MEETING Minutes 11-25-2013

MEAL 6:30-7 P.M.

7 P.M. MEETING

Pledge of Allegiance

Sing:  AMERICA

KL George:  PRAYER

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” 
― Bernard M. Baruch

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 
― Maya Angelou   

KL George Johnson:

Guests:  Roberto Mozzarella

Speaker:  Roberto Mozzarella talked about Agenda 21 & Sustainable Thurston County.  His group has scheduled a meeting with Sandra Romero on December 6, 2013.  Sandra has regular meetings with our citizens and City Council Members once a month.  She met for coffee in Rainier on November 24, 2013.  You can find out when she meets in Rainier again on the Rainier City Hall website at:  City of Rainier.

Scouting Letter for Donation - The scouts asked us to donate $50.00 to sponsor 1 eagle scout at a special dinner.  Julia motioned to pay for the dinner.  Linda J. seconded the motion.  The motion was carried unanimously.

Caroling for Cans Dec 13^th w/ FFA, Scouts, Community Garden 6 PM at Rainier Chapel. Everyone is on board.

Christmas Party Dec 9^th:  Teri, Brenda, Julia and Linda J are getting ready for the dinner.  Julia has money to pick up a turkey and some of the fixings at Safeway.  (Turkey will be free with a purchase of $150.00 - we fronted her $200.00 cash for some of the supplies.)  Santa, "Don" is arranged for.  There will be several guests attending.  Invitations need to be sent out through "evite."  Menu:  Turkey, stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, spiral cut ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, pumpkin & pecan pie, spiced cider, juice & coffee or tea.  We need a head count.  George and I have gifts set aside for the party.  Chris Beck has gifts for children & we have hard back books for Santa to give to children as well.

Theater on the 10th:  Bernice said the tickets are all sold out.  The Rainier Lions Club sold 10 tickets, so we will not earn any funds from this activity.  She gave us the money for the tickets and I wrote the Shelton Lions a check for the amount due.  (9 tickets were sold.  One check was written out to the Shelton Lions.  I wrote a check for the difference & will deposit the checks and cash from our members.)

Grapefruit Sales:  Bernice made a flyer for this years grapefruit sale.  You can order grapefruit any time for a February 8th delivery.

Christmas Tree Placement:  George called Rick @ the Rainier Market.  (They plan on opening the grocery store December 20, 2013.)  We can place the trees in the covered area in front of the Rainier Espresso & Pizza.  Rex & Jenny will collect the Christmas Tree payments.  We will pick up the payments once a week.

City working on Concession Stand:  Randy has a meeting with the Thurston County Commissioner next month to go over the details.  We will have use of the concession stand during Bluegrass and for Halloween.  Other then that, the City will plumb & wire.  We will supply all of the building material for the stand and furnish.  (George & I have a refrigerator and storage cabinet already.)  The City of Rainier can rent the concession stand for weddings, receptions, reunions and other activities - with the funds going to the City of Rainier.  .

Soccer Fields update:  The fields have been approved.  They will be put in soon.  Thank you to Rex & Jenny and the Soccer Moms of Rainier for your diligence and hard work!

Recap planning meeting:  The house was packed at City Hall.  The meeting ran overtime.  We will meet again December 17, 2013.  We are pleased with the results.  Everyone who attended spoke up about their concerns for the city.  We do NOT want any big box businesses in Rainier.  We decided on a future with a sewer system in place, so our city can grow.  We want to limit businesses to small, unique businesses with a central city theme.  A farmers market would be nice.  Randy or Fred will contact Fairpoint about making a small park by their building a gazebo.

Scholastic "Reading Action Program" Webinar:  George read the letter from LCI about this webinar.  Julia Green, Teri Rendhal & Dawn Kerry will look into attending this webinar.  

Future of our Lions Club.  George mentioned this at the end of the meeting.  The members need to decide leaders for next year.  This year George is President; Evan - Vice President. For the last few months I've been doing the blogging, secretarial work (except for 2 online reports done by Brenda Flaherty) and Treasurer's job.  June 30, 2014 is my last day as secretary or treasurer.  George & I will help David Wuller & Nancy Bay with Bluegrass.  George is the Chair for Peaches, Pears & Nectarines.  I will continue with the blog, unless someone else is willing to take over that responsibility, as well.  

George J & I have been very active in the club for the last 3 years.  There are weeks that we put in 50 hours or more each.  We have been helping bring our community together through our Lions Club activities.  

George & I work with the following groups in town:  Rainier City Hall, Boy & Cub Scouts, Rainier Community Cares (Together), Rainier Public Schools, Eagle View Christian School, Rainier Historical Society, Rainier Senior Center, Rainier Sportsman's Club, Rainier Emergency Food Bank & Rainier Community Garden.  ALL of these groups in town can use help.  If you want more information, please contact us at:  (360) 292-5363.  

Linda Johnson

INFORMATION:

Together:  1^st & 2^nd Wed 5 PM City Hall

Rainier Community Gardens 1^st Monday RHS

Senior Center Lunch:  Mon & Wed at noon - $2.50 each

City Council meets 2^nd & 4^th Tues at 7 PM

Rainier Community Cares – 1^st & 2^nd Wed. @ 2^nd portable by RMS

Sportsman’s Club – 1^st Mon @ 7PM

City Council – 2^nd & 4^th Tues. @ 7 PM

Rainier Food Bank:  Wed & Sat 9 – 12 noon

Historical Soc. – 3^rd Thurs. @ 6:30 PM

Valley Heart Breakfast – 4^th Sat 9 – 11 AM – Free – farm fresh sausage & eggs, fresh fruit, homemade biscuits - great food!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 28:  LERC

Dec 6:  Rainier City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec 9:  Lions Christmas Party

Dec 10:  Lions Night at the Theater 7:55 PM

Dec 13:  Caroling for Cans

Support Our: Rainier Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts & Gi