Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter 5-23-25

Before we get started, on this Memorial Day, let’s take a moment:

“May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.” 

Todays Meeting

Lion President Melinda was at the helm of our meeting for the first time in a couple of weeks, as she had been visiting with former club members Carol and Ed Jones in Texas. She thanked  Lion Dee and Lion Pete for standing in for her while she was gone. She then called on Lion Tony to lead us in saluting our flag, Lion Dee to lead us in singing My Country ’tis of Thee, and Lion Bob Line to do the invocation.

No fine badge went to Lion Steve.

Announcements

Friday, May 30th: Our adopted Houston School will be holding its annual attendance assembly. Lion Tom Link and President Melinda will attend. Anyone else who would like to attend will be at the school at 8:00 a.m. that day.

Lion Dee announced that former Lion Vicki Whitehouse is doing well, and we hope she returns to the club soon. We miss you, Miss Vickie.

Lion Allen announced that he had visited former Lion Kent Wooley at Westgate Gardens and had a pleasant visit, but was not sure Kent knew who he was. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Our president-elect, Lion Tom Gaebe, announced and took sign-ups for the annual installation dinner, which will be held on June 26th at 6:00 PM at the country club.

June 7th, Lions leadership training will be held at the Visalia Unified school district offices, 5000 W Cypress Ave. See Melinda for more details. 

Lion Tammer Dee collects a happy buck from Lion Pat. 

Auction Items 

Lion Melinda brought back a Magic Towel with a map of Texas from her visit with Ed and Carol Jones.  When you put this small 12″ square in water, it expands and becomes a towel. Lion Pat won it with a $12 bid.

Happy Bucks 

Lion Memlinda had a happy buck and hugs from former club members Lions Carol and Ed Jones, whom she visited in Texas recently. She noted that Lion Ed has lost all his hearing and will soon have Cochlear implants that hopefully restore his hearing. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to send a card wishing him well, their address is:  608 Sea Side Ln., McKinney, TX. 75072

Lion Pat was happy that Lion Pete took care of some paperwork for him. When he was leaving Pete’s office, he ran into an old friend and had a nice conversation.

Lion Pete was happy that his oldest grandson had played three instruments in the school orchestra. He was also happy that he and Claudia celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary last week.

Lion Bob Line was happy that he won $15 in last week’s Lotto and gave $2 to the club.

Lion Tony was happy that, after a couple of other attempts, he and his wife Nacny had finally made it to the Grand Canyon last week.

Lion Dee was $5 happy that we had several girls from San Jaqueen Valley College to speak to us today about dental hygiene.

Lion Pat gave $20 to the SJVC girls.

Lion Tony had $6 from Lion Brad Board, who had to leave early but left the money with Tony.

Lion Melinda was $20 happy to visit with former club members Lions Carol and Ed Jones in Texas.

Lion Roy was happy that the Dodgers were still in first place in the National League West, even after being swept by the Angels.

Fines

Lion Melinda fined Lion Tom Link for calling her Brenda earlier in the meeting. 

Lion Dee draws for the covited white marble but come up empty. 

Dee’s Trivia

This being Memorial Day weekend, Lion Dee came up with questions about the holiday.

To Lion Tom Link: How many federal holidays are there? Tom’s answer of 13 was incorrect; there are 10.

To Lion John: What village in New York is the birthplace of Memorial Day? John was unable to answer the correct town, which is Waterloo.

To Lion Allen: What other day is Memorial Day known as? It’s Decoration Day, but Allen didn’t come up with the answer.

To Lion Tom Link: What war was Memorial Day initially designed to honor? Tom was able to answer WWI correctly.

Lion Tony was asked when the Last Day in May became the official Memorial Day. It was 1971, but Tony did not know that.

To Lion Roy: At what location is a wreath placed in honor of all those who have given their lives for this country on Memorial Day? Roy answered correctly: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

No one could answer the last question: What flower is the official flower of Memorial Day?  It’s the Red Poppie.

Drawings 

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

Lotto ticket: Lion Melinda

Ah, things are good: Lion John wonne the free ad this week.