Emporia Lions Club, Regular Meeting, Blue Key Room Noon, May 7, 2025
Present: Mike, Cole, Gary, Bob and Jane S., Wilma, John, Bill H., Roy, Dave, Will, Ron, and Sally. Guests: Matt Hastings, Bry Spafford, Steve Hildebrand, David Spafford, and 1st Vice District Governor Clark Lindstrom.
Mike called the meeting to order. He thanked Ron for being the greeter. Following the flag salute Steve gave the invocation. Tail Twister Bob asked for wisdom from our new members. Congratulations to Ron and Nina for being 35 year members and Bob S. and Dave for being 50 year members. Thanks to those who helped at KISS and those who attended the Chamber afterhours. 1st VDG Clark Lindstrom inducted Steve Hildebrand, Matt Hastings and Bry Spafford as new members in the club. Cole moved and Gary seconded to wave flags on Road S for Flag Day. Motion passed. Wilma has worked on our flower bed downtown. Several businesses have donated. 1st VDG Clark Lindstrom was our speaker. He said that Lions growth mainly is overseas. Membership is up but USA membership is down. Our District goal is two new clubs. Our number one goal is to tell others about Lions and bring in new members. A Bag of Bucks was passed around to collect for LCIF. Today, our club increased its membership by 3.
Respectfully submitted, Sally Conard, secretary