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 Editors Gloria Kennedy, Mike Middleton, Patricia Schwartz

 

“Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety”

 

November 7, 2002

 

BOARD MEETING: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002

 

Opening:  President Max Lipscomb called the meeting to order.  Lion Charlie Smith gave the Blessing.  Lion Gabby Garbarino led us in the Pledge – and he did not get fined.  Lion Paul Little waved the baton for the First Verse while Lion Gabby Garbarino played the cymbals and Lion Robbie on the piano.

Visitors:  There were no visitors (other than the speaker).  There were 20 members present.

 

Remarks: Lion Max remarked about our loss of Lion Charlyne Langton earlier in the week – the funeral was Wednesday at Hillcrest Cemetery near Haughton.  We will all miss Charlyne who was a very active and dedicated member in all we do. (Max ordered flowers and will share the bill for members who care to contribute above and beyond the Memorial Fund – thanks Max)

            Lion Paul Little came in with some of those really dark glasses – cataract surgery – doing great but the lights really seemed bright today!!!

Lion Bryan Self revised his net earnings for the chicken charbroil to more than $6,000 (applause).  Lion Max noted that the next Zone 1-A meeting will be at Willis-Knighton’s Community Center on November 19^th at 6:30 p.m….  Lion Hubert Gleason announced that next Thursday – November 14^th is the last day to turn-in your nut and candy order.   

Lion Craig Kennedy suggested that referral forms to the Eye Foundation be more readily accessible to club members through the President and Secretary.  Note: Lion Craig Kennedy had to leave a meeting early one day to carry Lion Gloria to the doctor; Craig’s name was drawn for the attendance prize after he left -- he is stumping to garnish support to still collect the money – no one would make a motion.

Lion Larry LaBorde sent over 1,000 pairs of eye glasses to the collection center in Midland,
Texas.  Say “thanks” to folks at SAIA Trucking – they carried them over there for us….Lion Robert Schwartz has placed the Cub Sight program on temporary “hold” – the cameras have been sent out for re-configuring for the supply film – it shouldn’t be long that we’re down.

Lion Mike Middleton thanked Lions for their support of our tax issues and he noted Lion John Manno’s printing business as the recipient of the first annual Mayor’s Appreciation Award from
Shreveport Green.  The award was presented as a surprise by Mayor Hightower at Wednesday’s Shreveport Green Annual Award Luncheon.  Lion Sheriff Prator was awarded a special recognition plaque for always being there to answer the needs of Shreveport Green – Congratulations from the club to both of you for your commitment to the community.

 

Tailtwisting:  Lion TT Bill Archambeau started by “getting” Lion Craig concerning his taking-up some TT time…then, several were fined for being late… then, trivia (or something???) related questions. 

 

Program:  Lion Bill Spickerman presented our program.  Bill introduced Ms. Amanda Verret.  Amanda is the Executive Director of Gingerbread House – Bossier / Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center.  She shared about our community’s response to the problem of child abuse and how we can take an active part in protecting children.  For more information:  See the attached (unless you were at the meeting) or go to www.gingerbreadhouse.cc

 

Ticket Drawings:  $5.00 red ticket winners were Lions Larry LaBorde and Charlie Smith.  The blue ticket winner was Lion Hubert Gleason – pot continues to climb over $300.. 

Attendance Prize:  Lion Bryan Self won the attendance prize.

 

MAJOR PROJECTS: Louisiana Lions Childrens’ Camp, LSU 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 – May