ROCKFORD LIONS CLUB ROAR

VOL 64 September 14, 2017 NO 2

Meeting Agenda: There are lots of projects coming up this year which we are looking for your input on ways you can get involved. If you should have an idea on a new project, please come prepared to present it to our members. Yearly awards will also be presented.

From the desk of

Lion Steve Neveau, President

Dinner: Our chef tonight is LionDianna Robach. Cooking for September 28th is Past President Lion Kevin Steinke. Lion Joan Heinz has volunteered for our October 12th meeting. We have one opening for both October and November. The meal budget is not to exceed $175with a $50 stipend.

Volunteer Hours: If you have Lion volunteer hours over the summer, please contact Secretary Lion Paul Conlon with the event and the number hours worked.

Committee Chairs/Vacancies: President Steve has a list of vacancies needing to be filled. Information will be presented at this week’s meeting.

Cemetery Update: Lion David Heinz is the new chair with Lion Kevin Steinke as co-chair. There will be two cemetery clean ups per year. The first will be scheduled this fall and the second in the spring. Confirm dates to follow.

UpcomingEvents

* September 14: Awards Night and upcoming events

September 23: Harvest Fest

* September 28: TBD

*Regular Meeting Night

BELATED BIRTHDAYS

August: Lions Polly VonEschen, Jim Harding, Dianna Robach, Tom VonEschen, Steve Neveau, Mike McGovern and John Scheidel.

September: Lions Erik Keith, Karen Jacobs, Jeff O’Hara and Paul Krupp.

Harvest Fest Tent 2017:Again this year we will be sponsoring the beverage tent on Saturday, Sept 23rd. In the tent will be a chili cook-off early afternoon with live entertainment for the evening. Chairs are Lion Tom VonEschen and John O’Dowd.

Support:You all are asked to keep those of our members, former members and their familymembers that are ill or recovering in your thoughts andprayers. Please keep Lion Diana posted as she will be sending out greeting cards.

Lions Draw: Starts up again so be sure to have some extra $$.

We Serve

Rockford Lions Club

Officers/Board Members

2017-2018

President: (2-year term)

Steve Neveau –

Immediate Past President:

Kevin Steinke -

Secretary:

Paul Conlon –

Treasurer:

Karl Koivisto –

1st VP:

Paul Conlon –

2nd VP:

Kim Neveau–

Membership Chair:

Ron Riebschleger –

Lion Tamer:

Yvonne Sevigny –

Tail Twister:

Sarah Jehnzen –

Joe Rossi(alternate) –

District Liaison:

Ron Riebschleger –

Directors:

2Year - David Krupp –

John O’Dowd–

Paul Krupp –

1 Year – Dianna Robach –

Joan Heinz –

Paul Conlon –

UPGRADING OUR SERVICE TO YOU

AS A LION

Our 101st President:

DR. NARESH AGGARWAL

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

2017-18

Leo Club Motto

  • Leadership: Leo members acquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers.
  • Experience: They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world.
  • Opportunity: Leos develop positive traits and receive recognition for their contributions.

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