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(editor: Skip Dunlap webmaster: n/a)SEPTEMBER 2011
Skip is reportadly on vacation, so your friendly neighborhood webmaster/secretary has stepped in with a quick What's What for September.
Leszek and Dan M. both have birthdays this month, so come to a meeting and buy them a drink.
Gordon has lined up Hal Palmer of the Pioneer Lions and the current Multiple District Council Chairman to speak about the district, the council, and our role in the big picture. Come on down to the Carriage and hear what he has to say.
We have a new member, Sean Welsh, sponsored by Dan Norman. Come on down and meet him. Bill Lammi is our other newest member, and if you haven't met him yet come by a meeting and say hi.
Lion Larry Blinn was recently awarded a pin from MD19 for the Lion for Life program. Come give him a pat on the back.
Meetings Sep 12th and Sep 26th, board meeting Sep 19th.
AUGUST 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
Well no Monticello Lion entered this exciting world in August so save that gift for next month!
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
The next regular meeting is September 12th. Mark it down and show up. Lion Gordon always has an interesting program for us.
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
We have another new member, Sean Welch. Be sure to introduce yourself and make him feel welcome.
Our secretary, Lion EriK, has updated our web page for us. Note the attached address. (Hopefully if you are reading this you found it)
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/longviewmonticello/index.php
There is a good picture of a lot of us right on the front page. Better tune in if you want to know how handsome you look. Thanks Erik for being a dedicated Lion, and bring us into the modern electronic world.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
King Lion Howard needs Lion to look after next year's Coffee Stop. This is a good chance for one of our newer members to help with our fund raising. The coffee stop makes about a $1000 dollars (or almost 5-10% of our total club income). We do many good things in our community with this money. Lion Gordon has been in charge for many years, and will be a good hand in helping someone to take over.
District Governor Crawford Spens has put together his visitation schedule. Being the "Big Kauna" requires lots of visibility and meetings. We need to go with him to as many of the meetings as possible to show are support him and help keep energized. His schedule has been forwarded to you. Please volunteer to go with him occasionally.
JULY 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have many birthdays this month! Be sure to wish each member a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
LION AL ALPAUGH
LION JOHN CHESLOCK
LION BILL LAMMI
and Skip forgot ERIK GUTTORMSEN (me)
DONATIONS GIVEN
St. Stephens Church (paper box location) $100
Methodist Church 30th/Pacific Way(paper box location) $100
The Board met Monday, July 19th and approved the Donation Budget for next year. We are planning an income from paper collections, coffee stop, and miscellaneous of $13,000 . The Donation Budget is $12,900. We are a good service organization - we give what we earn away to needy projects. Our big money maker is the Paper Collection that we deliver to Norpac . Norpac pays us $115 per ton of paper. We have four steady members on the paper crew and several willing to fill for a total of about 8-10. If you can lend a hand that would be great as the 4-6 regulars can get tired at their age. :)
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
There will be no meeting Monday the 25th. We are going to attend the Black Bears vs. Kitsap Blue Jackets baseball game Thursday the 21st. That replaces the regular meeting. Play ball and bring a perspective member. Be sure to introduce yourself to any prospective member that attends. Show them who we are and help encourage the them to become a member.
Our first meeting in August is on the 8th. Lion Gordon always has a good program and keeps us informed of things going on in the County.
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Year End and Installation of new officers happened at our June 20th meeting. We had a good meeting .A visiting Past District Governor installed our new officers. Shortly thereafter in Seattle at the National Lions Club Convention, Lion Crawford Spens was installed as the new District Governor for District 19G. Wish him well when you see him or send him a congratulation note.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We had good participation at our Coffee Stop at the North Bound Toutle Rest Area July 16th and 17th. Lion Skip Dunlap and Lion Bill Lammi set a new record for the least amount of money collected in a four hour shift ($7.20). The good news is that the total for the 48hours (2:00 AM Saturday to 2:00AM Monday) was $1029. However those 2 to 6AM shifts are "kind a slow". We had some very good help from non club members who filled in the schedule for us:
Barbara Alpaugh
Janice Dockstetter
Audrey Walker
Abby Bray
LaVerne Zimmerman
Gayle Obermeyer
Thanks to all for a successful Coffee Stop!
June 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have many birthdays this month! Be sure to wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
Lion Larry Blinn
Lion Harry Durham
Lion Herman Dykstra
Lion Wayne Jacobson
Lion Dennis Som
DONATIONS GIVEN
This is the end of our financial year, and we have donated to all those that we budget for. Good Job fellow Lions!
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Year End and Installation of new officers Meeting Monday, June 20th, at the Carriage Inn on 1334 12th Ave. Social hour at 6:30PM and Dinner at 7:00PM. It will be a good meeting and we will install our new KING LION Howard Hopkins. (The complete list of officers is attached).
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Our newest member, Bill Lammi, was installed at our last meeting, June 13th. If you have not met Bill yet, please introduce yourself and make him feel welcome. Bill has a lot to offer us with an interesting back ground.
Our a problem with our homeless residence in the St.Stephens paper box has been solved. The St Stephens minister was able to relocate him to a better facility!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are all signed up for the Black Bear's baseball game on Thursday evening, July 21st. Lion Erik has purchased the tickets. Be sure to call or email Erik to let him know how many tickets you will need. You can pick up your ticket ahead of time from Erik or show up between 5:30 to 6:30PM and pick up your ticket at the ticket booth (Will Call) . The Monticello Lions treasury is paying for the tickets for members and prospective members. Tickets for quests are $14 dollars. We will be located on the party deck at the LCC ball field.
Don't forget our Coffee Stop at the North Bound Toutle Rest Area July 16th and 17th. If you have not signed up, contact Lion Gordon and he will find you a time to serve. It is a good opportunity to tell some innocent traveler your "True" stories that no one listens to or believes any more.
The 2011-2012 Monticello Lions Leadership:
President Howard Hopkins
Past President (pin) Bob Bliss
1st Vice President John Cheslock
2nd Vice President Larry Blinn
3rd Vice President Erik Guttormsen
Secretary Erik Guttormsen
Treasurer Neil Zimmerman
District Governor Crawford Spens
Council Member Bob Bliss
Directors Jerry Engebo
For 1 year Tom Myklebust
Directors Dan Morgan
For 2 years Thuy Vo
Lion Tamer Dan Norman
Tail Twister Leszek Cromwell
Program Director Gordon Sondker
Membership Director Bob Bliss
Lions Tale Editor Skip Dunlap
May 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have had some birthdays go by, but we always can wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
Lion Jerry Engbo
Lion and Life Member Don McArdle
DONATIONS GIVEN
Northwest Sight and Hearing Foundation $1000
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at the Carriage Inn on 1334 12th Ave., May 23rdh. I understand that the Tail Twister is in charge of the program so be prepared!
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
We have a new member – Bill Lammi. His family were early settlers on Germany Creek. Bill’s roots are deep in this community. He spent a lot of his youth in Europe because of his fathers work. If you have not met Bill yet, please introduce yourself and make him feel welcome. Bill has a lot to offer us with an interesting back ground.
Lion George Obermeyer has done another fine job of organizing our White Cane “sales” at Fred Meyers. He is very appreciative of all the Lions that showed up and did their job. Thanks Lion George for another good job by a busy person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are still having a problem with our homeless residence in the St.Stephens paper box. The St Stephens minister has been contacted and hopefully will resolve the problem.
April 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have had some birthdays go by, but we always can wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
Lion Roger Olson
Lion Dick Haseman
Lion Tracy Powell
DONATIONS GIVEN
American Field Service Scholarship $200
LCIF – Japan $50
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at the Carriage Inn on 1334 12th Ave., April 25th. The first meeting in May is on the 9th. Lion Gordon always has a good program for us.
We have a big WHITE CANES meeting date on Friday, May 6th and Saturday May 7th at the Fred Meyer grocery store entrance to give out “White Canes”. We will collect donations for the Lion’s Clubs main purpose : to help people with poor eye sight! Lion George Obermeyer (360-425-0115) still needs some help filling two hour shifts on Saturday. Give him a call if you can help.
The District 19G Spring Conference will be held at the Kelso Red Lion Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st. Vice District Governor, Lion Crawford Spens will be installed as District Governor. Let us all show in support of him - the first Monticello Lion to be elected to such an exalted position!
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Lion Erik Guttormsen won the 25 cent dice game with five of a kind in one roll. I don’t think he got rich but he did get “Glory”.
Lion Dan Norman showed off some more of his many talents keeping the Lion’s Paper truck running. Apparently our truck had some serious starter problems. Lion Dan came to the rescue. We all thank him for that!
We have been “unknowingly” furnishing a homeless man a place to sleep this past month in the St. Stephens paper collection box. He has since moved to better quarters at the Community House. You just never know when or how a Lions Club will help some one out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lion Jerry Engebo is taking a leave of absence from the paper collection crew to have his shoulder repaired. We wish him well and a speedy recovery.
March 2011
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have had some birthdays go by, but we always can wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
Lion Howard Hopkins
Lion George Obermeyer
Lion Dan Norman
Lion David Powell
and don't forget, Crawford Spens
DONATIONS GIVEN
Project Uplift (Thuy VO’s Vietnam School construction project) $1000
Camp Leo (three scholarships of diabetic young people) $750
FISH $400
LCC Scholarship Fund $500
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at the Carriage Inn on 1334 12th Ave., Monday March 28th. We had our first meeting there on the 14th of March. The meeting was well attended and another good Lion Gordon program.
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Lion Anell Matison collected 426 pair of glasses WOW!!, can any one come close to that. Anell cannot attend many meetings because she works shift work at Fibre. That does not stop her from being an active Lion!
Our club spellers had a good time at the Altrusa Spell-ebration last Friday night. King Lion Bob, Lions Jerry and Lions Skip represented the Monticello Lions. We were doing fine until they started giving us foreign language words like skomakawai, faja, and other strange sounds . Well, we will be better prepared next year-ya, you betcha.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lion EriK is looking for a replacement as club secretary. He will be giving it up for family reasons so some one must come forward or we will be without a secretary this July . The following is what Lion EriK sent to us all in an email
“I am looking for a secretary for the 2011-2012 Lions year (July-June) and ideally at least a couple years as the position works much better when it doesn't change hands every year. The job doesn't take too much time, and I will of course train, help organize and hand over all the needed info as well as be the fill in on nights you can’t be there. And the biggest bonus, the club covers your meal at every regular meeting."
In addition, Gordon is still looking for a future replacement for program chair and a current replacement for Coffee Stop chair, which Dan N. has been filling in nicely.
And Crawford needs some spots filled on his cabinet as DG next year.
BIG NEWS March 1st 2011:
Starting March 14th we will meet reguarly at the Carriage Restaurant on 12th instead of JTs on 14th.
February 2011
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have had some birthdays go by, but we always can wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
Lion Neal Zimmerman
Lion Gordon Sondker
DONATIONS GIVEN
Lions Sight and Hearing Committee of Cowlitz County $1000
($500 each in memory of Harold Reust and Darrell Hunter)
Boy Scouts of America $200
Altrusa (Entry fee for the Spelling Bee) $135
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at JTs, February 28th. Our District Governor, Terry Sutfin’ will be our speaker. Terry’s wife will probably be there too; she is a Lion and her name is Helen. Make them both feel welcome.
This meeting will be our last meeting at JTs. Next month we will start meeting at the Carriage Inn on 1334 12th Ave. We will have more room and an open menu.
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Lion Larry Blinn attended the Lion’s Leadership Institute. Lion Larry reported that it was very worth while and thanked the club for their support. King Lion Bob said that he received reports from the Institute instructors that Lion Larry was a great participator and most enthusiastic. Thanks Lion Larry for attending and representing the Monticello Lions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Once again we have an outstanding intellectually enhanced spelling team representing the Monticello Lions in the Altrusa Spell –ebration. Our team of innovative spellers are Lion Gerry Engbo, Lion Erik Guttormsen, and King Lion Bob Bliss. So, be sure to attend and support our team Friday, March 18th, 7:00 PM at the Kelso Pub. I only cost eight bucks!
January 2011
Sad news in this letter. In December we lost Lion Harold Reust. In this month of January we have lost Lion Darrel Hunter. These two have been active Lions in the past. We will miss them. My they rest in peace. We give thanks for their good works and their lives.
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
We have had some birthdays go by, but we always can wish them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY next time we see them – it is never too late to give them a handshake or a gift:
December: Sonny Docksteader, Bob Bliss, Anell Mattison, Lynn Spens
January: Mike Nisbet, John Terry, Tom Myklebust
DONATIONS GIVEN
Longview United Methodist Church (paper box location) $100
St. Stephens Episcopal Church (paper box location) $100
Lions Sight and Hearing Committee of Cowlitz County $1000
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at JTs, January 24th. Lion Larry Blinn and Gordon Sondker have a good program lined up for us. It will be educational, informative and fun. Be sure to be there, the more of us that are there, the more entertaining it will be! Let us show support for our King Lion and Program chairman.
HIGH LITES OF THE PAST MONTH
Our Lion’s Christmas party was a great success. Lion Gordon lined up a program of young people who sang Christmas songs for us. King Lion Bob’s wife, Lou did a great job of decorating the table and many Lions wives walked away with her hand made table decorations. THANK YOU LOU!
We had good participation in the December Walk and Knock. Lion John Cheslock had us well organized. We made short work of our collection routes. Thank you to all that participated. We do good work!
A BIG THANKS TO LION THUY VO AND ANH. They were very kind to host us in their home for the Oregon/Auburn football game. Anh’s egg rolls were out of this world as only Anh can make them. I even took a few home to my wife, Barbara, they were so good. Thank you Thuy and Ahn.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
At our Lion’s Board Meeting this month, we vote to financially support Lion Larry Blinn’s attendance at the Leadership Institute Training in February. Good luck Larry.
Lion Erik has a new supply of Lions paraphernalia such as window stickers and license plate frames. Some of it is free and some costs a few bucks. Lion Erik will also be ordering some new Lions hats that Lion Larry was showing off at the last Board Meeting.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to put all their newspapers and magazines in our paper collection boxes.
Decemember 2010
This month we had Walk N Knock with the boyscoutrs for CAP Help Food Warehouse. It was cold but fun and thanks to all that could make it to help collect food.
Birthdays included Sonny, Bob, Anell, and Lyn. Merry Birthday
And the club met for our annual Christmas Dinner at JTs Steak and Fishouse. Some great singing was provided by the perpetual program chair Gordon, and great food and conversation were had by all. Congrats to everyone that won centerpieces, I know ours looked great on the dining room table for Christmas.
On a sadder note, we are all mourning the passing of Harold Ruest, long time member and friend and dedicated paper crew worker. Please join us in wishing his family a better 2011.
See everyone Jan 10th at JTs.
November 2010
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
No birthdays in November. I guess there was not much going on in March.
Correction: Lion Strange's birthday was the 20th, Happy Birthday!
DONATIONS MADE IN SEPTEMBER
American Red Cross $400
Salvation Army $400
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting time is 6:30PM at JTs, November 22nd. Our attendance has dropped off. There have been only eleven members showing up at the last two meetings. Let us improve that and show some support for our King Lion and Program chairman.
The Christmas party is all set for December 13th. Lion Gordon has lined up a program of young people singing Christmas songs for us. King Lion Bob is sending out announcements by mail. The dinner will be at JTs. Be sure to bring a friend. Email or call Lion Skip for reservations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Walk and Knock is Saturday, December 4th. We will meet at CVG elementary school on 30th avenue in Longview at 9AM. We have a couple of good routes to pick up food for the HELP Warehouse. Come on out and help – good works and good company.
Lion Erik has a new supply of Lions paraphernalia such as window stickers and license plate frames. Some of it is free and some costs a few bucks. This will be available at the next meeting.
Erik met with our scholar ship recipient, Tracy Larson. A very impressive young lady studying Mechanical Engineering. Our Lions Club is doing good things in this community thanks to all of your efforts and support.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to put all their newspapers and magazines in our paper collection boxes.
HIGH LITES OF THE MONTH
The fall weather has arrived. Be sure to clean your gutters and oil up your snow shovel!
October 2010
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
Lion Skip Dunlap had a birthday October First, Wish him well!
DONATIONS MADE IN SEPTEMBER
NW Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation $1000
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting at 6:30PM at JTs, October 25th. If you have missed a meeting or two, be sure to show up for this one. Every meeting has surprises and you can be one too!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Past King Lion Dan Morgan won the Jack of Diamonds raffle. Congratulations!
Encourage your friends and neighbors to put all their newspapers and magazines in our paper collection boxes. Our paper collections are slowing down. We anticipate only collecting six van loads this year. That means less money to return to the community.
Christmas is fast approaching. Our Lions Christmas party will be at JTs on December 13th so put that date on your entertainment calendar. Lion Gordon has some unique entertainment line up for us on that date!
HIGH LITES OF THE MONTH
Vice District Governor Crawford and Lion Larry Blinn attended the District Fall Form in Pasco. Congratulations to Lion Larry Blinn for being such a great participator in Lion activities. Lion Larry has also been active with Lion Skip repairing and painting our paper collection boxes.
Lion Erik attended the Lower Columbia Community College Scholarship Forum and met our scholarship recipient, Tracy Larson. She is a graduate of RALong, a veteran of the US Navy. Tracy is a member of the LCC national Honor Society. She is employed as the Student Veterans Affairs Representative at the college. Tracy is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Lion Erik was very impressed with Tracy’s goals and recommends that we continue to help her as she moves on.
September 2010
August 2010
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
Every month it seems that some one gets older. But this month we all stay young – i.e. NO BIRTHDAYS!!
DONATIONS MADE IN AUGUST
CAP FOOD WAREHOUSE $400
LV METHODIST CHURCH YOUTH $100
ST.STEPHENS EPISCOPAL YOUTH $100
COMMUNITY HOUSE $400
NW Lions Foundation $980
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Our next regular meeting September 12th at 6:30PM at JTs. If you have missed a meeting or two, be sure to show up for this one. Every meeting has surprises and you can be one too!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our paper collections are slowing down. We anticipate only collecting six van loads this year. That means less money to return to the community. Encourage your friends and neighbors to put all their newspapers and magazines in our paper collection boxes or contact a member if needed. We need as much as we can get, including magazines.
You will not be seeing the Monticello Lion’s paper collection truck parked in the parking lot at Ocean Beech and 33rd Avenue. Our truck has been vandalized three times in the past six months – broken windows, stolen carburetor, broken windshield. It is hard to believe that no one has seen this vandalizing going on and not calling 911 – the truck has been parked in plane sight right on the main drag! We will be parking it at a new location.
HIGH LITES OF THE MONTH
The North Bound Toutle Rest area Coffee Stop went off very well. Every one showed up on time. George and Gail Obermeyer celebrated their wedding anniversary there giving away free coffee. That shows dedication to Lion’s projects! THANKS GEORGE AND GAIL!! Some of us met some interesting people and some wished a few of them would move on (after a generous donation). We grossed $1057.89 -- Good show! Thanks to everyone that worked at the rest stop including some at large and honorary members (Al and Barb Alpaugh).
July 2010
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP AND EXPECTING A BIG GIFT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
Zodiac Signs Cancer and Leo – lucky birthdays for July are Lions Ron Fletcher, Al Alpaugh, John Cheslock, and Erik Guttormsen. Wish them well and may the stars align in their favor!
DONATIONS MADE IN July
There were no donations made this month. The Lions fiscal year starts this month. At our first board meeting on July 19th the board approved the budget for the New Year. This budget lays out the anticipated donations for the coming year. This budget will be presented to the membership for final approval at the next regular meeting, August 9th.
MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS
Lion Gordon has another fine program lined up for our meeting, August 9th. Dave Andrews, the manager of the Cowlitz PUD will tell us what is blowing in the wind for the local PUD and how a windmill farm can make all feel good.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There is still and opportunity to buy a raffle ticket to win a Yahama Grizzley 550 FI four wheel drive ATV. The tickets are ten bucks ($10) and can be purchased from Lion John Cheslock (414-9241) or Lion Kerby Kee (425-3680). It is a closed end raffle with only 2,500 tickets for sale. So buy one and you have a reasonable chance of driving a brand new ATV or a prize of equal value from Pro Caliber Motorsports! The money earned will go to the Lion’s Sight and Hearing Committee of Cowlitz County Eye Bank fund for local eye exams and cataract surgeries.
Lion Dave Powell is working on a new fund raiser for our club. When Lion Dave calls and asks for volunteers, step up to the plate and help out. Newspaper collections are dropping off, and we need other income to continue to do the good works that Lions are known for.
HIGH LITES OF THE MONTH
The reports of the Lions Baseball Outing last Saturday are all in and very good! It looks like we have a new annual affair. About twenty Lions and guests showed up, saw a good ball game and had a general fun time. Thanks Lion Erik for organizing this affair. It was also reported that obstreperous WSU alumni furnished additional entertainment during the evening.
June 2010
