NMTLC Minutes – Tuesday May 29, 2012

Members Lions Present – Beverley Harris, Stephen Harris, Laverne Carr, Stephanie Cuffee, and Marvin Clemmons Sr.

The general formalities of opening the meetings were bypassed. Instead of a regular Lions Club meeting, we had an “Establish a Committee Meeting”.

The purpose of this venue was to establish a committee to organize and restructure our organization’s methods of handling our business.

1. Although the venue changed, the following brief reports were provided:
   1. LAMPS – No LAMPS were undertaken at PPMC. Our Clubs Lions did participate in one Lamp at _______
   2. Three Pediavision sessions were supported by our members
   3. Treasurer’s report – tabled until next meeting
   4. Secretary’s report - tabled until next meeting
   5. PU101 report – new officers for incoming year 2012-2013 provided

NMTLC                                                                                NSU Club

President – Lion Beverly HarrisLion Jovan Freeman

Secretary – Lion Marvin Clemmons Sr.Lion Ashli Eley

Treasure - Lion Bryan CuffeeLion Shemia Harvey

Membership – Lion LaVerne CarrLion Ebone Thomas

6. E-communications Committee – Lion Marvin reported that Lions Ashli Eli, Cyanna Rodney-Hill and Marvin Clemmons are providing a joint (NMTLC & NSULC) effort to enhance our web sites and communication tools. They will be robust tools that will allow online communication and collaboration with club members since many members have conflicting schedules. Additionally, the media will be a focal point for  communicating our accomplishments to other clubs and the community. 

2. Pedia Vision Eye screening responsibilities
   1. Lion Marvin provided the four Head Start Centers where screening will take place. He explained that NMTLC only had to provide a time to support the activities and Lion Nancy Watters will coordinate with the Center’s Directors.
   2. Please Note the following: During the interim of generating this report   Lion Nancy waters call and requested a set of times. She also stated that we did not have to do Newpointe Center. However, she gave us two more centers. Lion Stephanie Cuffee suggested the month of September. Lion Marvin suggested we do one club a week in that month. We seemed to agree on this. Therefore, I (Lion Marvin) gave Lion Nancy five weeks beginning with the month of September and ending the first week of October. Please the attached Head Start responsibility Sheet for time and locations.
3. Get Your Act together Committee – This committee was established and consist of the five members that attended this meeting. Please see Members Lions present.  The purpose of this committee is to establish structure and organization to our activities. Additionally, it is to use current and future technologies to facilitate the Clubs efforts. A formal annual calendar will be established.
4. White Cane – A letter of request will be drafted for vendor permissions to implement White cane at their locations. Please see the attached draft.
5. Lion Stephen ended the meeting with a very nice prayer.

This report is submitted for your approval before being sent to the body.

Lion Marvin C. Clemmons Sr.