be added to the July report. Please do not make her a “Liar”!!! New members have a decal in the New Member Packet. See Lion Nancy if you need an extra.<br />
* Treasurer’s Report – Lion Vickie Kennedy - Lion Stan has contacted Vanguard to get contact person changed since Lion Bill Pope was the only person of contact for the fund.<br />
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Important Announcements from the floor:<br />
June & July Birthdays:– June - Lion Susan Sumnick;<br />
July- Lion Don Maskall & Rob Seim<br />
Lion Susie wanted everyone to sing Happy Birthday to her but Lion Roger Snell knew a rendition by Lion Otis would be much more entertaining????? Results…mucho dollars and ear piercing decibles!<br />
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Raffle: Lion Rich Roberts - $20.00 won by Lion Doug, $15.00 won by our visiting Charter member, Lee Kelburg. Mr. Kelburg donated the winnings back to the club.<br />
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Upcoming Events<br />
July 8th, Thurs. Eyeglass Recycling Center meet at Best Buy- 9:30am<br />
July 18th, Sunday– District 24D Cabinet, Meeting and Charity Foundation Meeting<br />
July 21st, Thurs.– Next Regular meeting District Governor Donna Wieler visit<br />
July 22-24th, Thurs-Sun. RAM<br />
July 24th, Sunday- Youth Exchange Meal provided by Thalia<br />
July 31st, Sat. – Adopt a Highway clean up<br />
August 18th, Thurs. Annual Eye Bank Meeting<br />
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Adjournment: 8:10<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
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Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary<br />
Thalia Lions Club<br />
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – June 30, 2010<br />
The Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a special Board Meeting at the home of Lions John and Nancy Watters on June 30, 2010. Members in attendance were:<br />
Lion Steve Rosnov acting as chairman for Lion Bob Perrine<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Sect.<br />
Lion Vickie Kennedy, Treas.<br />
Lion John Watters<br />
Lion Jim Healy<br />
Lion Stan Furman<br />
Lion Jerri Furman<br />
Lion Roger Snell<br />
Lion Ed DeLong<br />
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Minutes of Business Meeting<br />
In the absence of Lion President Bob Perrine the meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm by Incoming Lion President Steve Rosnov –<br />
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New Business:<br />
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* BUDGET: Lion Steve presented the proposed budget for Lions year 2010-11 for discussion, disclosure and vote by the board. The budget will be presented at the July 7th meeting for approval by the Club.<br />
Lion Steve explained the changes in the proposed budget. The most important change is that the scholarships would be paid from the Vanguard Scholarship Fund. Lion Stan asked what the Vanguard earned this last year in dividends. The total was $1,099.90. In the past the Club has been reinvesting the dividends each year. As a nonprofit the Club is not allowed to earn money without paying taxes on it.<br />
The Vanguard was originally set up for scholarships and should be used for scholarships alone. Excess money in the activity account could be spent for other things. Excess money left at the end of the year could be considered for returning to the Vanguard fund or put into other district projects like the Bland, PediaVision, or other charities that are 501C3. This year’s budget is a negative budget. The proposal is to take the money from the Vanguard fund to pay the scholarships. That would allow money for any emergency situation or put it back into the Vanguard at the end of the year. Next year the Club can decide if the scholarship should be paid from the Vanguard Fund or from the activities fund.<br />
Lion Stan Furman suggested that the dividends be sent to the Club each month rather than reinvesting each time. Then the Club could tract the money and spend it directly on scholarships.The name of the Banguard is “Long Term Treasurer Scholarship Fund” and it will be named as such on all future reports as “Thalia Lions Club Scholarship Fund.” The treasure will report the current amount along with the two prior reporting period amounts. MOTION BY Lion Stan Furman and seconded by Lion Ed DeLong read as follows:<br />
- Thalia Lions Club will inform Vanguard that we will take the income in the form of a chec to the club each earning period so that the monies may be used for scholarships as the fund was originally intended. Vote: Unanimously passed<br />
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* Activities Budget: Certain other items on the per member donations were evaluated and the following changes were made.<br />
1. Sight & Hearing Van increased from $4.00 per member to $5.00 per member<br />
2. Youth Camp was increased from $2.00 per member to $3.00 per member<br />
3. Bland Contest was increased from $2.00 per member to $3.00 per member<br />
4. LCIF was eliminated because members have given enough individually to meet the club minimum and will be encouraged to do so again.<br />
5. Tree Plaque was eliminated because Lion Roger Snell volunteered to make the plaque at no charge.<br />
6. J.E.M. Kosjer Indigent Sight Care was eliminated because members have given enough individually to meet the club minimum and will be encouraged to do so again.<br />
7. Hearing aids were increased to 4 instead of 3 at $250@ for a total of $1,000 instead of 3 at $350 each for a total of $1,050.<br />
8. Adult Learning Center Scholarship was increased to $1000.00 from $600.00<br />
9. Youth Camp Parade of Nations was reduced from $527 to $300.<br />
10. Anticipated scholarship income (Vanguard dividends) was added to the Activities Budget income.<br />
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* Admin. Budget:<br />
1. Answering Service was increased from $20.00 to $25.00<br />
2. State Convention $25.00 was omitted<br />
3. Governor’s Ball was omitted<br />
4. Holiday Party was removed<br />
5. 2nd V.Gov. Fall Conference Hospitality room was added at $200.00<br />
MOTION By Lion Stan Furmand and seconded by Lion Ed DeLong read as follows:<br />
The amended budget be adopted for the Lions Year 2010-11.<br />
Motion carried unanimously<br />
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* Lion Stan suggested that the Club set aside money to give to the purchase of the PediaVision - $300.00. MOTION by Lion Ed DeLong and seconded by Lion Stan.<br />
Thalia Lions will add donation of $300.00 to the budget for the purchase of a Pedia Vision for the District. Motion carried unanimously<br />
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* Lion Ed Delong and Lion Stan Furman volunteered to chair the Youth Camp meal July 24th.<br />
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* Lion Steve and Lion Nancy explained the purpose of Access Partnership. Access Partnership, led by Candice Driskell, is a coordinator of the local free clinics. According to the plan, Lions Clubs would screen vision and hearing for two months in a row. A LAMP would be provided for the third month. Those people who received referrals the first two months would be seen the third month at the LAMP. Because of the numbers that may be involved, the clinic would screen for those in the most need. The project, started by Lion Gary Rapier, was designed to coordinate with Access Partnership to distribute the responsibility among several clubs rather than putting total burden both financially and physically on one club. At this time, the free clinic on General Booth Blvd. is in search of someone to work with Access Partnership and the Clubs to coordinate the activity. The Board suggests that the Club wait until Access Partnership and the clinic are organized and ready to work with the Lions.<br />
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* Lion Steve explained that we have a request from Our Lady of Perpetual Care for a July 17th health fair. Lion Stan stated that if anything we should use the LAMP at no charge rather than pay for the Sight & Hearing Van. We would make referrals rather than provide glasses and exams.<br />
Our Lady of Perpetual Care is on Princess Anne Rd. and borders both Oceanside and Kempsville Clubs. Both clubs have declined to do the health clinic because they feel that the center caters to people who are financially capable of paying more for care. Their feelings were that there clubs services and resources were better used elsewhere. There are nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Thalia area or very close who cater to medicare/medicaid where services are needed.<br />
The Board decided that the Club would not participate in the health fair at Our Lady of Perpetual Care but would consider any individual request that they may refer.<br />
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* It was suggested that all Board meetings should be held separated from Regular meetings. The next Board meeting will be held at President Lion Steve Rosnov’s home 7PM July 28, 2010.<br />
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm<br />
Respectfully submitted:<br />
Lion Nancy Watters, Secretary</pamelajean></pamelajean>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0