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Cabinet Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE 35-R DISTRICT LUNCHEON 12:15-PM-2:00 PM Call to Order and Welcome by 1st VDG C. David Lloyd Sun City Center Lions Club DG Gerri Coleman wasn’t feeling well on Friday and 1st VDG followed the prepared agenda. Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain Pledge – Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer, 4-LLLL Lions Club Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club ID Dr. Jeremiah “Doc” Myers, ID Neil Spencer, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s Our room was set up with round tables so there wasn’t a Head Table as such. The 5th annual PDG Association Award was presented to Lion Robert “Bob” Fulks, Plant City Lions Club. The PDG’s that have annual awards – these plaques were presented next. PDG Gerald P. Tinney Memorial award was presented by Lion Carolyn Tinney to the Largo Lions Club. PDG E. Robert Lastinger award was presented to Homosassa Lions club. PDG Harvey J. Randall award was presented by PDG Sara Randall to Clearwater Lions club. PDG Richard Babcock Memorial Award was presented to Homosassa Lions Club. PDG Fred Held Jr. Award was presented by PDG Fred to the Inverness Lions Club. PDG Howell Lee Jr. Award was presented by PDG Howell to the Holiday Lions club. PDG Lois Q. Malecky Award was presented by PDG Lois to the Largo Lions Club. PDG Edward C. Henderson Award was presented by PDG Ed to the Spring Hill Lions Club. PDG Catherine Walton presented the HERO Awards to the following Lions. Two Lions Club Service Project Awards were presented to Lion John Day and Lion George Feaster, both of the Largo Lions Club, and both were nominated by Lion Carolyn Tinney. Lions Club President Hero Award was presented to Lion Janet Mize of the Beverly Hills Lions Club, nominated by Lion Shirley Belliveau. District Service Project Award presented to Lion Michael Kirk of the Brandon Lions Club, nominated by Lion Robert Nixon. Lions Club Service Hero presented to Zone Chair Lion Glenn Smith of the Floral City Lions Club, nominated by Lion Denise Helt. Lions Club Service Here Award presented to Lion Michael Venning of the Thonotosassa Lions Club, nominated by Lion Judy Neumann. PDG Catherine Walton presented the Helen Keller Awards to the following Lions that were in attendance. Some were presented to the clubs that will be presented at their Installations. Lion Jackie DeGraff presented the plaques for the Club Bulletins [Single and Multi Page] to the following Lions. Lion George Grothier of the Homosassa Lions Club for the 35-R Multi-Page winner and Lions Ellen McGovern of the Sun City Center Lions Club for the 35-R Single Page winner. Lion Judy Neumann presented the 35-R Crusader Award to Lion Shirley LePage of the Zephyrhills Lions Club. PDG Edward Henderson presented the 35-R Pilot Award to PDG Ellen Durling of the Homosassa Lions Club. Partner in Service Lion Jim Coleman presented some personal gifts from DG Gerri for her Cabinet Officers. Motion to adjourn 1:30 PM. 82 were in attendance. Respectfully submitted, Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary MINUTES OF THE 4th DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING
9:00-9:45 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Cash Donation 9:30-9:50 AM – PDG meeting 10:00-AM-12:30 PM Cabinet Meeting Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Richard Pike, President of Zephyrhills Lions Club Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain Pledge – Lion Ernie Vanselow, Zephyrhills Lions Club Toast – Lion Jim Coleman, Partner in Service of DG Gerri of Zephyrhills Lions Club Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s, several new Lions attending first Cabinet Meeting, and two prospective members Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club DG Gerri spoke on all the working together as her theme denotes, “IT TAKES TEAMWORK”. DG Gerri gave special thanks to our First and Second Vice District Governors for them being her left and right hands this year when she was dealing with her illness. Everyone pulled together as a TEAM to make this year a successful one. Motion to approve Minutes of the January 31, 2009 Cabinet Meeting Minutes [as posted on the 35R Website]. Motion by PCC Jackie Cameron, seconded by Zone Chair Glenn Smith. Motion passed. Copy filed with reports. Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer distributed copies of the financial report and explained that the dues figures were low at this time because of the billings coming out so late. He advised that the clubs submit payment asap so that no club will be denied voting privileges at the MD Convention. The detailed report will be shown at the end of the minutes for this meeting. Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his 3rd Zone meeting held on January 21, 2009. Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held. Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on January 19, 2009. Zone 4 – Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance a report for filed for the 3rd meeting held on January 13, 2009. Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 3rd Zone meeting held on January 14, 2009. Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her Zone meeting. Zone 7 – No report Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance. Meeting held on January 15, 2009. ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY. DG Gerri introduced our PID E. Robert Lastinger, who introduced our guest, ID Neil R. Spencer. ID Neil told us of some of his travels thus far and gave us an update on PDG Donna. ID asked how many of our Lions will be in the new 35-O after the redistricting takes place. It is the same District he is in. Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chairperson, read the resolution of our Second Vice District Governor Candidate, Glenn L. Smith, of the Floral City Lions Club. Resolution was approved and motion to accept, seconded and passed. Club Bulletin Chair Lion Jackie DeGraff reported that she has been receiving 9 club bulletins. Credentials Chair PDG Edward Henderson announced that the certification form will be sent out soon. The number of eligible members chosen by the clubs for delegates is determined by the member total of last years count. The exact totals are furnished to the Multiple from Lions Clubs International. PDG Ellen Durling reported on the Governors Achievement and Golden Chain. Five have been received to date. PDG Ellen Durling also reported on the Diabetes Training held at Homosassa Lions club. There will screenings going on at the Floral City Strawberry Festival and also the Citrus County Fair. Volunteers are needed to work during both events. Second VDG John Carbough reported on the Heroes Award Banquet scheduled for March 28th at the Lions Eye Institute. Lion Susie Cohen, SEGD Drive Director announced that the Zephyrhills Lions Club raised $2,200.00 for Paws for Patriots. PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the upcoming USA/Canada Forum to be held in Memphis, September 24-26, 2009. Looking into having a bus coach and a stop up and back if priced economically. PARADE OF CHECKS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: · Conklin Center – 30th Anniversary Celebration – April 4, 2009 · Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years – April 4, 2009 · 6th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON [Spaghetti Sauce and Dessert Contest] Judging done and the winners were going to be announced after lunch. Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins Motion to adjourn 12:30 PM Lunch was salad and spaghetti using all of the wonderful pasta sauces brought in for the contest. Dessert was also enjoyed by all from the members participating in the dessert contest. Walkathon Winners: Individuals
Presidents
Zone Chairs
Cook Off Contest: Men’s Spaghetti Sauce
Women’s Spaghetti Sauce
Men’s Dessert
Women’s Dessert
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
HONORABLE MENTION
The 50/50 drawing was won by Lion Charlie Tribiano - $98.00. Door prizes were presented to 12 different winners. Attendance: 94 -- 88 District 35-R Lions and 6 guests. Clubs attending (22): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, Holiday, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Pinellas Park, Plant City, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Spring Hill, Sun City Center, Tampa Downtown, Tampa West Hillsboro, Tarpon Springs, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills. Clubs excused (2) Homosassa & Seminole Clubs absent (16): Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River, High Point, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar [status quo], Palm Harbor II, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, St. Petersburg, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, USF- Campus Club Respectfully submitted, Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of April 11, 2009
MINUTES OF THE 3rd DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING
9:30-10:30 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Cash Donation 10:00-10:30 AM – PDG meeting 11:00-AM-1:00 PM Cabinet Meeting Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Janet Mize, President of Beverly Hills Lions Club Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain Pledge – Lion Shirley Belliveau, Secretary of Beverly Hills Lions Club Toast – Lion Tom Mize, Vice President of Beverly Hills Lions Club Introduction of Guests, First VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club ID Neil Spencer, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PCC’s, PDG’s – Also three Lions attending a Cabinet meeting for the first time: Lori Kustes from Zephyrhills Lions, David Miller from Plant City Lions and Dodie Hink from Gulfport Lions. Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club DG Gerri spoke on the upcoming Global Membership Team [GMT] training to be held at the Zephyrhills Lions Club on March 21-22. There will be attendees from all MD-35 Districts. Several Districts will be having a Club build on Monday. Motion to approve Minutes of the November 2008 Cabinet Meeting [ad posted on the 35R Website]. Motion by First VDG C. David Lloyd, seconded by Zone Chair Glenn Smith. Motion passed. Copy filed with reports. Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer was excused from this meeting. The message presented was that the 2nd Annual dues billing would be out asa received. A copy of this report will be attached to these minutes [see the end for listing]. Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his 3rd Zone meeting held on January 21, 2009. Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held. Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on January 19, 2009. Zone 4 – Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance a report for filed for the 3rd meeting held on January 13, 2009. Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 3rd Zone meeting held on January 14, 2009. Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her Zone meeting. Zone 7 – No report, Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance. Meeting held on January 15, 2009. ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY. DG Gerri introduced our PID E. Robert Lastinger, who introduced our guest [ID Neil R. Spencer. ID Neil told us of some of this travels thus far and gave us an update on PDG Donna. ID asked how many of our Lions will be in the new 35-O after the redistricting takes place. It is the same District he is in. Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chairperson read the resolution of our Second Vice District Governor Candidate, Glenn L. Smith of the Floral City Lions Club. Resolution was approved and motion to accept was seconded and passed. Club Bulletin Chair Lion Jackie DeGraff reported that she has been receiving 9 club bulletins. Credentials Chair PDG Edward Henderson announced that the certification form will be sent our soon. The number of eligible members chosen by the clubs for delegates is determined by the member total of last year’s count. The exact totals are furnished to the Multiple from Lions Clubs International. PDG Ellen Durling reported on the Governors Achievement and Golden Chain. Five have been received to date. PDG Ellen Durling also reported on the Diabetes Training held at Homosassa Lions club. There will screenings going on at the Floral City Strawberry Festival and also the Citrus County Fair. Volunteers are needed to work during both events. Second VDG John Carbaugh reported on the Heroes Award Banquet scheduled for March 28th at the Lions Eye Institute. Lion Susie Cohen, SEGD Drive Director announced that the Zephyrhills Lions Club raised $2,200.00 for the Paws for Patriots. PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the upcoming USA/Canada Forum to be held in Memphis, TN-September 24-26, 2009. Looking into having a bus coach and a stop up and back if priced economically. · PARADE OF CHECKS –
Total of $22,592.35 ANNOUNCEMENTS: · Conklin Center – 30th Anniversary Celebration – April 4, 2009 · Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years – April 4, 2009 · 6th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON [Spaghetti Sauce and Dessert Contest] Judging done and the winners were going to be announced after lunch. Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins Motion to adjourn 12:30 PM Lunch was salad, spaghetti using all of the wonderful sauces brought in for the contest. Dessert was also enjoyed by all from the members participating in the dessert contest. Walkathon Winners: Individuals
Presidents
Zone Chairs
Cook Off Contest: Men’s Spaghetti Sauce
Women’s Spaghetti Sauce
Men’s Dessert
Women’s Dessert
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
HONORABLE MENTION
The 50/50 drawing was won by Lion Charlie Tribiano - $98.00. Door prizes were presented to 12 different winners. Attendance: 94 -- 88 District 35-R Lions and 6 guests. Clubs attending (23): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa Downtown, Tampa West Hillsboro, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills. Clubs absent (17): Clearwater Evening, Crystal River, High Point, Holiday, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar [status quo], Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, St. Pete Beach, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, Tarpon Springs, USF Campus Club Respectfully submitted, Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of January 31, 2009
MINUTES OF THE 2nd DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING
9:00-9:30 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts – Extra Directories Available 9:15-9:45 AM – PDG meeting 10:00-AM-1:00 PM Cabinet Meeting Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion Robert Case, President of Gulfport Lions Club Invocation – Lion Ruth Levins, District Chaplain Pledge – Lion Pat Case, Vice President of Gulfport Lions Club Toast – Lion Edward Henderson, PDG of St. Petersburg Breakfast Lions Club Introduction of Guests, 1st VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club PID, PCC’s, PDG’s – Also three Lions attending a Cabinet meeting for the first time: Lori Kustes from Zephyrhills Lions, David Miller from Plant City Lions and Dodie Hink from Gulfport Lions. Introduction of DG - Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, 4-LLLL’s Lions club Introduction of Head Table – DG Gerri M. Coleman, Zephyrhills Lions Club DG Gerri spoke on the Global Membership Team [GMT] More info was presented by our speaker at this meeting. DG Gerri presented her Teamwork pin to the following Lions: Art Padula, Marty Brown, Moe Surel, Waide and Charles Tribano and Michael Masterson. DG Gerri and IPDG Suzy had a plan when they were in Bangcock pertaining to taking blame and admitting fault. They had different colors of the pin [EVERYTHING IS MY FAULT TODAY]. They were presented to the following Lions: 1st VDG C. David Lloyd, 2nd VDG John Carbaugh, Cabinet Secretary Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Treasurer Dennis Walton, PID E. Robert Lastinger, PDG’s Edward Henderson, Cathy Walton, Ellen Durling, Louis Cantrell, PCC Jackie Cameron and Cabinet Advisor Ernie Vanselow. Minutes of the August 30, 2008 were approved [they are posted on the 35R Website]. Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer gave a brief District financial report. He wasn’t able to print copies because his printer wasn’t working. A copy is attached to these minutes [see the end for listing]. Lion Dennis stated that 2 clubs still had unpaid dues and asked they be submitted asap. Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his second Zone meeting held on November 11, 2008. Zone 2 – Lion Kenneth Anthony reported on his second Zone meeting held on October 8, 2008. Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone meeting held on November 6, 2008. Zone 4 – No report Lion Tom Collman wasn’t in attendance. Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her 2nd Zone meeting held on November 11, 2008. Zone 6 – Lion Margie Wilson reported on her 1st Zone meeting held on November 6, 2008. Zone 7 – No report Lion Michael Cameron wasn’t in attendance. ALL ZONE REPORTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY. We showed the video EVERYDAY HEROES – INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AL BRANDEL’S THEME. Lion David Skillin announced that he was going to be the new MD Webmaster for 2008-09. A TEN-MINUTE BREAK WAS TAKEN SO THE VOTING COULD BE FINISHED ON THE PEACE POSTER CONTEST AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST. We showed the Sightfirst II video. PDG Cathy Walton presented two Model Club Banners to: Lions Club of Spring Hill and Hudson Bayonet-Point. The October District newsletter had a contest to see how many Halloween Art Clips were within the newsletter. Lion Jackie DeGraff of the Crystal River Kings Bay Lions was the winner. There were 20 in all. PDG Cathy Walton also announced the date and theme for this years Awards Banquet. The theme will be IP Al Brandel’s Everyday Heroes Award. Judging will be done by our two VDG’s. The banquet will be on March 28th 2009 being held at the Lions Eye Institute and the cost will be $20.00. As the date gets closer more information will follow. DG Gerri introduced our speaker [PID E. Robert Lastinger]. The GMT was discussed in further detail. The chair for our Region is PID Roy Barnett from NC. PID Roy is expected to be in close contact with the assigned DG’s and district/multiple district MERL teams to develop and implement a three-year plan. He will be at the Winter Conference in Punta Gorda on Thursday January 8th 2009]. There are 41 Lion Leaders within this program. More additional GMT information can be found on the LCI website. Lion Susie Cohen, Drive Director for SEGD reported that that all the Treasure Chest Baskets will be drawn after the close of the meeting. The No Bake – Bake Sale is still going on for the benefit of SEDG. PCC Jackie Cameron reported on the success of the USA/Canada Forum held in Canada. DG Gerri presented two 100% President’s Awards – Lion David Bazinet-Largo Lions Club and Lion Audrey Jonas-Strut-Crystal River Kings Bay Lions Club. IPDG Suzy Stathas presented the United in Service Award to PDG Lois Q. Malecky, Women’s Development Chair 2007-2008. We had at year end an increase of 44 Women Lions within our District. We are now at 45% Women in 35-R. IPDG presented a Progressive MJF to PDG Ellen Durling. This was realized in 2006-07 when PDG Ellen had any presentations made in her name going to SightFirst II – Melvin Jones Fellow. ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST
PEACE POSTER CONTEST
PARADE OF CHECKS –
Total of $23,826.00 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dade City and Floral City holding diabetic screenings. Plant City Lions with be celebrating 80 years – celebration planned for April 8, 2009 Bloomingdale and Newsome Leo Clubs will be having installation of officers. Bloomingdale celebrating it’s 20th year. 6th Annual [almost] 35-R FL Lions Camp WALK-A-THON being held at the 3rd Cabinet meeting in Beverly Hills – January 31st. There will be two contests-one is a spaghetti sauce and the other is a dessert. Both will be judged and winners announced. NEW BUSINESS: Lion Glenn Hooker of the Palm Harbor Lions Club has a wooden Rocking Horse [6 feet high]. It is worth $1200.00 Motion to make this a District project. Motion passed. Drawing will be at the MD Convention’s District 35-R Lunch. Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins Motion to adjourn by PID E. Robert Lastinger, seconded by Lion Jackie DeGraff at 12:35 PM Attendance: 73 -- 72 District 35-R Lions and 1 non-inducted member. Clubs attending (25): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, High Point, Holiday, Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St, Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa West Hillsboro, Zephyrhills. Clubs absent (15): Crystal River, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, NPR-Cotee River, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, Tampa Downtown, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, Tarpon Springs, Thonotosassa, USF Campus Club Respectfully submitted, Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary Attached is the Treasurer’s report as of November 15, 2008
MINUTES OF THE 1st DISTRICT 35-R CABINET MEETING 9:30-10:45 AM - Social Time/Coffee & Donuts/New District Directories Available 10:15-10:45 AM – Executive Committee meetings/PDG meeting/MERL meeting/Zone Chairs meeting BEFORE THE MEETING STARTED OUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR SLIPPED AND FELL-911 CALLED AND SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS, ETC. OUR MEETING WENT ON AS SCHEDULED WITH OUR 1st VDG FILLING IN WITH THE PROGRAM AS PRESENTED ON THE AGENDA. 11:00-AM-1:00 PM Cabinet Meeting Call to Order and Welcome by King Lion John Grill, NPR-Cotee River Lions Club Invocation by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins - Moment of silence for Lions Marian Hamacher, Lainey Girouard and a prayer for Lion Hank Basham, at home now for recovery from a heart attack. Pledge by 2nd VDG John Carbaugh, 4-LLLL Lions Club Toast by Lion Dorothy Grill, NPR-Cotee Lions Club Introduction of PDG’s, PCC’s, PID, Homosassa Auxiliary and Plant City Auxiliary, and Guests - 2nd VDG John Carbaugh, 4-LLLL Lions Club Introduction of Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, by King Lion John Grill. IPDG Suzy Stathas read our DG’s prepared opening remarks to all in attendance highlighting the International Presidents program for EVERYDay HEROES and the Global Membership Team. Introduction of Head Table by 1st VDG C. David Lloyd, Sun City Center Lions Club Minutes of the March 20, 2008 meeting were posted on the District Website. Motion to approve by Lion Ellen Durling, PDG, and seconded by Lion Cathy Walton, PDG. Motion passed and minutes approved as posted. 2008-2009 Budget was prepared by Committee and presented by Lion Dennis Walton, Cabinet Treasurer. Lion Dennis stated that 9 clubs still had unpaid dues and he would accept checks today. Zone 1 – Lion Glenn Smith reported on his first Zone meeting held on August 11, 2008. Zone 3 - Lion Ernie Vanselow reported on clubs reporting in Zone 3. 1st Zone meeting originally planned was rescheduled. Zone 5 – Lion Nora Henderson reported on her first Zone meeting held on August 13, 2008. Zone 7 – Lion Bob Fulks gave a verbal report on Zone 7's first meeting held on August 12, 2008 in the absence of Zone Chair Michael Cameron. Special Presentations – The Gerald P. Tinney "Southeastern Guide Dogs" Award was presented to the Homosassa Lions Auxiliary. Lion Carolyn Tinney was on hand for the presentation. The Homosassa Lions Auxiliary donated the most money to SEGDI during the 2007-2008 Lion’s year. This is a traveling trophy and the Auxiliary mentioned that they are already working on this year’s donation so that they will be able to hold on to the trophy. This was the first time the Auxiliary attended a Cabinet meeting and had 8 of their members in attendance. Congratulations to the Homosassa Lions Auxiliary! Lion Ellen Durling, PDG, reported on the redistricting plans on moving forward and the committee is working within each District to incorporate the merging Districts Constitution and Bylaws. Going from 7 to 4 districts requires planning for all. Lion Suzy Stathas, IPDG, introduced the current Council Chair, Michael C. Mason, as our guest speaker. CC Michael C. gave an update on some of the plans for the 2008-2009 year. He stressed the importance of each club appointing a member as the Disaster Chair so that as Lions of MD-35 we will be able to ALERT all concerned. He also touched on some changes for the MD Convention next year to be held in Tampa. Lion Michael Venning, Leadership Chair, thanked all that attended the Officers Training held in July at the Lions Eye Institute. Thank you certificates were presented to all the Instructors. Lion Art Padula, Nominations Chair, reported that he had received the Notice of Intent to proceed to District Governor for the 2009-2010 Lions year from our 1st VDG C. David Lloyd. Lion Cathy Walton, PDG, Public Relations Chair, gave an update on the SightFirst II Campaign. 35-R had many Model Clubs. Topaz patches were presented to clubs - Holiday Polonian – Hudson Bayonet Point – Lutz-Paradise Lakes. To promote Public Relations the committee will be preparing a Display Board for the purpose of giving out information on LIONS. Additional planned events were also announced. The 2nd EYE BALL for the Lions Eye Institute will be held on November 15th. The 2nd 35-R Awards banquet will be held on March 26, 2009. This year it will highlight HERO AWARDS. Lion Susie Cohen, SEGDI Drive Director, announced several projects: the basket project started last year is continuing and the drawing originally scheduled for this Cabinet meeting will be held-over until the next Cabinet meeting. They are also planning a NO-BAKE bake sale. Also a 35-R day at Southeastern Guide Dogs is planned for November 8th; if staying for lunch the cost is $7.00. Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC, reported that the USA-Canada Forum is fast approaching and there is still time to get registered if you are planning on attending. LION JIM COLEMAN, DISTRICT GOVERNOR GERRI’S PARTNER-IN-SERVICE CAME BACK TO REPORT THAT HE WAS TAKING DG GERRI HOME NOW. SHE DIDN’T HAVE ANY FRACTURES OR ANYTHING BROKEN. SUCH GOOD NEWS! SHE WILL BE RESTING AT HOME. Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary, reminded all club Secretaries on filing the WMMR report. This weekend is the last time to file the current month’s report. Only about 6 six clubs are falling behind. Just call if you need assistance or have questions in order to file on line. Lion Ed Henderson, PDG, spoke on a membership drive in conjunction with Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is having a membership drive and if any Lion within 35-R joins a Sam’s Club they will receive a $10.00 gift card/certificate. Perhaps these certificates could be used for a club project or given to one of the Lion’s entities [i.e. FL Lions Camp]. Another good idea! Parade of Checks – Cabinet Treasurer Dennis Walton announced the total of donated checks to our Lions entities today was $3,335.00, as follows:
IPDG Suzy gave out the gifts that DG Gerri had to be presented. IPDG Suzy also presented some awards from last year.
Lion Jackie DeGraff, Bulletin Chair, reported that the contest was starting in September and she urged all clubs with a Bulletin to submit the monthly bulletin with a copy to her. There are two contests - one for a single-page and one for a multiple-page bulletin. Benediction by Lion Chaplain Ruth Levins Adjourn meeting at approximately 1:00 Attendance: 95 -- 85 District 35-R Lions and 10 visiting Lions. Clubs attending (26): Beverly Hills, Brandon, Clearwater, Clearwater Evening, Crystal River-Kings Bay, Dade City-Heritage Park, Floral City, Gulfport, High Point, Holiday, Homosassa, Hudson-Bayonet Point, Inverness, Largo, 4-L's, NPR-Cotee River, Palm Harbor II, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Breakfast, Sun City Center, Tampa West Hillsboro, Tarpon Springs, Zephyrhills. Clubs absent (14): Crystal River, Holiday-Polonian, Land O'Lakes Caliente, Lutz Paradise Lakes, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, South Hillsborough, Spring Hill, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Downtown, Tampa-Palma Ceia, Tampa-Ybor City, Thonotosassa, USF Campus Club Respectfully submitted, Lion Lois Q. Malecky, PDG, Cabinet Secretary |
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