Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 10-25-24

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 10-25-24

Lions meeting, October 25ht 2024

John Trask, our speaker today, talks about his return to South Korea a few years ago. 

Todays Meeting

After an almost two-month hiatus, the Roar is back. My editor’s union has been on strike, and as a loyal union member, I have been walking the picket line. Standing at the Smart and Final parking lot every Friday asking for handouts has been grueling. But management has come together with the union bosses and forged an agreement, and we’re back at it. Our pay has been increased, and we have a better medical plan and more vacation days. But still, there are no retirement benefits.  

Lion President Melinda led our meeting today and called on Lion Colin to lead us in saluting the flag, Lion Bob Line to lead us in singing a rousing rendition of Gog Bless America, and Lion Dee to do the invocation.  Lion Melinda then drew a ticket for the no-fine badge, which Lion Tom Link won. Much money was lost because of this.

Announcements

Lion Melinda announced that Lion Steve was going to be starting radiation treatment for his recent diagnosis of a benign growth in his brain. Steve, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

This is a note that we are closing in on Thanksgiving, which means the Christmas Parade is just around the corner, so be ready to sign up to help.

A letter was sent to the club from Huston School thanking us for helping with their attendance drive.

Lion Melinda gave an update about our merger with the Sequoia Club. It’s on hold due to scheduling issues.

Secret Greeter: Lion Allen was it today, and he did an excellent job avoiding people’s handshakes.

having lunch

John Trask talks with some of our members. 

Lion Dee has Lion Allen draw a ticket.

Lion Tom auctions off his bag of salt water taffy. 

Our speaker, John Trask

Our Speaker, John Trask

Happy Bucks 

Lion Roy had a happy buck for the Dodgers facing the Yankees in the World Series and pledged $5 for every game the Dodgers Won.

Lion John was happy that a friend of his had had some surgery recently but had come out just fine.

Lion Dee was happy that he will have back surgery this coming Wednesday and hopes to be up and around in just a few days. He is looking forward to playing golf one day soon.  Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Lion Melinda was $5 happy because she has a grandson who is one year old today. She was also excited to see John Trask with us today and was very happy to be going to Texas to see former Host Lions Carol and Ed Jones.

Lion Tom Link was happy he made it to the club on time today.

Fines

Lion Roy fined himself $4 for missing the last four weeks of meetings—busy season with schools and sports photos.

Lion Dee gave us another question-and-answer session, asking how many people would be involved in our parents and grandparents if we went back ten generations. The answer is 4,096. We all owed a buck.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Allen

The marble drawing went to Lion Roy, who picked a yellow marble. Winning nothing.

dodgers

Roy, who won most everything today, won the free add, and guess what I posted.. 

As always, we are looking for speakers for the club. Use this schuduler app to book your speaker or send them the link to this page and have them do it themsilves. No need to contact me when you want to know if a date is available, if it open on this app, it’s available. (Lion Roy)