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MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
Thanks to Lions Jeff, Ashley, Steve, Paula, Mary, Alex, Irene, Bob, Bill, Don, Laura, and Jack we had another great meeting. We also had two guests, Neil Bryant, Lion Don’s guest, and Monique Smith, Executive Director of the Learning Lab (another two potential members).
CASINOS
Our next casino is September29th for the City of Boise. It will be held at the Dick Eardley Senior Center in Boise from 6:30 to 8:30. Don’t forget!
Lion Mary also noted the casino for JST Mfg. was re-scheduled for Dec. 2nd.
RAKE UP BOISE
Lion Jeff reported he has signed up our group for Rake up Boise, which is set for November 12th. You need to go online to register at: https://app.servicedays.com/teams/2331/volunteers/new or you can contact Lion Jeff (208)407-5901 or email: jeffmoos55@gmail.com.
The plan is we will meet around 9 am at Lion Ray’s home, rake his yards, then move on to Lion Irene’s home to rake up her yards.
ROYAL ORDER OF THE PLUCKED CLUCK POETRY CONTEST
Lion Ashley has set October 19th as the date for our annual poetry contest. Rules are:
- Construct & read an original poem
- One page long only
- Mention a Lion, Service Project & Fundraiser
Eligibility: All Boise Vista Lions, other Lions at the discretion of the Rules Committee.
Excludes: No succession.
RECYCLE
Lion Laura reports it’s time to make another recycle run. Lions Jeff, Don, Steve and Paula have volunteered to go along to help. This will be our final trip for the season. We are set up to meet at 9:00 am on September 27th.
USA/CANADA FORUM
Lions Jeff and Deanna attended this year’s USA/ Canada forum in Calgary this year. Lion Jeff said it was a very packed three days. With so much to learn Lion Jeff noted it would take him a year to figure it all out, then another year to “serve the club” properly. Money well spent Lion Jeff. While attending the forum, Lion Jeff had the opportunity to meet our International President Brian Sheehan whose motto is “Make it a Great Day”. We can all have a great day, but how many of us strive to make it a great day for others?
Next year the USA/Canada forum will be held in Reno, Nevada. Get your reservations in now! This is the closest to Idaho the forum will be.
GUEST SPEAKER
Lion Paula introduced our guest speaker, Monique Smith, Executive Director of the Learning Lab. Lions have been working with the Learning Lab doing vision screening for several years. The Learning Lab is not only for vision screening low-income families, it is also a place for refugees and low-income families to improve their English language skills, earn their GED, earn their citizenship, and become an active part of our community. Last year there were 320 students from 37 countries of origin.
SEE YOU OCTOBER 5TH!
