North Shreveport Lions Club

The Yellow Rag

a weekly newsletter

We meet every Thursday at the D&W
Business Center, 1434 Hawn Avenue.

Yellow Rag Editor
Mike Middleton

“Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety”

June 19, 2003

Opening: Presiding: President Lion Ed Ball; Prayer: Lion Jim Peck; Pledge: Lion Bud Byrd, Leading the song was Lion Lion Larry LaBorde with Lion Jimmie Giles playing the cymbals.

NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM: A surprise from Lion Stuart Reeks.

Visitors: Visiting with us today were: PDG Ed Kneipp and Bossier City Central President Lion Nita Byrd, both guests of PDG Bud Byrd.

Lion Gene Bacon was welcomed “back” after convalescing from back problems.

NO NOON-TIME MEETING NEXT THURSDAY, JUNE 26^TH – CONTINUE READING….

The installation banquet will be on June 26^th at 6:30 p.m. at Don’s Seafood. We need a headcount to President Ball and remember if you commit to it, then you will be responsible to pay whether or not you attend. The cost is $17.00 per person AND you can order from a menu.

Big Bass Rodeo is coming up in latter September. We will have the boat here this weekend – Friday, June 20^th thru Sunday June 22^nd. We need members to sell lots of $1.00 raffle tickets at Lowe’s Home Center on Mansfield Road. Lions Craig and Gloria are asking for volunteers to sell the tickets. If you haven’t signed up, just show up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who has not paid for their 2002-2003 dues will be purged from our rolls on June 30, 2003. Please ensure your account is paid up-to-date.

NOTES/Remarks:

Lion Bud Byrd is assembling a group to attend the Camp’s final bonfire on Friday night, June 27^th. The group will leave Shreveport about 4:00 p.m…. Let Lion Bud know if you want to attend.
Lion 1^st Vice-President Stuart Reeks has the next year’s list for speakers. Please sign-up to avoid being placed in the “assigned” lotto.
9,980 children have been through the Cub Sight Program this year. This was announced by Lion Gloria Kennedy on behalf of Jeff from the Eye Foundation. Great job Lions!!!!!!!!

Tailtwisting: Lion TT Bill Archambeau went into action with side-kick Lion Gabby Garbarino as POTBOY. The Prez was fined (as usual) for starting the meeting late (yadayadayadayada). 1^stVP Reeks was fined for wearing a Past President pin on his lapel – PDG Jimmie Giles was the instigator of the plot – both were fined…. Editor Mike Middleton was recognized for being able to drink tea, talk on the cell phone and shake hands all the time – a demonstration was ordered. Who Wants to be a Millionaire questions based on TV Guide Trivia took up the rest of the session.

Program: Lion Stuart Reeks was again today’s program chairman. He introduced Mr. Barrow Peacock. Barrow is a local self-employed businessman managing real estate and investments. He is also a candidate for State Representative to replace Representative Buddy Shaw, who has decided not to run. Barrow is a graduate of SMU with a Business Degree and an MBA from LSU-Baton Rouge. He is a Rotarian and a member of the First United Methodist Church. You can call Barrow at 318.868.3623.

Ticket Drawings: The red ticket winners were: Lions Robert Schwartz and Mike Middleton.

BLUE TICKET: Lion Scott Harkey chose the King of Spades.

Attendance Prize: Lion Dan DELANEY tried to leave out early and his name was selected – but he didn’t have on his badge when he returned to the room – no payout.

MAJOR PROJECTS: Louisiana Lions Childrens’ Camp, LSU Lions’ Eye Foundation, Northwest Louisiana Eye Bank, Louisiana Association for the Blind, Northwood High School Leo Club, Scholarships for Northwood and Green Oaks High Schools

FUNDRAISERS: Chicken Charbroil – October; Candy & Nuts – November;

Irish Auction – March; Rose Sale – April

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