Princeton Lions Club

Minnesota - United States

  Club Board of Directors

The members of the board of directors are the president, immediate past president, vice president(s), secretary, treasurer, Lion tamer (optional), tail twister (optional), membership director, branch coordinator, if designated, and all other elected directors.  The board of directors shall have the following duties and powers:

  (1) It is the executive board of the club and is responsible for the execution, through the club officers, of the policies approved by the club. All new business and policy of the club shall be considered and shaped, first, by the board of directors for presentation to and approval by the club members at a regular or special club meeting.

  (2) It authorizes all expenditures and shall not create any indebtedness beyond the current income of this club, nor authorize disbursal of club funds for purposes inconsistent with the business and policy authorized by the club membership.

  (3) It has the power to modify, override or rescind the action of any officer of the club. 

  (4) It ensures that the books, accounts and operations of the club are audited annually or, at its discretion, more frequently and may require an accounting or have an audit made of the handling of any club funds by any officer, committee or member of the club. Any member of the club in good standing may inspect the audit or accounting upon request at a reasonable time and place. 

  (5) It appoints, on recommendation of the finance committee, a bank or banks for the deposit of the funds of the club.

  (6) It appoints the surety for the bonding of any officer of the club.

  (7) It does not authorize, nor permit, the expenditure, for any administrative purpose, of the net income of projects or activities of the club by which funds are raised from the public. It shall submit all matters of new business and policy to the respective standing or special club committee for study and recommendation to the board.

  (8) It appoints, subject to approval of the club membership, the delegates and alternates of the club to district (single, sub- or multiple) and international conventions.

  (9) It maintains at least two (2) separate funds governed by generally accepted accounting practices. The first fund to record administrative monies such as dues, tail twisting fines and other internally raised club funds. A second fund is to be established to record activity or public welfare monies raised by asking support from the public. Disbursement from such funds is to be in strict compliance with item (7) above.

 

Club President

Lion Matthew Klepsa 

 

The Club President is the chief executive officer of the club who presides at all meetings of the board of directors and the club. The president issues the call for regular meetings and special meetings of the board of directors and the club, and appoints the standing and special committees of the club while cooperating with chairpersons to ensure regular functioning and reporting of such committees. He/she sees that officers are elected as provided for by the constitution and by-laws, and cooperates with, and is an active member of the district governor's advisory committee of the zone in which this club is located.

 

 

Club 1st Vice President

 

Lion Scott Liestman

 

If the president is unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the 1st Vice President next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of the club as the president designates.

 
 

Club Secretary

Lion Roger Gale
 

 

The Club Secretary is under the supervision and direction of the president and the board of directors, and is the liaison officer between the club and the district (single or sub and multiple) in which the club is located, and the association. The secretary: • Submits regular monthly membership reports and other reports specified by the association • Submits upon request reports to the district governor's cabinet including copies of monthly membership and annual activities reports • Cooperates with and serves as an active member of the district governor's advisory committee of the zone in which the club is located • Has custody of and maintains general records of the club, including minutes of club and board meetings; attendance; committee appointments; elections; member information, addresses and telephone numbers of members; members club accounts • Arranges for issuance, in cooperation with the treasurer, of quarterly or semi-annual statements to each member for dues and other financial obligations owed to the club, collects and turns dues over to the club treasurer and obtains a receipt • Gives bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in the sum and with surety as determined by the board of directors.


 

Club Treasurer
Lion Pete Kleingartner 
 

 

The Club Treasurer shall: • Receive all monies from the secretary and deposit the currency in a bank or banks recommended by the finance committee and approved by the board of directors • Pay the club’s obligations authorized by the board of directors. All checks and vouchers shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned by one other officer, determined by the board of directors • Have custody of and maintain general records of club receipts and disbursements • Prepare and submit monthly and semi-annual financial reports to the international office of the association and the board of directors of this club • Give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her office in the sum and with surety as determined by the board of directors

 

Membership Chairman

Lion Bruce Lacher

    
The Membership Director is the chairperson of the membership committee. His/her responsibilities include: • Developing a club membership growth program and presenting the program to the board of directors for approval • Encouraging the recruitment of new qualified members at club meetings • Ensuring implementation of recruitment and retention procedures • Preparing and implementing member orientation sessions • Reporting to the board of directors ways to reduce the loss of members • Coordinating with other club committees in fulfilling these responsibilities • Serving as a member of the zone level membership committee

   
 

 

Immediate Past Pres

Lion David Anderson
  
   

       

The Immediate Past President and the other past presidents officially greet members and their guests at club meetings and represent the club in welcoming all new service-minded people in the community served by the club.

 

2nd Vice President
Lion Charlie Ossell



If the president and 1st Vice President are unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the 2nd Vice President next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of the club as the president designates.

 

3rd Vice President
  
              

If the president, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President are unable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the 3rd Vice President next in rank shall occupy his/her position and perform his/her duties with the same authority as the president. Each vice president shall, under the direction of the president, oversee the functioning of such committees of the club as the president designates.

Tail Twister
Lion Greg Peterson 
 

   

The Tail Twister promotes harmony, good fellowship, and enthusiasm in the meetings through appropriate stunts, games and the judicious imposition of fines on club members. There shall be no ruling from his/her decision in imposing a fine, provided, however, that no fine shall exceed an amount fixed by the board of directors of the club, and no member shall be fined more than twice at any one meeting. The tail twister may not be fined except by the unanimous vote of all members present. All monies collected by the tail twister shall be immediately turned over to the treasurer and a receipt shall be given.

 

 

Lion Tamer
Lion John Bowen 
  

 

The Lion Tamer has charge of and is responsible for the property and paraphernalia of the club, including flags, banners, gong, gavel, song books, etc. He/she puts each item in its proper place before every meeting and returns the items to the proper storage area after each meeting. He/she acts as sergeant-at-arms at meetings, seeing that those present are properly seated, and distributes bulletins, favors and literature as required at club and board meetings. He/she ensures that new members are welcomed to the club and sit with a different group at each meeting so that the new members become better acquainted.

 

2-year Director
Lion Roger Gale 

               



 

2-year Director
Lion Don Tessmer

               
 

     

 
 

1-year Director
Lion Carol Breitkreutz
  
             

 

 

1-year Director
Lion Bruce Lacher
  
                

 

 

 

 

 General Membership

 

 

Lion Arnett Alferness
  (Sponsored by Lion George Freichels)

 

   

 

Lion Arnold Alferness
  (Sponsored by Lion Dale Dunham)

 

   

 

Lion Dan Anderson
  (Sponsored by Lion Ray Peterson)

 

 

 

Lion Tom Blomberg
  (Sponsored by Lion Thom Godfrey)

 

 

 

Lion Gerald Boser
  (Sponsored by Lion Erwin Minks)

 

   

 

Lion John Bowen
  (Sponsored by Lion Del Liestman)

 

 

 

Lion Marcus Braaten
  (Sponsored by Lion Scott Liestman)


 

      

Lion Carol Breitkreutz
  (Sponsored by Lion Scott Liestman)


   

 

Lion Jack Breitkreutz
  (Sponsored by Lion Del  Liestman)

 

 

 

Lion Blake Broding
  (Sponsored by Lion Darcee Larsen)
 

 

 

                      

 

 

Lion Craig DeWitt
  (Sponsored by Lion  Arnett Alferness) 


  

 

Lion Fred Dierks
  (Sponsored by  Lion  Adam  Roggow)


  

 

Lion Dale Dunham
  (Sponsored by Lion  Arnold Alferness)
 

 

 

 

Lion Ralph Egbert
  (Sponsored by Lion Fred Dierks)

 

 

  

Lion Richard Fagerness
  (Sponsored by Lion Al Tou)


   

 

 

Lion Denise Frank
  ( Transfer )

 

 

Lion George Freichels
  (Sponsored by Lion __)

 

 

Lion Gary Furman
  (Sponsored by Lion Del Liestman)
 

 

 

Lion Roger Gale
  (Sponsored by Lion Fred Dierks)
 

 

 

Lion Jon George
  (Sponsored by Lion Fred Dierks)


 

 

Lion Jim Groebner
  (Sponsored by Lion Delton Young)

 

 

 

Lion Jeff Hammer
  (Sponsored by Lion Steve Odegard)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lion Stan Hansen
  (Sponsored by Lion  Gary Furman)
 

 

 

Lion Roger Hanson Jr.
  (Sponsored by Lion Dale Peterson)
 

 

 

Lion Wayne Harper
  (Sponsored by Lion Jerry Hoff)
 

 

 

  Lion Brian Hohlen
     Sponsored by Lion Fred Dierks)
 

 

 

Lion Pete Kleingartner
  ( Transfer )
 

 

 

Lion Kathryn Knafla
  (Sponsored by Lion Scott Liestman)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lion Char Kramersmeier
  (Sponsored by Lion Art Larson)
 

 

 

 

Lion Wally Kramersmeier
  (Sponsored by Lion Art Larson)
 

 

 

 

 

Lion John Laing
  (Sponsored by Lion Jerome Hoff)
 

 

 

 

Lion Del Liestman
  (Sponsored by Lion Howard Murphey)


 

 

Lion Scott Liestman
  (Sponsored by Lion Del Liestman)

 

 

Lion Ken Lindstrom
  ( Transfer )

 

               

 

Lion Darrin Marana
  (Sponsored by Lion Blake Broding) 
 

 

 

 

Lion Eric McBroom
  (Sponsored by Lion Henry Frigard)
 

 

 

 

Lion Mitzi Mellott
  (Sponsored by Lion Gerald Boser)

 

 

 

 

Lion Guy Miller
  (Sponsored by Lion Fred Dierks)

 

 

 

Lion Doug Nolting
  (Sponsored by Lion Arnold Alferness)

 

 

 

Lion Mark Nutt
  (Sponsored by Lion Scott Liestman)


 

                                                                                     

 

Lion Jane Odgers
  (Sponsored by Lion Dale Peterson)


 

                                                                                     

 

 Lion Steve Olson
  (Sponsored by Lion Gerald Boser) 
 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Lion Greg Petersen
  (Sponsored by Lion Tom Blomberg)