Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 2-16-24

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 2-16-24

speech contest winner Precious with Lion Brad
speech contest winner Lupe with Lin Brad

Todays Meeting

Lion Dee stood in for Lion President Melinda at todays meeting and called on Lion Pat to lead us in singing America The Beautiful, Lion Allen to salute our flag, and Lion Pete to do the invocation.

Today was our annual student speaker contest, so at this point, Lion Dee turned the meeting over to Lion Brad, who had arranged the contest along with Lion Pete (thanks to both of you).  Lion Brad read the rules for the contest. No talking, cell phones turned off, no eating or drinking, no one should enter or leave during the speeches and the shocker, no smoking during the talks.

This years topic was “For a better world, what would you do”. Both girls talked about poverity in their speaches and were on time (between 5 and 10 minutes) . Precious was the winner, takeing home a certificate, a check for $100 and she will now go on to the next level. Lupe got a check for $25 and a certificate.

Thanks to our Judeges and helpers, Robyn Hart, Clark Hammond of Young Life and Lions Zone Charemen Johnathan Ward.

Secret greater: Lion Dee assinged the secret greater position to himsilf today ahd fined Lion Tony and Lion Bob Line for  not shacking his hand.

The no fine badge today went to our meeting leader, Lion Dee.

Announcements

Lion Allen handed out the winnings for the supper bowl pool, most of which went to Lion Pete who won three of the four quarters in the game. The other quarter went to Lion Tom Gaebe who was not in attendance today.

Auction Items

Lion Leigh had been to the coast and had a bag of chocolates up for auction that was purchased by Lion Pat for $20.

Lion Leigh with a bag of chocolates.

Lion Leigh auctions off a box of chocolates. 

Lion Leigh checking to make sure there is a white marble.

Lion Leigh checking to make sure there is a white marble.

Lion Brad leading the student speaker contest.

Lion Brad leading the student speaker contest. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Leigh was happy the speakers were with us today and noted that back in 1961, he was in a Lion Student speaker contest, and though he didn’t win, he remembers it well.

Lion Bob Line was also happy for the speakers being with us today. He was also in a Lions Club student speaker contest back in 1951, and he won.

Lion John was happy to have the speakers with us today and thanked Lions Brad and Pete for all their work on getting the contest together this year.

Lion Pat had a happy $20 for his singing group and their Valentine special; they had fifty gigs, singing to people and giving them a box of candy.

Lion Pete was happy that Lion Pat’s group had come to his office and sang songs, and he was especially happy with that box of candy.

The mother of our contest winner, Precious, was happy that we had the contest and gave her daughter a chance to speak.

Lion Brad congratulated the speakers and was happy his job as speaker coordinator was over for the year.

Lion Roy was happy the two girls were here today and noted, along with Lion Brad, that if they wanted to gain more experence in public speaking to check out toastmasters.

Fines

Lion Mark fined himself for being late and haveing no badge.

Lion Dee fined Lion Mark for not having a happy buck for his brother being in town last week.

Lion Dee also fined Lion Bob Line for almost being late.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Dee

The marble drawing went to Lion Leigh who did not pick that white marble.

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) 

 

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 2-9-24

Mary Bryant talks to the club about Moondy's grove.

Mary Bryant from the Mooneys Grove Project talked to the club. 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda led our meeting and called on Lion Allen to lead us in saluting the flag, Lion Dee to lead us in singing God Bless America, and Lion Brad to do the invocation.

We had several guests today; three from the Mooney Grove Project were with us as our program, plus four of Leo’s students and their advisor, Laura from La Sierra.

The no-fine badge went to Lion Betty today.

Today’s secret greater was Lion Tony, who fined Lion Tom Link and Lion Elaine for not shaking his hand.

Announcements

Next week’s meeting will be our annual student speaker contest. Lion Brad, who has been in charge of arrangements for our club, has reported that we have two speakers confirmed.

Lion Allen announced that those who had participated in the Super Bowl pool needed to select their squares.  See the photo of the super bowl chart below to check your numbers.

Lion Allen also reminded us about the Young Lifes banquet on Friday, February 23rd; we still have three seats left if any club member wants to attend.

Lion Melinda announced that the last morning board meeting at Valhalas will be this coming Wednesday at 7 AM; starting in March, we will be going back to an evening board meeting to be held at Mountain Mikes on Mooney Blvd.

Melinda also announced that she will visit former members Ed and Carol Jones in Texas so will not be able to lead the next couple of meetings, Lion Dee offered to step in.

 

Lion Brad

Lion Brad announces the student speaker contest for next week’s meeting. 

Leo club member has a happy buck

A Leo club member has a happy buck because she will graduate this year.

Leo club member

Another happy buck from a Leo Club member. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion John had twenty happy bucks because he had a complete knee replacement a month ago, and things were going great.

Lion Dee was happy the Leos were with us today.

Lion Tom Link was $10 happy because his daughter’s play, The Sound of Music (she is the director at Green Ackers), will be taking place this weekend. He was also happy that he had spent the past week playing golf with a group of guys at the coast. He said the golf was not good, the company was.  The weather had been a bit wild, and the wind got so hard at one point that he almost lost his footing.

Lion Betty was happy that her son and his wife were coming to visit.

Lion Brad was happy that the Los Vegas Raiders were not getting to play in their own stadium on Sunday because a couple of other teams were going to be playing there. Something about his team, the 49ers, playing is some game. 

All the Leos had a happy buck.

Lion Allen was also happy the Leos were here, plus he was also happy he had finished four days of intensive training in his new job with the census bureau.

Lion Karen was happy to see the Leos and the Mooney Grove Project.

Lion Melinda was happy to see the Leos, The Mooney Grove Project, and that Lions John and Colin were here.

Lion Roy was happy to see the Leos.

Fines

 Lions Elaine and Karen fined themselves for not having their badges with them. 

 

Leos speaking

Three of the Leo’s tell us about their experence in the club. 

Lion Aaron draws for the white marble.

Lion Elaine holds the bucket whyle Lion Aaron draws for the white marble but comes up with a blue one. 

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Betty

super bowl

Super Bowl Numbers

Franeys

Lion Colin won the free add today. 

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) 

 

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 1-26-24

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 1-26-24

Giving check to Clark from Young Life

Lion president Melinda presented Clark Hammond of Young Life with our donation. 

Lion Tony

Lion Tony functioned as our Lion tamer today, helping with the drawings and collecting money. 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda led our meeting today 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.

Greater Lion Allen introduced our guests, Nathen Rodriquez, a guest of Lion Tony, and Clark Hammond with Young Life, our program today.

Lion Pat won the no-fine badge.

Lion Bob Line was the secret greater today and noted that Lion Tom Link, Lion Pete, and Lion Mark did not shake his hand.

Announcements

We need a speaker for next week’s meeting. (we have the rest of February filled up) sing them up below or call or text me at 559-289-2382 (Lion Roy)

Lion Steve sent around a roster list so we could check to ensure our contact info was correct. If you have had any changes to your contact info, please send Lion Steve an email sagdad@hotmail.com letting them know your new info:

Lion Pat announced his barbershop quartet was once again offering singing valentines that included a box of chocolates—$ 60. Call or text him at  559-799-3754 to set up an appointment.

Lion Allen announced that there will be a vision screening at COS on Saturday, February 3, from 9 am to 1 pm. Call or text Allen if you want to help: 559-936-4563. Melinda offered to help, and Karen offered Rick help.

Lion Melinda announced that the board meetings would switch to evening meetings starting in March; they will still be the second Wednesday of every month, now at Mountain Mikes Pizza on Mooney Blvd, starting at 5:30. Note that the February board meeting will be the last breakfast board meeting because that date falls on Valentines Day. 7:00 AM, Vahallas. 

Lion tony and Lion Leigh

Lion Tony has Lion Leigh draw a ticket. 

Lion Mark

Lion Mark has good laugh

Lion Dee

Lion Dee listins to Clark Hammond. 

Auction Items

None, nada, nothing was auctioned off today. Lion Roy said he had gone to Woodlake but did not bring back what he had purchased.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Dee was happy that last Saturday, he attended a school concert where his granddaughter performed. Hannah Board, Lion Brad’s granddaughter, was also in. He heaped praise on both of them. 

Lion Pet was happy to see Lion Mark had a new company logo on his shirt, and he thought it looked a little like an Audi logo.  He had Mark stand up and show the club. 

Lion Mark was also happy with the new logo, and he had a dollar because he was not in attendance last week due to computer issues. 

Lion Brad was happy that the 49ers had won last Sunday, on their way to the SuperBowl  (maybe) 

Lion Pat had two happy dollars because of the millage he was still getting out of a joke Roy told about the three bears last year. 

Today’s speaker, Clark Hammond, had a happy buck for being back with us again and being able to tell a little about Young Life. 

Lion Allen was happy that he had been hired as a census worker. All office work, he said, he would not have to go out and knock on doors. 

Lion Tony was happy that his guest, Nathen, could make it today. 

Lion Mark was happy that the Packers at least made the 49ers week last weekend in their win. 

Lion Roy had a quote for Lion Mark from Married with Children’s Al Bundy, “it’s only a game if you win; if you lose, it’s a stinking waste of time” 

Fines

For the first time (since last week), Lion Tom Link was fined for being late. 

Lion Tom fined Lion Brad Board. 

Lion Roy fined Lion Bob Line because Roy and his wife stayed at Quail Park Shannon Ranch last Friday night and found that the place was locked up after 9 PM. Luckily they were able to get into their room. 

Clark Hammond talks to the club

Clark Hammond of Young Life/Lives talks to the club about the program. They have an evening fundraiser on Friday, February 23, and the club has purchased a table. If you would like to attend, contact 

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Bob Line, who donated it to the Lions Eye Foundation. 

Lotto ticket: Lion Tony

The marble drawing went to Lion Mark, who had a big frown when he drew a blue marble. 

 

Don’t Blaim Brad Board

for your insurance premiums

He’s only the messenger.

Lion Brad won the free ad. 

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) 

 

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 2-2-24

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 2-2-24

Michael Brown giving presentation to our club

Michael Brown was with us today to discuss how electricity is generated and distributed to customers. He is a local attorney involved in the design of the grid and in the cost of that electric to business customers. 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda led our meeting again today and called on Lion Roy to lead us in saluting our flag, Lion Dee to lead us in signing a rousing version of God Bless America, and Lion Bob Line to do the invocation.

No fine badge went, once again, to Lion Leigh.

Secret Greater was Lion Brad, who noted that Lions Allen, Dee, Melinda and Bob Line did not shake his hand.

As this was the first meeting of February, we sang Happy Birthday to Lion Leigh and Brad, who were in attendance.

Announcements

Lion Leigh announced that he and Dee had attended a Leo club meeting on Thursday. They made plans for projects, like helping with the Special Olympics and cleaning up Kaweah Lake.

Lion Allen announced that this year’s Super Bowl pool will cost $1 per square.  Allen also reminded us that on Feb 23rd, the Young Life group was having their annual banquet and that our club had purchased a table of 8. If you are interested, contact Lion Allen at 559-936-4563.

 

Lion Tom trying to pick the white marble.

Lion Tom tries to pick out the white marble, but he came up empty. 

Lion Melinda

Lion President Melinda leading the meeting today.

Auction Items

To keep track of this, no auction items were offered at today’s meeting.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Pete was $20 happy today because his move to his new office building was finished; he was glad it was over.

Lion Brad was happy that the SF 49ers were going to the Supper Bowl.

Lion Roy was happy that earlier in the week the tempiture had reached the high 70s.

Lion Tom Link was happy that his Daughter, was directing The Sound of Music at her school this week. He was also happy that he was going to the coast this week to play golf with of group of guys. It was a mens only outing.

Lion Leigh had gone to the ophthalmologist and had his eyes dialiated, this past week. Whyle he was there in the dark, he saw a ray of light and it turned out to be Lion Karen, who brightioned up the room.

Lion Karen was happy that Lion Pat had taken Lion Arren chair as Lion Tamer today and also that Lion Mark and steped in as Tail Twister.

Lion Melinda was happy to hear the harmonies from Lions Dee and Pat in todays song. She was also happy to see the 49ers were going to the SuperBowl. It reminded her of times when she was a kind sitting with her dad watching football.

Lion Mark was happy that Lion President Melinda gave him another magnet to hold his badge on, as he had lost his this past week.

Lion Bob Line was happy that his relatives were going to be in anothe Honda Commerical because their car had 880,000 on the clock.

Fines

Lion Tom Link was fined because (wait for it) he was late. 

Lion Roy fined Lion Allen for have a $1 super bowl pool, he noted that the gym he goes too (Leo Costa’s G Fit Plus) had a $50 per square pool. 

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Steve, who donated it to the Leos.

Lotto ticket: Lion Tom Link, who also won the opportunity to get a white marble, but with that he came up short.

Leo club

Lion Dee won the free add this week. Please note, that the Leo’s will be with us next week. 

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) 

 

Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 1-19-23

Todays Meeting

Thanks to Lion Brad for taking notes and typing them out for me to do the Roar (Lion Roy) 

Our meeting today was led by our newest President, Melinda Blankenship. She is doing an incredible job in her new role and has been there for the last three meetings.

Lion Leigh Mosconi started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a rousing song led by Lion Dee Baughman. Our longest-attending member, Lion Bob Line, presented the invocation for our food and the meeting.

Announcements

We didn’t have a speaker today, so announcements were the next event to take place. Lion Dee paid an advertising dollar for his Valentine’s Day quartet. $60.00 will buy you and your loved one a visit from this group, singing memorable songs, wonderful candy, and a rose. If you are interested, please contact Lion Dee to reserve your spot.

Our club has supported Young Life for many years and is having its annual banquet next month. We have purchased a table that will seat eight folks. The event is on February 23 at the Convention Center, and if you are interested in attending, please contact Lion Allen Ventling (He is the Birthday boy today), so make sure to wish him a happy birthday, even though it may be a few days late.

The coveted NO FINE BADGE was given to Lion Leigh Mosconi, a frequent winner of this badge, so the urban tales go.

 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Peter Sherwood was $20.00 happy that the Grace Community Church is officially moving to its new location and is having its first service this Sunday at 10:00 am. The fellowship hasn’t had a permanent Worship center for the past two years. Everyone is welcome to try out the new chairs (600 available). The church is located on Lovers Lane, just north of Caldwell Avenue, on the west side of the street.

Madam President, Lion Melinda Blankenship had happy bucks today for her grandson, who has been given the nickname of Snugglebug. Lion Melinda is having a great time with this young man.

Lion Allen was happy that he had made 75 trips around the sun and today is his birthday.

Lion Tom Link sold his wifes car that she hasn’t driven in 2 years and he wasn’t willing to provide the club with the customary 10% back to the club, go figure.

Fines

Once we were done being “Happy,” it was time to turn the tide with one of our favorite fundraisers.

Lion Dee fined Lion Tom Link, who was having lunch when Lion Link took a phone call and left the lunch table for approximately 30 minutes. Fortunately, Lion Dee was in a familiar lunch haunt, so he didn’t feel too lonely.

Lion Dee then fined Lion Leigh, Lion Bob Line, and Lion Tom Link for the sad state of our educational system.  I am sure that Lion Craig Wheaton was glad that he missed the meeting today.

In fairness to our system of fines, Lion Tom fined Lion Dee for taking him to lunch at Colima’s, where Lion Dee knows the owners and always gets a free meal.

Lion Elaine fined herself for being late today; what an honest individual.

Lion Karen fined herself for leaving early, even though we didn’t have a speaker today. Go figure.

Lion Tom fined himself $5.00 for being late today and is hoping to receive credit for future tardiness.

Madam President fined Lions Bob Line, Allen, Tony, Leigh, Tom Link, and Dee for talking while she was presenting to the club. Lion Leigh had the no fine badge, so this created some conversations.

We didn’t have any auction items today.

There was no Secret Greeter chosen today, so Melinda put a dollar in the bucket, for this indiscretion.

Lion Aaron is in Covid Jail, being recently diagnosed, and is just getting over his other medical maladies.

Drawings 

Lion Tony won the $5.00 drawing and wanted to send the funds to the Buffalo Bills. Word has it that Tony may have been asleep when his ticket was drawn, but there is no video of this event, so the collaboration has not been confirmed. Lion Tony eventually decided to send the funds to our local Leo Club.

The Lotto Winner didn’t have to travel too far (having just won the free ad), with Lion Pete receiving the tickets today.

The Marble Drawing was won by our very loyal, Lion Steve Gerrard. He came up empty today, which means that there is even a bigger win next week.

For a time filler, because we didn’t have a speaker, Madam President asked our group if anyone had a bad joke. Lion Allen took the bait and told the following joke. “Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? He didn’t have a ‘ body to go with’”. Lion Dee also had a joke, and here is the recap, A genie and a request made to have a bridge to Hawaii, the bridge is way to hard, so how about another request. Can you explain how women think? The genie asked him if he wanted two lanes or four lanes on that highway.

Madam President asked all in attendance what is their favorite animal.

Brad-German Shorthaired Pointer

Pete- Gorilla

Elaine- Australian Shepherd. She actually lived in Australia for a while; who knew that?

Allen- Lion

Leigh-Wolf

Dee- Elephant

Bob -Horses

Tom –  Small dogs in general. A little-known fact: Tom and Ordonna were given a Champion Westminister Dog show dog.

Tony- Dolphins

Steve- Dogs

Melinda- Horse-There is a fun story that goes along with the interest and love of horses. You will need to ask her about this one; it is a heart wrencher.

bufflo bills logo

Lion Pete won the free ad and said Go Bills in honor of Lion Tony 
(Apparently, putting an ad in the Roar did not help the Bills on Sunday. )

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)