Sept 2014 - Newton Lions Club

Lions Club Motto: “We Serve”
Slogan
2014-2015
Liberty, Intelligence,
Newton Lions
Club Officers
Tom Schneider
Our Nation’s Safety
Web Site www.newtonlionsclub.com
President
Carrie Herman
1st Vice President
Mike Petitjean
2nd Vice President
Elaine Brown
Secretary
Daryl Cooper
Treasurer
Ron Bretz
Membership Director
Directors
Bob Burke
Brenda Dalton
Erin McDaniel
John Back
Jim Daily
Tail Twister
Pat Kirkpatrick
Lion Tamer
Matt Seger
Past President
Les Heisz
September 2014
The Lions Roar
"Do you
have a 'President of the Club' article for the newsletter?" That
inquiry was in an e-mail from Lion Ron Bretz. It was a good question. It was
a "reminding" question, a "directing" question, and a "prompting"
question, all good "nudges" to receive. "Not yet, but I'll begin working on
it," had to be my answer to Ron's question. What you're reading is the result
of my "working on it."
All of us need nudges from time to time that remind, direct, and/or prompt
us to act. Some seasons of the year require more nudges than others, but
it's probably true that all of us need those calls to action more than we wish
was the case. The thing is we can seldom do the nudging ourselves if we
are the one in need of it. Someone else who knows our situation needs to
do the "nudging
So who are the "nudgers" in your life, you know, the ones who remind
without embarrassing, who direct without controlling, who prompt without
pushing. We all need them, just as our colleagues, friends, and family need
us to provide the role of "nudger" for them when we see they need it. What
do you think? Could being the kind of "nudger" that makes life easier for
others be one mark of what it means to be a Lion?
Past District Governor
Lion Tom Schneider, President
From your newsletter editor- For more detailed information about minutes of
Newton Lions Club Board Meetings please go to the web site
www. Newtonlionsclub.com
To gain access to the four following sites on the web site—
Sign up sheet<Members Login>>, Board Meeting Minutes, Donation-2014,
& Newton Lions Treasurer you will need the User Name & Password:
Contact Bob Burke( [email protected] for the User Name & Password
Therefore in the future the editor will include less of this type of information.
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NEWTON LIONS CLUB
THREE NEW LIONS CLUB MEMBERS
Melanie Swanson—Lion John Back, Sponsor
Bill and Hazel Richter—Bob Burke, Sponsor
Inducted by Lion PDG Les Heisz
July 23,
2014
Upcoming E
vents
October 7—
—Sand Cree
k Clean Up-5
:30 PM
October 8—
—Lions Club
Meeting-Bre
adbasket
October 16—
-Lions Club
Board Meeti
ng ( Asbury Park)
October 22—
-Lions Club
Meeting-Bre
adbasket
October 31—
-Halloween W
alk-5:00-6:30
PM
November 3
—-Set up for
Pancake Day
-5:00 PM
November 4
—-Pancake
Day 6:00 AM
to 7:00 PM
November 1
2—Lions Clu
b Meeting-B
readbasket
November 2
0—Lions Clu
b Board Mee
ting (Asbury Park
December 4
)
—-Christma
s Parade-eve
ning
December 1
0—Lions Clu
b Meeting-B
readbasket
December 1
1—Salvation
Army Bell Rin
ging
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NEWTON LIONS ANNUAL PICNIC
AND
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
JUNE 23, 2014
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June 11th- Dr. Hubbard spoke to
the Club on June 11th about Brain
Injuries and possible long term
problems
June 25th- Christopher Scott
Executive Director for
Bluestem Communities
being developed for Senior
Citizens.
Adrian Rogers was a guest at the
July 23rd Meeting..
Adrian attended Lions Band Camp
Speakers for Newton Lions
Club Meetings
No Picture available for July 9th
Lions Club Meeting
Speakers were
Colonel Ernest Garcia, Supt. Of
Kansas Highway Patrol and Lana Gordon Kansas Secretary
for Department of Labor
COME TO THE MEETINGS
IF YOU WERE NOT THERE SEE
WHAT YOU MISSED
Randy Lind spoke also on behalf of DCF
on July 23rd.
THANKS TO LION MATT FOR
OBTAINING THE PROGRAMS
July 23rd Phyllis Gilmore, Kansas State
Secretary Dept. for Children & Families
Visited with the Club about changes in
her Department.
Newton Lions President . Tom spoke about the
new Lions Club year on August 27th
August 13th Todd Tangeman visited with the club about the
YMCA project for Newton
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NEWTON
LIONS CLUB
SPONSORED
HOPEFEST
2014
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Just Ask
Written By Lion Carleen Rajala 1st Vice Governor District 17-A
Edited by Lion Ron Bretz, Newton Lions Membership Director
“It’s not the number of minutes in your life that count,
it’s the moments that take your breath away”
As Lions we have experienced many of those moments that have taken our breath away. In order to
share these, LCI has presented us with the opportunity to pilot a program to expand our numbers and
service potential. The program is “Just Ask”. The seminar recently held in Wichita by the founders of
the original program illustrated not only how it works but gave insight into where it might work.
There are several key concepts involved. The first is saturating the community with individual invitations to an informational and inspirational meeting. (Many of us have invited only people we know.)
These invitations are followed up by personal phone calls or e-mails .Each club will need dedicated
Lions to persevere in contacting everyone!
The event itself is an informal low cost meeting held at the same time as a regular meeting, but on an
off week. Both Lions and guests will appreciate the relaxed social setting following the Address.
For the Address (the main presentation) the presenter begins this is “really a meeting of interested
persons of this community, some who happen to be Lions and others who are not and it’s my hope that
at the end of the address we can make a decision to further strengthen this club and the wonderful
work they do in the community…In accepting our invitation…you’ve given us the belief that you are
generally interested in helping the growing number of people who need our support. We’re very
heartened by this as we do need your help so that we can give and do more for those who need our assistance.”
The Address continues with a brief background on the history of Lionism, and then focuses on the
achievements and future projects of your local club. How does the club fulfill community needs? Does
your club have a “dream goal” that others would want to see achieved in your community? Where have
Lions in your club been personally touched by the spirit of Lionism when reaching out to others?
Since Lions involves a time commitment, it’s important that the presenter continues that Lions believe
”family responsibilities come first, business second, and… (then)… giving some of your spare time to
help with our projects. You will find some (projects) you will be comfortable doing and from which you’ll
receive great satisfaction.
“Just Ask” is an opportunity to breathe life into our programs so others can experience the spirit of
Lionism!
Newton Lions Club Board Members have started a discussion of obtaining new members. Two ideas are being discussed. 1. Asking every member of the club to bring a guest to a meeting. 2. Use the “Just Ask” program that is outlined in the above article. Membership Director Lion Ron wants to have a couple of Lions to be part of a committee to
obtain new members. Get the club members actively involved. If the Club does not it will fall into just doing the
same thing every year and get into a rut. In the near future no one will want to be a part of a good old person type
club. Need new projects to spark interest and that means new members to keep moving the club forward with a
good fresh spirit.
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A BALANCED VOLUNTEERS LIFE
Rev. Dr. Thomas M. Schneider
Time Management. We all make decisions about how to best use our time. I’ve spent most of
my Professional life serving as a pastor of United Methodist churches which is another way of
saying my professional life has been spent managing volunteer institutions. Over the nearly
fifty years of that kind of management, I’ve gained some insight about being a volunteer.
Lions International is a volunteer organization with the purposing of serving others. There are
at least four “danger zones” that hold pitfalls into which unwary Lions may fall if they fail to
“take care”. The four zones are PURPOSE, PERSONAL,FAMILY, AND BUSINESS.
PURPOSE CARE is a top Lions priority. PITFALL: Whenever Lions lose sight of this primary purpose, sooner or later, their group deteriorates in to nothing more than a “coffee clique.” The
October 2013 Lions Clubs International Magazine had the following article headlines: Iowa
Lions Help the Blind in Multiple Ways; College Student Receives a Cornea Transplant; Partnership of Lions and Special Olympics Proves to be Special; Lions Serve in Honduras. It’s clear
from the magazine that “reaching out to others is a high priority for Lions. Provision of eye tests
and eye glasses for people in the Newton community and surrounding area, the annual International Peace Poster competition, the Christmas bell ringing and Parade of Lights, are a few of
the “reaching out” efforts of our Newton Lions Club.
PERSONAL CARE: Such care seems so obvious it’s easy to overlook. PITFALL: If I feel weak,
resentful, burdened, and otherwise downtrodden, my volunteer efforts will be less than they
might be if I feel strong, appreciated, willing, and otherwise uplifted. Taking care of myself
requires me to make wise decisions by setting priorities for healthy habits.
FAMILY CARE: Those we live with are bound to us by habitual living. PITFALL: Some habits can
defer gestures of appreciation or neglect offers of assistance. Habits can infect relationships
with a “taken for granted” sickness. Such a sickness can easily overlook the rich pleasure
found in spoken words of appreciation, or unexpected actions of assistance. It can even so
fatigue the family fabric with stress that it can no longer hold things together.
BUSINESS CARE: Responsibilities rising out of ownership of a business or employment by a
business, take precedence over volunteerism. Every business provides a service and every
employee shares in making available the service provided. PITFALL: Whether owner or employee when “taking care of business” only means paying the bills or earning a paycheck, the
purpose of serving the community” is lost.
When care is taken to honor the Purpose, Personal, Family, and Business needs, each Lion is
better equipped to maintain a volunteer balance in his or her life.
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Newton Lions Club
Board Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2014 12:00 noon @ Asbury Park Lakeside Lounge
Present: Tom Schneider, Carrie Herman, Mike Petitjean, Elaine Brown, Daryl Cooper, Matt Seger, Ron Bretz,
Les Heisz, Bill Richter
Absent: Jim Daily, Pat Kirkpatrick, Erin McDaniel, John Back, Bob Burke, and Brenda Dalton
Lion Tom Schneider opened the meeting with prayer.
Daryl reported that placemat mailers for the Pancake Day have been mailed. A checklist was mailed out earlier this week to Board members.
Ron Bretz indicated he is in the process of getting another newsletter put out. Daryl has sent information as
far as donations that have been made in the last several years. The Treasurer’s report will also be available
on the Club website.
A call to order was given with a quote from Helen Keller from 1925 at the annual convention of Lions International.
Reports were given. Ron reported that about 3400 people received screenings at the State Fair. Ron Bretz
and Bill Richter were the only volunteers from our Club. Volunteers from other clubs had filled all the needed
time slots. Ron reported that the Harvey County Resource Committee has agreed to take over organization of
the HOPEFest event. Next year’s event is tentatively scheduled for the last weekend in July at the Newton
Rec Center. It may be combined with the Kid Fest event that has taken place in the past.
Halloween Walk is being organized for Friday, October 31st from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
A sign-up sheet for the Sand Creek Cleanup will be available at the next meeting. Matt will make up a sign up
sheet.
A follow-up was given about the survey of Club members regarding meeting locations. It was mentioned that
Asbury Park would be able to provide a lunch for about a cost of $7 per meal. Motion made by Mike
Petitjean to change meeting location to Asbury Park until further notice beginning in January. 2nd by Matt
Seger. Motion passed. Changing locations on quarterly or semi- annual basis is something that can be reviewed as desired. Carrie Herman will notify the Kansan about the change in meeting location, Notice will
also need to be given to the Breadbasket.
Placemat ads for the Pancake Day is underway. Mike Petitjean is willing to help with that once he gets back
the Chili Cook-Off. Bill Richter will put posters up in the local churches.
The Christmas Parade planning is started.
A sign-up sheet for the Bell Ringing will be made by Matt Seger.
A designed membership recruitment program was discussed.
Ron Bretz is aiming for having a newsletter out by September 27, 2014.
The meeting was adjourned with a comment by Indra Phillips, zone eleven chairperson. “I am aware that
your Club is a household name in your community as a result of the extensive service projects you have had
over the years and it is my sincere hope that this image will continue to grow in the years to come.”
Next Board meeting will be October 16 @ Asbury Park
Upcoming Events
Creek Cleanup – October 7 @ 5:30 pm
Halloween Walk – October 31st from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Pancake Day – Nov 4
Parade of Lights – Dec 4
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine Brown
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Newton Lions Club
Board Meeting Minutes
August 21, 2014 12:00 noon @ Asbury Park Bistro
Present: Carrie Herman, Mike Petitjean, Elaine Brown, Daryl Cooper, Matt Seger, Jim Daily,
Ron Bretz, Les Heisz, Erin McDaniel, Bob Burke, Vic Daily, and Bill Richter
Absent: Tom Schneider, Pat Kirkpatrick, John Back, and Brenda Dalton
HOPEFest was discussed. It was discussed that this event would be something that is in line with
the mission and vision of our Club, and it would be valuable as an annual on-going event. 437
individuals, including 175 families, attended the event. It was reported that there is currently
around $650 left from funds donated for the event, but there are some bills outstanding yet that
will need to be paid. Ron reported that Newton Medical Center may be willing to provide funds
next year. Discussed having a committee of people to organize the event. It was also discussed
making this a cooperative event with the other service clubs. Motion made by Jim Daily to have
the Lions Club continue with the event and contact the other service clubs about joining in organizing the event. 2nd by Bob Burke. Motion passed. Ron will be meeting with the Harvey
County Resource Committee to follow up with them about how to plan for future events.
Treasurer’s report was given. $4639.05 balance in Administrative Account, $6674.20 balance in
the Activity Account as of July 31, 2014. There is around $5200 currently in the Activity Account.
Motion to accept Treasurer’s report by Erin McDaniel. 2nd by Jim Daily. Motion passed.
Discussed perfect attendance and rules for make-up of missed meetings. Included would be attending a Board meeting, another Club’s meetings, service activities (including Meals on
Wheels).
Discussed meeting locations of regular Club meetings. Places should be ADA accessible. Possibilities, Newton Medical Center, Meridian Center, Asbury Park, Charlie’s, Montana Mike’s, and
the Newton Breadbasket. Carrie Herman mentioned possibly meeting at Asbury Park for October, November, and December. Can set up a buffet. Carrie will make up a survey to email out
to membership about changing locations, etc. Ron Bretz will follow-up with members who don’t
respond.
Peace Poster contest is coming up. Theme is “Peace, Love and Understanding”. Tom Schneider
will organize this.
Ron Bretz reported that the State Fair volunteer need has been filled.
Mike Petitjean reported that he talked to Bill Ryan about the Past President plaque.
Bell Ringing is set for Thursday, December 11th @ the South Dillons.
Pancake Day was discussed. It was agreed that the current committee is working well together
in organizing this. It was discussed that there is a need for someone or a committee to promote
ticket sales. Bob Burke will be stopping at the Newton Rec Center.
Ron plans on putting out a newsletter in September, so needs info from June, July, and August.
Next Board meeting will be September 18 @ Asbury Park.
Upcoming Events
State Fair - September
Creek Cleanup – October 7 @ 5:30 pm
Pancake Day – Nov 4
Parade of Lights – Dec 4
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine Brown
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Newton Lions Club
Board Meeting
July 17, 2014 12:00 noon @ Newton Breadbasket
Present: Tom Schneider, Mike Petitjean, Elaine Brown, Daryl Cooper, Matt Seger, Jim Daily, Ron Bretz, Pat Kirkpatrick, Erin
McDaniel, Bob Burke, and Bill Richter
Absent: Carrie Herman, Les Heisz, John Back, and Brenda Dalton
Lion President Tom Schneider opened the meeting with prayer.
1. Applications from Bill and Hazel Richter for membership were reviewed. Motion by Erin McDaniel, 2nd by Jim Daily to
accept the applications. Motion passed. Bill mentioned he had been at one time a Lion in Sanford, Maine, for a short period
of time.
2. A report were received from Ron Bretz regarding the Hopefest planning meeting, 24 were in attendance at the planning
meeting on Monday, July 14. KWCH Channel 12 has scheduled an interview for Monday, July 28th @ 7:45 am. Looking for a
couple of people to interview. Bob Burke said he talked to Carlos @ the Breadbasket and he is willing to be a Spanish
interpreter for one hour.
3. Tom Schneider reported that 6 people helped clean-up along Sand Creek July 15th.
4. Discussed the Club Excellence Process. The process has been stalled. Matt reported that he has tried to be in contact
with Duane Willis, but has not received any response. Matt will contact the current District leadership to see about who we
can work with to complete the process. It was discussed that we need to get more people to attend our meetings in order
for this to be successful.
5. Meeting locations for our Board meeting was discussed. Carrie Herman has invited the Lions Board members to have
meeting at the BISTRO on the campus of Asbury Park. It was decided that our next month’s Board meeting be held there.
6. It was discussed having greeters to welcome guests and members as they come to meetings. Several Board members
mentioned they would be willing to serve in that capacity. Ron, Matt, Mike, Ron, Jim, and Tom volunteered to fill that
position.
7. Discussed was whether to present either a wall plaque or a lapel pin to past presidents. Motion made by Jim Daily to see
what Bill Ryan would charge for making a plaque and get a design for the Board to look at. Erin McDaniel 2nd. Motion
passed. Mike Petitjean volunteered to contact Bill.
8. Upcoming events were discussed and whether or not to participated in certain events. It was decided not to participate
in Taste of Newton. Volunteers are still needed for the State Fair. Howard Schmitt was the only other Club member that
helped in addition to Ron Bretz. Volunteers are still able to set up what time they are available. The Chili Cook -Off was
discussed. Jim Daily made a motion to donate $500 in the way of tickets to be given away at HOPEFest. 2nd by Matt Seger.
Motion passed. Parade of Lights discussed. It was decided to continue this event.
9. Potential guest speakers was discussed. Mike has asked Adrian Rogers, who we sent to Band Camp, along with his
mother, Tara, to attend our next meeting. We discussed having political campaigners attend the meeting. International
rules prohibit having political candidates campaign during regular club meetings. Matt Seger has volunteered to set up our
meeting programs.
10. Letter of resignation was received from Dan Heinze. Dave Boughman verbally resigned. Both resignations were
accepted.
11. It was discussed about our current storage area at Bill Ryan’s. Bill has found renters for his space. Bob has been in discussion with that lessee about subleasing some space.
Upcoming Events
HOPEFest – Aug 2 10am – 2pm
State Fair - September 5-14, 2014
Creek Cleanup – October 7 @ 5:30 pm
Pancake Day – Nov 4
Parade of Lights – Dec 4
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine Brown
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Newton Lions Spending of Helping Others (Years 2012-2014)
2013 Continued
2012
Kansas Specialty Dog Service sight dogs $250
Eyesight ( Glasses & Examinations ) $2,566
Newton High School Graduation party $100
Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity$25
Cookie Daze Race $500
Mayor breakfast $50
Mayor breakfast $50
Newton Lions Club shooting donation $100
Newton Car Show $100
Ed Griswold storage $250
Newton High School Graduation party $100
Bringing Animals and Residents Kloser $200
Jerry Traylor motivational speaker for County Middle
& High School $500
Leadership Forum 2013 host committee $150
Harvey County United Way $250
Newton Recreation baseball teams $320
National American Miss Haley Watkins $300
Kansas Lions Band $450
Halloween Walk $20
Dan Heinze donation reimbursement $25
Newton Toy Run $2000
Harvey County Homeless Shelter $300
2013 Total $10,254.00
Lions Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth Camps $225
LCIF Melvin Jones $1000
2014 YTD
Harvey County United Way $250
Eyesight ( Glasses & Examinations) $876
Parade of Lights $20
Kansas Lions Sight Foundation (sight bus) $300
Bill West Santa parade $100
Audio Reader $200
2012 Total $5,881.00
Newton Recreation Center (team sponsors) $330
Newton Community Children’s Choir $500
2013
Lions Club International Found. (Melvin Jones) $250
Eyesight ( Glasses & Examinations) $1,964
Circles of Hope ( Poverty Simulation )$200
Newton Recreation baseball teams $245
Cookie Daze 5K Run $125
Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to
Humanity $25
Harvey County Historical Museum $100
Kansas Lions Band Camp (Adrian Rodgers)$250
Newton Community Children’s Choir $500
Newton Rec Commission (Baseball Teams) $245
Newton Car Show $100
Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA) $500
Bethel College Academy Performing Arts $2000
Lions D/HH Youth Camp $225
Newton Medical Center speech therapy $700
American Legion Baseball $50
National American Miss Haley Watkins $300
Harvey County United Way $500
Teen Missions Elise Kliewer $100
Kevin Pouch (storage) $50
2014 Total YTD $5,456.00
Editor Note: For 2011 please go to May 2014
Newsletter
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RESULTS OF SCREENINGS AT HOPEFEST-2014
We referred 19 individuals to eye doctors as a result of the HOPEFest screenings. 64 individuals received screening at HOPEFest. 21 individuals failed the vision screenings (the
difference in failed screenings and # of individuals referred is because there were 2 individuals who indicated they would not be able to pay the co-pay). 14 individuals failed the
hearing screenings (33 were tested).
The Sight Committee received and approved 2 requests for eyeglass assistance in July, 6
individuals in August, and 2 individuals so far in September. (This is in addition to the
HOPEFest referrals.)
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