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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Bob Kitchell

90th Anniversary Celebration and Farewell: By the time you read this, the 90th Anniversary Celebration will be history. It is well to take a moment to reflect upon the long and proud history of community service that our Club has provided. This is our legacy, and it is up to us to continue the fine traditions of the Club. However, we can only survive by attracting new members who share our vision. Please do your part in ensuring that our Club has a bright future.

This is my last President’s message; it’s been my privilege to serve our Club as its President. In discussions last night among a group of Lions, I was asked what was the best aspect of the past year. Upon reflection, the answer is clear. It’s the tremendous dedication of our Club members and their willingness to put in many hours of volunteer labor, as well as generously sharing their tremendous talents. This speaks to the noble qualities of our shared cause. Many thanks to all of the Club members for sharing this vision; it bodes well for the future. Finally, please support our new leaders, as you have supported me and the rest of our leaders over the past year.

Bingo: Once again, Lion Harold Hartman and his volunteers did an outstanding job, with very favorable results for April. Bingo, as our primary source of charitable funds, continues to exceed expectations. If you’re not already working with the Bingo Committee, please volunteer to support this effort.

9Health Fair

The 9Health Fair is a major event in the Club’s year, and this year’s Fair was no exception. Club members and other volunteers put a great deal of effort into set-up, conduct of the Fair, and tear-down. All went well, although attendance by participants was down this year, and Lion Carole Kitchell and all others involved are due a great deal of credit and thanks.

Lions Tales: Thanks to Lion Dick Corl for his enthusiastic and entertaining approach to the Lions Tales. It’s now a fun read, as well as providing information for Club members. Please support Lion Dick in his efforts to continually improve the Lions Tales.

Mark Your Calendars

May 20-22, State Convention, Holiday Inn, Lakewood

August 14, Cabinet Meeting, Wellington (sponsored by the Fort Collins Lions Club)

Notes From the Board Meeting

BUDGET: Tobey presented the proposed Budget for July 2010 through June 2011 for the Fort Collins Lions Club. This budget reflects a $2.00 per quarter increase. A Motion to Accept the Budget was made by Margaret Spiller and seconded by Carole Kitchell. The Motion passed

Warren William, because of health reasons, sent a letter of resignation. It is with regret that we accepted his resignation. The Motion passed.

New Member – Meet Him and Greet Him!

Paul Gillett – Born in South London, UK – Graduated University of Bristol 1965. Moved to Miami, FL in 1980, California in 1996, and Colorado in 2009. Retired from a career in computer systems, banks and insurance companies.

Fort Collins Lions Club celebrates its 90th Anniversary

The Fort Collins Lions Club celebrated its 90th Anniversary on Saturday, May 15 at the Drake Center in Fort Collins. Eighty five Lions and guests were present for the celebration. PCC Paul Barbour gave the keynote address.

PCC Barbour reminded those present that the Club has a history of community service benefiting those in the Fort Collins community including: arranging for hearing exams and hearing aids for members of the community; the screening of 1200 children annually through the Kidsight program; providing of eye exams and glasses; and the founding of the Ensight Skills Center.

The club has a history of leadership development. Eight Fort Collins Lions have served as District Governor and one member, Lion Tom Toliver, has served as an International Director.

To top off a great evening, Larry Lashley and his fiddle provided the entertainment

Win $4000! This is a “must go” Bingo Jackpot.

• Date: Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
• Time: 7:00pm.

Four Thousand Dollars will be on top of the $1500 in normal prizes. Somebody could go home with $5,500.00 American Dollars!!!

If you know anyone who enjoys Bingo, you should let them know about our $4000 Jackpot.

District Convention

This past weekend, the MD-6NE Convention was held at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. The convention was well-planned and executed, and fifteen of our members attended. Of considerable significance, our own Lion Ron Lockner was  elected as District Governor. Lion Ron has provided excellent leadership in his role as 1^st Vice District Governor, and Lions Ron and Faye have visited each of the 49 clubs in the District, which is quite an achievement. Also, Lions Ron and Faye celebrated their 45^th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to Lions Ron and Faye! In addition, Lion Mike Reager was elected as 1^st Vice District Governor and Lion Steve Leroux was elected as 2^nd Vice District Governor. Each of the speech contestants did an excellent job, and the only disappointment was that our speech contestant, Devon Tivona, did not win.

9Health Fair

The 9Health Fair is a major community service activity for our Club and it provides about 2,400 people with a variety of health services. The 2010 9Health Fair is fast approaching – Friday, April 23^rd, and Saturday, April 24^th. Planning is now near-complete. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Thursday and take-down on Saturday afternoon. Also, Lion Warren Mauk needs volunteers to transport supplies to Christ Center Community Church on Wednesday, April 22^nd.

Membership Meeting

Our meeting of Thursday, May 6^th, will be devoted to prospective new members. We’ll provide an overview of Lions, as well as a presentation of specific community service activities of our Club. Please plan to bring a prospective new member. In addition, Lion Carole Kitchell will provide a report on the 9Health Fair.

Mark Your Calendars:

• April 23–24, 9Health Fair
• May 6, Membership Meeting – Bring a Prospective New Member
• May 15, 90^th Anniversary Party – Drake Center, doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30
• May 20-22, State Convention, Holiday Inn, Lakewood
• August 14, Cabinet Meeting, Wellington (sponsored by the Fort Collins Lions Club)

Download President’s Message April 2010

Photo: Flash Alexander

The regional (or equivalent-level) speech contest was held at the Berthoud Lions Club Sunday, March 21, 2010. Devon Tivona bested a polished field of five gab gifted speech experts to take home top honors.

Devon was the winner of the Fort Collins Lions club speech contest on January 28th. We are proud to sponsor Devon and will be solidly behind him and he confidently goes forth into the next competition. Look for Devon to go the distance at the Lions District Convention on April 10th.

It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever, the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it.
–Vince Lombardi

Lion Reid asked me to let you know he will be out of town until

May 13th,  2010

The second Thursday in May; so please do not bring used eye glasses to the Club Meeting until he returns.

–Irene

The 9Health Fair, supported by the Fort Collins Lions Club, will take place in Fort Collins on 4/23-24, from 7AM until noon at Christ Center Community Church (corner of Drake and Lemay).  This event provides an excellent opportunity to check your health status with many free screenings including Osteoporosis, Lung Function, Vision, and Eye Health.  A take-home Colon Cancer Screening Kit will be available for $20.

Other available tests include:  Blood Chemistry Screening    – $30
PSA Screening (MEN ONLY)     – $25
Blood Count Screening        – $20
Colon Cancer Kit (take home) – $20

NOTE:  DO NOT EAT 12 HOURS BEFORE HAVING BLOOD DRAWN BUT CONTINUE ANY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.  DIABETICS – DO NOT FAST!!!
DRINKING WATER AND OTHER CLEAR LIQUIDS IS ENCOURAGED.

To volunteer at the Fair, log onto 9healthfair.org, go to “Community Fairs”
and follow the prompts.

More info » »

Our District 6NE Convention will be held on April 10th at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, I=25 & Crossroads Blvd. I have attached the registration form, if you intend to go, please return it to me by March 11th. I will also have forms available at the March 11th meeting. Our Club will pay up to $40 of your fees.

I currently have registrations from the following:

• Alan Beatty
• Faye Lockner
• Ron Lockner
• Irene Toliver
• Tom Toliver

–Tobey

Download Convention Registration Form

A website called Igive.com has established Colorado Kidsight as an official donation sight.  We in MD6  know that   Colorado kidsight is having trouble maintaining its mission and goal for kid screening,  If you are  interested in supporting Kidsight through your on line shopping at no cost to you, go to http://www.igive.com/ and register.  Simply chose Colorado Kidsight as your cause and they will make a donation to kidsight  each month at a percentage of your purchases.  You will have to purchase through them, but will be redirected to your favorite site. ( Example: log on to Igive.com then choose Sears and you will go to Sears website to continue your normal shopping.

Kidsight really needs your help and at no cost to you.

Lion Sandy Smith
Canon City Noon Lions

New Member

Wayne Cook – All around great guy, married to Diana. Wayne enjoys teaching youth and adults how to live the most healthy life possible for each individual.