Meeting Minutes 05/12/2014

MEAL 6:30 P.M.

7 P.M. MEETING

Pledge of Allegiance

Sing:  AMERICA

KL:  PRAYER

“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock.  If you want to touch the present, touch a flower.  If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” 
― Author Unknown

“Here’s t volunteers, those dedicated people that believe in all work and no pay.”

― Robert Orben

KL George:

Guests:  Donna Murr, Pat Bucknell and Cliff Brandssma, Dana Reynolds

Guest Speaker: 

Dana Reynolds – Peru endeavors - In 2008, Dana went on a spiritual pilgrimage to Peru.  She eventually went to Tauccaa Paru to teach English to children K - 3,  Ketchua is the indigenous language there.. When she first arrived to Taucca, she saw vegetation that welcomed everyone that said:  "CUM TAUCCA." 

The town is 12,500 feet above sea level.  There are heavy winds at 3:00 every afternoon, so the families need heavy wool blankets to keep warm.  Dana got funds together to buy blankets and food for the people in the small mountain town through "Hands of Hope."  The people received

• Uniforms for students
• Blankets, 
• Hats
• Beans & Rice
• Oatmeal, Lentals,
• Fresh fruit & vegetables
• School Supplies
• Books
• Roof (leaky roof fixed)
• Community Kitchen - where all of the towns women can cook meals.
• Community Showers

This was Dana's first presentation.  We were all impressed with her pictures an narrative of her travels and mission in Tucca.  In order to get supplies from the nearest town, at elevation 11,000 feet above sea level, they hire a driver.  It takes 1 1/2 hours to go 1,500 feed down the mountain to get food, clothing and supplies, but it is less expensive then shipping supplies into the town from the USA.  

Dana took the children to the zoo for the first time in their lives.  They got to see real city life, play on a playground and visit all of the animals.  The pictures Dana showed us of these children glowing made a lasting impression on George and me.  The children radiated joy.

Through the Hands of Hope #18 Dana's help has transformed lives in this small community.  

Donna Murr introduces new Zone Chair - Pat Bucknell.  Pat spoke about Project New Hope.

Suzanne Gayda spoke about CARE.  This is an organization that helps prevent the explotation of children in 3rd world countries.  (San Miguel, El Salvador)  Last year they earned $80,000 to fund their cause.

Family Fun Day:  Chris & Walt update – Need Help 11 – 4 PM

• Community Garden, Cub Scouts, RCC, Food Bank, Rossi Boots
• Lion on the street in costume waving
• Hot dogs & drink
• Bee hives; tops; bird houses’ paper planes; face painting; tattoos; music’ fly tying; kites; other ideas; door prize;  prize ribbons; 3D printer; info table

 PPN update – first order in.  We are parterning with several groups again this year.  We need more volunteers for PPN presentation visitations.  For information on visitations contact Bernice Beck.

White Canes update Bernice $319 – learned that Stuarts sells alligator, python and other fine meats.  We received a donation from Jim Bob's Restaurant, in addition to donations from the community.  We added to the funds and sent a check to NW Lions Foundation for $500.00.

Board meeting next Monday about Bluegrass

• Food
• Burger Den  - Lions will be working the Burger Den again this year.  The Girls Scouts didn't get approval from their central organization.
• 7.  Dinner for 5 May 14^th:  Evan

Low Vision Center email – George told about the Corbin Low Vision Center.  Neither Donna Murr, nor Pat Bucknell knew about this center.  We will send the flyer to them.'

Services Saturday for Richard Jolley.  Bernice Beck, Evan Burnett and Linda Lazelle are going.

Member Dues need to be paid by June 30, 2014 : Single $65 Couple $97

 Fall Auction / tie in with pancake breakfast has been tabled for discussion until later.

McKenna Fest update – Evan - What do we want to do there (Date? 8/9 or 8/16) Evan will get back to us with more information about this festival.

Next meal:  May 26th, Bernice Beck will bring subs.  

Tail Twister brought in $8.00

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 – last Saturday of the month Sat 9 – 11 AM – Free – menu varies - great food!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 14:  Dinner for 5 at Mr. Doug’s

May 17:  Family Fun Day 12 – 4 

May 17:  Richard Jolley Memorial

May 19:  Bluegrass Board Meeting

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