Tuesday - April 12, 2005

Lions James Hall (#19) and David Redmon (#34) were absent and Lion Tommy White (#25) was the winner of the Tail Twister’s pot.

Our Intrepid Song Leader led us in the singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, after which the true Southerners of the club sang a rousing course of Dixie.

Lion President Eric is in Oklahoma with his ailing father. Please remember Eric’s father in your prayers. Also, Lion Charles Hartwig is now at home after another visit to the hospital this week. Please remember Lion Charles in your prayers and cards and letters of encouragement toward recovery from his heart problem.

Lion Ken Helman advises our Dyeann’s House is now being used daily by children whose parents need help. On Saturday, April 30, there will be a yard sale at Dyeann’s House. Bring anything you may have to sell at the yard sale. That same afternoon we will have a yard clean up work party.

The State Convention is coming up May 6-7. We have four members attending. This is a meeting that all new officers should attend. If you have not advised Lion Secretary Ken that you can attend, please advise him this week. There will be car pooling transportation to Little Rock Saturday morning and return Saturday afternoon.

Our program this week was given by Mr. Jason Wilkie, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Jonesboro. Mr. Wilkie talked about the many parks and the improvements being made of the parks. We can be proud of the parks and recreation our city provides.

Next week is our regular business meeting with secretary and treasurer reports and final figures, hopefully, on the car show. Also, Lion Treasurer Vern will be presenting statistics on our club finances in regards to a possible dues increase to meet our club obligations of the Operating Fund.

White Cane Day - May 12 & 13.