Minutes
Marlette Lions Club Minutes Marlette Michigan 3021 Main Street
September 15, 2025
Call to order: 1VP Scott Bohms @6:30 pm
Members in attendance: Scott Bohms, Ron Stevens, Dorothy Wilson, Josh
Corlew, Tim Dietzel, Ken Patriquin, Ron Lindberg, Larry Moore, Don
Spinks. Visitor: Jeremiah Dietzel.
Pledge of allegiance: 1 VP Scott Bohms
Invocation: 1VDG Tim Dietzel
Introduction of guests: Tim Dietzel introduced his son Jeremiah. He is
considering joining the Marlette Lions.
Additions/approval of agenda 1DVG Dietzel moved we accept the minutes
as read, Ron Stevens 2 nd . Motion carried.
Corrections/ approval of August meeting: Ken Patriquin moved that we
accept August meeting minutes as read, Tim Dietzel 2 nd . Motion carried.
Treasurer: Treasurer Ron Lindberg. $56.20 cash In box+ $ 4,660.47
checking =
$4,722.67.
Mint drive: $ 1,665.46 total. Thanks guys for giving your time to volunteer!
Motion made by Secretary Wilson that we accept treasurers report, 2 nd by
Larry Moore, motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Mint Chair: Ken Patriquin. Nothing new to report.
Membership chair: Glenn Chappel. Absent.
Eyeglass chair: Ron Stevens. Nothing new to report.
Old business: (1VP Scott Bohms)
Fall Family Days: 9/20 from 11-3:00 pm. (Set up at 10:15 am.) Tim Dietzel
and Ron Stevens will pick up cookies and water at Sams club. 1VP Bohms
made a motion that we cap the spending for supplies at $250.00. Ron
Stevens 2 nd , motion carried.
Vision Screening: Congratulations to President Spinks for earning his
certification to perform vision screening. Jim Williams from Washington twp.
May bring his vision trailer and ambulance this Saturday to help with
screening and bless the community with a kid friendly ambulance.
Raffle License: 1VDG Tim Dietzel: Checking with Bens outdoors as to
which firearm is the best to raffle off? Their specialist Fred is willing to
come to next meeting to explain in greater detail how that works.
1VP Bohms had an idea for fundraiser, it is Soles for Souls. We collect
shoes and box them up to be sent overseas for those less fortunate. Our
club will be paid by weight. The organization will come get them. It was
mentioned that it may take quite a bit of space. Treasurer Lindberg offered
his barn for storage as we collect.
Member induction: Tabled till next month.
New Business:
Club Website: Ken Patriquin talked to Jason Visloski about website he was
working on before he moved. Mr. V. Will get back to him with a password so
we can get that updated soon.
Lions Patriquin and Wilson will work together to get a public Facebook
account up and running. The goal is to keep the community informed of
what we’re up to and bring in more members! Jeremiah Dietzel had some
great ideas, we will invite him to assist us if he can!
Halloween October/Trail of Treats October 18, 5-7 pm.: �� We’re asking
club members to join us as we serve the kids and make a strong presence
in our community. Find a costume and bring a bag of candy or two! Last
year we had a great time! Let secretary Wilson know if you can help. 810-
834-8595
Halloween night we will meet at Pam Cowdry's for dinner Like years past
and then don a costume to hand out candy to the kids. Time TBD.
Christmas party: ��1VP Bohms will check with Beagios in Kingston to see if
we can hold our Christmas party there.
Club Directors needed? 2 of our 1 year and 2 of our 2 year directors will be
leaving us. Will discuss this at October meeting.
Governors cabinet meetings October 25, 1:00 pm. In Almont:
Party for Judy Keller at Ubly Heights country club. 10/5/2025.@ 2:00 pm.
1VP Bohms moved we donate $100.00 to Judy, 2 nd by Tim Dietzel, motion
carried. Please RSVP.
50/50: 1VP Scott Bohms, will draw a name at October meeting.
Tail Twister: Josh Corlew. Josh brought All the pop tabs he has collected,
1,448.00 Tabs in all. Great job Lions! Pres. Spinks will decide where to
donate them and let us all know. Start saving your tabs for next year!
Adjournment:1VP Bohms adjourned meeting at 7:24 pm.
P.S. Don’t forget a dime for October meeting!
July 2023
Meeting called to order July 17, at 6:30 p.m. by IPP Tim Dietzel.
Pledge of Allegiance led by club president Tim Dietzel.
Invocation by club president Lion Tom Skaklel.
Approval of minutes dated June 19, 2023. Motioned by Lion Tom Skakle to approve the minutes and seconded by Lion Lion Scott Bohms. Motion passed.
Treasurer report by Lion Ron Lindberg:
Cash on hand $20.25 Admin Acct: $2661.50
Checking acct: $2904.33 Activity Acct: $263.08
Total cash $2924.58 Total: $2924.58
Motioned by Lion Scott Bohms to approve the treasurer report and seconded by Lion Brad Cox. Motion passed.
Lion Scott Bohms introduced the scholarship winners, Mary and Bella. Each read their essay. Mary is going to Ferris State University and Bella is going to Bethel College.
Installation of club officers for the 2023/2024 Lions year postponed to the next meeting due to the absence of principles.
Lion Brad Cox reported that the hospital is receptive to placing the eyeglass collection box there, but final word has not been received.
Family Fall Days is scheduled for September 16 with a rain date of September 23. Don Spinks appointed chair of committee.
Motioned by Lion Scott Bohms and seconded by Lion Tom Skakle to pay $50.00 dues to the Marlette Chamber of Commerce. Motion passed.
IPP Tim Dietzel will investigate an informational table at the Farmers Market.
The club will let the city of Marlette do the electrical repairs at the park pavilions since there was vandalism at the other pavilions. Repairs are more involved than previously thought.
Dr. Barden of the Greater Thumb Eye Care in Vassar would like to continue the relationship with some price adjustments. Exam is $50, glasses are $199.00, and bifocals are $159.00. Motions by Lion Scott Bohms and seconded by Lion Tom Skakle to continue services with Greater Thumb Eye Care. Motion passed. Club secretary Don Spinks will communicate with Greater Thumb Eye Care.
Imlay City Lions are doing a concession stand at the Eastern Michigan Fair July 25-29 and could use help.
Marlette school's open house is scheduled for August 23rd, 5-7 pm.
Jon Keys name was pulled and was absent.
Next meeting, bring a pen.
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm.
