| HEALTH ALERT: Lion Marian McDow reported Lion Ralph Robinson is undergoing surgery today. ON A SAD NOTE: Lion Marian announced that Lion Gail Wilkening’s wife Betty passed away on Monday, June 16th. On June 22nd, Lion Dave Hoffman also passed away. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Wilkening and Hoffman families. SUMMER FUN AHEAD: The following 3 great events are on the docket in July: Smelt Feed on July 12th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. sponsored by Yachats Lions Club. Lions Family Fun at the Ems at Civic Stadium on July 20th; game starts at 4 p.m., all you can eat BBQ; $20 per person due by July 2nd. Elkton Pig Roast, July 23rd, 6 p.m. Beckley Family Farm Park. PICNIC UPS AND DOWNS: 1. Those of us who attended the 1st annual Regional Lions Club picnic had a good time, ate lots of tasty food, and enjoyed the lovely weather and comraderie of a great bunch of Lions from several nearby Clubs. 2. Lion Pat Richardson gave a mixed review of the Community Service Picnic. It wasn’t the success of past years. However, she thanked those members who had participated. | PROGRAMS: On June 18th our speaker was David Pero, COO of the Register Guard, who talked about the changing nature of the newspaper business. Our scheduled speaker for today didn’t make it so we had a substitute program of yours truly waxing (but not eloquently) about her childhood learning experiences in Wisconsin. FOOD RESCUE EXPRESS: On June 11th, 21 hard-working Lions showed up at the Food for Lane County kitchen. They packaged 806 lbs. of restaurant food and 327 lbs. of fresh-alliance meat, and 416 lbs. of dried fruit for 37½ volunteer-hours. Our volunteers were: Frank Alderson, Al Bedbury, Alice & Vic Bender, Faye & Don Bowers, Len Calvert, Walt Curtis, Judith Grosenick, John Hamson, Gloria Hodges, Marge Ingebretsen, Ione Jorgensen, Delores & Chuck Lynch, Marge & Patrick Mannion, Marian McDow, Jim Newton, and Nancy & Andy Bakr. Thanks to our volunteers for their continued support. Lion Andy Bakr AS ONE DOOR CLOSES ANOTHER OPENS: Our annual Installation Banquet at Shadow Hills Country Club celebrated Lion Craig Ford’s year as President of the Club and welcomed in the new year under the leadership of Lion Bob Stansbury. District Governor Rod Bach, in his own inimitable style, installed the officers and directors. Lion President Craig presented the following awards to Club members Certificates of Appreciation: Twila Butler, Walt Curtis, Vic Bender, Bob Stansbury, Joy Troutman, Chuck Blanchard Cub of the Year: Gloria Hodges Lion of the Year: Marian McDow Treasurer’s Award: Don Jones President’s Appreciation: Judith Grosenick Melvin Jones Fellow: Mary Fechtel Helen Keller: Ione Jorgensen |
| MEALS ON WHEELS: The schedule for the next 4 weeks is: Mondays: June 30: Gene Gustafson & Dan French; July 7: Chuck Blanchard & Marge Ingebretsen: July 14: Nancy & Andy Bakr; July 21: Vic Bender & Chuck Lynch. Thursdays: July 3: Walt Curtis & Yvonne Hamson; July 10: Jan Vanderspek; July 17: Diane Landon & Gloria Hodges; July 24: Elaine Gear & Len Calvert. A big THANK YOU to t hese hard-working volunteers.
TAKE MY ADVICE: On application blanks that ask' who is to be notified in case of an emergency.' write, "A Good Doctor!" | MARK YOUR CALENDAR: June 28: Delta Ponds Work Party, 9:30 a.m. July 2: Sight & Hearing Committee Meeting, 7 a.m., Braille’s Restaurant July 8: Board of Directors Meeting; 7 p.m., Musgrove’s Mortuary July 9: Food Rescue Express, 7 p.m., Food For Lane County kitchen; Bailey Hill Road ON THE DOCKET FOR NEXT WEEK: Lion Joy Troutman, July Program Chairperson, indicates that our speaker next week will be Jerry Thompson of Ducks Illustrated. More about the July programs in future newsletters. HOUSEKEEPING HINT: I don't do windows because I love birds and don't want one to run into a clean window
and get hurt. |
