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Elizabethtown Lions Club
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August 2006
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NOTICE … NOTICE … NOTICE … NOTICE …
Due to the fire which occurred at the Elizabethtown Fire Hall a couple weeks ago, our meeting on Tuesday, August 8, will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. We will meet at the regular time, 6:15 p.m.
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Joe's Top Ten (a.k.a. President's Message)
At our last meeting I was installed as President for the next year. Those members present heard me state why I was surprised at this actually occurring, as I did not expect Past President Chris Metzler to ever voluntarily allow this transfer to take place. Even though I did remember to thank everyone for the opportunity, in all the excitement, I neglected to say just why I'm pleased to be the Lions Club President. So, listed below are my top ten reasons why I am happy to be the Elizabethtown Lions Club President for the coming year. J
10. For two hours every two weeks I get to be the Mayor's "Boss".
9. "If I Had a Hammer" has always been a favorite song of mine.
8. After years of being at the end of the line, I get to determine who eats after me.
7. I can never remember how to spell Kawanis.
6. I can be called "Mr. President" without having to relocate to Washington.
5. This is certain to help my son remember it's Lions, not Rotary.
4. The 2006 Lions Club Christmas Ornament will be a police car.
3. Lion Bob Ardner.
2. I've been told I look really good in Bimini Blue.
1. I know exactly where I'll be seated at each meeting, instead of having to ask and
constantly be told, "Please don't sit next to me."
Reasonable comments invited. See you at the meeting on August 8th.
Lion Joe
Our Files and Materials
The recent fire at the Fire Hall did not destroy any of our files or supplies which are stored in a closet at the rear of the large room we use for our meetings. However, it is likely there was smoke in that area and that odor may be an issue we will need to deal with. For example, our banner may need to be aired out (or perhaps dry cleaned), our place mats may need to be replaced, etc. The fire was located in a different part of the building so we were fortunate in that respect, and we will take whatever steps necessary to restore our holdings to an acceptable level.
Greeters for August
For the meeting on Tuesday, August 8, the greeters will be Mike Myers and Harry Reed.
The second meeting of this month will be replaced by the work done at the Bingo tent so,
obviously, we will not need Greeters for that.
Big, Big, Big, BIG Project
If it is August, it must be time for the Elizabethtown Fair. If it is time for the Elizabethtown Fair, it must be time for the Lions Club Bingo tent to be up and running, and, it is … or, rather it will be. The Bingo project is one of just a few fund raising projects we conduct throughout the year so if we want to have funds to serve those less fortunate, we must earn those funds through our projects. Without a successful Bingo week we will be seriously handicapped in the work we will want to do during the 2006-07 year.
There is no question that Chris Metzler and his committee will have done their tasks to get ready for this project, and there is no question the folks who attend the Fair will be stopping by the Bingo tent to play. And, there is no question that Lions will be there to make it all possible. The only real question is this – Will there be ENOUGH Lions working throughout each of the six nights? We need an absolute minimum of eight members (ten is better and twelve is ideal) assisting with this work from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, August 21 through August 26.
Nobody is required spend the entire four hours each night, although many members do. What is truly the optimum arrangement is for every member who is physically able to give some
time, and to register these times on the chart designed for this purpose when you attend our meeting on August 8. If you can't make that meeting, contact Chris Metzler to tell him the days and times you will be at the tent to help. That way Chris, or his committee members won't need to phone members to solicit their help, and everyone will know who will be working each night, and which times, if any, need more help. Running this project is a very difficult task but it can be made much easier if all able members do their part in scheduling, and then working.
The task is very simple if enough workers show up to tend the tables, and then have relief help show up around the middle of the four hour block of time. So, please step up and lend a hand on this critical project. Everyone's assistance will be greatly appreciated!
Program for August 8 Meeting
The speaker for this meeting is a well-known figure among our members, although we will make you guess just who he is – should be pretty easy for you. He will talk about his ten years working in both the college and professional sports world (not as a player), including such places as Clemson University, and with teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers, from the NFL. Now, if you know who this individual is, you will certainly want to come to hear what he has to say, and if you can't guess who he is you will want to come to the meeting to find out.
Remember . . . this meeting will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 6:15.
As noted previously in this newsletter, there will be no "regular" meeting on the fourth Tuesday this month. Instead, we will consider the Bingo project as a replacement for the normal second meeting of this month.
More Reasons to Attend the Aug. 8 Meeting
In addition to the "mystery" speaker on August 8, you will want to be in attendance so you will be among the first to receive your newest "Yellow Book" – no, not the phone directory – the Lions Club's annual publication which contains all the names of members, committee members, information about our past, meeting dates, etc., etc. – in short, everything you will want to know about the 2006-07 Lions year. It's all in this book, and it is free – one copy per member – and they will be distributed at our meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
But, wait, that's not all! If you are present at our next meeting, you will be among the first to see, and be able to purchase, the newest edition of the Lions Club shirts! This great-looking shirt is bimini blue in color (see number 2 on President Joe's list on the first page), and will have the Lions emblem on the left front with the word "Elizabethtown" under it. Sharp! You can own your very own shirt for the low, low price of just $25.00 each while supplies last.
In addition to the new shirts, there will also be a limited supply of Lions baseball-style caps available for just $5.00 each.
Wow! With a great dinner of all-you-can-eat food, a new President, a featured speaker, new books, new shirts and hats, tremendous singing, and the usual amount of laughs and good times, you better have a very good reason for missing our next meeting, or you will regret it!
One more time . . . this meeting will be where? At the United Methodist Church. Right! See you there.
Car Cruise Ahead – But Not Far
If you haven't already done so, please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 9, which is the date of the Lions Car Cruise. This is one of our fund raisers which has been growing throughout its young life, thanks to the hard work of Steve Roland, Glen Leib, and Keith Perry. These members have already spent countless hours preparing for this Cruise but now they will be needing our help to make it work. Although the actual show will run from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Lions members will be asked to be available to assist with the various tasks from approximately 7:00 a.m. until about 2:00 p.m. We expect this show to be the biggest and best one we have ever done, with the most exhibitors, the most food available, live music, etc. etc. As is true for all our projects, this one won't require too much from any one individual, but we'll be asking for a little bit from each member who is able. There will be more information in next month's newsletter, but for now, reserve the date and let the committee know when you will be available to help.
Dues Statements
Prompt payment of the enclosed dues statements will be greatly appreciated and will
enable our Club to remain "in the black" in the operation of our Club.
Smiles . . .
* We like this house a lot but the landlord asks too much for the rent.
Really?
Yep. Last month he asked four times.
* Dispatcher: 9-1-1 What's the nature of your emergency?
Caller: My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!
Dispatcher: Is this her first child?
Caller: No, you idiot! This is her husband!