The June 5, 2024 meeting was called to order by President Pam, followed by pledge, song and invocation.
Lion Dave M. announced that Youth Service Award recipients Owen Brick and Jezymn Rindall are the 2024 YSA scholarship recipients.
President Pam introduced Kateri Gruber, from the Paynesville Branch of the Great River regional Library System, who made a presentation on the local library seeking donations to add to their Wonderbooks For Kids selections. President Pam introduced Sauk rapids Riverside Lion Mike Shay, MN Lions Diabetes Foundation Trustee. Lion Mike gave the club an update on what’s happening in the foundation. Lion Joe V. was recognized for stepping up to fill the 1st vice president position for 2024-2025.
Motion by eric G., seconded by Steve M., and carried to approve the May minutes as published.
Motion by Bill S., seconded by John N., and carried to approve the May financial reports as published and pay all bills.
Reports: The bingo volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around. The hamburger stand committee reported there are still several volunteer holes to fill. Bernick’s has donated 20 cases of pop, AMPI has donated cheese. The cost of the tent was $2,300.00. Onion cutting will be 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 12 at the Legion, set-up will be 3:00 PM Wednesday June 12, teardown will be Saturday morning June 15. Lion Jeff reported the club had received seven seedlings as part of International President Patti Hill’s global tree-planting project. The city has the seedlings and will use them as screening at the compost site. Lion Jeff reported that Kay McDaniel has some food warmers and condiment dispensers. They will be brought to the picnic for possible disposal.
Business items:
Motion was made, seconded, and carried (Eric G.,/Dick G.), to hold the tail twister picnic on Wednesday, July 10 instead of July 3
Motion made, seconded, and carried (Kelly E../Dawn K..) to donate $500.00 to the library for Wonderbooks.
Motion made, seconded, and carried (Marv N../Amy G..) to be a $300.00 level sponsor of the Paynesville Area Community Foundation annual fundraising gala, with the two tickets received as part of the picnic raffle.
The slate of 2024-2025 officers were installed: President Ray Lambert., 1st Vice President Joe Voss, 2nd Vice President Dawn Knoll, Secretary Jeff Thompson, Treasurer Jackie Mackedanz, 2024-2026 Directors Dick Geers and Gary Jongerius, LCIF Coordinator Pam Ruhoff, Tail Twisters Sean Karsch and Lloyd Ricker.
Lion Margaret was presented with her 15-year membership chevron, and Lion Marv his 20-year chevron. Lions Dick and Ron were presented with membership Key Awards for sponsoring two new members each.
Motion was made, seconded, and carried (John N./Jerome L.) to adjourn.
Joe Voss drew the Lucky Lion winning ticket but did not draw a joker.
Lion Jeff Thompson, secretary
