Tuesday -February 1, 2005

Lion Mark Poe (#21) was absent and Lion Marcy Harrell (#17) won the Tail Twister’s pot on the second drawing.

Guests this week were Greg Chance, with KASU, and Payton Glisson a guest of his father, Lion Gary Glisson. Our attendance was 24 members plus 3 guests.

This is White Cane Week with members collecting on Friday and Saturday at the Highland Drive Wal Mart Store. As of Tuesday, we had 21 members signed up to work. That leaves 21 members that have not signed to work and we have 11 time slots without workers. Lion Gary Glisson said each time slot that is not worked, the club will lose approximately $50.00. Our White Cane goal is $1,500. Call Lion Glisson if you can work or if you need to change your shift. His number is 870 897-1899.

Lion Bill Dickens has only 15 decanters of pecans left and at $15.00 per decanter, you are getting a real bargain. They make a good valentine’s present.

Our program this week was given by Charlott Jones, CPA Jones & Co , LTD. As usual, Charlott gave us a most informative program on filing our 2004 Federal and State income tax returns. Two new Federal tax legislations, for 2004, are the Working Families Tax Relief Act and the American Jobs Creation Act.

Programs scheduled:

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

Feb 15 Business Meeting

Board of Directors meeting Thursday, February 10^th at 6:30 AM at Couch’s Restaurant.

Remember the Car Show is only 6 weeks away and much work is needed by every member getting sponsorships, program ads, door prizes and ticket sales. The deadline to receive media advertising is February 15^th and the deadline to receive print advertising is March 7^th.

Lions Bobby Wood and Leon Lee have had some good programs. Invite a guest or prospective member to our Lions Club. Their breakfast is on the club as guests eat free at the best Lions Club in Arkansas.