Tuesday -January 25, 2005

Lion Leon Lee (#11) won the Tail Twister’s pot on the first drawing.

Guests this week were Payton Glisson, a guest of his father Lion Gary Glisson and Robbie Redmon, a guest of his uncle Lion David Redmon. Our attendance was 26 members plus 3 guests.

Next weekend Friday and Saturday February 4-5 is the dates of our White Cane Days. If you have not signed the work schedule please do so next Tuesday as we need every member working White Cane!! Our goal is $1,500. See Lion Gary Glisson for your time to work.

The Car Show Committee will meet next Tuesday February 1 at 7:00 PM at Forrest Home Church of the Nazerene. All members are welcome to attend the Car Show Committee meeting. Andrea Morrow of KAIT 8's Good morning Region 8 has agreed to make an appearance at our Car Show on Sunday from noon until 2. There may be other media people to make appearances as well. In the mean time we need sponsors for our Car Show. Take the U-H lions Club Fact Sheet that our Car Show Committee has made up and call on businesses that may be sponsors for our show. Sponsorships $1,000 or $500. The sponsors receive various items and recognitions to promote their businesses.

The next Board of Directors meeting is Feb. 10 at Couch’s at 6:30 AM. Any member is welcome to attend the board meetings of your club. This is where the actual business of running the club takes place. Your input is appreciated.

Our next Flag Day is Feb. 21 for Presidents Day. We were short approximately 10 flags on our last flag day. If you have any flags that need to be returned to the flag barn, please return them so we can get an accurate count to order some more flags. Advise lion Mark Poe of any flag brackets that need attention.

Mr. Yvonne Clark, Volunteer Services Coordinator for NEA Medical Center was our speaker this week. Yvonne talked about the new senior program, active Advantage being sponsored by NEA Medical Center. The Active Advantage program is for persons 50 years and over. Being a part of Active Advantage member gives the opportunity to enjoy exiting and educational activities and access many services and discounts on items ranging from prescriptions to car rentals, insurance to flowers and more. Cost of the membership fee is 415.00 per year or $25.00 per couple.

Scheduled Programs:

Feb. 1 Charlott Jones, CPA- talk on preparing your 2004 income tax return.

Feb. 8 Phyllis Burkett, Director of Craighead County & Jonesboro Public Library