October 2, 2024, at 6:30 pm | Meeting called to order by President Ron Garman
Members: Jill Freeland, Hazel and Ron Garman, Nancy Hockenberry, Charlie and Sue Holtry, Scott and Tina Leidigh and Lisa Shade. Guests: Jaden Best, Heather Best, Chris Best
Meeting was called to order by Lion President Ron Garman. Lion President Garman led the singing of “My Country Tis of Thee”, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Charlie Holtry delivered the Invocation. Lion Lisa Shade led the Lion Roar.
After consuming some light snacks, the meeting was recalled at 6:58 pm. The Just for Fun segment was covered by Tina Leidigh. The minutes of the September 4th meeting were approved as printed. There was no correspondence. The financial report was approved as printed.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH: See the Student of the Month Section on this website for information on our October student.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1) WCC Lions Project – Lion Treasurer/Acting Secretary Charlie Holtry covered the highlights of the last WCC meeting shown on the back of the minutes. Lion President Ron Garman covered the proposed changes to the WCC organizationally and why they were necessary. The next WCC meeting is Wednesday, October 9th at Lion Jill Freeland’s house. 2) Chicken Corn Soup Committee – Lion President Garman reminded everyone of the Chicken Corn Soup Sale coming up at the end of the month. A sign-up sheet for members to appear at the soup sale was distributed. Additional copies of the poster were available for members to distribute. 3) Community Service Committee – The Adopt-A-Highway trash pickup will be at 9:00 am on November 9, 2024. We will meet at the West Pennsboro Fire Company before heading out. All help will be appreciated. 4) District Newsletter – Second Vice President Lisa Shade reported on the highlights in the District newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS: 1) There was a sign-up sheet for those interested in bringing the snacks. When bringing the snacks, please give Treasurer Holtry the receipts so he can re-imburse you for the purchase. 2) Lion VP Lisa listed 4 meals to select for the District Governor’s visit on October 16th. After discussion, it was moved by Lisa to have pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy and the vegetable of the day for the dinner. Lion Jill Freeland seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Lion Nancy Hockenberry will bring cupcakes for dessert.
NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business to discuss.
CLOSING: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm with the Lion Toast and Motto. The next meeting will be on 16 October 2024 at St Matthews Lutheran Church with District Governor Galen Burkholder at the meeting.
September 4, 2024, at 6:30 pm | Meeting called to order by President Ron Garman
Members: Stanley Dye, Jill Freeland, Hazel and Ron Garman, Nancy Hockenberry, Charlie and Sue Holtry, Judy King, Scott and Tina Leidigh, Gary Peters and Lisa Shade.
Meeting was called to order by Lion President Ron Garman. Lion Hazel Garman led the singing of “My Country Tis of Thee”, and Lion President Garman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Charlie Holtry led the Invocation. Lion Judy King led the Lion Roar.
After consuming some light snacks, the meeting was recalled at 7:00 pm. The Just for Fun segment was covered by Tina Leidigh. The minutes of the June 5th meeting were approved as printed, along with the notes from the August 7th picnic. The following correspondence was read: 1) an update on the WCC Bake Sale held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, 2) a note regarding the Pajama Drive being held by Lions Clubs of Pennsylvania, and 3) a request for help from the Leader Dogs for the Blind. The financial report was approved as printed.
Information folders were distributed to those club members in attendance. Folders contained information on what our club accomplished in the 2023 – 2024 Lion Year. The folder also had a list of the current club members, the Board of Directors of the Plainfield Club, the schedule for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 Lion Year, the list of committees for the upcoming year, the budget for the Administration and Project accounts within Plainfield and a chart showing the different levels of Lions organization of which Plainfield Lions is a part.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1) WCC Lions Project – Lion President Ron Garman covered the WCC information from the August meeting. 2) Budget and Finance Committee – Lion Acting Secretary Charlie Holtry passed out folders that contained Schedule of Events, Plainfield Club Directory, Committees and Board of Directors, and Chart showing structure of Lions Clubs. 3) Budget and Finance Committee – The Budget for the upcoming year was discussed during the coverage of the informational folders. 4) Community Service Committee – Lion Peters reported on the number of eyeglasses and cases that were turned in at the District at the Cabinet meeting. 5) Soup Sales Committee – Forms and informational posters were distributed to the club members for the upcoming soup and sandwich sale. This is one of our major fundraising efforts so please try to sale as much as possible. Posters were also available to inform others of the sale.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business to discuss.
CLOSING: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm with the Lion Toast and Motto. The next meeting will be on 2 October 2023 at St Matthews Lutheran Church.
