Clear Lake Lions Club Meeting

July 21, 2025

The Clear Lake Lions Club convened their monthly meeting at the CLACC cafeteria at 6 p.m. with new President, Bill Peterson, presiding. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Twelve members attended the meeting. The secretary minutes of the June meeting were approved. The Treasurer presented the current financials, and the financial report was approved after acknowledging that a hardware purchase amount was wrong, but the category totals were accurate.

Old Business included the members debriefing the brat stand performance at Clear Lake Heritage Days. Thursday evening was canceled this year due to rain, and there were some supplies that were mixed up on the order, but it all got straightened out. This year’s Heritage Days brat sales generated nearly the same profit as 2024. The second item of Old Business addressed was an update on the plastic recycling program. Lions are working with CLACC leaders Tim Wyss and Ray Cress on potential spots for some benches, with one location finalized--on the West side of the building by the flag and little library. Potential locations for additional benches were discussed. Hardware was purchased and donated for bench installation.

New Business included the upcoming Clear Lake Lions Club annual charity golf fundraiser taking place on Saturday, August 2 at the Clear Lake Golf Course. Some volunteer stations were filled but there are still some openings that need to be filled. All members were also asked to donate a dessert item of bars or cookies for the event. They can be dropped off the day of the event before 2 p.m. The next item of New Business was the Lions birthday calendar schedule. Sponsors will need to be confirmed before September 30. Next was the August 23 Backpack Program fundraiser at Nilssen’s. Two-hour volunteer slots are available, so please contact Lion Cheryl Paulson if you can help. The next item of New Business was the August joint meeting with the Clayton Lions Club on August 18. The social and meeting will be held at the Clayton ballfield, and District Governor Ed Cerney will be the featured guest speaker. Social begins at 5 p.m. with the potluck meal at 6 p.m. followed by a short meeting. Clear Lake Lions members are asked to bring salads and desserts. We have some leftover soda from Clear Lake Heritage Days which we will bring. Finally, President Bill Peterson acknowledged Joe Mara for his 51 years of service with the Lions. With no further business, a call to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sarah Kowal, Secretary