Meeting Notes

Monday, December 1

Attendance: We met at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Lions Larry & Shelbe Stambaugh. Lion Lyle Stutzman delivered the invocation. We enjoyed a wonderful carry-in pot luck dinner. We had 20 members present for the evening.

Health and Welfare: There were no Health and Welfare reports.

Reports: Thank you cards and correspondence were read to all in attendance. Lion Larry Stambaugh read an e-mail thank you from Teddy Roser regarding our friendship and service to Lion Mike.

The Health and Welfare committee met to decide on our “Christmas Family in Need” donation for this year. The Poinsettias and fruit baskets had been ordered. We ordered 21 poinsettias and 12 Fruit Baskets. Pickup date for delivery was set for December 12th at Lion Linda Bowers’ house.

Lion Larry Stambaugh reported on the progress of the Middleburg Park building renovation. A work night was set up for Monday December 8th at 6:00 P.M. for more demolition work.

Lion Beth Sandifer reminded us of the Holiday Jazz Concert at Westminster High School benefiting Carroll Hospital Center and asked if any members wanted to help out. She also told us that the Essay Contest at Woodsboro/New Midway School was under way.

The 50-50 Drawing with a value of $10.50 was won by Lion Dick Bowers and he donated it back to the Administrative Fund.

Business: There was no new business.

The 50-50 Drawing with a value of $10.50 was won by Lion Dick Bowers and he donated it back to the Administrative Fund.

Monday, December 15

Attendance: We gathered together at the home of Lions Jim & Kim Zinkand for our Lions Family Christmas Party. We enjoyed a wonderful carry-in pot luck dinner and plenty of time for socialization. We had 21 members and 6 guests present for the evening. Everyone had a wonderful time and we thank Jim & Kim for having our Christmas Party in their home.

Health and Welfare: There were no Health and Welfare reports.

Reports: We had just a little bit of business to attend to during the evening. Lion Beth Sandifer has reserved Buttersburg Inn for our February 2nd meeting. Cost will be $13.00 per person. We will have our Peace Poster Winner and Essay Contest Winners at that meeting. We will need to get a count for attendance by our second meeting in January.

She also mentioned a basket bingo fund raiser for Dick Michael and that she had a good time helping with a fund raiser for Carroll Hospital Center. We approved a donation to the Carroll County Times Holiday Hope Program.

Lion Linda Bowers reported on our Santa Visits (with 51 treats being given out) and the Poinsettias and fruit baskets (some still needing to be delivered).

Lion Terry Grable reported that we are moving forward with the building renovation at Middleburg Park.

New Address

• Lion Jim Hahn is now at the Gettysburg Retirement Nursing Home, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Room 252B, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Cards and visitations would be much appreciated!

Club Reminders

• Our January meetings will be at Charlie & Karen Mehring’s house on January 5th and at Dick & Linda Bowers’ house on January 19th – Carry in pot luck meal
• Custom Jacket or Shirt Orders: Contact Lion Terry Grable if you need to order anything.

January Birthdays

• January 8th: Jeff Stitley
• January 19th: Susan Cox
• January 20th: Randy Cox
• January 27th: Richard Bailey
• January 31th: Charlie Mehring

Upcoming Events & Activities

• January 1: Happy New Year!
• January 5: Terra Rubra Club Meeting 6:30 P.M at Charlie & Karen Mehring’s house - carry in pot luck meal
• January 19: Terra Rubra Club Meeting 6:30 P.M at Dick & Linda Bowers’ house - carry in pot luck meal
• February 2: Terra Rubra Club Meeting 6:30 P.M at Buttersburg Inn, Union Bridge
• February 10: Valentine Party Joint Meeting with Union Bridge Lions at Cozy Restaurant, Thurmont - 6:00 p.m.
• February 15: Terra Rubra Lions - Daytona Party at Harney VFW
• February 23: Zone Meeting at Harney Lions – 6:30 p.m.
• March 2: Terra Rubra Club Meeting (location to be determined)
• March 16: Terra Rubra Club Meeting (location to be determined)
• March 23: Blood Drive at Keysville Lutheran Church - 2-8 p.m.
• March 29: District 22W Cabinet Meeting at New Windsor
• April 6: Terra Rubra Charter Night at Cozy Restaurant - Social time 6:00 P.M.- Dinner 6:30 P.M.
• April 23: Leader Dog Rally at Gamber VFD Social Hall
• May 17-20: Maryland 22 Convention at Dover, Delaware (Sunday through Wednesday)

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