Visalia Host Lions Roar Newsletter for 3-13-26

Todays Meeting

Lion president Tom led the meeting, and after the flag salute, we sang the springtime song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and Lion Link delivered the invocation.

The no-fine badge went to Lion Link today, but it was not worth much, as President Tom made an executive decision not to impose any fines due to the high cost of Gas.

Announcements

We had two guests today: our district’s Central Region chair, Lion John Ward, and our speaker, Wes Rowland of Cruise Experts.

Lion John Ward announced that the Zone student speaker contest was held last Monday, the 9th, and our girl, who won our club’s contest, was not the winner, a shock to many of us, including Lion Melinda, who was in attendance. The next contest will be the region contest on March 23rd at St. Paul’s church, at 5:30. If you show up, Lion John may just put you to work. Lion Melinda noted that he doesn’t even ask; he just hands the stuff to you.

Lion Allen noted that last Saturday, we had a vision screening at the TCOE office, where they screened 60 kids and referred 8 for further testing. Thanks to Allen for arranging this event, and to Lions Rick, Tom Link, Roy, and Geoff for helping out. Also, thanks to Lion John Ward and Visalia Pride for letting us use the vision screening machine.

Lion Tony announced that several items from past golf tournaments and the murder mystery dinner that were in our storage were on a back table; members could have them if they wanted. We will assume they will be at the next few meetings. 

Our guest speaker today, Wes Rowland from Cruise Experts

Happy Bucks 

 Lion Pete put in a happy $10; he was happy to be back from North Carolina. 

Lion Dee was happy to celebrate Lion Links 86th birthday and treated him to a birthday lunch at Colimas, and spared no expense, anything he wanted on the menu he could have: of course, Colimas paid for it, so Dee was only out the money he left as a tip. 

Lion President Tom noted that Lion Link should be happy because his cell phone went off and he had the No Fine badge. 

Lion Betty was happy because Lion Aaron is doing very well in his heart recovery. 

Lion Roy was happy he got to ride his Goldwing to the meeting today, a great day for a motorcycle ride, even if it was just down Highway 99. 

Lion Allen was happy that Lion John was here today. He also passed along a happy buck from his son, Travis, for Lion Brad, because his car insurance went down in price. 

Lion president Tom was happy to hear that Lion Aaron was doing so well, that his first tax deadline was on Monday, and that he would meet it. 

Fines

No fines today, by executive order.

Trivia

For Lion Pete, which US state borders only one other state? His answer of Maine was correct.

For Lion Brad: In 2015, which country started thanking people after they donated blood via text message? His answer, “Portugal,” was wrong; the correct answer was “Sweden.”

For Amy: What color are the arches at the McDonald’s in Sedona, Arizona? She answered Red, and that was wrong; they are turquoise.

For Lion Leigh: What is the driest place on Earth? His answer of Death Valley was wrong; it is Antarctica.

For Lion Tony: What is the only US State that doesn’t have a flag that is a rectangle? His guess of Hawaii was wrong; it’s Ohio.

Lion John: Of the cities in California, with a population of more than 500,000, the northernmost?  He guessed Sacramento was correct.

For Lion President Tom: What is the northernmost National Park? He didn’t know; it’s the Gates of the Arctic.

Drawings 

 $5 Drawing went to Lion L:eign who gave it to the Leos. 

Free Add: Lion Steve Dodgers

Lotto: Went to Lion Steve also. 

Marble: $49 went to Lion Betty, who picked the white marble. 

Lion Steve won the free ad this week.