Volume 2, Issue 10 October, 2011
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ted Blevins
Back by popular demand (?) – Another dog story —
A man is driving near Virginia Dale when he sees a sign saying “Talking dog for sale — Cheap”. He stops and the owner tells him the dog is in back. He sees a nice Lab retriever there and asks, “Do you talk?”
“Oh, yes” the lab says. “When I discovered I could talk, I was able to join the CIA, and I became very valuable in listening in at private meetings. I became one of their most valuable spies, and have been awarded many medals, all in secret, of course.”
The man is amazed, and goes back to the owner to ask him what he wants for the dog. “Ten dollars.” “Why so cheap”, the man asks.
“Because the dog is a liar — he never did any of that.”
YOU don’t have to lie when you are telling prospective members what your Lion’s Club does in this community — as Knights of the Blind, we interview and purchase up to 30 pairs of glasses each month for Northern Colorado’s needy folks. We collect and send several thousand pairs of glasses to third world countries each year. Each year we take pictures of up to 1000 children’s eyes in preschools and elementary schools for detection of correctable eye disease. Our club founded the Ensight Skills Center in Fort Collins for low vision clients (usually adults) to enhance their quality of life, and supports it with over $1,000 per month. Our club sponsors and coordinates the 9Health Fair every year, which helps around 2,500 people. We provide funds for several corneal transplants through the Lion Eye Bank, hearing tests and hearing aids, diabetes awareness and needs, and leader dogs.
Yes, we are a service organization and we do serve. Believe it!
When are you going to bring a new member?
I’ll be listening….. Ted
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FOUNDATION NEWS
The Foundation Trustees have selected an audit committee for the current fiscal year. Robin Mitchell and David Lambertson were selected from the membership at large and Jim Trupp was selected to represent the Foundation. Robin Mitchell will chair the committee.
The committee audits Foundation finances which include charitable income and disbursements, pass through accounts, permanent endowment funds and investment policies. An operational audit is also a large part of the procedure to determine whether approved policies are being followed. All members of the committee have experience in the bingo program.
Lee Brown, Chairman
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Bingo!!! Income for September…..$11,833.60!
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Correct Your Lions Club Directory
Or
Miss the Christmas Party!
The Christmas Party is MONDAY, DECEMBER 5,2011. See you there!
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MEET OUR NEWEST LION…Luke Burhenn
First, I would like to say how grateful and excited I am to have this opportunity to join and serve with you all. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Fort Collins to attend CSU in 1998 and have called it home ever since. Pursuing my interests in the arts, humanities, and social studies, I received a degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Sociology in 2002. Presently, I have pursued a career path in business management and became a Team Leader at Whole Foods Market.
This past June I got married to my soul mate, Katrina, and we are thrilled to begin our new lives together as a family. My personal interests include enjoying music, golfing, running, and spending quality time with Katrina and our Miniature Schnauzer, Francis Bacon.
I feel blessed to have been introduced to the Fort Collins Lions Club as a way to serve the local community that I love, and to learn how Lions are involved in service as an international organization as well.
I look forward to befriending all the members, and to participate in the many programs you currently provide. Special thanks to Bill Brenner for being so welcoming and helpful.
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Rappin’ For Lions by Dan Fahrlander
Let Me Tell Ya Bout the Lions Club
We don’t Waste Time in the Local Pub
Serving People is What We Do
Give us a Call ‘N We’ll Help You
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We’re The Lions Club YEAH,YEAH,YEAH
The Lions Club YEAH, YEAH,YEAH
If you wanna have some fun ‘N Put your blues on the run
Join the Lions Club
Helen Keller said “Please be Kind”
“You Should Be Knights Of The Blind”
“There So Many Folks That Just Can’t See
Serving them is Where You ought to Be”
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A Pancake Breakfast is What We Do
Coffee, Juice and Sausages Too
The Funds We Raise, We Give to the Poor
When the Money is Gone, We’ll Cook Some More
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Do You Need Glasses To See Your Way?
Or an Eye Exam, and You Can’t Pay?
Here’s the Thing That You Should Do
Call 377 2282
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