Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda called on Lion Steve to lead us in saluting our flag, Lion Dee to lead us in singing God Bless America, and Lion John to do the invocation.

Lion Bob Line won the no-fine badge today.

Lion Tony was our secret greeter today, and the only person who didn’t shake his hand was Lion Elaine.

Announcements

Lion President Melinda announced that last Wednesday’s board meeting was canceled due to a lack of interest—actually, because no members were able to attend. We decided to punt it into May.

Lion Melinda announced that she would be out of town next week, and Lion Dee offered to take the podium at next week’s meeting.

Mary and Brian talk to us about the low barrier shelter being built for the homeless. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Melinda had $5 happy bucks because she has Cussons coming from Iowa next week. She was excited to see them and show them some local attractions. She was also happy that Lion Dee would stand in for her next week when she was out and about.

Lion Elaine was happy to be back at our club meeting after being gone for a few weeks. She was also happy that Lion Betty is on the mend after surgery and hopes to return to us soon.

Lion Mark had a happy $6 because he had bought a new car.

Lion John was also happy that he had a new car, though he had purchased it last year and had forgotten to give a happy buck for it at that time.

Lion Pat was happy that one of his grandsons was taking up fencing. (that’s the sport, by the way, not putting up fence boards)

Lion Bob Line, the no-fine badge winner today, was happy because a granddaughter of one of the residents at Quail Park Shannon Ranch, where he lives, was on Wheel of Fortune and one some mula.

Lion Karen was happy to see our speakers today.

Lion Allen was happy he had a good time in Anaheim watching his Red Sox play the Angeles last weekend.

Fines

Lion Eleine was fined because she was late.

Lion Dee fined Lion Tom Link for conversing during the meeting.

Lion Melinda called for anyone who did not have a badge, but all of us did.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Tom Link. 

Lion Tony won the free ad and, for some reason, said I could not put the COS Giant’s in an add this time.

Our program today, Tony Noriega, hands out a gift to Lion Allen 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda once again led our meeting 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. Once that was completed, Lion Allen introduced our only guest, Tony Noriega, with Gentiva Hospice, who was also our program today. It was noted that Tony was not related to the more well-known Manuel Noriega of Pamana fame. 

The no-fine badge went to Lion John today.

Announcements

Wednesday, April 10th: Board Meeting at Mountain Mikes Pizza on Mooney. 5:30 start time.

This month’s birthdays are Lions Clif Dunbar and our president, Lion Melinda, so we sang happy birthday to Melinda.

Lion Melinda also handed out a 45-year chevron award to Lion Tom Gaebe. Lion Steve was his sponsor, Steve having joined just a year or two before Lion Tom.

Lion Allen announced another vision screen will take place this Thursday, the 11th, from 5 to 7 at Sequoia High School’s early learning Resource Fair taking place at 1040 N. Woodland St. If you can help, please let Lion Allen know at 559-936-4563.

Lion Melinda presents Lion Tom Gaebe with his 45 year chevron award. 

Auction Items

Lion Tom Link had been to the coast and brought back a $10 bill, which he substituted for the bag of saltwater taffy that was usual for Tom’s trip to Moro Bay.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Pat was happy that a biopsy on his elbow came back negative for cancer.

Lion Aaron was happy to be back. He is doing well, and his wife, Lion Betty, is also doing better and hopes to be back in the club soon.

Lion John was happy to see Lion Aaron back and noted that he had seen Lion Craig recently but now without a ponytail.

Lion Dee was happy he had a new great-grandson (his 10th). Winston, 7.5 lbs.

Lion Tom Gaebe was happy that tax season it almost over.

Lion Bob Line was also happy that tax season is almost over, as he will be getting a refund.

Lion Tom Link was happy that he and his wife would travel to the Greek Islands in July.

Lion Allen was happy to be going to Anaheim to see the Red Sox play the Angels this weekend.

Lion Karen was also happy to see Aaron with us today.

Lion president Melinda was happy that two of her cousins would be visiting her later this month, and they had plans to see several of the sites as her cousins had not been to California.

Lion Roy was happy to see Lion Aaron with us today, and he had three happy bucks as the Dodger won all three of three against the Giants this week.

Fines

Lion Dee fined Lion Roy for his decision to follow baseball again. Perhaps those three games this week contributed to that fine. 

Lion Colin fined himself for being late.

Lion Melinda fined herself for calling Lion Allen, Lion Roy.

Lion Dee fined Lion Tom Link for playing golf in the rain. Lion Pat said he thought that was dedication to the sport.

Lion Pat fined Lion President Melinda for not calling for fines for those who did not have a badge on.

Tony Noriega with Gentiva Hospice

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Steve

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

Lion Bob Line won the free add and says Go COS Baseball

Sabaschin Owens, with the Tulare County Special Olympics gives his talk about the adventures he has had this past year with the group.

Todays Meeting

Lion Tony was asked to lead us in saluting our flag today by Lion President Melinda, and he did a fine job, as did Lion Leigh in leading us in song, and Lion Dee, who did the invocation.

The no fine badge went to our secretary, Lion Steve today.

Lion Allen announced our guest today, the Owens family with Sabaschin from the Tulare County Special Olympics.

Secret greeter: Lion Bob Line, who was Mr. Big Popular today, and everyone shook his hand.

Announcements

Lion Melinda announced that Lions Betty and Aaron were recovering from heart issues. We all wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them soon.

Lion Allen had an update on Lion Justin, who lost his job recently but is looking for a new one. He has a new girlfriend who lives in London.

Dee announced his Barbershop Group, the Mighty Oak Chorus’s upcoming show on April 20th.

Lion Leigh with our program speaker today, Special Olympics representative, Sabaschin Owen.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Pat was happy that Franks Appliance recently replaced his stove.

Lion Dee was happy Easter was Sunday and wanted everyone to consider its meaning.

Lion Bob Line was happy that his grandson, who coaches the El Demonte baseball team, was playing in a tournament in San Diego this weekend.

Lion Roy was happy the Dodgers had won on Thursday and was happy he had a good novel to read, only to find out it was a horror story since it took place in and around Oracle Pack, the home of the Giants.

Lion Allen had a trivia buck. He asked if anyone knew why Easter always fell on different days.  Easter’s exact date may seem arbitrary, but it’s always on the Sunday after the first full moon (also known as the Paschal Full Moon) that occurs after the spring equinox. This means that Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25.

Lion Steve was happy that his Granddaughters volleyball team had gone 8 + 1 this year. 

Lion Melinda was happy her son got hired on at Cal Trans. He will be working along highway 99 between Visalia and Fresno. (I will be on the lookout for him) 

Fines

Lion Pat fined Lion Leigh for not hitting him up for donations to Tulare County’s Special Olympics. He gets mail from the National office that he puts into the round file because the money doesn’t go locally.

Lion Dee fined Lion Bob Line because he saw advertisements that living at Quail Park Shannon Ranch, where Lion Bob lives, was like being on a Cruze.

Lion Bob, drawing for a ticket to paradise, or at least the marble.

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Allen, who gave it to the Leo club and helped out at the recent Special Olympics Track and Field meet. 

Lotto ticket: Lion Bob Line. 

The marble drawing went to Lion Pat, who came up clearly empty-handed. (clear marble) 

Former major league baseball player Rance Mulliniks speaks to the club

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda led our meeting today and asked Lion Colin to lead us in saluting the flag, Lion Dee to lead us in singing God bless America—and Lion Bob Line to do the invocation. 

No fine badge went to Lion Allen today. 

Announcements

Lion Allen announced that the eye screening, set for Saturday in Goshen, was canceled because of the chance of rain. 

Lion Dee was our marble drawing winner today, but he came up with one that was not quite white. 

Auction Items

No items were auctioned off today, but Lion Roy had been to the coast for his anniversary and gave $10 because he had brought back nothing to auction off.

Happy Bucks 

Lion John had a happy buck for his Visalia store, Feet for Life, which recently celebrated its 41st anniversary.

Lion Allen was happy that baseball was starting up and that this would be the 25th year that he and his sons would see the Red Sox play the Angles in Anaheim, this year on April 6th.

Lion Roy was happy to see Rance Mulliniks as our speaker today.

Lion Dee was happy that his barbershop group, the Mighty Oak Chorus,  was having its annual program on April 20th.

Lion Mark was just happy to be here today.

Fines

Lion Mark fined himself for being late. 

Lion Dee fined Lion Allen for talking politics. 

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Bob Line who gave it to the eye foundation. 

Lotto ticket: Lion Dee. 

The marble drawing went to Lion Dee (that guy wins everything) who picked a marble that was close to white, but no cigar. 

Lion Tony won the free ad and went with the Rockies this week, much to the relief of your Roar editor. 

Bill Goodreau of Central Valley Honor Flights gives today’s presentation. 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda was our leader today and called on Lion Bob Line to do the flag salute, Lion Pat to lead us in singing My Country tiss of Thee, and Lion Dee to do the invocation.

No fine badge went to Lion Pat.

Announcements

Lion President Melinda announced that she had several service awards to hand out to Lion for their years of service. Lion Mark (20 years), Lion Tony (10 years), Lion Karen (10 years), and Lion Melinda herself (10 years), and posthumous award for Lion Bob Bricker (65 years)

Lion Pat announced that the Mighty Oak Chorus’s annual show will be held on April 20th.

April 20th, Orbit Lanes in Dinuba, district billing day. See the district website: 

Auction Items

Lion Karen had $20 because she had been to spring training games in Arizona and did not bring back anything to auction off.

Lion Melinda had $10 for a trip to the coast for wine tasting this coming weekend.

Lion President Melinda hands Lion tony his 10-year certificate. 

Happy Bucks 

Lion Roy had two happy bucks: one because his wife Javonna and he were celebrating their 13th anniversary on Tuesday and the other because Bill was here today to talk about the Central Valley Honor Flights. 

Lion Mark was happy that running back Josh Jacobs was signed by the Green Bay Packers recently, and the other because Bill was with us today.

Lion Bob Line was happy that the El Demonte baseball team won the Clovis West because his grandson was the coach.

Lion John was happy that the Breakfast Lion’s annual Irishfest was happening on Saturday, as he had planned to go.

Lion Steve was happy that after almost fifty years in his house, they had installed three new garage doors to replace some very noisy ones.

Lion Melinda was happy that she would see Lion Ed and Carol on her trip to the coast. She was also happy to see Bill here today.

Lion Karen was also happy for the Irish Fest this weekend.

Lion Tom Link had a happy buck to let everyone know that the City of Moro Bay, where Lion Tom has a home, was having a city-wide garage sale this weekend.  He was also happy that his daughter had purchased an original Thomas Kyncade painting for $50 at a garage sale and found out it’s worth $3,500.

Fines

Lion Mark fined Lion Tony for writing down his name as Mark O’Dell.

Lion John fined Lion Tom Link for saying something about a friend having to take some meds for John’s wife to the coast for her. John said his wife doesn’t take any meds.

Lion President Melinda fined Lion Tom Link and Lion Bob Line for talking during her presentation.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: our guest Bill Goodreau won it today

The marble drawing went to Lion Roy and despite all my effort to find the white marble, I came up with a black one. 

Lion Tony won the free add. 

Cassandra Pownell of food Link talks to the club. 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda led us in saluting the flag today, then called on Lion Dee to lead us in singing America the Beautiful and Lion Bob Line to do the invocation.

Guests

Lion Allen announced our only guest, Pride Lions Club member Cassandra Pownell, who was in our program today, talking about Food Link.

No fine badge went to Lion Steve today.

Secret greeter: Lion Roy, who noted that Lions Tom Link and Bob Line did not shake his hand.

Announcements

Lion Allen also announced that the Vission Screening at Tulare County Office of Education’s STEAM Expo on Saturday, March 2, went well.

Board meeting this coming Wednesday evening at 5:30 PM, now at Mountain Mikes Pizza on Mooney.

Lion Melinda announced that Lion Betty was back home after having open heart surgery and that Lion Arron was having heart issues and was in Kaweah for a few days. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Gold tournament coming up on September 20th, golf committee is forming, if you would like to be part of the committee please contact Lion Melinda and let her know. Lion Melinda also wanted us to get some sawg for the tournament and some ideas on past supporters to hit them up as sponsors.

Lion Melinda had a little freek out, but recovered to lead the reamander of the meeting.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Leigh, who is with the Tulare County Special Olympics, was happy Lion Roy and his wife Javonna came to Tulare last Sunday and did photo packages for the players and coaches. Lion Roy followed that up, saying they had fun and it was good seeing familiar faces for the first time since 2020.

Lion Dee was happy that his brother from Arizona was in town; it was good to see him.

Lion Pete had $5 because he would be at his home in Carolina for five weeks.

Lion Casandra, our guest and member of the Visalia Pride Club, was happy to be with us today.

Lion Mark was happy his wife had surprised him with Brooks and Dunn tickets for his 63 birthday.

Lion Pat was happy his daughter had finished the second phase of her online training in wound care from the Cleveland Institute.

Lion Melinda was happy to see Cassandra from Food Link today.

Fines

Lion Tom Link was fined for his phone going off during the meeting. Lion Dee said it wasn’t so bad because he let it go to voice mail this time.

Lion Roy fined Lion Allen for hasseling him for taking too long when Lion Roy went back for a sign Lion Allen forgot at the eye screening.

Drawings 

The $5 drawing went to Lion Mark who donated it to the eye foundation.

Lotto ticket: Lion Mark

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

Lion Cassandra (our program today) won he free add this week.