1 FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB LIONS PRIDE PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 2014 EDITOR: SALLY CARTER OUR MOTTO WE SERVE!!! FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB FOOTHILL COMMUNITY CENTER 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD LOMA RICA, CA 95901 (530 ) 742-5466 (LION) MTGS: 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 7:00 PM DISTRICT 4-C1, SOUTH BUTTE REGION NORTH ZONE
2 NEW BOARD OF OFFICERS FOR 2014/2015 PRESIDENT MARY BURNETT 7462 Marysville Road 6921030 1ST VICE GARY SIMKINS 916-203-4044 2ND VICE GERRY FARRELL 692-1507 3RD VICE PAUL HALCOMB 682-0394 SECRETARY SALLY CARTER 12286 Scott Grant Road 743-5311 TREASURER SUSIE TRUNDY 742-3041 IPP KIM HALL 923-5805 TAIL TWISTER LINDA SAALA 679-2105 LION TAMER JONI PATTERSON 742-3265 EDITOR S MESSAGE With all the turmoil going on in the world, I thought this sweet picture was a nice reminder that there is still love and friendship out there. There are so many wonderful people involved with the Lions organization that it gives me a feeling of hope for the future. October is such a busy month! The club is planning so many activities for your enjoyment. Check the calendar for all the activities. Cut off for the bulletin is the 25th of the month. Contact me at 743-5311/ sally.carter1944@sbcglobal.net. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR PEGGY SPARKS 743-9311 CLUB MANAGER GERTIE MOORE 749-9809 BAR MANAGER MIKE FITZGERALD 742-6387 1ST YEAR DIRECTOR (2) JEAN MARIE AKERS 743-9698 RHONDA FLORES 692-1054 2 YR DIRECTOR (2) ROBERTA HALCOMB 682-7625 DELORES SIMKINS (916) 203-1829 Grounds Keeper Gary Simkins (not a board position) The Loma Rica Lioness prepare dinner for the Lions Club membership & guests at each General Meeting for the cost of $7.00. This is a fundraiser for the Lioness which helps maintain their club. The menu is Cooks Choice. Come down to our general meetings, have dinner and participate in the club activities! Looking forward to seeing more of our members on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. We have a lot of fun at our meetings with activities and special tricks by our Tail Twister, Lion Linda Saala. MEMBERSHIP CORNER Lions International has designated October as New Membership Growth Month. It s a great time for us to grow our club and earn special recognition when you do! We can earn rewards for our club and you can earn awards too! Silver Pins Lions who sponsor a new member in October 2014 will receive a Membership Growth Award Silver Pin. Gold Pins Lions who sponsor a new member in October 2014 and April 2015, will receive a Membership Growth Award Gold Pin. Banner Patch Clubs that add new members in October 2014 and April 2015 will receive a Membership Growth Banner Patch and a Fiscal Year Patch. Let s get out there and get new friends to join us in having fun at our club!!! Submitted by Lion Peggy Sparks, Membership Chairman, Foothill Lions Club.
3 LION CINDI FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN OF THE C.C.I. PROJECT FOR THE FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB PRESENTED AN OUTSTANDING PROGRAM FOR OUR GENERAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 4TH. LION DON ALLEN OF OAKDALE PRESENTED A VIDEO OF THE TRAINING PROCESS FOR THE DOGS OF THE C.C.I PROGRAM (CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE). LION DON BROUGHT A LAB PUPPY WHICH WAS IN TRAINING. LION DON EXPLAINED THE TRANSITION FROM TRAINING TO GRADUATION OF THE C.C.I. DOGS BEFORE GOING ON TO THEIR NEW HOMES WITH THE QUALIFYING RECEPIENT OF THE SERVICE DOG. THE MEMBERS HAD A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCESS AND KEPT LION DON PRETTY BUSY ANSWERING QUESTIONS. A LOT OF WORTHWHILE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. LION CINDI HAS PATCHES AND PINS FOR SALE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE C.C.I. PROGRAM. THE PATCHES ARE $3.00 AND THE PINS ARE $5.00.. THESE ARE REALLY NICE ITEMS AND YOU WILL BE PROUD TO WEAR THEM ON YOUR VEST. LION SIERRA S DAUGHTER, KARINA, WAS THE OFFICIAL PUPPY-SITTER FOR THE EVENING. THIS SWEET PUPPY BEHAVED SO WELL AND WAS DELIGHTFUL. LION CINDI AND HER TEAM WILL HAVE MANY OTHER EXCITING PROGRAMS TO SHOWCASE THIS PROGRAM IN THE FUTURE. IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE A PART OF THE C.C.I. TEAM, PLEASE CONTACT LION CINDI,. ALL HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, AS THERE IS A LOT OF WORK TO DO. *PLEASE CALL THE CLUB AT 742-5466 & LEAVE A MESSAGE) C.C.I. (CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE) 50/50 DRAWING AT GENERAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 DRAWING WAS WON BY LION JEFF TRUNDY (HIS BIRTHDAY MONTH TOO). LION JEFF WON $32.00 50/50 DRAWING AT GENERAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 4TH WAS WON AGAIN BY LION JERRY SPARKS. LION JERRY WON $40.00. HE IS A MULTIPLE WINNER (I THINK IT IS FIXED). HOWEVER, CONGRATULATIONS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OCTOBER BABIES. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE BIRTHDAY DINNER IN HONOR OF YOUR BIRTHDAYS. DATE: OCTOBER 17TH. CHEF IS LION JEAN-MARIE AKERS. OCTOBER BABIES ARE: BERL AKERS, SHERRY BURSHIK, COLLEEN KELLY, CHRIS KREIDER, DAVE McCONNELL,, VERA REIN, AND HELEN SOUSA
4 THE LOMA RICA LIONESS PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE ANNUAL VETERAN S DAY HAM DINNER PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO AT- TEND THIS EVENT TO HONOR OUR VET- ERANS. DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 @ 6:00 PM WHERE: FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB THE FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB PRESENTS MS. JONI MORRIS TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE WHEN: OCTOBER 5, 2014 @ 3:00 PM TILL -???? WHERE: FOOTHILL LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER, 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD, LOMA RICA, CA 95901 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD LOMA RICA, CA 95901 PRICE: $7.00 ADULT $5.00 VETERAN AND $5.00 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12! C0ME DOWN AND SHOW YOUR RESPECT OUR VETERAN S WHO GAVE SO MUCH FOR OUR FREEDOMS 5 PM FLAG PRESENTATION GUEST SPEAKER. RSVP ONLY BY NOV. 3, 2014 Call Lioness Ronna @ 742-1230 PHONE NO. 530 742-5466 The tickets are $20.00 if purchased prior to the venue or $25.00 at the gate! We are expecting a huge turnout for this unique performance. Come on down Brisket sandwiches, hot dogs & bratwurst plus the fixin s will be available. Hope to see you there!! TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! BETTER GET YOURS SOON IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND! AWARDS PRESENTATION President Mary presented Lion Marilyn Jo Alverson & Lion Joni Patterson awards for years of membership. Both Lions Marilyn & Joni have been members for 15 years. President Mary presented Lion Joni the 20 years award for Lion Joni s husband, Lion Rex Patterson! (not present). Congratulations to these Lions for their years of service.
5 IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE REPORT THAT LION BILL ROCHER PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 at the age of 93. LION BILL WAS AT HOME WITH HIS FAMILY AND PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY IN HIS SLEEP. LION BILL WILL BE MISSED, AS HE WAS MUCH LOVED. HE HAS BEEN LAID TO REST NEXT TO HIS BELOVED WIFE, MINN ROCHER AT PEORIA CEME- TERY. SUNSHINE CORNER LION DIANA WHEELER IS OUR SUNSHINE CHAIRMAN PLEASE CONTACT HER AT 741-1502 WITH INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP. As noted above the death of Lion Bill Rocher has hit a lot of us very hard. We are grieving with his family! Lion Steve Ball is still undergoing medical treatment and we need to send him our prayers. TREASURER S REPORT INCOME: ADMIN BALANCE: Bar Profit $757 $5,657.73 Membership Dues $210 COMM. BALANCE: $5,822.83 Lion Kenn Vess is on the mend from his accident while on vacation with Lion Sheri. He looked pretty strong at the general meetings. Lion Pete Contreras recently lost his father who lived in Southern California. Let s send him our thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
6 FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB PRESENTS OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME/ DANCE PARTY WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014 DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM ROAD TEST BAND @ 8:00 PM WHERE: FOOTHILL LIONS COMMUNITY CENTER 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD LOMA RICA, CA 95901 FINGER FOODS/SNACKS PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME COUPLE - BEST MALE COSTUME AND BEST FEMALE COSTUME RAFFLE PRIZE COST: $5.00 PER PERSON MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE COME DOWN AND JOIN US FOR A WHOLE LOT OF FUN FOR INFORMATION: 742-5466 ADOPT A HIGHWAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 Thanks to my trashy Lion Ladies, Joni, Jean-Marie, Kim, Delores, Sheri, Gerry, and Lion Ralph (only man) for a successful day of Highway Pick-Up. We collected 24 bags of other people s throw outs. Lion Joni got the big prize. I m so proud of our Club and all the hard workers that help make things happen! Thanks again! Lion Susie
7 GEN. MTG. 9/4/14 Minutes Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. Pledge Lion Kim, Prayer Lion Gertie, Song Lion Joni. Lion Chris Beerman, acting Tail Twister Introduction of guests: Karina, Lion Sierra s daughter, Tammie Edwards, Daniel Ball & his young son, Liz Thomas, wife of Lion Dave. Christy Contreras, wife of Lion Pete, Lion Don Allen of Oakdale & Olani (service dog in training) and 33 members present. Adjourned for dinner prepared by the Lioness. Thank you to Lioness for excellent meal. Motion to accept Treasurer s report as published in the bulletin Motion passed. Awards presentation by President Mary for years of membership to Lion Marilyn 15 years, Lion Joni 15 years, Lion Rex Patterson 20 years (not present). President Mary turned the meeting over to Lion Cindi Fitzgerald for the C.C.I. program, who introduced Lion Don Allen representing C.C.I. and Olani. Lion Don gave a video presentation of the training/graduation procedures for the C.C.I. service dogs. Lion Don explained the process for providing service dogs to qualified recipients and the training involved for both the dogs and their new owners. Lion Don is a puppy trainer and has trained 4 dogs so far in his participation with C.C.I. (Canine Companions for Independence) and the dogs are provided free of charge. A lot of work goes into the breeding, selection and training of these very special dogs. So far 105 dogs have been provided to Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. A new graduation class for the service dogs will be held on November 7th in Santa Rosa, CA. Thank you to Lion Don and Lion Cindi for an outstanding program. Lion Cindi & her team will be selling patches and pins to raise money for the C.C.I. program (patches are $3.00 pins are $5.00). OLD BUSINESS: Lion Sheri gave an update on the car show. Lion Sally read a article about the challenge for donations to the Eye Function to be held in October. Clubs challenged to donate at least $200. Tabled -Board. Lion Roberta the Peace Poster/Essay will have more information next meeting. Birthday dinner on Sept 13th with Chef Carlos preparing a Mexican dinner need help with rice & beans. @ 6:00 pm. Come down! NEW BUSINESS: 49 S vs Cowboys Football 9/7 @ 1:00 pm bar opens at noon with chili dogs/hot dogs at half time. Lion Peggy, Membership Chairman told us about the New Member Growth Month of October designated by Lions International. An article about this program is on page 2. 50/50 drawing won by Lion Jerry Sparks @ $40 AGAIN. Twister- $26.00. CCI $34.00 and Tail Motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm by Lion Joni 2nd by Lion Sheri MSP Submitted by Lion Sally, Secretary GENERAL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 Meeting called to order @ 7:05 pm by President Mary, Pledge Lion Berl, Prayer Lion Gertie Song Kenn Vess. Introduction of 4 guests with 30 members present. Guests were Cheryl Theran, guest of Lion Sally, Karina, guest of Lion Sierra, Tammy Edwards, Don Meisner, uncle of Lion Carol. 30 members present. Lion Kim announced she was selling Lions pins (Lion Jean-Marie found them) @ $3.00 each. Adjourned for dinner President Mary said that Lion Carlos was absent so the Lioness needed help with the dishes (Lion Carlos usually helps). President Mary thanked the Lioness for the lovely dinner. Lion Howard Busch graciously thanked the Lioness for all they do for us. They cook our dinners and breakfasts, which is greatly appreciated. Lion Colleen asked about Lion June Brown. Information is that she wants to come back to California from Oklahoma if she is able. OLD BUSINESS: No Treasurer s report Available at board meeting next week. Motion to accept minutes in bulletin by Lion Peggy, 2 nd, Lion Colleen MSP The ladies bathroom is complete! Thanks to all the volunteers. Lion Mike - doors were designed by a friend named Roy Newland (I think). Lion Sally - report on the dues collection. 15 members are delinquent @ $720.00. Two member said they will pay very soon and Lion Darrell Carlson asked to be dropped. Further collection efforts are being made. Member will be dropped by October 31 s.t. as agreed upon by membership. Reminder of the All in Sightful Day in Redding on October 4 th. Shasta District Cabinet meeting is 9/27-28. Conflicts with our car show so no one planned on attending. President Mary - Volunteer bartenders need to put their hours on the calendar in the office. Birthday dinners - the last one on last Saturday, Sept 13 th.. Next one will be the Oktoberfest on October 17 th with Lion Jean-Marie fixing Brats, Sauerkraut, potatoes, etc. You need to bring your beer stein if you wish German beer. Polka Music too!
8 Cont d Sheri Vess 42 cars preregistered so far. Lots of other events going on. Donations of food need to be at the club before 9:00 am on Friday September 26 th. A signup sheet for food was passed around. Raffle prizes are needed. Lion Mike gave an update on the Joni Morris concert. Tickets are going well. Lion Mike has several advertising dates on the radio as public service announcements and Lion Colleen will put the info on Yuba Foothills.com and on Facebook and on the Foothill Lions website. Lion Mike & Lion Mo figured out what was wrong with the smoke cleaner in the bar AND it is working fine! NEW BUSINESS: Lion Roberta- update on the November 15 th crab feed @ $40 each. Tickets are available. Chili Cook off on Oct. 11 th. Lion Debbie B. needs raffle prizes as well. All raffle prizes are greatly appreciated. Lion Jean-Marie She & Lion Berl are going on vacation and won t be available to assist with the Veteran s Day parade and asked volunteers to step up and help out. This is a special day! No takes so far! President Mary - District 4-C1 Environment Photo Contest is open to all Lion members. President Mary has flyers. CCI Graduation Class on November 7 th in Santa Rosa. Lion Sally talked with Lion Bill Rocher s daughter, Billie - Lion Bill has been laid to rest with Lion Minn at the Peoria Cemetery. Lion Bill died in his own home that he shared with Lion Minn, as that is where he wanted to be - so his daughters furnished the house somewhat and cared for him there. Lion Bill went to sleep peacefully with his family at his side. Sort of fitting!! Lion Sally update on the Weed fire. District Gov. Larry is working on getting emergency funds from Lions International to help our members and the people of Weed, CA. More information as soon as it becomes available. OTHER BUSINESS: Lion Susie said the Adopt A Highway will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014. If you want to help, be at the club by 8:00 am. Lion Susie had some calendars to give away and she did. 50/50 Drawing $32.00 won by Lion Jeff Trundy. CCI $10.00 Tail Twister (Lion Linda is BACK) $30.00. Lion Peggy was selling CCI patches @ $3.00 and pins @ $5.00 by the door. Lion John told us the Student Speaker contest time is here again. He will need help Topic Water. Lion Jean-Marie - Fifth Tuesday Specialty Drink Night on Tuesday, Sept 30 th with special drinks. If you wear a fancy hat, first drink will be free. Roberta The Peace Poster/Essay Contest deadline in November. Motion to adjourn by Lion Jerry 2 nd Lion Korin. MSP Adjourned @ 8:05 pm. Submitted by Lion Sally, Secretary BOARD MTG MINUTES 9/25/2014 Meeting called to order @6.05 pm. Introduced guests Lion Cindi F & Lynette Stevens, wife of Lion John. Motion to accept Treasurer s report by Lion Gary 2nd Lion Gertie MSP. Motion to accept minutes posted in bulletin. MSP OLD BUSINESS: Vote for Lion Carlos to utilize Birthday funds from 9/13 (he cooked) toward costs of renovation of the horseshoe pits. Estimate of materials needed. Motion Lion Deloris 2nd Lion Gertie. MSP. Cal-Fire analysis - Lion Susie presented the utilities part & Lion Mike presented the bar analysis. Lion Mike: Concert tickets are moving right along. We are still selling tickets. Possibility of getting FREE tickets as gifts. Bar Fan: Fixed. If still sparks turn off then on again. Should work then. Lion Sally gave dues report. $300 collected since last board meeting. Voted to drop those who are not paid by October 31st. Motion Lion Susie 2nd Lion Gary. MSP Discussion held to nominate friends Ann & Dave Baker for Lions Citizens of the Year Award. Motion Lion Gertie 2nd Lion Mike MSP NEW BUSINESS: Men s restroom renovation. Discussion held about project suggested by Lion Toby. Some really nice plans regarding FREE murals on the walls by friends of Lion Toby more details to follow. President Mary read correspondence & requests for donations for various activities. More research needed. Lion Sally asked for $100 for prizes for the Halloween Party. MSP Lion Roberta has tickets for Nov. 15th Crab feed. No packet yet for Peace Poster/Essay Contest. 7 members performed an official visitation with the Marysville Lions Club on Tuesday 9/23/14 Next visitation not set yet Veterans Day parade/float - Suggestion that Lion John Stevens coordinate with his wife, Lynette, Lion Cindi, Lion Linda, & Lion Mike with others to assist. Further discussion needed. Lion Sally to order certificates from International for presentations for CCI & other deserving helpers/workers. Discussion held about the Taco night problems with payments. All cookers & teams to decide Then we will see how it works out. Lion Gary asked about portable bathrooms for concert. Lion Mike to get with Lion Rhonda as she may get a better deal. President Mary read an update on the Chili Cook Off from Lion Debbie B. Raffle prizes really needed!!! Meeting adjourned 7:25 pm Motion Lion Gertie 2nd Lion Linda MSP Submitted by Lion Sally, Secretary AND GOOD NIGHT TO ALL!
9 October 2014 HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 GEN 3 4 In Zumba SALLY P MTG. JEFF/ SUSIE KIM Sightful Day in Redding 5 JONI- Morris concert 3:00 pm 6 4-H TACOS MIKE F 7 LIONESS RHONDA 8 Zumba JONI 9 JEAN M 10 CARLOS/ MARY 11 CHILI COOK Off 11:00 12 13 14 15 16 GEN 17 18 TACOS MIKE F RH 4H LINDA Zumba SALLY P MTG JEFF/ SUSIE OKTOBER- FEST/B/D DINNER 6:00 KIM 19 20 21 22 23 BRD 24 25 TACOS MIKE F LIONESS LINDA Zumba JONI MTG 6:00 JEAN M CARLOS/ MARY LIONESS BREAK- FAST Halloween Dance- BAR 7:00 26 27 28 29 30 31 Trick or TACOS GRANGE Zumba Treat Street 6:30-7:30 MIKE F RHONDA?????? RHONDA KIM PG 6 ZUMBA WEDNESDAY 6:00 7:00 PM
IF UNDELIVERABLE RETURN TO: LION S PRIDE FOOTHILL COMMUNITY CENTER FOOTHILL LIONS CLUB 5667 FRUITLAND ROAD MARYSVILLE, CA 95901 10 LIONS PRIDE OUR MOTTO WE SERVE TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW BOARD 2 Editor s Message 2 C.C.I. 3 50/50 Drawing 3 Birthday Babies 3 5th Tuesday Nite 4 Lioness Veterans Dinner 4 Chili Cook Off 5 Halloween Dance 6 Trick or Treat St. 6 Adopt A Highway 6 Sunshine Corner 5 Joni Morris Concert 4 Treasurer s Report 5 Gen. Minutes 7/8 Board Minutes 8 Calendar 9