Lion Jerry Garrett (7) was the winner of the Tail Twister’s pot on the first drawing.

Guests this week were David Redmon, a guest of his father Lion David Redmon, Randy Dent, a guest of Lion Tommy White and Jerry Gasteel, a guest of Lion President Bill Levins. Attendance was 22 members plus 4 guests.

Past District Governor Pat Snodgrass presented Appreciation Awards to members of his cabinet:

Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer Ed Larson

Zone 1 Chairperson David Redmon

Peace Poster Chairman Charles Hartwig

Hearing & Speech Chairman Bryan Ulmer

Environment Eric Grant

Community Activities Ken Helman

Sight Conservation Brad Baker

This Saturday, August 6 at 6:30 AM, the Flag Committee will meet at the Flag Barn to inspect and remove the flags from their staffs to be laundered by Magic Touch Cleaners. If you can help, please do so this Saturday.

The Annual Mid-South Lions Golf Tournament will be Friday, September 30, at The Club at North Greek located at 8770 North Greek Boulevard, Southhaven, Ms. This will be a four person schamble (not scramble). For more information call Mid-South Lions 800-642-3413.

Our Speaker this week was ASU Football Coach Steve Roberts. Coach Roberts gave us a good inspirational talk on how he prepares his team to do their best in the class rooms as well as on the field. He gave us a good rundown on the 2005 ASU Football program with good possibilities for a winning season.

Next Tuesday our speaker will be Craighead County Sheriff Jack McCann. Invite a guest or prospective member.

Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday, August 11 at Couch’s Restaurant at 6:30 AM.

Business meeting August 16.

August 23 - Paul Holmes - Northeast Arkansas Business Today

August 30 - Jerry Biebesheimer - ASU Fowler Center

Our prayers and condolences go to the family of Past District Governor Jim Russell who passed away Sunday, July 31. Jim was a member of our Lions Club from 1968 until 1990. He was 7-0 District Governor from 1981-82.