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.