Lion George tells us all about his biography, in the background, Lion Dee wonders how good it really is. 

Our president, Lion Karen lead our meeting today and called on Lion Bob Line to lead us in singing God Bless America, Lion Carol lead us in the flag salute and the invocation was done by our resident reverend, Lion George.

Lion Allen won the No Fine Badge.

Announcements

Lion Allen announced that he needed some help with the Vision Screening at Farmersvilles Veterans Park on Saturday.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Carol was happy she was babysitting her grandkids.

Lion Brad was happy that he was able to take his family to Yosemite to see the waterfalls this time of year, though he said he was not alone in the park.

Lion Dee was happy that his barbershop group was performing a Rock and Roll show on the weekend.

Lion Bob Line was happy his granddaughter had an editorial in the Times-Delta on Friday.

Lion George was happy that his granddaughter found his biography so interesting that she was going to read it to her history class.

Lion Vicki was happy her husband was doing well, that her daughter was back in Visalia with Starbucks as she had been at a store in Clovis, and now she will be just three minutes from her work.

Lion Vicki also had a late happy $ for Lion Tom Link volunteering a dollar.

Fines

Lion George fined Lion Dee for saying his biography was going to be a snooze.

Lion Dee fined Lion Janet. Lion Carol, and Lion Tom Link for being on their cell photos during the meeting. Lion Carol and Lion Janet rebutted that fine by saying that it was Lions business.

Lion George fined Lion Bob for forgetting the words to God Bless America, Lion Bob denied it.

Lion Vicki fined Lions Bob Line, Roy, and Leigh for making a remark about the food line being kind of shot today with the light attendance.

Lion Ed fined Lion president Karen for having no program today. Even though it was not her fault, it fell under her watch. 

Secret Greater Brad Board

Only Lion Roy and Lion Tom Link did not shake his hand. Money well spent said both.

Winners and Losers

$5, Lion Brad, donated it to the Leo Club

Vicki won the Lotto Tickets

Lion president Karen opened our meeting by asking Lion Bob Line to sing God Bless America, our flag salute was led by Lion Ed and the Invocation by Lion Pete.

Announcements 

Lion Janet announced that this year’s MD4 convention will once again be held here in Visalia next February.
Lion Allen announced that this coming Saturday the 27th another eye screening will take place at the Farmersville Veterans Memorial park. Let him know if you can attend avent62426@aol.com
Lion Vicki announced that this years installation of officers will be Thursday, June 27th at the Vintage Press, drinks from 5-6, dinner at 6:00.

Happy Bucks

Lion Ruth was happy it was Friday…

Lion Roy was happy the Dodgers were in first place, and he had a $1.00 for the 10% of $10 he won from two weeks ago Lotto ticket win.

Lion Pete was happy he got to play golf on the coast but had to do it in a galeforce wind.

Lion Melinda had a happy buck for almost being fully moved into her new house, plus another one for heave a set of three bosses that were the best in the world at work.

Lion Leigh was happy that Sabastion and his aunt Lisa were there today to talk about Special Olympics.

Lion Ed was glad he doesn’t live in Tulare (with all the problems that the city has been having lately) and that his Dodger blue was in first place.

Lion Vicki was happy her husband was still doing good.

Lion Carol was $2 happy, one for just being happy and the other as a little add. She volunteers at downtown Visalia’s simply chic boutique for the Visalia Rescue Mission, come on in and check it out.

Secret greater:  Bob Line, he was so popular only one person didn’t shack his hand.

Fines

Lion president Karen fined herself for drawing Lion Tom Links name for the no fine badge and depriving the club of much-needed revenue.

Lion Bob Line fined Lion Steve for putting pinwheels in his yead for easter and causing Bob’s wife to wonder why Bob had not done something similar.

Lion Allen fined Lion Vicki for giving him a little three-fingered handshake when she greeted him.

Lion Melinda fined Lion Allen for saying a “little” three-fingered handshake.

Prizes

Lion Roy won the $5 drawing and gave it to the Leo club.

Lotto tickets, once again Lion Roy won this prize but won no money this time.

Marble drawing. Lion Vicki gets the chance to draw but won nothing.

Program 

Today’s program was announced by Lion Leigh, who has been involved with Special Olympics for years and is presently the Tulare County Director of the program. He introduced to us Sabastion who has been a Special Olympics athlete for several years. he talked about his goals, what special Olympics has done for him and what he gets out of it. A great program.

Lion Leigh and Sebeasion receive our clubs check for Special Olympics from Lion president Karen. 

Our newest Member, Lion Kim Jenson is inducted into the club by Lion Dee, and seen here with her sponsor Lion Lori. 

Our president Karen lead our meeting today and called on Lion Pat to sing our song. Lion Dee lead us in prayer and Lion Jeff the flag salute. Lion Melinda announced our guests and our program today were Juleann Smith and Elizabeth Sartuche from the Miss Tulare County Pagent and our program.

President Karen won the no fine badge, causing calls for an investigation on the selection process.

Announcements:

Lion Melinda announced the passing of past district governor and past international director Bob Smith. Lion Bob Smith.

New Lions Kim Jenson announced that she had two tickets to Rock and Roll is Here to stay concert, put on by the Mighty Oak Cauris on April 27th.

Happy Bucks.

Lion Ruth had a happy buck because it was Friday and for the success of the Murder Mystery Dinner (MMD)

Lions Jeff had a happy dollar for the success of the MMD.

Lion Carol had three happy bucks, one each for the times she won a prize at the MMD.

Lion Pat had happy bucks for the MMD, the food was great, the entertainment was great, and his friend won the gift basket from Roy.

Lion Roy had happy bucks for the success of the MMD, for the Dodgers being in first place and for the Dodgers taking two out of three games from the Giants.

Lion Ed was also happy for the success of the MMD and the Dodgers being in first place. 

Lion Vicki was happy for the MMD’s success, for everyone who helped out and for her husband’s continued recovery from his heart surgery.

Fines 

Lion George fined Ruth for taking Ton’s spot in line.

Lion Roy fined Lion Tom Link because Tom’s brother, the mayor, did not know that the MMD was taking place.

Lion Ed fined president Karen for not announcing the birthdays for April, bruising his fragile ego as his birthday is in April. 

Lion Carol fined president Karen for calling Lions Melinda Blankinship by the last name of Bettencourt. Lion Carol also was going to fine her husband, Lion Ed but then thought better of it, saying “nevermind.” Of course, that lead to rampant speculation as to the reason. 

Secret Greater

Lion Bob Line was our secret great today, several people felt that was $1 well spent.

Prizes

$5 raffle went to Lion Pat, who donated it to the Leo club.

Loto Tickets went to Lion Roy, who will owe the club $1 as he won $10 with the scratcher.

Our newest member, Kim Jenson was inducted into the club by Lion Dee, and she explained that she works at Quail park, but also makes herself a resource to people who can’t afford Quail park but need assisted living.

Juneann Smith, from Miss Tulare County pageant, Explained the changes that are going on as part of Miss America.