President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Brent Robinson to lead his fellow Lions in the flag salute.  Dee Baughman led the group in song and Pete Sherwood led his follow Lions in prayer.

Announcements

President Aaron announced that the Hanford Breakfast Lions will be hosting a “Too Cute to Spook” themed costume party on October 16th at 4PM at the Salvation Army building in Hanford.  He also reminded Lions that the 101st anniversary party for the Fresno Host Lions is October 23rd.

Lion Tom Gaebe passed around another sign-up sheet for volunteers to help with the Annual Band Review and Field Show also on October 16th.

The Club will be holding a Pie Sale Fundraiser prior to Thanksgiving in conjunction with Quail Park at Shannon Ranch.

Lion Tony Loliva won the highly-coveted No-Fine Badge.

Happy Bucks

Lion Pete Sherwood was happy to perform the invocation at the beginning of the meeting.  He was originally asked to lead the song, but respectfully declined the request, stating that, unlike most attorneys, he can’t sing.  He also happy that he had  attended a family reunion in the Bay Area, and was able to see the Giants clinch the MLB Western Division Title.

Lions Craig Wheaton and Dee Baughman were happy for the recent rain and the Giants success.

Lion John Parker will be opening a second shoe store in Bakersfield.

Dodgers fan Roy Dressel was happy his team is playing the Giants in the Division Series Playoffs.

Brent Robinson will be mountain biking in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  He also hired his wife to assist  him with his financial planning business.

Red Sox fan Allen Ventling was happy that his team beat the Yankees in a wild card game.

Lion Pat Harrison was  happy that a friend’s house-building project was nearing completion.

Lion Steve Gerrard enjoyed a recent class reunion at Tom Link’s house.

President Aaron was happy for the rain and his wife, Lion Sweetie.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse was happy her husband is doing well and for Nelly Freeborn being at the meeting.  She was also happy to see a few baseball fans wearing their colors to Club.

Fines

Lion Roy Dressel fined Lion Bob Line for not recognizing him when he let Bob cross the street.

President Aaron was fined for referring to his wife, Lion  Betty,  as  Sweetie during the meeting.  He was also fined for not recognizing October birthdays at the first meeting of the month.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse fined Lion Dee Baughman for not wearing his team’s colors.

Program

Nelly Freeborn of Visit Visalia described her organization’s efforts to promote the city as a tourist and convention destination.  One of the organization’s newest initiatives is the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities Program.  As part of this effort, staff at local hotels, restaurants and other businesses are being trained to help visitors with disabilities like autism, that may be hidden.  Visit Visalia is also working to get the city certified as the first Certified Autism Destination in California. 

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Announcements

President Aaron Odell announced that the Hanford Breakfast Lions will be hosting a “Too Cute to Spook” themed costume party on October 16th at 4PM at the Salvation Army building in Hanford.

Lion Tom Gaebe dropped off a sign-up sheet for volunteers to help with the Annual Band Review and Field Show also on October 16th.

The Club will be holding a Pie Sale Fundraiser prior to Thanksgiving in conjunction with Quail Park at Shannon Ranch.

Lion Karen McVaigh reminded Lions of Family Services of Tulare County’s Purple Party on October 1st.  Lion Karen also donated ten dollars after forgetting to bring her auction item from a recent trip to Monterey.  

Lion Craig Wheaton also made a donation in lieu of bringing back an auction item from his trip to Idaho.

Lion Bob Line won the highly-coveted No-Fine Badge.

Happy Bucks

Lion John Parker was happy to see the Dodgers and Giants heading into the MLB playoffs.

San Francisco Giants and BYU fan Dee Baughman was happy to see his teams doing well.

Lion Craig Wheaton donated five happy bucks for the Giants.  He also plans to buy ten pies for the pie sale.

Brad Board appreciated Dee Baughman’s singing of God Bless America at the beginning of the meeting.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse’s husband continues to do well.  She enjoyed last week’s program by Lion John Parker and was happy for the Dodgers.

Lion Roy Dressel has been able to ride his motorcycle everyday.

Fines

Lion Dee Baughman fined President Aaron after he to referred to his wife as Sweety instead of Lion Betty.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse fined Brent Robinson for driving his nice pick-up truck.

Lion Roy Dressel fined Tony Loliva for allegedly accusing him of taking his raffle tickets.

Secret Greeter Dee Baughman fined Lion Rick McVaigh for failing to shake his hand prior to the meeting as required.

Prizes

Lion Tony Loliva won the five dollar drawing and donated the proceeds to the Lion Eye Foundation.  Dee Baughman won the Lotto tickets.  Lion Vicki Whitehouse won a shot at the marble drawing, but failed to find the white marble.

Program

Sonya Mehrman of National Public Radio described the network’s One Small Step Program, which tapes and archives facilitated conversations between people of opposing viewpoints from the San Joaquin Valley.  

President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Lion Dee Baughman to lead the flag salute, Lion Tom Link to lead a song, and Steve Gerrard to do the invocation.

 Lion Tom Gaebe reminded Lions that October 16th is the date of the annual band review and field show.  Volunteers are still needed.

The memorial service for Lion Don Landers will also be  held at 11AM of October 16th.  There will  be a Luncheon at the Elks Lodge immediately after the services.

 Lion Dee Baughman won the no-fine badge, dashing hopes for additional revenue.

Happy Bucks

USC Trojan fan Tom Gaebe was happy that his alma mater  had won.

San Francisco Giants fan Dee Baughman was happy that his team had won.  His favorite football team, BYU, is also highly ranked.

Lions Roy Dressel and Brad Board was happy to be back at Club.

Lion John Parker recently attended his step-daughters wedding.

Red Sox fan Allen Ventling is looking forward to his team playing on the West Coast in October.

Lion Karen McVaigh thanked Lion Pat Harrison for buying pies for us to sample.

Prizes

Lion Tony Loliva won the five-dollar raffle and donated the proceeds  to the Lions Eye Foundation.

Lion Vicki Whitehouse won the free ad.

Lion Allen Ventling won the Lotto tickets.

Lion Roy Dressel won  a shot a the marble drawing.

Program

Master Fisherman John Parker provided a detailed presentation on his one of his favorite hobbies, Kokanee fishing.  He brought his equipment, which included rods,  reels and an extensive collection of lures; and shared his recipe for his favorite corn bait.  He also shared pictures of his boat and his impressive catches.    

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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.