Lion Melinda

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting today and called on Lion Roy to lead us in the flag salute, Lion Dee to lead us in song, and Lion Pete to do the invocation.

Greeter Lion Tony introduced our guests: Eric Quek, our speaker for the day, Anna Comi, her husband Luca Comi, and Luca’s father-in-law, Carl Anderson.

The no fine badge went to Lion Allen today.

Announcements

Lion Dee announced that his daughter had the lead in her school play.

Lion Melinda announced the latest project, collecting canned goods, which will be donated to the COS food bank for the Holidays.

Roy agreed to head the Candy Cane Lane parade organization arrangements and will be handing out maps at the corner of Main St. and Liberty starting at 4:30 on Monday, December 1st. Look for the email announcement, and a sign-up will be passed around next meeting (November 21st)

Happy Bucks 

Lion Dee was happy that Lion Pete had signed up to speak to us on December 12th about his Yosemite backpacking trip this past summer.

Our guest, Eric, had a happy buck because he did not listen to us Dodger fans. (Eric will be speaking to us on December 5th) 

Lion Alvin was happy that he was now a Lion member and that his family would be spending a week at Disneyland.

Lion Mark was happy to see all the guests today and was also happy that Fresno State was winning.

Lion Geoff was once again happy that the Dodgers had won the World Series (I try to get this in every edition of the Roar)  and that he was going to a concert at the Save Mart Center that night. (and a thank you to Lion Geoff for taking notes for the Roar this week)

Lion Tom Link was happy that our guest, Carl Anderson, had “allowed” his neighbor to decorate his home for the holidays. (Apparently, you can’t miss those decorations)

Lion Pete was happy to see all the guests at the meeting.

Lion Allen congratulated the Dodger fans on their second in a row World Series Win, (there it is again) plus he was happy for Carl Anderson’s Boston shirt.

Lion Roy was happy to see all the guests and was happy he had a nice motorcycle ride to Maraposa and Bass Lake the past Tuesday.

Lion president Tom was happy that the USC Trojans had won last week (and noted that BYU had not) and was happy to see Lion Alvin with us today.

Lion Karen, in channeling Lion Ruth from the past, was just happy it’s Friday.

Fines

Apparently it was no fine Friday. 

Our program today was presented by Anna Comi, who talked about her trip with her husband, Luca, along part of the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain this year.

Dee’s Trivia

Thanksgiving trivia was the theme today. 

For Lion Pete: What was the Thanksgiving meal served by Charlie Brown?  No one, including Lion Pete, knew the answer. It was buttered toast, popcorn, pretzels, and jellybeans. 

For Lion Bob: What was the most popular travel destination for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday?  It was Orlando, Florida. Lion Bob owed a dollar. 

For Lion Mark: What was the hat that the Pilgrims wore called?  It was a Capotain, Lion Mark owed a dollar as well. 

For Lion Tom Link: What is the Monday after Thanksgiving called?  While Lion Tom did not answer correctly, others in the group knew it is called Cyber Monday. 

Drawings 

The $5 drawing was won by Lion Mark, who donated it to the Leo Club.

Lotto ticket: Lion Leigh.

The marble drawing also went to Lion Leigh; he picked a clear marble, winning nothing but that clear marble.

Carl Anderson won the free ad. 
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Our guest and program today, Shelly Bowman, discusses the Neighborhood Degree Center being constructed at Houston School. 

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting today and called on Lion Melinda to lead the flag salute. Lion Pat to lead us in singing “God Bless America,” and Lion Dee to deliver the invocation.

Once again, Lion Rick won the no-fine badge.

The secret greeter today was Lion Steve, who got a dollar from Lions Bob, Pat, and Tony, who did not shake his hand.

Announcements

Lion Geoff announced that his kids were selling cookie dough as a fundraiser for their school. He passed around a sign-up sheet for it.

Auction Items

Lion Pat auctioned off a bag of candy that he had left over from Halloween. Elderwood has a hayride for the kids who live there, and Lion Pat had a large bag of candy that he had handed out to them. This one was purchased by Lion Roy for $11.

Lion Melinda fined herself for not having an auction item.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Steve had a happy buck for the Dodgers winning the World Series.

Lion Melinda had a happy buck for a recent trip to the coast she had taken, where she celebrated former club member Genie Berchum’s 75th birthday.

Lion Geoff also had a happy buck for the Dodgers’ World Series victory.

Lion Roy had happy bucks for Games 6 and 7 of the World Series, and also one because he rode his motorcycle to the meeting today.

Lion Pete had a buck for Game 7 of the World Series, although he was hoping the Blue Jays would win; it was a great game. He was also happy for our guest, Shelly, being here today.

Lion Mark was also happy that Shelly was with us today and that the Dodgers had won the World Series.

Lion Dee was happy that his Granddaughter was in a play at the Enchanted Playhouse, and he was happy that BY football was (and is still) undefeated.

Lion President Tom was happy for the Dodgers winning the World Series, hoped the USC Trojans would win their game that evening, and was happy he was going on his annual hunting trip.

Lion Tom Link had a happy buck, Go Fresno State Bulldogs.

Fines

Lion Tom Link fined Lion Geoff because Geoff’s Dodger shirt hurt his eyes.

Lion Melinda, who had been at the coast celebrating former club member Genie Burchum’s 75th birthday, did not bring back anything to auction off.

Trivia

World Series trivia

For Lion Bob: What team has won the most World Series titles and how many?  Lion Bob got 50% correct; he knew it was the Yankees but missed the number, 27 titles.

For Lion Dee: who has the most World Series Home Runs: His guess, Yogi Berra, was close, as he did play with the leader, Mickie Mantle, who hit 18 homers. (Yogi played in an astounding 75 World Series Games)

For Lion Geoff: What was the largest crowd ever to see a World Series Game?  His guess of this year’s Game 7 was not correct. The answer was 92,706 who attended game 5 of the 1959 World Series at the LA Coliseum.

For Lion Mark: Who was the only person to pitch a perfect game in a World Series, and what year was it?  Mark could not answer, but bunted it to Lion Steve, who knew it was the Yankees’ Don Larson in the 1956 World Series against who else, the Brooklyn Dodgers.  

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Tony, who donated it to the Eye Foundation.

Lotto ticket: Lion Karen.

The marble drawing also went to Lion Karen, but she did not win a cent, nothing, nada.

Lion Tony won the free ad today and says Go Broncos. 

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting and called on Lion Tony to lead us in the flag salute, Lion Dee to lead us in song, and Lion Bob Line to do the invocation.

The secret greeter today was Lion Mark.

Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar was our program today. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Dee was happy that the Dodgers were behind in the World Series, three games to two, and he was also happy that his alma mater’s football team, BYU, was undefeated this year.

Lion Geoff (who took note for this week’s Roar, thanks, Geoff) was happy that the Dodgers had won two games in the World Series.

Lion Pat was happy that his granddaughter was playing flag football, and he was also happy about the Halloween Hay Ride that would be taking place that evening in Woodlake.

Lion Pete was happy that he was ready for all the kids who would come by that evening for Halloween (about 1,500 of them). He was also happy his grandkids had done well in Soccer and Flag Football.

Lion Mark was happy to see our newest Lion, Lion Geoff, here today. He was happy that he had a nice vacation.

Lion Roy had two happy bucks for the Dodgers’ two wins in the World Series and for the 18-inning game.

Lion Allen was happy about the relief efforts underway on the Island of Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa had devastated it.

Lion Tom Gaebe was happy that Halloween was here, and for the Turnout at today’s meeting.

Lion Tom Link was happy that Fresno State football was playing Boise State on Saturday.

Fines

Lion Roy fined himself for sending last week’s Roar Newsletter so late.

Lion Tom Link was fined for being late to today’s meeting.

Lion Pat was fined for sitting way back in the room by himself.

Drawings 

The $5 drawing was won by Lion Roy, who donated it to the Leo Club.

Lotto ticket: Lion Pat

The marble drawing went to Lion Mark; he drew a non white marble.

Lion Mark won the free add and says Go Green Bay

It’s official, Geoff Breashears is now Lion Geoff Breashears. 

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting today and called on Lion Leigh to lead us in the flag salute, Lion Pat to lead us in song, and Lion Pete to do the invocation.

The secret greeter today was Lion Allen, and he was quite unpopular; many of us did not shake his hand.

The no-fine badge went to Lion Steve

Announcements

Lion Roy gave an update on the Super Bowl Party for the homeless at the Navigation Center.  Jason Crabtree, from the center, said there will be about 40-50 people at the event, and they will be the residents. A brief board meeting at the end of our regular meeting raised another question as to who would pay for the food. More discussion at our next meeting.

Lion Allen announced that the vision screening at Ivanhoe Elementary last Friday evening was a success, screening 47 children.

Our guest speaker, Maranda Chavarria from Quail Park Memory Care, was our speaker today, but I forgot what she discussed. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Geoff was $4 happy, as he expects the Dodgers to win four games and once again take the World Series Crown. 

Lion Pete was happy that all his grandkids did well in their soccer games. 

Lion Pat was $5 happy: for his nephew was going to Dodger Stadium to watch one of the World Series games, and for Lion Geoff, being a new club member. 

Lion Brad had his credit card hacked recently, so he was happy to hand out some RF Credit Card sleeves from State Farm for any club member who wanted one. 

Lion Melinda was happy to win the English toffee that Lion Leigh had auctioned off, and happy that Lion Geoff was in the club. 

Lion Leigh was happy to have gone to Pismo last week, but was unsure if he was happy to have attended his first-ever baby shower. 

Lion Allen was happy to have Lion Geoff join the club and happy to have him help out at the Vision Screening. 

Lion Roy had a happy buck for the Dodgers, having won the last game of the division series. He was hoping (and still is) to have four happy bucks here soon. 

Lion Dee was also happy to have Lion Geoff in the club, but he did not like all the Dodger clothing Lion Geoff was wearing. 

Lion president Tom was happy for the Dodgers and also happy to have Lion Geoff in the club. 

Fines

Lions Dee fined Lion Geoff because, from his perspective, his Dodger outfit was obscene; several of us in attendance, including your Roar editor, thought it was the height of fashion.  

Lions  Brad and Tom Link were both fined for arriving late to today’s meeting. 

Trivia

No Trivia today because of the swearing-in ceremony of Lion Geoff.  Tomorrow’s trivia will be about the World Series, so brush up on your facts. 

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion President Tom. 

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

Lion Tom Gaebe won this week’s free ad. 

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting today and called on Lion Allen to lead us in the flag salute, Lion Bob Line to lead us in song, and Lion Pete to do the invocation.

Greeter Lion Tony introduced our guest and speaker, Attorney Michae Brown.

The secret greeter today was Lion Karen, and she did a great job as only two of us shook her hand.

Announcements

Lion Tom also introduced Lion Geoff Breashears, who was voted into the club at our Board Meeting, held just before our regular meeting today.

Lion Melinda announced that we will be planning our 100th anniversary party, set for next summer, and she will chair the committee. She is looking for some of us to step up and help her out by joining the committee.

Auction Items

Lion Tom Link had been at his home in Moro Bay last week and brought back candy from a local shop there. It went to the astounding fee of $10 to Lion President Tom, from one Tom to the other.

Happy Bucks 

Our guest, Michael Brown, was happy to be with us today and happy for what our service club does for the community. He noted that he was a Rotarian, and he was greeted with a rousing song of Out the Window (he must go)

Lion Pete was happy to be back home after being gone for a Month at his second home in North Carolina.

Lion Steve was happy that his son had worked on the Garnett Fire.

Lion Pat was happy to be going to the last football game of the season in Woodlake that evening.

Lion Dee, who took notes for this edition of the Roar (Thanks, Dee), was happy to have two new grandkids in the family.

Lion Tom Link had a good week at Moro Bay, in spite of tornado and flood warnings.

Lion Melinda was happy that Geoff was now a member of our club.

Lion Roy was $3 happy for the three games the Dodgers had against the Brewers (at that time), and he was happy that our newest member, Lion Geoff, was a Dodger fan.

Lion Geoff, as his first happy buck, was $3 happy for the Dodger wins.

Lion Tony was happy the Band Review went well.

Lion president Tom was happy that Lions Tony and Allen were supper program salesmen at the Band Review, selling many more then the other clubs.

Dee’s Trivia

Thanks to Lion Dee for today’s trivia questions about the history of the Band Review

For Lion Bob Line: What year was the Band Review started? Bob did not know it was 1981.

For Lion Allen:  Which town came the furthest for the review? He didn’t know it was Marysville.

For Lion Tony: What Club Members were grand marshals? He did have the answer that one of them was Lion Dee. Lion Bob Line was also a grand marshal in 1993, although he did not recall the exact year.

For Lion Pat: How many bands were at this year’s review? He didn’t know that there were 40.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Bob Line. 

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

Lion Roy won the free ad, and it was the perfect time for him to win.

District Governor Lion Marco Martinez talks to the club.

Todays Meeting

Our president, Lion Tom, led the meeting today and called on Lion Pat to lead us in song, Lion Tony to lead the flag salute, and Lion Mark to do the invocation.

Lion Johnathan from the Pride club presented our club with a certificate honoring us for fifty years as members of the Lions Eye Foundation. He noted that he always follows through; however, not always right away, as he has had the certificate for two years. 

We had many guests today, as Lion Marco Martinex, our district (4A2), was visiting.

Lion Rick, who attended our Friday meeting for the first time in many months, won the No Fine badge.

Announcements

Lion Allen announced that there will be a Vision Screening this Friday, October 17th, from 4:30-7:00 at Ivanhoe Elementary School.

Lion Dee announced that Lion Leigh and he had attended a meeting of their Leo Club at LaSierra Academy. He said that they have been very active in projects this year, participating in clean-up efforts at Grover Beach and Happy Trails Riding Academy, among the many activities. It’s an exciting year with thirty kids in the program.

Lion Johnathan

Happy Bucks 

Lion Pat was happy that a friend of his son was playing JV Football.

Lion Tom Link was happy that he played a great round of golf in the morning.

Lion Brad was happy to be going on vacation to Wichita, Kansas, to see one of his kids.

Lion Roy was $5 happy, $1 for every game the Dodgers had won in the Postseason. He was also happy for Lion Allen that the Yankees’ postseason had been ended by the Blue Jays. 

Lion Allen was happy to see the District Governor and all the guests here today.

Lion Melinda was also happy to see all the guests with us today.

Lion Karen was happy to see that her son-in-law was with us today and may become a member. 

Drawings 

The $5 drawing was won by Lion Rick today, and he donated it to the Leo Club. 

Lotto ticket: Lion Allen won, but did he win? 

Lion Dee won the Marble Drawing today, but he did not actually win; he did not draw a white marble and went home with nothing, not even the marble he had drawn out of the pot. 

Lion Bob Line was a wonderful person and said, Go Dodgers.