Details From 9/12/05 Meeting

I'm terribly sorry for the delay, but health issues forced me to rest a bit. Nothing serious, thankfully. Just an annoyance more than anything else. At any rate, here is the news.
Members present were Glen Booth, Theresa Stone, Jim Rodger, Donna Filion, Mark Hannemann, Doug Crooker, Diane Crooker, Fran Stein, Larry Stein, and Patty Gardner.

• Treasurer's Report- Theresa reported that the General Fund has $1005.93, Administration Fund has $33.52, Recreation Fund has $571.11 (with $43.11 deposited from Old Home Day), and International Dues had to be paid at $273.00 from the Admin Fund.
• Secretary's Report- Patty reported that there will be a visit from the District Governor on Nov. 7, '05, and this will be a pot-luck meeting.
• Committee Reports:
• Theresa was contacted by Sam's Club regarding our 501c3 status. It was explained to her that in order to receive matching funds from them we would need to have 501c3, as we currently have a 401c3. Theresa then called Dick Gibson from Epsom/Chichester, who said that this info was mistaken, that we should be just fine with the 401c3. However, the club voted to spend $75 to apply for a 501c3, because we will need it in future for gambling and grant applications.
• Fran reported she has started a blog for our Lion's Club and asked for any info that would be helpful to post. The website is -http://www.allpemlionsclub.blogspot.com.
• Glen opened a discussion about the INDIVIDUALITY of the Lion's Club vis-a-vis the Recreation Dept, as Fran's blog had mentioned the proposed playground and he feared people might think it was a Lion's Club project when, in reality, it was a Recreation Dept. project in which we were merely helping. It was clarified that the Lion's Club and the Recreation Dept. are separate agencies that might work together for mutual benefit when requested or as necessary. Discussion also took place about fund raisers and distribution of said funds. The club decided to discuss openly what fund raising efforts will be used for (to prevent misunderstandings in future), but funds raised may benefit either Lion's Club purposes or others (such as mutual projects like the playground), Lion's Club Admin Fund and Recreation Dept. Fund, etc. Objectives will have to be agreed upon before any such coordinating efforts are begun.
• Larry initiated a discussion about Public Relations. He would like to assist the club in this regard. Patty agreed that she could use some fresh eyes and ears, especially from someone with experience. Issues were discussed about advertising for the Flea Market. Diane mentioned that the club might not be ready to hold a flea market on Oct. 8. The club agreed and made a motion to postpone. A date of May 6 and 7 was chosen for the flea market instead. Advertising and soliciting of vendors will begin as soon as possible to ensure the best possible turnout. Jim suggested we have a car wash, as that wouldn't take as much work to produce on the spur of the moment. The club voted to hold a Car Wash on Oct. 8, and Patty is in charge of contacting Aubuchon's with the change in plans. Hours for the event will be between 10am and 3pm.
• Theresa reported that 3 people have gotten eyeglasses in the last month, and we are working on 1 hearing aide application.
• Office Appointments:
• Donna Filion swore in the following new officers-
• Diane Crooker as Tail Twister
• Jim Rodgers as Treasurer and Old Home Day Committee Chairman
  
• Patty Gardner as Secretary
• Mark Hannemann and Doug Crooker as Vice-president
• Glen Booth as President
• Theresa Stone as Sight And Hearing Chairman/Membership Chairman
• Doug and Diane Crooker as Peace Poster Chairmen
• $100 was then approved for a hearing aide application.
• Meeting was adjourned at 9pm.