The June 4, 2025 meeting was called to order by President Ray, followed by pledge and song. There were 22 members and one guest in attendance.
Edna Kremer, Catholic Charities of Albany presented on the need for local volunteers to help pick up (in Albany) and deliver to Paynesville and Belgrade, meals for the elderly and shut-ins.
President Ray presented Lion Bill Spooner with a 40-year member chevron.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried (Eric Glenz/Bill S.) to approve the April and May secretary's report as printed in the May and June newsletters.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried (Steve M./Sean K.) to approve the April and May treasurer's reports as printed in the May and June newsletters and pay all bills.
Correspondence included a request from the Paynesville Area Community Foundation for sponsorships for (and an invitation to) its September 27, 2025 annual gala, a Tanner’s Team Foundation donation request, and the spring 2025 Great River Regional Library newsletter.
Club reports: The bingo signup sheet was passed around. Hamburger stand work begins with onion cutting at the American Legion Wednesday morning and stand set up Wednesday afternoon at the carnival site. It was noted that Bernick is donating the beverages, AMPI the cheese, and Rob and Sally Clawson the pickles. President Ray reported the board recommends that, based on inflation over the years, the club approve raising the board spending cap from $300 to $400, and that the board discussed meeting night conflicts during Lent, with a consensus to leave as is.
LEO Club report: Advisor Christine reported the club would like to be recognized by signage at the LEO “Adopt-a-Park” site. It was suggested the LEO Club do some further research on city policy, sign cost, etc.
District report: District Governor Elect Lion Zach again asked the club for committee members for his February 2026 convention.
Business:
A motion was made, seconded, and carried (Jeff T./Joe V.) to support the PACF 2025 Gala at the bronze ($500) level.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried (Jeff T./Bill S.) to elect the following officers for the 2025-2026 year: Joe Voss president, Dawn Knoll first vice president, Christine Wosmek second vice president, Eric Gerding and Doris Wendlandt two-year directors (Dick Geers and Gary Jongerius are 2024-2026 directors), Jeff Thompson secretary, Jackie Mackedanz treasurer, Ray Lambert club LCIF coordinator, Nancy Schlangen and Jacob Bertram membership co-chairs, Becky Thompson program coordinator, Eric Glenz service chair, and Susan Kallock marketing chair. Additional positions will be filled by president appointments.
Lion Jeff was the Lucky Lion winner but did not draw a joker.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff Thompson, secretary
