Champion Fiddler Vi Wickam regaled the club with all manor of fiddlin around. From the classic Orange Blossom Special, to rock, celtic and more.[br]
Check out Vi’s YouTube channel.
Month: September 2010
Volume 1, Number 8 :: September 2010
Presidents Message
Aida Raider
“Sight preservation and service to the blind are among our oldest commitments to our home communities and to the world community. These commitments are also among our most important and our dedication must never waver. I hope that you will join me in October to write a new chapter in Lions legacy of leadership.”
Above is a quote from LCI President Scruggs. It is a reminder of our commitment to the Fort Collins community. I have been discouraged several times in the past few months for lack of help for our sight program. In speaking to one of our newest FC Lions Club members, I realize where our club has failed to properly inform exactly what each committee does. I am encouraging every committee chairman to submit in writing what is required of their committee members so that new members, when asked, are clear what they are committing to.
I have been involved with our Eye Glass program for many years. This year, as chairman, I have tried to recruit your help many times. If this helps to clear any questions about what this program requires, this is my input: 3 Lions per month to assist in interviewing the applicants, a total of 3 hours each month; one Lion to call back the applicant and give them a time to come in for an interview and submit a typed schedule to the sight chairman. This is not an easy task as it requires patience and perseverance when dealing with the public. Our team meets at the First United Methodist church the third Thursday of each month right after our regular meeting.
In addition to the monthly interviews we have eyeglass collection which requires visits to places where there is an Eye Glass collection box, making sure these are emptied at least once per month. These eyeglasses then are given to Lion Reid Jacob for processing and recycling where needed. This is only one aspect of the whole picture. We are knights of the blind and there are other Sight committees where a member may SERVE. We are always ready to help you decide where you feel your abilities are best put to use. A full list of committees is listed in the first couple of pages of our directory.
These eyeglasses then are given to Lion Reid Jacob for processing and recycling where needed. This is only one aspect of the whole picture. We are knights of the blind and there are other Sight committees where a member may SERVE. We are always ready to help you decide where you feel your abilities are best put to use. A full list of committees is listed in the first couple of pages of our directory.
Upcoming Events Sept. – Oct.
Following are the scheduled programs for the next few weeks. I will see you and your guests there.
–Lion Ted[br]
Date Host Program Speaker
Sept 23 Flash Alexander “Vi” the Fiddler “Vi”
Sept 30 Neal Hopkins Cardiac Rehab Regimen To be announced
Oct 7 Harold Einarsen Wildlife Expert and Writer Kevin Cook
Oct 14 Dick Corl Larimer Co. Mental Health Info Emily Dawson Peterson
Oct 21 Tobey Yadon Boy Scouts 100th Year Anniversary To be announced
Oct 28 Ted Blevins Community Foundation No. Colo. Ray Caraway
BOD Minutes for September 2010
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date: September 8, 2010
Location: Ensight Skills Center
Time: 6:00 PM
PRESENT:
Flash Alexander, Ted Blevins, Harold Hartman, Carole Kitchell, Bob Kitchell, Vic Meline, Aida Raider, Irene Toliver and Tobey Yadon.
MINUTES:
The Minutes of August 11, 2010 were approved as printed. A Motion was made by Tobey Yadon and Seconded by Ted Blevins. The Motion passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Tobey Yadon gave the Treasurer’s Report. Total Income for July-Aug was $6, 344.29. Total Expenses were 4,805.03 with a Net income of $1,539.26. A balance in the checking account is: $3,791.60. A Motion was made by Bob Kitchell and seconded by Vic Meline to accept the Treasurer’s Report. The Motion passed.
BINGO REPORT:
Harold Hartman gave the Bingo Report. There were 30 volunteers that worked 352 hours. The profit for August was $4,923.90.
SIGHT REPORT:
The Sight Report was given by Aida Raider. We gave out 26 pair of glasses. Aida spoke of an incident that happened with a client and a doctor regarding being fitted with glasses. As a result, the Doctor will no longer be with our program. The Doctor sent a letter of regret that he could no longer partner with our program. Aida did call on him personally and also sent cards to each of the other doctors that we partner with and thanked them for their services.
Carole Kitchell reported that working with North Fort Collins Business Association. They checked 208 kids and had 34 referrals at Irish Elementary School. This was not part of the Kids Sight program but we had committed to help 30 children.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership: Tobey made a motion we put Wayne Cook on the Affiliate list and it was seconded by Ted Blevins. The Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee Descriptions were discussed and it was decided each Committee Chairman get a Job Description to Irene on what their committee does. This will be valuable to new members.
2. Vic Meline made a Motion we get an Anne Sullivan Plaque for Heidi Hall for her work on AutoCad at the 9-Health Fair. It was seconded by Carole Kitchell. The Motion passed.
3. Tobey presented the idea that we do not eliminate the Thursday Meeting after Labor Day next year. The Budget Committee will work with this.
4. Tobey had suggestions for reaching new members. One was to place extra Lions Magazines in Doctors offices with labels on them for contact. Tobey will make the labels.
5. Tobey suggested we find places to display Bingo Flyers that he has made up.
6. Flash asked that we form a Web Site Committee and he would be chairman.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:59
Irene Toliver, SecretaryHearing Dogs Big Event
International Hearing Dog, Inc.
“Paws for silence”
A non-profit organization, tax exempt#84-0779444
Lions, get your dog’s costume ready…and the humans can dress up, too!
Your Lions Club is invited to join International Hearing Dog on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 11am-2pm at the Highlands Ranch Petco in the parking lot, for our first “Dog-o-Ween and Tailgate!”
International Hearing Dog (IHDI) is a Colorado based non-profit organization dedicated to training dogs to assist persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, with and without multiple disabilities, at no cost to the recipient. Each Hearing Dog is not only provided free of charge, but placed nationwide, including Canada. This year, we are celebrating 31 years of service and the placement of our 1,100th Hearing Dog. Each Hearing Dog is rescued from local shelters and trained to respond to sounds such as the door, phone, baby cry, alarms, etc. In return for a loving home, the Hearing Dog restores awareness, independence, and provides a sense of security to those who previously depended on family, friends or electronic devices to alert them to sounds in the home.
To celebrate 31 years of service to the hearing impaired community and to animal shelter dogs, our highlight of the year is IHDI’s “Dog-o-Ween and Tailgate!” To make this event as special as it should, I am asking for your Lions Club’s help today. Would you consider becoming a sponsor to make this event successful? IHDI is currently seeking Lions Sponsors. You may be a Food, Beverage, Dessert, or Prize Sponsor for as little as $100!
By being a sponsor, you will help cover costs to host the event. By doing so, we can ensure all donations will be directly put to use for adopting more dogs, caring for, training, and placing more Hearing Dogs for free, nationwide, with deaf and hard of hearing persons in need.
It is important to us that our sponsors are recognized for support and because of that, there will be many media and social outlets that we will access to highlight your contribution or club’s gift. Please see the attachment to for Sponsorship Opportunities. Whether you decide a sponsorship is right for your club, please save the date for IHDI’s pet and family-friendly, “Dog-o-Ween and Tailgate!” We hope to see all the Lions there! Compete in the dog costume contest or decorate the back of your vehicle in your favorite Halloween theme and hand out pet and human friendly trick-or-treats. Celebrity judges will pick the winners, and the top three dog costumes and best decorated tailgate will be named and awarded. Pictures of the winners will be highlighted on our Web site, Facebook, and quarterly “Paws for Silence” Newsletter. The event is free to the public although donations are greatly appreciated. To compete in the Dog-o-Ween costume or tailgate contest is $15 each or $25 for both. Please email or call Lisa at ihdilisa@aol.com or 303.287.3277 to sign up!
IHDI is completely funded by donations from individuals, foundation grants, and Lions Clubs like yours! Even though IHDI has trained and placed more than 1,100 Hearing Dogs since 1979, including more than 250 in Colorado, the demand for these special helpers continues to increase. Every year IHDI receives hundreds of requests for applications from people from all walks of life. It costs approximately $7,000 to care for, train, and place one Hearing Dog, which requires the help of all our supporters and many new ones. We ask you for your sponsorship in bringing these special animals together with people who will give them a loving home in return for awareness and independence.
For more information about IHDI, visit our Web site at www.pawsforsilence.org, email ihdi@aol.com for literature, or become a “FAN” of IHDI on Facebook. Commitment and dedication in International Hearing Dog is an investment in the lives of others. Your clubs support and assistance will allow us to continue to improve the lives of those individuals living in a silent world and their canine pair of “ears.” Thank you for your support, IHDI looks forward to your sponsorship, and seeing you at this spook-tacular event!
Sincerely,
Valerie Foss-Brugger
Executive Director & President
