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 KICK BACK AND ENJOY THE SUMMER
PROGRAMS: On July 14th our speaker Perry Perkins, author of “Elk Hunters Don’t Cry” and “Four From Left Field”. Perry told us his story about becoming a writer and shared his perceptions on publishing in today’s world as well as some insights about the future of book publishing. Today our speaker was Olympic Gold Medalist Carol Schaudt. Carol entertained us with stories about her entry into and life in the world of basketball and the life lessons she gained from those experiences.
ENDING THE MONTH: Dorcus Smucker, who writes the “Letter from Harrisburg” column in the Sunday Register Guard
STARTING AUGUST: August program chair Lion Alice Bender has arranged for a representative from the Ombudsman Program to start off the next month of programs.
 TO OUR JULY LIONS: Andy Bakr, Alice Bender, Vic Bender, Don Combs and Chuck Lynch. Thanks to the 2 cakes provided by the Benders we were really able to celebrate in style. Thanks birthday Benders.
WELCOME ABOARD: To new Lion Kitt Schiffke who was inducted into the Club by Lion Ed Gear and her sponsor Lion Jan Vanderspek.
THE EYES HAVE IT: Lion Bob Stansbury announced that our Sight and Hearing Committee approved 5 applications for vision assistance this month.
POCKET PARK PROGRESS: On Saturday, July 10th, only a few weeks after her stroke incident, Lion Marion McDow led a small party of Lions at the Pocket Park project. Lion Marion was joined by Lions Andy Bakr, Diane Landon, Gloria Hodges, and Jim Newton as they mowed and edged the grass, pulled weeds, replaced the bark mulch in the stretching area, and plowed up the weedy flowerbed next to the fence. Their work made a noticeable improvement in the appearance and usability of the area.
 HEAR YE, HEAR YE, HEAR YE: On July 28 and August 4 we will be meeting at the Mallard Club.
EVER WONDER: Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?
MALLARD MIGRATION: JULY 28 and AUGUST 4.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Lion Judith asked if anyone was interest in serving on a disaster relief committee that would work with the community and county in case of some future catastrophe. Let her know if you are interested
MEALS ON WHEELS: Mondays: July 26: Chuck Blanchard & Marge Ingebretsen; August 2: Nancy & Andy Bakr; August 9: Wayne Musgrove & Jim Bradford; August 16: Vic Bender & Chuck Lynch. Thursdays: July 29: Jan Vanderspek; August 5: Floyd Hansen & Gloria Hodges; August 12: Len Calvert; August 19: Jim Mueller. Applause, applause for these great volunteers.
 WE’RE IN THE $$$: Lion Wes Reynolds announced that the results of the Annual Fund stand at $17,479.45. That ought to be good news for our Community Service Committee when it begins its deliberations in fall.
FOOD RESCUE EXPRESS: On July 14th, 12 dedicated volunteers showed up at the FOOD for Lane County kitchen. They packaged 79 lbs. of restaurant food and 410 lbs. of sunflower seeds, 231 lbs. of cereal, and labeled 945 lbs of frozen salmon, for a total 25½ volunteer-hours. Our volunteers were: Bill Baxter, Len Calvert, Walt Curtis, Judith Grosenick, Gloria Hodges, Ferne Hoffman, Jane Olbekson, Susan & Wes Reynolds, Joy Troutman, and Nancy & Andy Bakr. Thanks to our volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Lion Andy Bakr
CLUB CALENDAR: Thanks to Lion President Chuck you are receiving with today’s bulletin a listing of important Lions events for the next year. Hopefully this will help you in your planning for the year ahead.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Aug. 4: Sight & Hearing Committee Meeting, 7 a.m. Braille’s Restaurant
Aug. 10: Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Musgrove Mortuary
Aug. 11: Food Rescue Express, 7 p.m., FOOD for Lane Country kitchen, Bailey Hill Road
Aug. 25: Club Picnic, 5 p.m., 2043 Law Lane
MALLARD MIGRATION: JULY 28 and AUGUST 4.
KNOW YOUR STATE MOTTO
Yes, But It's A Dry Heat
Arizona
Lituracy Ain't Everythang
Arkansas
By 30, Our Women Have More Plastic Than Your Honda
California
If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother
Colorado
We Do Amazing Things With Corn
Iowa
First Of The Rectangle States
Kansas
Five Million People; Fifteen Last Names
Kentucky
We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster
Maine
First Line Of Defense From The Canadians
Michigan
10,000 Lakes ... And 10 Zillion Mosquitoes
Minnesota
Tobacco Is A Vegetable
North Carolina
Come Cut the Cheese!
Wisconsin
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Scheduled Activities
Weekly EDT Lions Club meetings – Every Wednesday, 12:00 PM Eugene Hilton
Sight and Hearing Committee – First Wednesday monthly, 7:00 AM, Braille’s
Restaurant, Eugene
EDT Lions Board meeting – Second Tuesday monthly, 6:30 PM Musgrove’s
Mortuary, Eugene
Food Rescue Express – Second Wednesday monthly, 7:00 PM FOOD for Lane
County, Eugene
July, 2010
Saturday, July 31 – OLSHF Annual Hall of Fame Gala, Willamette Valley Country Club, Canby, OR
August, 2010
Wednesday, August 25 – EDT Lions Annual Picnic, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Lion Judith Grosenick’s2043 Law Lane, Eugene
September, 2010
Saturday, September 11 (Tentative) – Recruiting Workshop, Location TBA
Saturday, September 11: Applegate Trail Charter Night Banquet, Time & Location TBA
Wednesday, September 22: Golf Tournament, Oakway Golf, 2 PM golf; 4:30 PM dinner
Thursday/Friday, September 23 & 24 – Eyeglass Collection Days
October, 2010
EDT Lions Open House – Date and Time TBA
Saturday, October 23 – Eugene area OLSHF Share Our Vision Gala, Valley River Inn, Eugene
November, 2010
December, 2010
Saturday, December 4 – Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Eugene
January, 2011
January 27 – 29, 2011- District 36R Convention, Renaissance Inn, Keiser, OR
February, 2011
February – Chili Feed Fundraiser (Support FOOD for Lane County), Date, Time & Location TBA
March, 2011
April, 2011
EDT Lions Open House – Date and location TBA
Annual Crab Feed and Auction - Date, Time & Location TBA
May, 2011
May 12 – 14 – MD 36 Convention, Seaside, OR
June, 2011
EDT Lions Club Awards and Installation Dinner - Date, Time & Location TBA
July, 2011
July 4 – 8 - LCI Convention, Seattle, WA
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