January 2015 - Newton Lions Club

2014-2015
Newton Lions
Club Officers
Tom Schneider
President
Carrie Herman
Lions Club Motto: “We Serve”
Slogan
Liberty, Intelligence,
Our Nation’s Safety
Web Site
1st Vice President
Mike Petitjean
2nd Vice President
January 2015
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
Past District Governor
The Lions Roar
NEW LOCATION FOR
NEWTON LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
STARTING
JANUARY 14TH
WHERE : CHECK OUT THE NEXT PAGE
Bulletin Board
ASBURY PARK CAMPUS—200 SW 14TH STREET
The large meeting room can handle 60 people easily for a
dinner type meeting.
The meeting room has a DVD player, a pull down screen. The
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NEXT PAGE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE ON THE ASBURY PARK CAMPUS IS THE
LOCATION OF THE MEETING ROOM
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PARKING
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LOCATION OF JANUARY 14, 2015 LIONS CLUB MEETING
200 SOUTH WEST 14TH STREET
THE MEETING IS IN THE RED BUILDING
THE ARROW POINTS TO THE LARGE ACTIVITY ROOM ENTRANCE
THIS IS WHERE THE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD
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PARKING AREAS ARE GRAY IN COLOR
For additional information read the next page
When looking at the map it is suggested when traveling west on Southwest 14th
to turn right onto South Poplar. Go to Southwest 12th street and turn left on to 12th
Street. Look for the entrance to the parking area on the map and turn into Asbury
Park Campus. (Hint) Not the first driveway which goes to the trash dumpster.
The gray area on the map is for parking and it is being suggested to park in the
suggested parking area on the map. There are few handicapped parking spaces
right at the entrance to the red building entrance marked with the arrow.
Comment from the editor about this newsletter:
In August/September Newton Lions Board put out a survey about our meeting place. Thanks to the
Lions Club members that responded.
With that information the board in September decided to try some place else and picked the Asbury
Park large meeting room. The motion stated the change would take place in January of 2015 until further notice. Please inform President Lion Tom about your thoughts about this meeting place.
Please read the minutes of the Board meetings. Pages 6-8
TIME FOR SOME HUMOR (HOPE YOU SEE THE HUMOR)
Three good friends were driving along on the highway one Saturday: a doctor, a
teacher, and a lawyer. All of a sudden, a brand new pickup cut them off. In an attempt
to miss the big vehicle. The driver swerved to the left and hit the median. The car
flipped several times and all three friends died instantly.
They all found themselves in line waiting to get into heaven. The doctor asked the
others, “Hey what do you want people to say at your funeral? I want them to say, “She
was a great doctor and she never let down any of her patients.”
The teacher said, “ I want people to remember me as a great educator, so I would
want to hear people say , “He was a wonderful teacher ,a great role model for children, and he changed countless lives throughout his career.”
Then the lawyer said, “I would like people to say,—Hey– Look! He’s moving!”
Administration $4,157.33
Activity $10,728.96
ACCOUNT AS OF 12/31/2014
BALANCES
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, a zone 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
Newton Lions Club
Board Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2014 12:00 noon @ Asbury Park Lakeside Lounge
Present: Tom Schneider, Vic Daily, Jim Daily, Bob Burke, Ron Bretz, Carrie Herman, Erin McDaniel,
Mike Petitjean, John Back, Elaine Brown, Matt Seger, Hazel Richter, Bill Richter, and Les Heisz.
Absent: Daryl Cooper, Pat Kirkpatrick, and Brenda Dalton
Discussed the Centennial Service Challenge. It was decided to participate in sending in reports as to what the
Club has done. The Secretary will be responsible to submit the reports. Bill Richter reported 500 eyeglasses
turned in 2 weeks ago. Reports were received. Motion by Jim Daily to accept the Minutes of Last Meeting.
Motion passed.
Bob Burke gave a report on placemat ads. $4000 has been received from placemat ads so far. The mail-out
program worked well in getting responses from businesses. Had 3 different colors of tickets printed. Blue
tickets will go out to businesses that placed placemat ads. Yellow tickets are pre-sales and Green tickets will
be purchased at the door. Bill Richter said there have been 300 tickets given out so far.
Discussed moving the Club meetings to Asbury Park. Tom Schneider will contact the Breadbasket about
letting them know we will not be meeting there.
Carrie will find a location to keep the Club’s belongings. Motion by Erin, 2nd by Jim Daily to make some type of
thank you to the Breadbasket for having had use of their facility. Jim Daily will contact the Breadbasket and
ask them if there is something we can do as way of thank you.
Discussed the sidewalk signs for the Pancake Feed. Bill Ryan is in the process of updating the signs. Need
someone to deliver the signs. Vic Daily & Bill Richter will deliver signs. Also need someone to contact Propane
Central. Could use some more help to set up. Only 4 people have signed up so far.
Halloween Walk was discussed. Erin McDaniel reported that 25 businesses have indicated they will participate so far. Asked whether there would be any Lions that would be willing to hand out candy. There are several businesses that are new. John Back volunteered to contact some of the downtown businesses.
It was reported the Parade of Lights is pretty well taken care of. Mike’s Rent to Own has agreed to set up for
the picture taking. Jim Daily will be the photographer. Bill West should agree to playing Santa Claus. Erin
needs help getting signatures for street closures. The application for street closure needs to be at the City
Council by their 1st November meeting. The Club will need to have the signed signature forms at the November 12th Club meeting.
Bell Ringing set for December 11th at the South Dillons. A sign-up sheet is on-line.
The 17N Lions Zone meeting is scheduled for November 6th in Park City.
Adjournment comments made by Lion President Tom Schneider, encouraging our Club to continue to
serve as we can.
Next Board meeting will be November 20 @ Asbury Park
Upcoming Events
Halloween Walk – October 31st from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Pancake Day – Nov 4
Parade of Lights – Dec 4
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine Brown
Newton Lions Club
Board Meeting
November 20, 2014 12:00 noon @ Asbury Park Lakeside Lounge
Present: Carrie Herman, Mike Petitjean, Elaine Brown, Daryl Cooper, Matt Seger, Ron Bretz, Les Heisz, Erin
McDaniel, John Back, and Bob Burke
Absent: Tom Schneider, Jim Daily, Pat Kirkpatrick, and Brenda Dalton
Parade of Lights was discussed. Still need to get signatures for street closings. Kevin Pouch had agreed to
help with getting signatures. Elaine will get the 700 & 800 blocks. Letters for entry forms are being printed.
Entry forms are also available at www.newtonlionsclub.com. Sign-up for helping is on the website. Don’t
have to log-in to sign up. Need help starting at 4pm to set up cones. Float staging starts at 6 pm. Also need
people to help pass out candy. Need some businesses to give out hot chocolate. Jim Daily may contact Bill
West and also Eddy Griswold. Still in need of candy canes to be given away.
Bell Ringing is December 11th. Still have some time slots that need filled.
Pancake Feed was discussed. Net income as of Monday, 11/17/2014, is $8938.71. Total receipts from the
event were over $11,000. Bob gave information as far as supplies used and the expenses. Would like to get
invoices out earlier next year, so can go visit businesses regarding placemat ads sooner. Not all club members have turned in money for ticket sales.
James Wilson submitted an application for membership. Erin made a motion to approve membership, pending payment of the application fee and dues. Matt Seger 2nd. Motion passed.
Discussed membership and getting other new members.
Toy Run was discussed. Motion made by Mike Petitjean to donate $250 to Toy Run and $500 directly to the
Salvation Army. 2nd by Ron Bretz. Motion passed.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters was discussed. Matt Seger mentioned that they are in the midst of fundraising. Motion by Erin McDaniel, 2nd by Ron, to donate $500 towards the Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
YMCA is finalizing their fundraising for building a Newton complex. Motion by Mike Petitjean, 2nd by Ron, to
donate $250 to the Y’s fundraising campaign.
Membership fees for the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $90 was discussed. Motion
by Daryl, 2nd by Mike Petitjean to pay the annual membership fees.
Carson & Barnes Circus had contacted Tom Schneider about the possibility of hosting a circus. Tabled until
next Board meeting to discuss.
Eyeglass procedures were updated. Approved the updates. (See page nine for update)
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th at Asbury Park Lakeside Lounge.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elaine Brown, Secretary
Upcoming Events
Parade of Lights – Dec 4