Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda called on Lion Steve to lead us in saluting our flag, Lion Dee to lead us in singing God Bless America, and Lion John to do the invocation.

Lion Bob Line won the no-fine badge today.

Lion Tony was our secret greeter today, and the only person who didn’t shake his hand was Lion Elaine.

Announcements

Lion President Melinda announced that last Wednesday’s board meeting was canceled due to a lack of interest—actually, because no members were able to attend. We decided to punt it into May.

Lion Melinda announced that she would be out of town next week, and Lion Dee offered to take the podium at next week’s meeting.

Mary and Brian talk to us about the low barrier shelter being built for the homeless. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Melinda had $5 happy bucks because she has Cussons coming from Iowa next week. She was excited to see them and show them some local attractions. She was also happy that Lion Dee would stand in for her next week when she was out and about.

Lion Elaine was happy to be back at our club meeting after being gone for a few weeks. She was also happy that Lion Betty is on the mend after surgery and hopes to return to us soon.

Lion Mark had a happy $6 because he had bought a new car.

Lion John was also happy that he had a new car, though he had purchased it last year and had forgotten to give a happy buck for it at that time.

Lion Pat was happy that one of his grandsons was taking up fencing. (that’s the sport, by the way, not putting up fence boards)

Lion Bob Line, the no-fine badge winner today, was happy because a granddaughter of one of the residents at Quail Park Shannon Ranch, where he lives, was on Wheel of Fortune and one some mula.

Lion Karen was happy to see our speakers today.

Lion Allen was happy he had a good time in Anaheim watching his Red Sox play the Angeles last weekend.

Fines

Lion Eleine was fined because she was late.

Lion Dee fined Lion Tom Link for conversing during the meeting.

Lion Melinda called for anyone who did not have a badge, but all of us did.

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion John, who donated it to the Leo Club.

Lotto ticket: Lion Tom Link. 

Lion Tony won the free ad and, for some reason, said I could not put the COS Giant’s in an add this time.

Our program today, Tony Noriega, hands out a gift to Lion Allen 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda once again led our meeting and called on Lion Bob Line to lead us in saluting our flag, Lion Pat to lead us in singing America the Beautiful, and Lion Dee to do the invocation. Once that was completed, Lion Allen introduced our only guest, Tony Noriega, with Gentiva Hospice, who was also our program today. It was noted that Tony was not related to the more well-known Manuel Noriega of Pamana fame. 

The no-fine badge went to Lion John today.

Announcements

Wednesday, April 10th: Board Meeting at Mountain Mikes Pizza on Mooney. 5:30 start time.

This month’s birthdays are Lions Clif Dunbar and our president, Lion Melinda, so we sang happy birthday to Melinda.

Lion Melinda also handed out a 45-year chevron award to Lion Tom Gaebe. Lion Steve was his sponsor, Steve having joined just a year or two before Lion Tom.

Lion Allen announced another vision screen will take place this Thursday, the 11th, from 5 to 7 at Sequoia High School’s early learning Resource Fair taking place at 1040 N. Woodland St. If you can help, please let Lion Allen know at 559-936-4563.

Lion Melinda presents Lion Tom Gaebe with his 45 year chevron award. 

Auction Items

Lion Tom Link had been to the coast and brought back a $10 bill, which he substituted for the bag of saltwater taffy that was usual for Tom’s trip to Moro Bay.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Pat was happy that a biopsy on his elbow came back negative for cancer.

Lion Aaron was happy to be back. He is doing well, and his wife, Lion Betty, is also doing better and hopes to be back in the club soon.

Lion John was happy to see Lion Aaron back and noted that he had seen Lion Craig recently but now without a ponytail.

Lion Dee was happy he had a new great-grandson (his 10th). Winston, 7.5 lbs.

Lion Tom Gaebe was happy that tax season it almost over.

Lion Bob Line was also happy that tax season is almost over, as he will be getting a refund.

Lion Tom Link was happy that he and his wife would travel to the Greek Islands in July.

Lion Allen was happy to be going to Anaheim to see the Red Sox play the Angels this weekend.

Lion Karen was also happy to see Aaron with us today.

Lion president Melinda was happy that two of her cousins would be visiting her later this month, and they had plans to see several of the sites as her cousins had not been to California.

Lion Roy was happy to see Lion Aaron with us today, and he had three happy bucks as the Dodger won all three of three against the Giants this week.

Fines

Lion Dee fined Lion Roy for his decision to follow baseball again. Perhaps those three games this week contributed to that fine. 

Lion Colin fined himself for being late.

Lion Melinda fined herself for calling Lion Allen, Lion Roy.

Lion Dee fined Lion Tom Link for playing golf in the rain. Lion Pat said he thought that was dedication to the sport.

Lion Pat fined Lion President Melinda for not calling for fines for those who did not have a badge on.

Tony Noriega with Gentiva Hospice

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Allen, who donated it to the Leo Club. 

Lotto ticket: Lion Steve

The marble drawing went to Lion Tom Gaebe, who picked a nonwhite marble, winning nothing but that nonwhite marble.

Lion Bob Line won the free add and says Go COS Baseball