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Fort Collins Lions Club Lions Tales – Volume 1, Number 4 May, 2010 #fortcollins | | http://bit.ly/97KDVG

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Volume 1, Number 4 May, 2010

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Bob Kitchell

Robert 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

Birthdays & Bio’s

Try to match the Lion to the Bio:

Dan Fahrlander, June 1, 1931
Rozella Friedrich, June 30
Wanda Groenendale, June 14, 1930
Reid Jacob, June 22, 1938
Fred Kaehler, June 20, 1927
Bob Kitchell, June 8, 1940
David Lambertson, June 20, 1966
Aida Raider, June 23, 1935

1. This Lion was born in Denville, N.J….Moved to Arizona in 1956…Moved to Colorado and joined Lions in 1980…This Lion is a collector, but not a hoarder.

2. This Lion came to Fort Collins in l985 and was Director of the Larimer County Voc-Tech Center until 1991…A direct descendant of the courageous Cornhuskers who brought culture and civilization to the primitive peoples of the Colorado Territory.

3. Born in Des Moines, Iowa…Graduated HS and never looked back…Lived, worked, and traveled in 22 foreign countries – all on other people’s money…Lived overseas for 7 years…Traveled around the world for $125…Lived and worked in Alaska…Lived and worked in Hawaii…Worked for 48 years and still at it…Has 11 grand-children, 3 dogs, and 3 cats.

4. Born in Rochester, NY…Came to Fort Collins in 1975…Business Degree from University of Rochester…Chartered a 41 foot sail boat and cruised the Grenadines…Three children, two adopted…Children in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Prosser, WA.

5. Born in Iowa, raised in Minnesota…Completed Dale Carnegie course…Traveled in Germany, Hawaii, Scandinavia and the Panama Canal…Moved to Fort Collins from MN…Four each children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

6. Born in Chicago, Ill…Grew up in a small town on the Mississippi River…Played the Sousaphone …Worked on uncle’s farm…Served in Coast Guard…Present in Time Square, N.Y. City on V.J. night…Paid for engagement/wedding rings by raising/selling a litter of pigs…Moved to Colorado in 1962…Employed at CSU…Have two sons, two daughters, five granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter.

7. Grew up in Arvada, CO with three brothers…Graduated Arvada HS in 1984 and on to CSU in 1984…Three kids: Katie, 18; Ben, 16; and Max, 11…Greatly admires spouse…Favorite book is “1984″…Toastmaster…Passion is Lionism…Make contact at 691-1984!…Favorite number…84!!!!

8. This Lion has lived on 2 continents, worked in 11 countries, speaks 3 languages plus 1 (not fluent)…A refugee in a foreign country during a war…Have 4 children, 5 grands & 6 greats!

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