Meeting Notes

Monday, December 7

We met at 6:30 p.m. at Middleburg Park. Lion President Beth Sandifer presided over the meeting.

Attendance: We had 22 members and 6 guests present for the evening. Our guests were Jim Bednark and Kevin Mcleod from Silver Oak Academy and four students; Tracey Betters, Bernard Abrew, Nathaniel Lawrence and Nico Colbert.

Health & Welfare: Lion Terry Grable reported that Sandy was going in for surgery on December 8th.

Program: Lion President Beth turned the meeting over to Jim, Kevin and the students from Silver Oak Academy to tell us about themselves, what is going on at the school, and what the academy is doing for the community.

Reports: Lion Larry Stambaugh reported on the progress of getting our vent hood installed in the kitchen. He also said that we got the approval for stoning the parking area back as far as he mows. He also reported on the Canned Nut sales.

President Beth reported on the Home Merchandise Auction. It turned out to be a very good fund raiser. She also reported on the Community Service Work at Carroll Hospital Center.

Lion Linda Bowers reported on our $1200 Cash & Dinner Club. We will be planning our next one for April 17th.

Lion Karen Mehring reported that the American Heritage Essays are under way. Our Awards Night will be on February 1st.

Lion Karen Mehring and Lion Susan Cox were putting together the Christmas Care Packages for distribution to our community elderly and shut-ins.

Business: We approved donations to Union Bridge Church of the Brethren Early Learning, New Midway-Woodsboro Middle School Caring, Betty Weisheir’s son and Linda Bossler.

The 50-50 drawing with a value of $12.00 was won by Lion Wayne Weeks, who donated it back to the building fund. Lion President Beth adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

Monday, December 21

Our meeting was cancelled due to weather.

Club Reminders

• Our first meeting of January will be on Monday the 4th at Middleburg Park and will be a carry-in potluck meal. We will have a speaker from Camp Possibilities, a summer camp for diabetic children.
• Custom Jacket or Shirt Orders: Contact Lion Terry Grable if you need to order anything.

December Birthdays

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

Upcoming Events & Activities

• January 1: Happy New Year to All!
• January 4: Terra Rubra Lions Club meeting at Middleburg Park at 6:30 p.m.; Pot Luck Dinner; Guest Speaker from Camp Possibilities
• January 12: Union Bridge Lions Charter Night
• January 18: Terra Rubra Lions Club meeting at Middleburg Park at 6:30 p.m.; Pot Luck Dinner
• February 1: Terra Rubra Lions Club meeting at Middleburg Park at 6:30 p.m.; Pot Luck Dinner; Essay and Peace Poster Awards
• February 8: Zone Meeting at Harney Lions Club; 6:30 p.m.
• February 14: Terra Rubra Daytona 500 Party at Middleburg Park
• February 15: Terra Rubra Lions Club meeting at Middleburg Park at 6:30 p.m.; Pot Luck Dinner
• February 20: Mystery Bingo at Middleburg Park
• March 6: Terra Rubra Lions Bull & Oyster Roast at Middleburg Park
• March 20: Mystery Bingo at Middleburg Park
• April 3: Community Easter Egg Hunt at Middleburg Park for children 12 & under; 1:00 p.m.
• April 17: Terra Rubra $1200 Cash Club & Dinner; Middleburg Park 1:00–3:00 p.m.

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