Rainier Lions Club Minutes for January 25, 2016

Minutes – January 25, 2016

Rainier Lions Club

Rainier Chapel, Rainier, WA

Attendance:   Spanapark Lions Suzanne Gayda and Dana Reynolds; President Evan Burnett, George Johnson, Art Runyan, Linda Lazelle, Tom and Bobbie Cook, Chris and Bernice Beck, Dawn Kenney and daughter Autumn Kenney. 

PZC Donna Murr, Lacey Sunrise Lions, was unable to make a visitation.

Linda Lazelle served snacks and drinks.

After introductions, Suzanne Gayda announced their Club’s 19^th Benefit Bowling Classic held at Pacific Lanes, 7012 D ST, Tacoma on Sunday, March 20, 2016.  Check in at 11:00, bowling starts at 12 Noon.  Price is $25 per person (includes shoes) prepaid, $30 at the door; $15 / kids 12 and under.  The Daffodil Royal Court is featured.  A silent auction is included as well as many door prizes, a dessert auction and raffle items. 

Dana Reynolds spoke next.  Dana is a teacher at Thompson Elementary in Spanaway.  Dana travels to Peru working with ‘Hands of Hope’ – whose mission is to give entire communities the sustainable tools they need to feed families, educate children, improve health and become economically self-sufficient.  The Rainier Lions have donated to HOH through Dana for a number of years.  Dana will be back to speak to our Club in April or May.

Autumn Kenney informed us of her efforts to raise money for a field day/trip for the Middle School students by selling a variety of candy bars for $1 each. 

Bluegrass Stage – David Wuller, RLC Bluegrass organizer, informed Evan and George the owner is selling his stage (used at our Bluegrass Pickin’ Party) for $1400 to the Rainier Lions if they are interested.  Discussion followed with alternatives:  Evan has a trailer that can be used as a stage; a stage could be built but would need to be stored; or build a permanent stage but would have to consider cost, vandalism, etc.

George made a motion we do not buy the $1400 trailer, Bernice seconded, motion carried.  The alternate plans will be discussed more at another meeting.

Grapefruit is scheduled to arrive by Saturday, February 6^th.  Art has offered to pick up the grapefruit with his truck and trailer.  To date our Club sales are at 180 which include 30+ extra.

Tom Cook, Linda Lazelle and Bernice Beck met to review the current Rainier Lions Club activities and projects.  Tom’s report from the committee meeting is attached.  The committee reviewed the events and projects of the club and made recommendations that will be considered at the next meeting.

George spoke briefly on his concern for membership and we may be losing a number of members at the end of this year.  He emphasized that volunteering is a commitment.     

Suzanne Gayda said their club recently inducted eight new members – recruiting from the American Legion after collecting socks for those in need and gaining members by going to the Senior Center to recruit.

Two visitations are scheduled to present the Peaches, Pears and Nectarines fundraiser.  Please let Evan or Bernice know if you can make either visitation:

Covington Lions Club, Wed, Feb 3^rd, 5:30 dinner, social at IHOP, 27149 185^th Ave SE Ste. 115, Covington, Meeting begins at 6:30 pm.

North Mason Lions Club, Wed, Feb 17^th, 6:00 pm dinner, social at Bremerton Airport Diner, 8830 SR 3 SW, Bremerton.  Meeting starts at 7 pm.

Tail Twister – Chris collected happy bucks.

Meeting adjourned.

Bernice Beck