FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB. Hillbilly Express PLEASE REMEMBER OUR VETERAN S PAST AND PRESENT FOR THEIR SACIFICES FOR OUR FREEDOM

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1 FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB November 2012 Page 1 BULLETIN EDITOR: LION SUSIE TRUNDY PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 2012 Hillbilly Express Meetings 1st & 3rd Thurs of Every Month 7 pm Foothill Lions Community Center 5667 Fruitland Rd, Loma Rica, Ca (530) 742-LION District 4-C1, So Butte Region, North Zone PLEASE REMEMBER OUR VETERAN S PAST AND PRESENT FOR THEIR SACIFICES FOR OUR FREEDOM JOIN US IN CELEBRATION ON VETERAN S DAY NOVEMBER THE ANNUAL VETERAN S DAY PARADE IN DOWNTOWN MARYSVILLE. FLOAT 9 AM, IF YOU ARE PARTICIPAT- ING IN THE PARADE BE THERE NO LATER THAN 10:45 AM & WEAR YOUR VEST. ALL LIONS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE INVITED, BUT VETERANS GET 1ST DIBS TO RIDE ON THE FLOAT. NEED MORE INFO CALL LION JEAN MARIE ( )

2 October 4, 2012 Visit Minutes Governor's Meeting called to order by Lion President 7:05pm. Thank you to Lions Gertie & Joni for the beautiful tables & flowers. Flag salute led by Lion J, song led by Lion Joni As the Lions Go Roaring Along & prayer by Lion Paul. Introduction of guests. Dinner served, thank you to the Lioness for a wonderful roasted pork dinner. Lion President Roberta introduced District Lioness President Pat Uyemoto who introduced her husband Lion Jimmy. Introduced Lioness President of Loma Rica Foothill Joyce Wimple. Introduced Region Chair Lion John Newlin & gave a short biography. Lion John Newlin introduced the District Governor Lion Coy Moody & gave a short biography. Lion Coy introduced his wife Lion Marilyn Moody. Lion Coy met his wife while in the Air General Meeting Minutes (10/17/12) Meeting called to 7:03 pm by President Lion Roberta. Flag Salute led by Lion Linda Saala, Prayer by Lion Dianna Wheeler, and Song God Bless America. OLD BUSINESS: Lion Gary Gildersleeve had an accident falling from his deck. Lion Roger Johnson would like to have some visitors. Guest Chrisanne Sweenie from Dobbins Elementary looking for pumpkins (needs 80) for their oncampus Pumpkin Patch on 10/26/12. Lion Debbie B. will take flyers for our Trick or Treat St to BVS Force in He is a Vietnam vet, former tow truck driver, Melvin Jones recipient & a Harris' Ranch graduate. His term started in Korea with 55,000 Lions in attendance. November & December are focused on Feeding the Hungry. Driven to serve is his focus. Need to figure out how to bring in new members especially young persons as have lost 40% of members in N. America. Really working on communications with all clubs & open to ideas to make things better. MD4 convention 2 nd week of February in Sacramento. Lion Marilyn is spearheading the collection of pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald house (raised $176,000 last year) Hopes to have the new eye scanning machine in each district by the end of his term. Lion Paul did a demonstration of the new machine. Lion's Mary & Cindi F. volunteered to utilize the machine at the next Cast for Kids event. Lion Roberta presented a check to Lion Coy for the Student Speaker Harvest Festival on 10/19/12. Tailtwister Lion Carlos was fined $1.00 for not having his vest on; however, Lion Berl vetoed quoting By-Laws, that Tailtwister cannot be fined unless it s 100% voted upon by attending membership. Thank you to Lioness for a wonderful Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, etc dinner. Meeting brought back to order after 7:41 pm. Lion Sheri reported on the car show 114 cars out of 118 registered. Ran out of breakfast, hot dogs, tri tips, total profit of $5, MSP to accept secretary and treasurer s reports in bulletin by Lion Jeff and 2nd by Lion Peggy S. November 2012 Page 2 Foundation. Lioness Joyce also presented a check for the same. Lion Roberta advised of quick reminders; Chili Cook Off 10/13 & sign up sheet sent around. Next 6pm 10/10 & set up on 5:30pm. Still need raffles. Birthday dinner on 10/20-Oktoberfest-bring your stein. Lion Susie reported that the Car Show was fabulous & profit of $5,400. Lion Sheri to give further details at next meeting. Lion Coy & Marilyn invited to the Chili Cook Off he's not a cooker, but loves to eat but unfortunately they have a prior commitment. 50/50 $45-Lion Joni Dessert Raffle-Banana Walnut Bread $20 to Lion Howard. Chocolate Walnut Cake $26 to Lion Foster. MSP to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm Minutes submitted by Secretary Lion Colleen Notice that property taxes for $4,200 are coming due. NEW BUSINESS: Birthday dinner Oktoberfest on 6 pm, bring your stein for German beer; meal short ribs, sauerkraut, and brats. Trick or Treat Street on 10/31 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, 6 pm, free hot dogs for the kids. Lion Susie reported that the highway clean up netted 18 bags, our 2 mi stretch is between Joines and Kibbe Rds. Veterans Parade on 11/11, be at staging area by 9 am to decorate and 10:30 am to ride on the float. (Continued on Next Page)

3 Chili C.O. attendance was down, 90 kits sold, good music. Lion Paul reported that eye testing successful with 53 tested and 23 referrals given. Halloween Dance on Sat, 10/27. Need finger foods, Lions Kim and Janet will man the door, music by Road Test. Bulletin Calendar boo-boo, omitted Board Meeting, Thurs, Oct 25th. Board Meeting for Nov will be held on 11/29 due to Thanksgiving on the 4th Thurs. Helpers needed for the Lioness/Lions Crab Feed, sign up sheet passed around by Lion Roberta. Raffles needed, dinner is sold out with 168. Cash can available for donations for the purchase of raffle prizes if you re not into shopping. Club Calendar is handled by Lions Debbie B and Gertie. If you need a date reserved, call one of them, booking through April Lions Kim and Janet will be bartending on 10/24 and will have Pub Trivia games. Lions Ralph and Gerry are officially transferred into our club from Yuba Feather Club, Oregon November 2012 Page 3 House. Bartenders needed for Birthday dinner and Halloween Dance. Thank you card from Lion Jimmy and Lioness Pat, visited during Governor s visitation. Coat collection on Oct 27. Auction Smoked Salmon prepared by Lion Peggy S. Purchased by Lion Ralph $12, Lion Nobody $20, proceeds to eye foundation $33.00 won by Gary S., CCI=$13, Tailtwister=$16.59 Meeting 8:22 pm Submitted by Acting Secretary Lion Linda Saala Board Meeting Minutes 10/25/12 Meeting called to order by President Lion Roberta at 6:05 pm. NEW BUSINESS: Lion Susie presented the October financials. Unrestricted funds in Admin account ($1,111.60) & $3, in the Community account. Able to only pay 1 st installment of the taxes & insurances will be due in November. As we are in the red, we need to think about putting a cap on certain accounts; Bathroom Fund from birthday dinners, from bar income $25 a week for playground fund and 4% maintenance account & Baked Goods once Lions Eye Foundation commitment met. A/C has been $1,800. & Crab Feeds coming up will help with funds. Cannot utilize Taco Nite's monies as these are Community funds. Can utilize Community funds for building maintenance as it is a community building. MSP to accept the financials & to suspend subaccounts until as such time we are in the black. Lion Jerry advised that Lion Peggy has to resign as a board member due to work schedule. Lion Roberta appointed Lion Jerry to complete her term. Lion Roberta reviewed the mail. Thank you from District Governor Lion Coy for $100 donation. Dobbins School had approached us for pumpkins for their Halloween. Have since purchased. MSP to donate $100. Lion Mary advised her daughter apologizes for not sending a thank you note; very grateful for our donation. Lion Colleen advised all past dues have been paid. Has requests for donations from the following; Wrightwood-no as S. Ca., Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children-no as in the Bay Area. We need our monies to assist our local requests. Have received the applications for the hearing aids & advised the board of our responsibilities. Will post a kit in the office & to Lion Susie on how the process works. Lion Paul suggested that a director on the board take over this project. Chili Cook Off had poor attendance; $ profit including the bar. Lions Linda & Deb B. to take over next year. Need Lion Linda to step in as secretary for 11/1 meeting. Lion Joni advised that all in order for the Halloween Dance. 5pm. Lion Roberta advised that the Crab Feed is on 11/3. Sign up sheets sent around & still needs raffles. Lion J wants to put together a committee to assist the Lionesses with membership growth. They do not wish to join the Lions. Tabled for further discussion. Lion Roberta advised a visitation by Citrus Heights Lions on 11/1 meeting. MSP to adjourn the meeting at 6:59pm Board minutes submitted by Secretary Lion Colleen

4 CHILI COOK-OFF November 2012 Page 4 Unfortunately attendance was down; but, the weather was beautiful, the music great (love Joanie Lee), and we Lions manage to have a good time no matter what. I m afraid Lion Jeff had to give up his bragging rights to Lion Marilyn coming in 2nd to her 1st in People s Choice; but, he says it s only for a year and for her to be ready for his rematch. Lion Linda got back on top with 1st Place for the Judge s Choice and I (Lion Susie) came in 2nd even with the major screw-up in my ingredients. Lion Jean Marie and her Lunchette Girls were a riot, even tho no trophy was awarded I m sure it didn t matter, they were just having too much fun. Lion Linda s granddaughters were Lunchette Girls in Training. So, you have a whole year to spiffy up your chili recipe, let s have twice as many cookers next year. K? Lions Paul, Pat, and Debbie S. did a great job in eye testing, 50% proved to need some sort of action and were given a referral. HALLOWEEN DANCE Just check out the pictures, says it all fun time All Lion bartenders enjoyed a great BBQ hosted by Bar Manager Lion Mike Fitz for his appreciation for all their help in keeping the bar running (so we can pay our bills). Lions Mike and Shari McKim did the cooking on their fabulous BBQ, chicken and Lion Mike made some awesome Lamb ka-bobs. All those that said they weren t fond of lamb even loved them. Lions Janet and Kim keep us all guessing with their pub trivia, winners receiving free drink tokes. It was a fun relaxing, kicked-back day and we didn t have to do anything. THANK YOU LION MIKE for your thoughtfulness for what we do.

5 November 2012 Page 5 MEET YOUR FELLOW LION LION JOHN NEWLIN Lion John was born near Chicago, Illinois. As part of an army family, they moved every two or three years. Lion John has lived in: England, Kansas, California, Virginia, Idaho, and back to California. He graduated from California State University at Chico in 1975 with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. In 1976, he obtained an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management. Though trained to work for a multinational corporation, John heard the calling of the computer industry and has not looked back. He started working in the Santa Cruz-Monterey area with Burroughs Corporation as a sales representative. It was in 1979, when he met and married his wife, Cindy. They moved to the Bay Area and John became a computer trainer and then a buyer for a company in the Cable TV industry. In 1984, he began work for Lockheed Martin as computer analyst. In 2002, the winds of change blew and he made a major career change to become an independent contractor. He is presently working on a contract for IBM in the Sacramento Area. John and Cindy moved to the Marysville area in 2003 and built their ranch. They have three grown children and are blessed with three grandchildren. In 1993, Lion John joined his father s Lions club, the Cabrillo Host Lions, in Aptos, CA. He served as their club secretary, vice president and ultimately became president of the club. He continued his Lion service as a District 4C6 Zone chairman. In 2003, he joined the Loma Rica Foothill Lions club and quickly became active in the club s Student speaker program. He has been their Student speaker chairman for the past 8 years. He is presently the South Butte Region Chairman for District 4C1. When he s not working, he s volunteering his time and computer skills. He s a Red Cross volunteer, a Boy Scout leader, and a Toastmaster. INVOICE IS AVAILABLE 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE TO GIVE MEMBERS PLENTY OF TIME TO GET PAYMENT TO SECRETARY. Foothill Lions Club Invoice Print Name Mail To: Foothill Lions Club 5667 Fruitland Road- Date Check # Amount Loma Rica, CA Enclosed payment for Jan 2013 to Jul 2013 $ If you have added any dues that are in arrears $ Or you can give the payment to Lion Secretary Colleen Kelly at one of Please enter the amount and for what period $ our General meetings. Any questions call Lion Colleen Kelly at

6 THIS & THAT MR. FRUGAL S MONTHLY TIP FOOD You can save by buying beef wholesale in quantity. But be aware of advertized weight. Carcasses or sides include bone and untrimmed fat. Look for the USDA yield grade stamped on the meat to learn what percentage is edible cuts. Had to share, too precious not too. November 2012 Page 6 MEET YOUR NEWEST LIONS Lions Ralph and Gerry Farrell transferred from the Yuba Feather Lions Club to join our exciting Foothill Lions. They have been Lion members for 30 years and certainly are NOT newbies to community service. Lion Ralph is retired from Civil Service DOD and served in the reserves for 28 years, Gerry is retired from the school district. They love traveling and have made it from Alaska to the East Coast in their RV. You will remember them from hosting the cow patty golf tournament every year, maybe we can get them to chair one now from our Club? They live in Brownsville on 20 acres and look forward to being part of the fun club. WELCOME Lions Ralph and Gerry. I SO apologize I did not get their picture; BUT, please seek them out at the next meeting and extend your welcome. PROTECT YOURSELF Flu season is around the corner. Each year, people age 65 and older have the highest rates of influenza-related deaths and hospitalizations. Also, the virus changes year to year and so does the vaccine. OCTOBER: MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT Variable Expenditures: A/C Replacement (bar) $1, st Installment Prop Taxes $2, Donations $ Sales Tax $ Income Tax Preparer $ New Member Fees $ Unrestricted Income: Bar Profit $ Chili Cook-Off Profit $ Membership Dues $ HOT READ THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY When 65-year old British retiree Harold Fry embarks on a 87-day, 627-mile walk across England to see an ailing friend his quest goes viral and he finds himself leading a pack of fellow travelers. The true journey in this debut novel is into the nature of faith and how a shift in point of view can unkink a lifetime of accrued regrets. Try it out. Administrative Acct Balance ($1,111.60) Community Acct Balance $3, ANSWER ON PAGE 8

7 Leonard Lake J Mowery Linda Saala Scotty Schoue Peggy Sparks Duane Taylor Susie Trundy BIG APOLOGY I MISSED VERA REIN FOR OCTOBER BIRTHDAY SORRY!!! BIRTHDAY DINNER NOV 30th Lion s Sheri s super Chile Verde SUNSHINE REPORT LION DIANA WHEELER is your Sunshine Reporter Please get all your input to her We need to spread a lot of cheer around this month for our fellow Lions. Lion Roger is up to having visitors. Lion Elden had minor surgery. Lion Mike S. had eye surgery. Lion Pete broke his ankle. Lion Jane broke her wrist. Lion Jeff broke his finger. Lion Gary G. fell from his deck, was hospitalized for 2 weeks, recouping at his parents home, they also found a leaky heart valve. Lion Sally took a headed into the bushes after her dog tripped her and came out with 9 stitches on her ear. Lion Gertie has been laid up and we know she had to be hurting pretty bad to miss the Halloween Dance. Hope you are all on the mend and you have our best wishes for speedy recoveries. Words from your President: November 2012 Page 7 Hi Fellow Lions: October has come and gone and fall is definitely in the air. Started off our month with our DG Coy Moody and wife Marilyn's official visit. Our club was well decorated, dinner was delicious, and many Lions and Lioness there that evening to support our Governor! And of course our spectacular Monday Nite Tacos chaired by Lions Debi B and Sheri V and their Lion helpers--great attendance! Oct 9th brought that great Lion crew for our "Adopt-A-Way" keeping our little strip of highway clean. Next came the Chili Cook Off which was a gorgeous, fun day with vendors, good music by Joanie Lee & Southern Wings, bounce house, Hot Dog Bistro, raffles and famous chili cooker competitors. At that event was also District PediVision machine which tested over 53 of which at least 27 needed some eye referral. Our general meeting brought guest from Dobbins Elementary on sponsorship for pumpkins at the school festival...of course, Lions came through on this youth project with a nice donation of $100. Also, the silent auction by Lion Peggy (smoked salmon) was a great hit and actually "sampled" by several Lions. Birthday dinner Oktoberfest by Lion Jean Marie with brats/pork ribs/roasty potatoes and lots of cold beer was a delicious get together had by all for those celebrated October birthdays. Goblins, witches, ghosts?? Can you guess who was in the costumes at the Halloween Dance -- food, drink and festive dancing to the infamous "Road Test" band. And the upcoming "Trick or Treat Street" night on Halloween -- chair Lion Jean Marie says come join in the fun with decorated vehicles and candy for our local community kids that have no where to trick or treat. Lion chairpersons will be giving a more extensive report on these events. And now already into November...the big event coming up is our Crab Feed on Sat, Nov 3rd which we share with the Lioness. Remember Lions November is the month of thanks to all around us whom "we serve" and once again Lionism Rocks! Submitted by President Lion Roberta We are so very sorry Lion Dave and Liz Thomas for the loss of your beloved Charlie. We all truly know how hard it is to accept. RIP Charlie ON A GOOD NOTE Lions Steve Ball and Bob W. are both CANCER FREE YAHOO. Today's Message of the Day is: A person s most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen, and a hand willing to help..

8 DRATS and she was setting right across the table from me. Congrats to Lion Joni for winning the for $45.00 at the Governor s visit, and he even picked the winning ticket. Whats with all these repeats? Lion Gary S. took home the 2nd meetings cash for $ Guess some people just have it and some don t. Congrats Lion Gary and thanks for the drinks. We were honored by the visitation of our District Governor Lion Coy Moody and his lovely wife, Marilyn, at the Oct 4th meeting. DG Lion Coy is a native of Oklahoma, a graduate of San Jose State, and now resides in Redding, Ca. He is also a Vietnam Vet and prior to retirement was a tow truck driver. DG Moody joined the Redding Host Club in 1985 and has held many positions, was Co-Lion of the Year, a Melvin Jones recipient, and is a NASCAR fan. His theme is Driven to Serve and is pushing for sight preservation in young children. In the upcoming months he would like to see all Clubs participate in Feeding the Hungry. He sincerely believes that if Lions weren t present in rural areas our small communities would be at a loss. He, like many, is excited about our new camera and feels there will be a large demand for our eye testing services in all our communities. The young Student Speakers are his passion and feels they are our future leaders. FROM THE EDITOR: November 2012 Page 8 The rain, The rain, we finally got some, yahoo. Let s hope it continues because they shut off BVID as soon as the ground got wet. Didn t want to mow again anyway. Also, as your Treasurer, I m asking every one to be aware of things around you in the Club. With rising costs of everything we need to keep an eye on leaving lights on, A/C or heater running when doors are open, running water, wasting paper products and food, etc, etc. Thank you. If you can, PLEASE bring a raffle prize to the meeting on Thurs for the upcoming Crab Feed, remember we get 1/2 of the profits. Just want to encourage EVERYONE, no matter what your preference, to VOTE in the Presidential election on Nov 6th. Send all letters, questions, or thoughts to strundy@syix.com, PO Box 8147, Marysville, or call Cut-Off for Bulletin publications is by the 25th of the Month LION SUSIE TRUNDY, Editor THANK YOU to Lions Debbie Sutton and Pat Johnson for baking those tasty looking cakes, auctioned off for a profit of $46.00 to Lions Howard and Foster. Did they share? No! Lion Peggy S. auctioned off smoked salmon for a net profit of $32.00, our eye foundation fund is growing, thank you all that cook and those that buy. Don t forget your Needy Family toiletry items at the 1st meeting of every month. They are so needed by our senior citizens and so appreciated.

9 November 2012 Page 9 LAUGH LINE Harold watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face. 'Why do you do that, Mommy?' he asked. 'To make myself beautiful,' said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue. 'What's the matter, asked Harold 'Giving up?' November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Gen Mtg 7 pm 2 Set-Up for Crabfeed 3 Crab Feed 6 pm 4 Fall Back 5 Deb s Taco 1 Hr End Nite 6 pm of Daylight Savings Time Mike 11 Veteran s Day & Parade 11 am 18 Lioness Breakfast 8 10:30 am 12 Sheri s Taco Nite 6 pm Mike 19 Deb s Taco Nite 6 pm Mike Sheri s Taco Nite 6 pm Mike 6 Lioness Mtg 7 pm V O T E Gary W. 13 Linda 20 Lioness Mtg 7 pm Linda 27 Grange Mtg Gary W. 7 Sally 14 Joni 21 Sally 28 Joni Jeff/Susie 8 Peoria Cmt Mtg 6 pm Jean Marie 15 Gen Mtg 7 pm Jeff/Susie 22 Thanksgiving Day 29 Board Mtg 6 pm JeanMarie Carlos/Mary 9 Toby 16 Carlos/Mary 23 Toby 30 Birthday Dinner 7 pm Carlos/Mary 10 Lioness Vet s Program 5 pm 6 17 White Cane Drive Please come by & donate 24 WORTHLESS INFORMATION: It s possible to lead a cow upstairs, but not downstairs. Got a cow? Want to try?

10 Hillbilly Express If undeliverable please return to: Foothill Lions Club 5667 Fruitland Rd. Marysville, CA Chartered Years of Service President Roberta Halcomb 5430 Virginia Rd Loma Rica, Ca Secretary Colleen Kelly P.O. Box 267 Brownsville, Ca Treasurer Susie Trundy Smith Rd Loma Rica, Ca st Vice President Kim Hall 2nd Vice President Mary Burnett 3rd Vice President Gary Simkins Tail Twister Carlos Quihuis Lion Tamer Sherry Burshik Membership Chair Paul Halcomb 1 Year Directors Peggy Sparks Debbie Burlingame 2 Year Directors Joni Patterson Linda Saala Immed Past Pres Sheri Vess Spirit Enhancer Mike Fitzgerald Club Manager Gertie Moore District Governor Coy Moody 1st Vice DG Maggie Robeson 2nd Vice DG Larry Marcum Region Chairman John Newlin Zone Chairman Vacant CCI Trustee June Brown WELCOME NEW LIONS 2012/2013 Rhonda Flores Debbie Sutton Ralph Farrell Gerry Farrell UPCOMING EVENTS Nov 3 Lioness/Lions Crab Feed 6 pm Nov 5 Deb s Taco Night 6 pm Nov 10 Lioness Veteran s Program/Dinner 5 pm Nov 11 Veteran s Day Parade 11 am Nov 12 Sheri s Taco Night 6 pm Nov 17 White Cane Drive 9 am Nov 19 Deb s Taco Night 6 pm Nov 22 TURKEY DAY Enjoy Nov 26 Sheri s Taco Night 6 pm Nov 29 Board Meeting 6 pm Nov 30 Birthday Dinner 7 pm November 2012 Page 10 Inside this issue: Minutes 2&3 October Happenings 4 Meet your fellow Lion John N. 5 This & That 6 B-Days, Prez Words, Sunshine Report Winners, Editor Message 8 Calendar 9 7