Fort Collins Lions Club

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Aida Raider

WHILE LOOKING OVER THE SERVICE COMMITMENT PLEDGE FROM PRESIDENT SCRUGGS I REALIZE HOW COMMITTED WE AT THE FORT COLLINS LIONS CLUB ARE. ALL WE NEED IS TO READ THE COMMITTEE REPORTS TO LEARN THE WORK WE DO. THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK TO BE DONE AND THAT IS WHY I ENCOURAGE EACH ONE OF OUR MEMBERS TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED AND TAKE THE TIME TO SERVE WHERE NEEDED.
OUR VERY OWN ‘TAIL TWISTER’ LION REID JACOB, HANDED ME HIS MID YEAR REPORT RECENTLY. HE IS A ONE MAN COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF RECYCLING EYEGLASSES. HE SHIPPED 4,000 PAIRS OF USEABLE EYEGLASSES TO STERLING, COLORADO FOR PROCESSING SO FAR THIS YEAR. I BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE IN OUR COMMUNITY. MANY OF OUR COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN ARE IN NEED OF HELP. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SERVING IN SOME CAPACITY, WE NEED YOUR HELP; PLEASE GET INVOLVED!

Service Commitment Pledge Campaign

Declare your commitment to Lions ideal of service and invite fellow Lions to do the same! Join President Scruggs in pledging to “support and participate in your Lions club’s service activities and to make a difference in someone’s life this year.” Add your name to the growing list of members who know that their personal efforts can bring light where there is darkness and despair, and that by working together, Lions can have a huge impact on the entire world. Go to lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/membership-and-new-clubs/strengthen-membership/global-membership-team/presidents-theme/service-commitment-pledge.php

“LIFE IS NOT A MATTER OF HOLDING GOOD CARDS, IT’S PLAYING A POOR HAND WELL.”
–Robert Louis Stevenson

Birthdays & Bio’s

Try to match the Birthday Lion with their Bio:

• Wayne Crownhart 9/3/1942
• Harold Einarsen 9/12/1927
• Gordon Michel 9/27/1931
• Denny Moyer 9/19/1958
• Margaret Spiller 9/14/1953

1. Born in New Kensington, PA.. Two years active duty U.S. Navy…B.S Grove City College, MBA PITT… Been married to college sweetheart 54 years…Worked 35 years in the Navy & commercial nuclear energy field. ..Moved to Fort Collins in 1998…Past President & Old Monarch..35+ years…Two Daughters & 3 Granddaughters

2. I was born in Blue Island, IL in 1958…Worked as a personal trainer and ran my own cleaning business while going to school…Graduated from So. Suburban College with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1993…Moved to Fort Collins in 1995. I have run a small business in Ft Collins since 2001…received a degree in business in 2007 from the University of Phoenix…Moved to Loveland , CO in 2009… Will become a grandmother for the first time in January 2011!

3. Born in a small town in northern Wisconsin… moved to Colorado in 1966, after graduating from South Dakota State University, to work for Robinson Warfield Co…Joined Lions shortly after…Edited yearbook in college…Former Boy Scout leader…two sons…Former competitor, and friend, of the late Lion Lee Effner.

4. Born in Denver, Colorado…Received a B.S. from Colorado A. & M. (Now CSU)…Worked for Mesa College in Montrose, Colorado…Was County Agricultural Agent in Delta, Montrose and San Miguel Counties…Farmed for 16 years at Fort Collins…Worked 30 years in Real Estate…Joined Lions in 1952…Life Member of Lions with 56 years membership…4 Children, 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Campbell Labels

REMINDER :: Next Thursday, September 2nd, I will be collecting any Campbell Labels that you have for the Lions Camp. I will take them anytime, but thought a designated day would help. If you need a copy of the products which have the labels, just let me know and I’ll see that you get one. Remember every label help the Camp! Thanks for your help with this.

Your Choices

Nothing will have a greater impact on your future than the choices you make today…not the state of society, the condition of the government, the health of the economy or anything else.

Those things are outside of your control. What IS under your control is what you choose to do…or not to do.
Each time you make a choice, you move a little farther in a particular direction, for good or for ill. Choose wisely, and the bridge you build will take you to the future you desire.

Quote

Cowardice asks the question: Is it safe?
Consensus asks the question: Is it popular?
Conscience asks: Is it right?

Lions Club Bingo Operation

Since our Lions Club fiscal year just came to an end on June 30, 2010, and for the benefit of our newer members, a review of our Bingo Operations may be useful.
Bingo became our major fund raising program in 1994, and has considerably increased the funds available to support our charitable programs and activities. Through these sixteen plus years, many past and present Lions have worked Bingo. They have had interaction with fellow Lions and the Bingo players who come back every week to play Bingo.

Our Lions Club operates two Bingo sessions each week – Tuesday at 7:00 PM and Friday at 11:30 AM. Each session lasts about two hours but the 11-12 Lion volunteers spend additional time setting up, selling Bingo packets, specials and pull-tabs (called pickles) and completing the records required by the Secretary of State.

Bingo Chairman, Harold Hartman, tries hard to rotate the Lion volunteers, but some feel so strongly about the value of this contribution to our Club’s fund raising, they volunteer every week.

Harold has been Bingo Chairman for over 10 years. Besides scheduling volunteers, he makes sure our Bingo operations conform to the State of Colorado gaming regulations, completing required paperwork, paying state gaming fees, picking up and depositing Bingo receipts at the bank, paying Bingo Hall and equipment rentals, purchasing all supplies and, of course, paying Bingo player’s winnings!

Colorado State Gaming Regulations require that 100% of any Bingo profits must be distributed to our charitable programs and activities.

Lion volunteers work in the following assigned areas. New volunteers get “hands on” help from other experienced Lions.

1. Callers – call the numbers and verify winners of each Bingo game.

2. Cashiers – cash checks, sell Bingo packets, verify all income and payouts and reconcile their data with the computerized allowable tolerance.

3. Floor persons – sell extra Bingo sheets (Specials) to players and help the Caller verify Bingo winners.

4. Special Sales Person – Maintains the records of all the floor sales.

5. “Pickle” Sales Person – Sells “pickles” to the players and maintains sales records, makes preliminary count of cash and “playbacks” for each of the different “pickles” offered for sale.

Thanks to our Lions Bingo volunteers, we have the reputation of the friendliest Bingo operation! There’s work involved with Bingo, but it’s enjoyable work and the fellowship with other Lions is something you don’t get by attending the weekly

Lions Club Meeting. We are always looking for more workers, so if you want more information, call Harold at 226-1864.

Date: 8/19

Jim Condon and friends

Nuff said-Annual Outing

AUGUST 11, 2010
ENSIGHT CENTER
6:00 PM

PRESENT:

• Ted Blevins
• Bill Brenner
• Lee Brown
• Jack Freshwaters
• Harold Hartman
• Ron Lockner
• Vic Meline
• Robin Mitchell
• Aida Rader
• Margaret Spiller
• Irene Toliver
• Tobey Yadon

The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Aida Raider.

MINUTES:  A Motion was made by Jack Freshwaters and Seconded by Ted Blevins to accept the Minutes of July 14, 2010 as printed.  The Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  The report was given by Tobey Yadon.  Total net income is: -1072.00 and balance in Checking is: 1173.34.  A Motion was made by Bill Brenner and Seconded by Jack Freshwaters to accept the Treasurer’s Report.  The Motion passed.  NOTE:  Tobey has been on vacation so this was an abbreviated report.

BINGO REPORT:  Harold Hartman gave the Report.  The Income for July was: 8,022.72.  There were 31 volunteers that worked 348 hours.  Harold reported he had an e-mail from the State Advisory Board concerning an item on the November Ballot.  The item would change the Bingo and Raffle from the Sec. of State to the Revenue Office.  It is recommended we vote against Referendum “P” that will be on the Ballot in November.

SIGHT REPORT:  Aida stated there were 20 pair of glasses given out.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Cabinet Meeting:  Ron announced that if you would like to help you would be welcome.  He is planning on 30 for attendance.

1. Vic Meline asked that we present a plaque to Heather for the Nine Health Fair.  He will check on the type of plaque and get back to the board

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Andy McKean contacted Bill Brenner and Aida Raider asking for help to present the The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States booklet to the Fifth Graders in Fort Collins.  A Motion was made by Bill Brenner we give $250.00 for the program “Liberty Days”.  It was seconded by Tobey Yadon.  The Motion passed. Aida will send Andy the check.

1. It was encouraged we have a team representing the Fort Collins Lions Club to compete in the Ensight Sit In Fund Raiser.

1. The Club Format was discussed because Harold Hartman was concerned that we are not being respectful to people presenting the program when we do not give the speaker the allotted time.  After discussion, A motion was made by Ron Lockner we start the Meetings at 12:00 instead of 12:10.  It was seconded by Vic Meline.  The Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:45

Irene Toliver, Secretary

Ensight is…

A group of low-vision rehabilitation centers providing services for the blind and visually impaired in Colorado. Our focus is to provide individuals with aid, support and assistance necessary to achieve optimal health, safety, and independence.

Visual impairment affects individuals of all ages, races, gender and socio-economic status. As a result, Ensight has specific programs for the elderly, children, disabled, economically disadvantaged and rural Colorado residents. Even in a faulting economy Ensight has continued to support the self-sufficiency of individuals with low-vision. We help individuals remain independent, provide preventative care, and focus on access to low-vision services. Ensight is committed to providing services to everyone, turning no one away because of an inability to pay.

The ultimate goal of Ensight is to empower each individual, regardless of their vision-loss, to live healthy, safe, and independent lives. We can achieve this through fulfilling our mission of providing our clients with the opportunity to enhance their life skills and self-confidence in a safe environment through adaptive technology and training.

Information about the fundraiser…

Where: Moby Arena, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
When: September 18, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
More Info Website: http://www.sit4sight.org

Visual impairment does not discriminate. It can affect all types of individuals regardless of their age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. As a result, Ensight has specific programs designed to assist and educate the numerous types of people with visual impairment. Who are these individuals? A Grandmother who cannot see the faces of her grandchildren or read a recipe, a mom who cannot drive her children to school or check their homework, A child who should have the same opportunities as his or her sighted classmates.

The funds will be used to provide education and services to individuals living with the struggles of vision loss. The Sit 4 Sight fundraiser is a pledge based fundraiser that allows individuals to pledge seats in Moby Arena for a particular team to sit in.

Ready to get started?

When: August 11, 2010
Where: Ensight Skills Center
Time: 6:00 PM

Agenda

MINUTES: Minutes of the July 14, 2010 Meeting

TREASURER’S REPORT:

BINGO REPORT:

SIGHT REPORT:

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Cabinet Meeting needs

NEW BUSINESS:

FORT COLLINS LIONS CLUB BORD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JULY 14, 2010 AT ENSIGHT CENTER AT 6:00 PM

PRESENT:  Ted Blevins, Bill Brenner, Jack Freshwaters, Harold Hartman, Bob Kitchell, Carole Kitchell, Ron Lockner, Vic Meline, Robin Mitchell, Aida Raider and Irene Toliver.

The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Aida Raider.

MINUTES:  A Motion was made by Carole Kitchell and Seconded by Ted Blevins to accept the Minutes of May 12, 2010 and Special Minutes of May 27, 2010.  The Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Irene passed out the printed Treasurer’s Report that was made by Treasurer Tobey Yadon.  A Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as printed was made by Ron Lockner and Seconded by Bob Kitchell.  The Motion passed.

BINGO REPORT:  Harold Hartman gave the Bingo Report.  There were 30 volunteers that worked 364 hours.  The Profit for June was 7,109.41.  There was discussion concerning the new location.  A Motion was made by Ted Blevins and Seconded by Jack Freshwaters to accept the Bingo Report.  The Motion passed.

SIGHT REPORT:  The Sight Report was given by Aida Raider.  She stated that she needs help on the third Thursday.  There were 23 pairs of glasses purchased for the amount of $1495.00.  Three people were interviewed for Cataract Surgery.  Irene gave Bob a check for $4000 in payment from the RMLEB Surgery fund for one of the patients who have concluded her surgery.

HEARING REPORT:  Bob Kitchell reported he will be doing the interviews for people who need hearing aids and working with Bill Lentz.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

MEMBERSHIP:   A Motion was made by Ron Lockner and Seconded by Jack Freshwaters to accept Bob Myers and Mary Vandenberg as new members of our Club.

OLD BUSINESS:

CABINET MEETING:  DG Ron stated he needed a decision on information for his newsletter on the Cabinet Meeting.  It was decided to order large Sub Sandwiches, potato chips for the Cabinet Meeting and have cakes or cookies donated.  It was also decided that a free will offering will be taken to pay for the cost of the meal.  Ron will let us know how many will be attending.

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Reports from Ron informed us that Colorado is being looked at for a Video Presentation at Int. Convention in Seattle.  Service Projects being considered are:  Sight Program, Health Fair and Ensight.  This will be in conjunction with Int. President Sid Scruggs program.

NEW BUSINESS:  Tobey Yadon had a request abut how long the Treasurer’s records should be kept?  A Motion was made by Bob Kitchell and seconded by Ted Blevins: The Financial Records be retained for seven (7) years and the rest be destroyed.  The Motion passed.

EYE GLASSES REQUEST:  Aida read a letter from an Eye Doctor at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado that a person needed special glasses even though the Lions Club had purchased a pair for her last year.  A Motion was made by Ron Lockner and Seconded by Bob Kitchell we purchase the glasses with an understanding we cannot do this each year.  The Motion passed.

–Irene Toliver, Secretary

Here is the June Mane Lioner in case you have not received it. There is a form in it to subscribe to the email version which will save the State postage.

http://www.colions.org/June%20Mane%202010.CV02.pdf

In this issue:

Mission Statement Contest
CC Dr. Ron Smith
District 6C
Leadership Institute
District 6NE
District 6SE
District 6W
The Eye Ball
2010 State Convention
Colorado Lions Camp
State Office
KidSight
Blind Services
Youth Camp/Exchange
Youth Speech Contest
Life Choices
Membership
Tom’s Trivia

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Aida Raider

90th Anniversary Celebration: A heartfelt “thank you” to all who worked so diligently to make this celebration a huge success. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The entertainment could have gone on longer and no one would have minded. PCC Paul Barbour, our keynote speaker, made me realize how we all need to share proudly with others what we stand for as Lions Club members.

Many thanks also to past President Bob Kitchell for a job well done. As your new president I know I cannot do it without your support. I am always willing to learn from those who have been there before me.

There are many committees, within our club, needing help. Let me encourage all who have not signed up to search your heart and see where your help is needed. If we all give a couple of hours per week to a cause, the work will not fall on just a few. We can all share the pride of our contribution to our community.

My goal this year is for the Fort Collins Lions Club to be recognized within the community for the many services we provide.

Take a lesson from the mosquito: He never waits for an opening — he makes one!

Answers to Questions at the June 4th Presentations

“Resourcing Our Future”

Q What’s the difference between Community Service Officers and sworn officers?

A Community Service Officer (CSO) is a specially commissioned peace officer with the primary difference in that they do not carry weapons. CSO’s handle the bulk of motor vehicle accidents in the city, take criminal reports where there are no obvious suspects, enforce parking complaints and laws, notice, ticket, and tow abandoned vehicles, and other tasks. As a result, CSO’s increase the overall efficiency of sworn officers by assuming these duties, allowing sworn officers to respond to higher priority calls like disturbances, crimes involving suspects, DUIs, etc. CSO’s are not paid as much as police officers because they don’t have full law enforcement commissions.

Q Is there a difference in needed resources when CSU is in session versus when they are not?

A Years ago, it used to be the case that police saw a decrease in activity level in the summer months when most of the students were gone. However, that no longer holds true. Summer time is very busy with all the typical activities as well as all the special events occurring city-wide.

Q What percentage of our sales tax revenue comes from people outside of Fort Collins?

A 25% of our sales tax revenue comes from people outside Fort Collins.

Q How much do Fort Collins residents spend outside of the city?

A Retail leakage is about 15%, or $.016 of every dollar.

“Ask not what your club can do for you, but what you can do for your Club”
-(Paraphrase)

LONESOME TRAVELER IS COMING!

Who (or what) is Lonesome Traveler, you ask! It’s Lion Lee Brown’s bluegrass band! Lion Lee Is related to four of the six band members, so…it must be his band! They will be playing for us right here on August 12th!
Lonesome Traveler Bluegrass Band is playing as part of the Summer Streetmosphere in Old Town Fort Collins. Come on out for great street entertainment!

ALL LOCAL VENUES

• Fri Jul 2, 4:00 PM in Old Town
• Sat Jul 10, 8:00 PM, 3501 S Shields St.
• Wed Jul 14, 8:00 PM, Bar SS, 3311 County Road 54G, Laporte,
• Sat Jul 17, Noon in Old Town
• Wed Aug 11, 8:00 PM, Bar SS, 3311 County Road 54G, LaPorte
• Wed Aug 18, 4:00 PM at Odell Brewery
• Sat Sep 11 , 4:00 PM in Old Town
• Fri Oct 8, 4:00 PM in Old Town
• Sun Oct 17, 1:00 PM in Old Town
• Wed Oct 27, 4:00 PM at Odell Brewery
• Wed Nov 17, 4:00 PM at Odell Brewery

Birthdays & Bio’s

Try to match the birthday Lion to the Bio!

1. Bill Lent, July 22, 1940
2. Joe Skelton, July 8, 1945
3. Tobey Yadon, July 29, 1953

a. This Lion does not know alphabetical sequence or right from left. Was advised to learn a trade. Told by Mary Raitt that, “For some people a “B” is a good grade. You are capable of much better than that.”

b. I am a third generation Lion; my father was a District Governor. I was born in Texas, grew up in Webster Groves, MO and lived in Iowa and Minnesota before I realized I was going the wrong direction, climate wise. I am an Engineer by training, my son has an Engineering degree and I thought he was going to be the engineer I never was.

c. Born in Amarillo, Texas…Father was a private pilot…I was a private pilot with my instrument rating…Father’s love for fly fishing introduced me to Colorado and the mountains…Favorite sport is baseball…Attended opening day at Fenway Park in Boston and saw Sandy Koufax, Hank Aaron and Don Drysdale play the game…Member of Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society… Married my high school sweetheart…Lived in San Francisco and Thousand Oaks California; Waltham, Massachusetts; Smyrna & Decatur, Georgia; Amarillo, Arlington and Spring, Texas…Worked for Dole in Costa Rica and the Philippines

This just in from Lion Ted Blevins, the next few meetings for the Fort Collins Lions Club are as follows:

June 24  Joe Skelton–The Colorado Trail

July 1    No Meeting

July 8   Committee reports

July 15  Annual Meeting

July 22  Bill Brenner–Leader Dogs

July 29  Phyllis Wagner–Center For Disease Control