The September 10th meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Lion Tony Loliva.  President Aaron Odell asked Pat Harrison to lead his fellow Lions in song, and Pete Sherwood to perform the invocation.  

President Aaron shared that the Club hopes to be selling pies as a fundraiser prior to Thanksgiving.

Lion Betty Odell won the “no-fine” badge.

Happy Bucks

Pete Sherwood had a great backpacking trip in Kings Canyon and donated twenty happy bucks.

Giants fan Dee Baughman was happy his team was in first place atop the National League Western Division.

Craig Wheaton was happy to be sharing a presentation about his rafting trip down the Colorado River.

Lion Bob Line’s singing daughters will be performing at The Ranch.

Pat Harrison’s daughter brought him some new reading material.

Lion Steve Gerrard is now $75 richer after cashing in at a garage sale.

Lion Jeff Meader was happy to be back at Club.  

Vicki Whitehouse’s husband continues to do well.  She also was happy to see Lion Jeff Back and paid a fine for her Dodgers.

Fines

Lions Bob Line and AllenVentling fined each other.

Lion Dee Baughman fined Tail Twister Vicki Whitehouse for allegedly short-changing him on his happy buck.

Board Member Jeff Meader fined himself for missing a recent meeting.

Prizes

Dee Baughman won the five-dollar raffle and donated the proceeds to the Lions Eye Foundation.

Karen McVaigh won the free ad.

Allen Ventling won the Lotto tickets.

Tony Loliva won a shot at the Marble drawing but failed to find the elusive white marble.

Program

Adventurer Craig Wheaton shared pictures from a recent non-commercial rafting trip through the Grand Canyon.  Craig spent eight days rowing, hiking, exploring and camping on the river.  The trip began in Glen Canyon near Lake Powell, and ended with a hike from Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Canyon to the top of the South Rim.

President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Lion Karen McVaigh to lead Club members in the flag salute.  Jeff Meader performed the invocation, and Bob Line led his fellow Lions in song.

Lion Bob Line won the coveted “no-fine” badge.

Announcements

Karen McVaigh shared that 2 tickets are available to Club Members for Family Services of Tulare County’s Purple Party On October 1st.

Dee Baughman announced that there will be a memorial service for Lion Don Landers on October 16th at the Gateway Church.

Tom Link shared that Lion George Fry is out of the hospital and recovering at Linwood Meadows Care Center.

Auction Items

President Aaron auctioned off a package of Hula Hut fudge from his recent trip to Avila Beach.  Lion Pat Harrison bought the fudge for a donation of 15 dollars.

Happy Bucks

Lion Dee was happy that the San Francisco Giants are still in first place atop the MLB’s hotly contested Western Division.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse was happy to see her friend Myriam at the meeting as a guest.  Vicki’s husband is doing well, she is doing better herself, and she recently celebrated a birthday.

Lion Jeff Meader was happy to be back at Club.

John Parker stayed up to watch the Dodgers’ recent16 inning win over the Padres.

Tom Link is on his way to Morro Bay.  He also shared that he gave Bob Line an extra ticket to a recent event where Lion Bob was asked to give the opening prayer, and performed admirably.

Lion Craig Wheaton will be embarking on a hike across the Sierras.

Lion Allen’s son was working at a SoCal restaurant that became the scene of a shooting.  Fortunately Allen’s son was uninjured.

Lion Betty Odell had a great time on their recent trip to Avila Beach.

Fines 

Lion Vicki attempted, but failed, to fine Lion Bob Line, who was shielded by the coveted “no-fine” badge. She then fined Lion Karen McVaigh, who reportedly had harassed her relentlessly prior to the meeting.

Secret Greeter Betty Odell fined several members for failing to shake her hand prior to the meeting as required.

Prizes  

Vicki Whitehouse won the five-dollar drawing and graciously donated the proceeds to the Lions Eye Foundation.

Bulldog fan Bob Line won the free ad.

Lion Jeff Meader won the Lottery tickets.

Tony Loliva won a shot at the marble drawing but didn’t draw the white marble.

Presentation

Myriam of His Presence Ministries described their efforts to “Bring people to the heart of God”.  The Ministry and it’s team of 25 volunteers have been been providing food and opportunities for Bible Study to local people in need.   

The August 20th meeting opened with the flag salute led by Lion Allen Ventling.  Tom Link led his fellow Lions in song, and Lion Dee Baughman performed the invocation.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse won the “no-fine” badge for meeting.

Happy Bucks

Lion Justin Levy was happy to be back at Club and donated ten happy bucks.  He traveled to Costa Rica last May and was also happy  that in-person school has begun.

Giants fan Dee Baughman was happy his team is still in first place atop the National League’s Western Division.

President Aaron has been traveling to Cambria and Avila.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse donated five happy bucks and shared that her husband and son were on their way to a Dodgers game.

Lion Craig Wheaton had a good hike and was happy to see the Dodgers in second place.

Allen Ventling was happy to see Lion Vicki at Club.

Lion Janet McClintock enjoyed and recent girls’ trip to Pismo Beach and donated ten happy bucks.

Fine

Bob Bricker was fined after his housekeepers phone kept ringing during the meeting.

Craig Wheaton had to leave early and fined himself.

Prizes

Tony Loliva won the five-dollar raffle and donated the proceeds to the Lions Eye Foundation. He also won the Lotto tickets.  Lion Karen McVaigh won a shot at the marble drawing but failed to find the white marble.

Presentation

Nicole Burnham of the Tulare County District Attorneys Office described their efforts to combat scams, identity theft and elder abuse.

The August 13th meeting opened with the flag salute led by Lion Betty Odell.  Pat Harrison led his fellow Lions in song and Lion Tony Loliva performed the invocation.

Leslie Gardner, Executive Director of Happy Trails riding academy, was a guest at the meeting. 

Announcements  

Tom Gaebe announced that the Lions Band Review and Field Show is scheduled for October 16th.

President Aaron Odell passed around a member activity form that can be used to track creditable volunteer activities performed by members.  Volunteers are also needed for the Club’s Golf Tournament Committee. 

Lion John Parker won the coveted “no-fine” badge.

Happy Bucks

Lion George Fry donated twenty happy bucks in honor of his last Club meeting.  He will be moving to Pacific Grove.

Lions Craig Wheaton, Dee Baughman, Steve Gerrard, Betty Odell, and  Tony Loliva were happy to see Lions Vicki Whitehouse, and George Fry back at Club.  San Francisco fans Craig and Dee were also happy that the Giants had the best record in Major League Baseball.

After donating several happy bucks, Lion Vicki donate $100 to Happy Trails Riding Academy. 

Brad Board donated ten happy bucks.  His daughter has become the piano accompanist for the Tulare County Symphony and the Choir Director for the Presbyterian Church.

Lion Pat Harrison donated twenty happy bucks.  He recently fell but didn’t break, and he complete his service on jury duty.

Lion Roy Dressel will be taking a two week trip up the Coast.

Pete Sherwood noted that Lion Brad had been losing weight.

Fines

John Parker fined President Aaron for starting the meeting late.

Lion Allen Ventling fined Bob Line for the mutant pineapples on his Hawaiian shirt.

Roy Dressel, who had to leave early for work, fined himself.

Everyone welcomed Secret Greeter Vicki Whitehouse with a handshake.

Prizes

Lion Pete Sherwood won the five dollar raffle and donated  the proceeds to Happy Trails Riding Academy.  Craig Wheaton won the free advertisement and the lotto tickets.  Pete Sherwood won a  chance at the marble drawing but failed to nab the elusive white marble.

Presentation 

Leslie Gardner provided an update on activities at Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding Center.  Their programs include Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Activities, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, andVeteran Services.

Lion Brad with his happy bucks.