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”

November 13, 2003

Opening: Lion Jim Peck thanked God for His many blessings and asked him to be with those in need. Lion Bob Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance and Lion Cindy Fortson led the First Verse.

NOTES/Remarks:

• Lion President Ed Ball reported that there was not a quorum present at the Board Meeting on Wednesday; therefore, a vote was not taken on canceling regular club meetings on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Days since they are on Thursday. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to cancel club meetings on these days.
• Lion President Ball reminded the club that Bob Moss for the Lions Camp will be the programs for Thursday, November 20. He also reminded the club that December 5 and 6, tickets for the car raffle to benefit the Eye Foundation will be sold at Natchitoches Brookshire’s, and anyone interested in helping with the sales should let him know. Also, there will be a wine tasting and auction held to benefit the Eye Bank.
• Lion Hubert Gleason needs to have all nut orders turned in to him by Thursday, November 20.
• Lion Charlie Smith reported that Lion Gabby Garbarino is not doing well and Lion Bryan Self reported that Lion Gabby would be readmitted to Cornerstone on the 13^th.

Tailtwisting: Lion TT Bill Archambeau fined several latecomers (sorry—your “last minute” editor did not write down names.) Lion TT—it was LSUS coaches who were attending our meeting—not Centenary!! Millionaire questioning was continued with Lion Bryan Self as potboy. The pot surely earned some money since most of us couldn’t answer the “difficult” questions. Lion Bryan felt the need to help some of us with our answers—only to give the wrong answer!!

Program: Lion Jerry Paige filled in for Lion 1^st VP Stu Reeks and introduced our speaker, LSUS Athletic Director Doug Robinson who was accompanied by the baseball coach, and girls’ and boys’ basketball coaches. They reported a great baseball season last year and expectations of a repeat this year. Basketball, which is just beginning—is off to a great start with the first home game this week. Athletic Director Robinson stated that LSUS gets no money from LSU-Baton Rouge. All funds for LSUS athletics is raised from student fees and local fund raising. The school is limited on scholarships; therefore, they recruit students who are well rounded—academically as well as athletically. Since the basketball teams are just getting started, a majority of the players are freshmen. The coaches are highly motivated and expect great things athletically at LSUS. All Lions were invited to come out to the games. Those interested should contact Doug Robinson at LSUS.

Ticket Drawings: $5.00 red ticket winners were Lions Ed Ball and Patricia Schwartz.

BLUE TICKET: The Blue Ticket was drawn by Lion Cindy Fortson who did not pick the winner. The pot is getting bigger!

Attendance Prize: The attendance prize would have been won by Lion Stu Reeks.

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, and NSLC Teachers of the Year.

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

Irish Auction – March; Rose Sale – April

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