Category: Lions Tales

Presidents Message :: April 2010

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 1st 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 45th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to Lions Ron and Faye! In addition, Lion Mike Reager was elected as 1st Vice District Governor and Lion Steve Leroux was elected as 2nd 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

9Health FairThe 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 23rd, and Saturday, April 24th. 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 22nd.

Membership Meeting

Our meeting of Thursday, May 6th, 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:

  • Lions Club CalendarsApril 23–24, 9Health Fair
  • May 6, Membership Meeting – Bring a Prospective New Member
  • May 15, 90th 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)

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January 2010 Presidents Message

Lions Tales January 2010Book Donations: Local author Teresa Funke provided a very interesting and inspirational presentation to our Club last January. Ms. Funke specializes in topics related to World War II, particularly encouraging readers to relate to the level of effort and sacrifice involved, both in battle and on the home front. Over the past year, our Club has supported Ms. Funke with donations to purchase books to be given to local schools as a part of her educational outreach. So far, our Club has donated books to Putnam, Irish, and Harris Bilingual Elementary Schools. The book presentations have also provided

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Lions Tales January 2010Book Donations: Local author Teresa Funke provided a very interesting and inspirational presentation to our Club last January. Ms. Funke specializes in topics related to World War II, particularly encouraging readers to relate to the level of effort and sacrifice involved, both in battle and on the home front. Over the past year, our Club has supported Ms. Funke with donations to purchase books to be given to local schools as a part of her educational outreach. So far, our Club has donated books to Putnam, Irish, and Harris Bilingual Elementary Schools. The book presentations have also provided an opportunity to acquaint the students with Lions community service activities. Thanks to Lion Bill Funke (no relation) for bringing our Club into contact with Ms. Funke.

Joe Gorman
Photo: Flash Alexander

New Member: We were pleased to induct Joe Gorman as our newest Lion on January 7th. Joe works for Wells Fargo, and he and his wife, Nancy, live in Fort Collins. Please take opportunity to introduce yourself to Joe and make him feel welcome to our Club and to Lionism.

Membership: According to LCI President Eberhard J. Wirfs, Lions membership worldwide has increased by a net of more than 12,500 members this year, to include the addition of 610 clubs. This is very good news. However, we are falling short in our efforts to increase the membership of our Club. Each member is encouraged to seek out prospective members, acquaint them with our community service activities, and invite them to a Club luncheon. Our Program Chair will distribute a listing of the programs for the following month, in order to assist you selecting a program of interest to the invitee. Also, one of the most important aspects of our Club is the atmosphere of fellowship provided, in the context of our support to the community.

On Thursday, February 18th, our meeting will be focused on prospective new members for our Club. I encourage each of you to invite a friend, relative (spouses are particularly encouraged), or business associate to attend the meeting.

Mark Your Calendars:

  • February 11, Valentine’s Day Party.
  • February 18, Membership – Plan to bring a prospective new member.
  • April 9-10, 6NE District Convention, Embassy Suites, Loveland.
  • April 23–24, 9Health Fair.
  • May 15, 90th Anniversary Party.
  • May 20-22, State Convention, Holiday Inn, Lakewood.

Bingo – Harold Hartman, Chair
Just a reminder, that Bingo is the way we raise the funds for our Service Projects which help those in need locally, and through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF).  Donating to LCIF has permitted us to recognize over fifty of our members as Melvin Jones Fellows.