Tuesday - March 23, 2004

Lion Earnie Larson (#40) was absent and Lion Jim Mashburn (#2) won the Tail Twister’s pot on the second drawing.

Guests this week were Jerry Allison, a guest of Lion Pat Snodgrass, Payton Glisson a guest of his father Lion Gary Glisson and two visiting Lions from the Nettleton Lions Club Lions Hubert Bittle and Roy Patterson, guests of Lion Bill Dickens. There was 27 members and 5 guests present.

We had another great car show this past weekend. A big Lions Roar goes to the Car Show Committee and every member who worked Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We had 139 cars or motor cycles registered and several vendors. Lion Brad estimates the net income to be approximately $10,000. The final recap should be available by our Board of Directors meeting on April 8^th.

Lion Ken Helman advises we will have an Open House at Dyeann’s House on Saturday, April 17^th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Nettleton Lions Club made a $100.00 contribution to Dyeann’s House this week.

Our program this week was brought by Mr. Bob Williams, director of the Jonesboro YMCA. Mr. Williams has been associated with the Jonesboro YMCA for the past 17 years. He talked about the various programs available at the Y and the great work they are doing with the youth of our town and surrounding communities. We are most fortunate to have the YMCA in Jonesboro.

Next week our program will be Coach Bryan Boyer and the 2003-4 Lady Indian Basketball Team as out guests. You will want to come and congratulate out Lady Indians on a most successful season.

Mr. Phil Taylor, Director of Abilities Unlimited will be our speaker on April 6^th. Business meeting will be April 13^th.

Dates to remember:

May 7 - 8 Ark. Lions State Convention, North Little Rock

June 4 Mid South Lions Sight and Hearing annual auction, Memphis, TN

July 5 - 9 Lions International Convention, Detroit, MI. and Windsor, Ontario

July 23 - 24 Presidents Day at Mid South Lions Sight and Hearing, Memphis

Sept 9 - 11 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Reno, NV

We will be electing new club officers soon. If you would desire to serve as a club officer next year please advise Lion President Tommy now.