Lions Meeting = 4th Wed of each month
to be held Wednesday, March 28
from 7:00pm – 8:20pm
at the Davies: 161 W 2nd Ave South, Magrath, AB T0K 1J0

Description: March 2018 Lions Meeting at Lion Roger/Shauna's home .. call 403.388.4332 if you need directions (1 block south 1/2 block west of post office #161 white house red shutters :).
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Magrath Lion Club Activities

Next meeting is scheduled for Wed 28 Feb 2018 at 7pm at the Davies home (161 W 2nd Ave S 403-388-4332) .. See calendar for latest info ..

Lethbridge, AB Lion Alex and Lion Roger attended the Certified Guiding Lion Training in Lethbridge, AB on January 27, 2018 organized by Lion Pauline Cooper and GLT (Guiding LIon Trainer) John.Goodrich. Lots of good information and handouts. We will pass on a bit of what we learned as time permits. /rdd

Magrath Lions Minutes 24 April 2017 at Magrath's Cafe by Lion Secretary Lauri-Ann White.

Members Present: Lions Shauna & Roger Davies, Laurie-Ann & Alex White, Glen and Christine Bly, Elizabeth Olsen, and guest Catherine Xia Cai. Regrets: Deanna Friday

Minutes: Posted online by Lion Roger and approved by all. Minutes are posted on the Lion’s website (here) at magrathlions.com.

Discussion Arising from the Minutes:

• Lion Roger reported that he received notice that the 2015 Society Annual Return must be submitted by Nov 2017. Financial reports for 2015 and 2016 have been prepared and approved by Lion Roger and Tom and are presently with Lion Alex for final review and signature. Once those reports are approved, the Annual Returns can be submitted.Annual Report – needs to be reviewed and signed by Alex and Shauna prior to mailing in.
• Lion Roger reported letter of support for Magrath Seniors grant application had been prepared. File copy of same distributed. Letter of Support for the Proposal for the Seniors Outreach Project – has been drafted and sent to the “powers that be”.

Other Business:

• Garage Sale – 27 May – Larger items for sale will be picked up adn moved to arena by Lions Glen Bly and Roger Davies evening of Thursday 25th May from various donators. Items now stored in the Storage Unit will be transferred to the Ice Arena at that time. Any remainding items will be moved Friday morning starting at 9am. Anyone available to start setting up tables and items will be most appreciated. Start time Saturday morning is 0830 hrs, ending at noon. All remaining items not sold will be taken to Lethbridge (Value Village) Saturday afternoon. A Float ($$$) for change is requested for the Garage Sale and if anyone can provide any bags for customers.
• Playground (Lion’s Park /Fish Pond) – Alex stated that we will get a smaller Apollo, priced $18,700 plus 6x plastic border trim. Wayne and Alex discussed how and where to attach the Apollo near the Pirate Ship at the Fish Pond. There is a quote for the gravel required coming from Wayne Quinton. We potentially picked 16/17 June (Fri or Sat) for equipment set up. There will be an authorized/qualified person from Blue Imp to assist in the set up. Alex will ask if he can be there on that Saturday. We will get volunteers to assist in the assembly plus applicable tools required.

New Business

Guest Catherine Xia Cai suggestions: 

• Suggestion that Lions Club sponsor/organize an annual  Free Yard Sale/ Free Cycle Event – possible date the same weekend as the No Cost Clothing Exchange – 25/26 August. Posters and instructions to be provided by Lions Club. Homeowners would place items on their front lawn with signs indicating what is Free to Take. This could take place Friday evening and Saturday
• Possible Project: Free Outdoor Library Boxes – a storage item to be built/created for people to place books so that people can take and return books. This would probably need to be placed in a well-lit, secure area to prevent potential vandalism.
• There is also a need for someone to take on the Santa’s Gone Loonie project as previous organizer has indicated she is unable to continue this annual event. Catherine suggests that maybe the Lions could help continue this project. To be discussed at future meetings.
• New Lions Club Shirts – Christine will research and send us information concerning ordering new Lion’s shirts.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:36pm

• Next Meeting – exact date/time tba but planning for Fri/Sat 16/17 June – 9am during the proposed Apollo Playground Equipment set up. Lunch could be arranged by Club or provided by Magrath Café (subs).

Magrath Lions Minutes Wed 26 April 2017

Members Present: Shauna & Roger Davies, Laurie-Ann & Alex White, Deanna Friday, Elizabeth Olsen Regrets: Christine & Glen Bly
Minutes: Read by Deanna and approved (minor typos corrected).
Discussion Arising from the Minutes:

• Food Drive – The Food Drive was a success. Roger sent pictures and email from the event. Received a letter from the Lethbridge Food Bank. The food bank now has big bins, so there is really no need for sorting as they do it all there. Around 4000 lbs of food, were collected - equivalent to $10,000. There were slight hiccups with food pickups at people’s houses. Roger’s white van is /was available at the Pharmacy till Friday, 28 April. Ryan Wilde collected some snack type food from our collections, for the School Lunch Program. We had less volunteers for the collection and delivery to Lethbridge, with that being said, we are most grateful of all that contributed in all forms. The actual cost of bags and flyers was $245.64.
• Garage Sale – 27 May – Flyers need to be put up around town. Idea – rental of storage unit in town for the cost of $165/month. This removes the need of using anyone’s home for storage. Need to confirm with town soonest to confirm the use of the Ice Arena as the Venue for the Garage Sale. Advertising can be started around town as of 1 May. It was mentioned that we will not Hold items for people if it is not paid for. Timings would be set up Friday evening and start up Saturday morning between 8-8:30am. Wrapping up to finish by 1-ish. Insurance form needs to be filled in as well.
• School Lunch/Food Program – starts in September. The Magrath Lions can start dispensing/donating $50/month as needed for the school year.
• Playgrounds (Lion’s Park /Fish Pond) – Alex has submitted a request for a quote and delivery date for playground equipment (Rock Climbing Wall, Apollo Spinner, Dome) We have $20,000 set aside for these purchases.

New Business / Discussions

• Signing Authority needs to be updated at the banks for the upcoming year for the Magrath Lions. Tom Spackman has the current financial paperwork, of which Alex also needs to sign for. Signing authority is as follows: Lion President Alex White; Lion Secretary Christine Bly, Lion Treasurer kept as Roger Davies and remove all others for all bank accounts.
• Fees were paid for this year, website/domain name hosting bill is $720. Alex made a motion to accept this and Shauna 2nd it. All were in favor. Need to get more cheques from the bank, small fee. There is a $5 fee monthly for paper statements.
• Magrath Seniors need a letter of recommended support for a grant, from New Horizons, to have the roof replaced on the Senior Center.
• Herb McKelvey regularly donates $5 every couple of months to the Magrath Lions Club. Much gratitude.
• Results for the Election are as follows: Alex White President, Christine Bly Secretary, Roger remains as Treasurer.

Motion to Adjourn: Shauna 1st/Roger 2nd
Next Meetings: 24 May @ 7pm / 28 Jun @ 7pm
Minutes by Lion Laurie-Ann, Club Secretary 2016-17 

Report 24 Mar 2017 Food Drive
Updated the flyers, posters, and website for upcoming Food Drive. Send PDF to Keyline to print 1400 copies for us. Will order bags from Magrath Pharmacy today. 

To do:
- update town sign re 22 Apr 2017
- assemble bags and flyers
- confirm date with Leth Food Bank
- distribute to 7 local LDS wards
- confirm truck avail with Custom Windows
- confirm loading crew at Seniors in AM and at Lethbridge at Noon

regards Lion Roger Davies

Thank you to all for participating in our online election! Results as follows:

Starting July 2017 through Jun 2018

• Club President will be Lion Alex White
• Club Secretary will be Lion Christine Bly
• Club Treasurer will be Lion Roger Davies
• Tail Twister shall be Lion Glen Bly

Please note that in May 2018 our club will celebrate it's 80th anniversary (club was chartered May 1938). see magrathlions.com/history.html

Congratulations to all!

1st Vice District Governor Cathy Anderson and Zone Chair Lion Steve Clark attended our Wed 22 Mar 2017 meeting at the Magrath Cafe from 7-8:30pm. Minutes will be posted here when available. Online election results are posted at magrathlions.com/meetings/election-results-2017. Congratulations to our new executive!

Treasurer Reports - Lion Roger

1. AGLC called re outstanding reports so we faxed them updated info with balances to Feb 2017. They called back next day to inform us they have accepted the faxed report information, but that we were to be assessed a $100 late reporting fee. I have emailed them requesting a paper invoice detailing the charges and indicating where the check is to be sent. Current balance in Casino account is 26,044.01 and we hope to use all this for upcoming playground equipment purchases at Lions Park and Fish Pond. Lion Alex to seek approval for same from AGLC. Moved to approve payment to AGLC - all OK.
2. Financial reports to Jun 2015 and to Jun 2016 have been prepared and are with Lion Tom for audit. Once reviewed and signed, we will be able to submit to Alberta Registry for 2015 and 2016. Approval sought to pay outstanding reimbursements and bills (eg website is 360/yr and upcoming charges for Food Drive flyers and bags est $250/yr).
3. re Food Drive - Prepared 2017 flyers, had Keyline print 1400 for us for distribution, and have ordered bags from Pharmacy. Contacted LDS Stake B Barfus to coordinate flyer distributions and pickups. Updated Justserve.org volunteer request website. Email to Food Bank to confirm access to Food Bank on Sat 22 Apr 2017 at noon. We can use as many volunteers as possible for loading and unloading food donations.
4. Condolence card to Lion Lawrence on passing of his wife last month has been sent including donation check of $50 was enclosed per last meeting. 
5. Need to update signing authority at 1st Choice for new executive for 2016/17 Lionistic year.
6. Attended Zone Meeting with Lion Shauna in Lethbridge at end of Mar 2017 at the New Dynasty restaurant.

Other Reports - Lion Roger

• ​Dog Walk 2017 info updated to website. Sat 27 May 2017 at Lethbridge Henderson Park.
• Lion Elizabeth is working with community volunteer group incl many past CYB of Year winners to assist the Magrath Chamber in preparation of nomination list for 2017 Citizen, Youth and Business of the Year award to be presented at upcoming town celebrations in Jul 2017.
• Lion Alex has received a request that some of the food donations from our upcoming Food Drive be retained for school lunch program. Lion Roger suggested we consider monthly donation to assist them - perhaps with some or all as matching funds to encourage other local donations. Motion to approve up to $100 matching funds as needed. All ok.

Meeting Notes:

• Attending Lion C Anderson, Lion S Clark, Lion Pres Shauna, and Lions Roger, Elizabeth, Christine, Glen, Laurie Ann, Alex, Deana (10/9).
• Discussed upcoming events - Apr Food Drive and May Garage Sale.
• 1stVDG C Anderson spoke on LCIF upcoming events for training and conventions.Lion Shauna wants to purchase commemorative coin. We are encouraged to submit activity reports monthly with service hours and pictures if available.
• ZChair S Clark spoke thanking us for keeping our dues up to date and on upcoming zone events.

Magrath Lions Minutes 22 March 2017

Members Present: Elizabeth Olsen, Roger & Shauna Davies, Laurie-Ann & Alex White, Christine & Glen Bly, Deanna Friday. Special Guests: Cathy Anderson – 1st Vice District Governor and Steve Clark – Zone Chair

Items to Discuss:

1. Community Food Drive will be completed on Sat 22 Apr 2017 – 1300 flyers printed, Bags dropped off by volunteers from various wards and picked up. $250 will be required to print the flyers. Big trailer will be provided by Calvin Heggie of Custom Windows (Thanks!).
2. Garage Sale – 27 May 2017 – located at the ice arena. Possibility that we may be charged a fee for the tables. All left over items will be taken to several places. At the garage sale, it could be advertised that we will help fund the school lunch program.
3. Food to be set aside by the volunteers for the school kids in need of food in the community. It was suggested that we possible donate money for purchase of food for the food program. Christine Bly made the 1st motion to accept. Suggested that $100/month or $900/year.
4. AGLC – current balance sheet was faxed but due to lateness, we have been asked pay $100 late fee. Would like to use this money for the playground. Alex needs to make a proposal and fill out form and submit for approval of request. Roger and Shawna moved to have the fee paid, all members were in favor
5. Lion Lawrence’s wife passed away last month and we gave a signed card to him. Lions Elizabeth and Shauna attended the funeral.
6. Eye Glass Depot at the Pharmacy has been filled up twice in the last 2 months.
7. Election Results will be announced by email (and will posted in next meeting minutes).

Address by Special Guest – Cathy Anderson
Quick notes from 1stVP Cathy: There are 81 clubs in our district .. Greetings from the International President Chancellor Bob Corlew .. This Year’s Motto – “New Mountains to Climb”. Rural areas have more relaxed clubs. These clubs do more here than in cities. They raise money for betterment of the communities. LCIF – our foundation. Donations are down. Collect money for the foundation for Slave Lake, High River, Medicine Hat and Fort McMurray  There is $10,000 available for disaster relief in the area (Call LCIF). LCI Forward – new initiative to serve 200 Million by 2021 worldwide Next year, Naresh Aggarwa, in India will initiate the “We Serve” theme again. The local club executive directory is planned to be available as an eDocument which should be easier to keep updated than printed booklets. Also: Lions Commemorative Coin – available for purchase for $55 US + $2.50 shipping; it will be given to recognize members in the Club. Reminder: Convention in Medicine Hat in October. MDC – May 4,5 – Convention – 100th Anniversary in Chicago Next year Cathy will be running for District Governor. April 29th – Training in Strathmore planned for Secretary, President, Treasurer etc (subsequently rescheduled for 22 Apr which conflicted with our Food Drive). Finally: Activity Reports need to be done online so all people know what we are doing.

Meeting Adjourned at 8pm – motion by Glen and 2nd by Deanna 
Next Meeting set for 7pm Wed 26 Apr 2017 at Magrath's Cafe.

Wed 14 Dec 2016 - Thanks to Zone Chair Stephen Clark who attended our Dec Meeting held at the Magrath Cafe and helped induct our newest Lions - Glen and Christine Bly sponsored by Lions Alex and Laurie Ann White. 

At this meeting Lion Roger also received his 20 year chevron as a Lion presented by Zone Chair Clark. ​

Lion Club President Shauna willingly deferred to Zone Chair Clark in performing the induction ceremony duties after the wildly popular Lions Club Quiz activity administered by Lion Roger. Thanks to everyone for attending. Our next meeting is scheduled for 3rd Wed in January .. 

Our Jan 2015 meeting was held as part the Chamber of Commerce Gala Fundraiser for Trail System. Attending were Lions Roger/Shauna, Lions Alex/Laurie-Ann Please RSVP asap so we can plan the seating arrangements! It should be a delicious fun event (that the club will be paying for this year)! see http://www.magrathchamber.com/chamber-cyb-gala.html for more details