Archive for Hoquiam Lions Info

AUGUST 2018

August 28, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

Hight Meeting

King Lion Dee called the meeting to order.

Spud scrub – sept 6 st 5:30

BBq the 8th

Program – Roast Steve for 60 years in the club. Very funy!

A good time was had by all.

Pot – Joann (not in attendance)

 

August 21, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP jerry M. called the meeting to order

NEXT WEEK – NIGHT MEETING  6:00

BBQ Sept 8 – spud scrub Sept 6 at 5:15

Program – Bryan Shey told us about – north shore levy project, west side levey project, storm drain update, library re-do, simpson st. sidewalks,  fire dept, consoldation, adams st, park, and answered several questions,

Pot -Ed Wayman

 

August 14, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP Jerry M. called the meeting to order

AUGUST 28 – NIGHT MEETING 6:00

Sept 6 – potato scrub – 5:15

Sept 8 – BBQ – Ed needs help Sunday AM to clean up

Rod updated us on the vision screening project

Program – Ben Winkleman and his dad who updated us on Grays Harbor Unders. They related to us what their product does (keeps you dry) and how many sports like it . There was even a demonstration on how it works. They  make the product in the old swimming pool building.

pOT – Ed Wayman, but he left before the program was over.

 

August 7, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Dee called the meeting to order

Birthdays – Larry, Steve, Chris

BBQ Sept 8    need everyone to help

Westhaven had less people, but went off O K

The team to discuss investments will set up their meeting time

Aug 28 will be a night meeting.

Program –  Stan Penick, Gary Nelson and Kayla who gave us a slide show up date on where the port is now.  -Overall. better than last year

Pot – Paul M.

JULY 2018

July 24, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Kion Dee called the meeting to order

July 27 – BBQ at westhaven  10:30 – Pete, Larry, Gary, Rudy, Paul M, Dee

NEXT WEEK MEETING IS CANCELLED

Program – tour of Hoquiam Plywood.

Pot – Steve

 

July 17, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP Jerry M, called the meeting to order

July 27 – BBQ Westhaven 10:3-

July 31 – 7th st. kids – bring spouces

Next week – tour Hoquiam Plywood.

Program – tour Cosi veneer plant after meeting.

Pot – Gordon

 

July 10, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

New King Lion Dee called the meeting to order

Birthday – Don Little

July 27 – BBQ at Westhaven 10:30

July 31 7th street kids – bring spouces

Vison screening work is in progress

Program – Paul M. telling us about how fireworks went. BIG thank you to all who participated. We made $3,200.00 now and after the credit is figured out we should be around $4,000.00 or so. We should know in a couple of months. Paul really earned his title as fireworks chairman for life !

Pot – Jerry E.

 

July 3, 2018

NO MEETING

reminder – BBQ July 27 at Westhaven

reminder – July 31st 7th street kids – BE THERE

JUNE 2018

June 24, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Liom Paul M. called the meeting to order for the last time

Set up fire works stand after meeting today.

July 21 – BBQ at QueetsClearwater

July 27 – BBQ at Westhaven

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK JULY 3rd

Program – Sheriff Rick Scott who told us all about Lindsey investigation. over 7,500 man hours with several hundred people involved searching for evidence. This included several dog teams. He also spoke about the big Chinese drug bust. We were all interested in the updated information. It is always great to have Rick as a program

Pot – Paul M.

 

June 18, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

21st – instellation party  5:

This Saturday fire works arrive.  Paul will call with the time.

25th – fire works set up

July – 21 BBQ at Queets-Cleareater

July 27 – BBQ at Westhaven

Program – Ed Kline who talked about his new business. The do’s and don/’s of investing. He is located a block frim Safeway. He stressed the importance of having experience in this. He has been doing this for 36 years. Great information. Questions and answers followed. If you have more questions you can see him at his office.

Pot – Jeff Wayman

 

June 12, 2018  Al Bruun reportung

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

June 21 – instellation party.

June 26 – set up fire works stand

July 21 – BBQ at Quets/Clearwater

July 27 – BBQ at Westhaven 10:30

Birthday – Paul Dean

Program – Lynn Macheau talked about fraud and embezzlement and things that cause people to do it. She brought up several things that can (and should( be done to safe guard against this. She mentioned several cases and how the people got caught. Interestring information.

Pot – Steve but he was absent.

 

June 5, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul called the meeting to order

Guests – parents of students of the month

June 6th – central park charter – 5:45

June 12 – Aberdeen charter

June 21 – instellation 5:30 – prime rib or salmon – $25.00 – see Jerry S.

June 26 – put up fireworks stamd

July 27 – BBQ at Westhaven

Program – students of the month for May and June – Opal Jahner, Carlos Juarez (may)  Nazareno Mazariegos, Daisy Garcia (june)

Brock told us about standerizing student colors – meeting Thursday 5:30 at HS library.

Pota – Paul Dean

MAY 2018


May 29, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

June 6 Central Park charter party. Contact Joann Patton

June 12 – Aberdeen party at the log place

June 21 our instellation party  See Jerry S.

June 26 put up fire works stand

July 25 (Friday) BBQ at Westhaven 10:30

Program – Jason (jr high principal) Aug 24 –  back to school event. This will be community involvement.

Discussed Dee’s project. A letter of intent will be sent to city hall.

Review of night meetings – think on what we want to do or not do.

Pot – Ray P.  ( was not here )

 

May 22  2018  – Al Bruun reportng

King Lion Paul M. called the ,meeting to order

June 21 instellation party 5.30 start  sign up with Jerry S.  $25.00

June 26 – put uo fireworks stand

June 6 –  central park party – call Joann

Program –  Al introduced Tom Rowley who related his trip to Antartica. He flew to Chili and then to the Falkin Islands and S. Georgia Islands. He sowed many slides of the islands, boat tour, and several of the animals. What a trip!

Poy – Jerry E.

 

May 15, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

June 6 – central park charter party. Meatloaf or chicken $15.00  starts at 5:45. Call Joann at 360 533 2819 or joapatt@aol.com

june 21 – installation party – prime rib or salmon $25.00 sign up with Jerry S.

Chief for a day donations now accepted. Check with cop shop.

Next week ( 22nd ) NIGHT MEETING  Program Tom Rowleey antartic trip bring our spouse or friend.

Golf this sunday at 9:00

29th – discussion of Dee]s park project

Program – Glen Thompson (cranberry rancher) and Dave Bellomany Ag scientist from Ocean Spray) who manages 105 cranberry growers. Cranberries are not a row crop like corn. He told about the many harvesting methods, plants produce for 4 – 15 years but some have gone as long as 85 years. Fresh earns the most money and process berries less. Interesting information.

Pot – Steve again

 

May 8, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order/

June 21 – installation party.

Guests – parents of the students of the month

White cane report.

May 20 – golf for horse prayer project.

next week – vite for lion of the year

Program – students of the month – Chloe Graham and Garrett Bradley.

Brick relayed information about the McCkeary act. Do not know how it will affect the school yet. several good questions and answers followed.

Pot – Steve

 

May 1, 1018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

Birthday – Dee Johnson

June 21 – installation party 5:30 start

Think about Lion of the year – vote next couple of weeks.

Program – Science fair student presentations. They did a really great job.

1 burn baby burn

2. land beneath

3. the heat is on

4. white teeth

5. does it glow?

6. communication function

Pot – Ed Wayman

 

 

APRIL 2018

April 24, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

Night meeting.

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order/

Several spouses, from Aberdeen – BoB, Al, Mike amd Irv

1st reading of next year officers.

Program – Jim Wyrich accepted a check to help pay for bus repair for Eye Care We care. He answered question  and told about what goes on during a mission. He left to catch the plane to the Philippines. He will be gone for 11 days seeing about 500+ patients. Irv from Aberdeen told us about the eye machine that they are wishing for help to buy to take around to schools to test the kids eyesight both near and far sighted. It will do 7 functions really quick. Each unit costs  $7.000.00 . He accepted a check also.

Pot – Dave Wayman – not here

April 17, 2018 Al Breuun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

NIGHT MEETING NEXT WEEK. –  spouces welcome

May 18 – 19 distric spring conference at Kelso Red Lions 9 club will cover some of the cost )  see Jerry S. so he can get the paperwork sent  in.

Think about being a club officer for next year. 3rd VP is open.

Fireworks – set upend of June.

Program – business meeting – $1.00.00 to eye machine (Aberdeen project)

$800.00 to Eye Care We Care to fix bus (motor) Wyrich project

Pot – Jerry S. ( he was here this time )

 

April 10, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

guests – parents of students of the month

students of the month – Myka Wayman and Walker Dunn

program – Brock told us about the Hope Squad who are students trained in suiside prevention.  . They look for warning signs in their own peer groups and refer them to where they can get help  or teach them about coping methods. He also talked about school security/

Pot – Jerry S.  ( absent )

 

April 3, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP Dee. called the meeting to order.

Birthdays -Ed Wayman ad Roger

White cane day 1st Friday in may.

Highway clean up new contract?

20″ of rain through April 1st.

60 year pin presented to Rudy

25 year pin presented to Mel.

Dee told us about his 3 month trip to California, Arizona and Texas

Program – Jim Wyrich and eye care – we care. He said there are 11 missions to the Philippines for 2018 although they has a lot of problems with the mobile bus ( motor and transmission ) They see 500+ patients a day. Since 2005 they have served over 25,000 patients. He related on how he got to do what he dose. Impressive!

Pot – Ed Coyle ( absent )

MARCH 2018

Msrch 27m 2018  Al Bruun reporting – night meeting 28 attended

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

Guests – Tim Quigg – several spouces

Zone meeting report – Norm Adams is new ZC

Charter party Thursday at 5:30

June 11 Aberdeen charter party

June 16 – Ocean shores charter party – June 9 salmon feed.

Jerry E. and Jerry M have programs in April/

Program – Jerry S. slide show about gun fights in the early west. Very few were face to face like duling. which was glorified by Hollywood in 1950 and 1069’s TV shows Most were shot in the back. He spent time talking abou Wikd Bill Hickok, Jin Carwright, Luck Short, and Bat Masterson. Interesting information! Several questions followed.

Pot – Ed Wayman who was even there to collect it.

 

March 20, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP Lion Jerry M. called the meeting to order

22nd – zone meeting at Ocean Palace at 6:00

27th – night meeting at 6:00  spouces welcome ( next week )

29th – charterparty at 530 – sign up with jerry S.

June 12 – Aberdeen charter 5:30 at log pavilion

April Programs – Jerry E. and Jerry M.

Program -Molly and Dana from Paws. They told us about their goals and future plans. They gave out handouts so we could get an idea of how much it takes to run PAWS. They have acquired the house next door which will house a Vet (intern) and dog kennels so they do not have to have a vet take the animals when they are not open. They are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturdays.They gave about 25 volunteers helping out.

Pot – Paula (not in attendance)

 

March 13, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

king Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

22nd – zone meeting – 6:00 at Ocean Palace

27th – night meeting – 6:00

29th charter party – 5:30 – roast pork or chicken – sign up with Jerry S.

June 12 – Aberdeen charter – 5:30 log pavilion

Guests – parents of students of the month

Students of the month – Sunshine Dick and Tijre Falla

Directors meeting will be after the regular meeting.

Program – Jerry S. introduced Ken Albert the Graus Harbor Treasurer. The treasurer is the ‘bank for the county’. He explained all the changes to the treasurer’s dept. They just completed some changes this morning. The changes are to make it much easer to navigate around to get the answers you are looking for and to cut down on the confusion you have been experiencing. Proptery tax statements will be mailed out March 16. Thanks to Ken for all that information.

Pot – Jerry E.

 

March 6, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

VP Lion Jerry M. called the meeting to order.

Birthdays -Rudy, Mel, Tracy P, Mary, Parsons

Reminder 4th Tuesday night meeting – 6:00

As of March 1 – 16.2″ of rainfall

March 29 – charter party – pork roast or chicken – sign up woth Jerry S.

Board meeting next week after regular meeting.

The 22nd – zone meetng – looking for the next zone chairman.

Program – Mary – Remodel the Library project – lighting, sagging floor, doors, meeting room, more seating, whetherizing, new carpets, etc. Also talked about content in kids books and trespassing on the property.

Pot – Brock

FEBRUARY 2018

Feb 27, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paail M. called the meeting to order

4th meeting in March – night meeting at 6:00

Charter party March 29 at 5:30

Pete VanderLinden provided lunch for all. Thanks Pete

Guests – Horse Prayer people.

Program – Paul M introduced Pam Pelan. She has started a Horse Prayer program for handicapped children ages 4 to 13. It is located on 300 acres in Copalas. It is non profet. They will be up and running in June. They have 2 horses now and expect to have 30 horses when they are self sustaining. It is a much needed program for the county’s special need children.  They will be using mentors and volenteers. Cpntact Pam Pelan for more information.

Pot – Roger

 

Feb 20   no meeting    snpw and ice day

Feb 13, 2018   Ak Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order

Crab feed Friday – 10:00 prep crab – 6:00 at Cosi – pot luck – $20.00 per person

Nught meeting 4th Tuesday in March – 6:00

Moment of silence for Pete V. – service sat at 11:00 at ELKS

Students of the month – Mercedes Pinnell and Sean  Mcalister

Program – Brock told us about a science fair that out students went to. They built a bridge out of popsicle sticks that had to with stand a weight test – there bridge held 150 lbs ( good for 3rd place. It is great to here what the students are doing.

Pot -Gordon (again)

 

Feb 6, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King :ion Paul M. called the meting to order.

Birthdays – Al, Jerry M, Joann, Dave W., Paul M., Paula Dean, Bud

Crab feed Feb 16 – 6:00 – Cosi Lions – pot luck – bring white elephant for raffle – sign up with Larry

Charter Party – March 29

night meeting 4th Tuesday  in March

Program – Ray showed slides and told us about his recent rip to a South Africa game preserve. They road around in Land Rovers twice a day. He saw an awful lot of different animals. The game preserve does not feed them or help the injurd ones – they let nature take its course. Great program Ray!

Pot – Gordon

 

JANURARY 2018

Janurary  30, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

Jing Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

Crab feed Feb 16 at Cosi Lions 6:99 pot luck  sign up with Larry

Meetings in March, April and May .4th tuesday night  starting at 6:00

Charter Party March 29 details to follow.

Because of our donation, world class scholars has donated 8 tickets to attend their mystery fund raiser Feb 22. see Jerry S if interested.

Program – Jerry S told us how Firt Warden was named and some of the history.

Pot 0 Ed Rosi

 

Janurary 23, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

Crab feed Feb. 16 – 6:00 Cosi Lions – pot luck.- sign up with Larry.- bring white elephant items for the raffle.

Starting in march 4th Tuesday will be at night 6:00 – 7:00

no program

Pot – Mary (Rosi should have won)

 

 

Janurry 16, 2018  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

Directors meeting Thursday at noon – Elks round table

Crab feed Feb. 16 aat Cosi Lions.

Program – Ed C. introduced Waylen Robert from the college foundation. He is now a director and related all about it to us. They support the World Class Scholars and provide other scholarships. There is a gala coming up Feb 22, but there is limited seating.Contact Grays Harbor college for more information.

Pot – Bud

 

Janurary 9, 2019  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meting to order

Directors meeting moved to the the 18th   noon  elks round table

Guests – parents of students of the month and rain derby winners

Crab feed Feb 16

Program – students of the month – Josie Emery and Tammer McEllitte

Mike the school superintendant told us about the uocomming levy

rain derby winners presentations

Pot – Mel

 

Janurary 2, 2018 Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M, called the meeting to order.

Birthdays 0 George Powers, Jerry Scheafer, and Ken Spaar

Jan 11th board meeting – noon – elks

Thanks to the rain derby crew.

Thanks to those who helped hand out xmas hams.

Next week – rain derby winners

Crab feed – about the middle of Feb.

Program – Paul Dean introduced Firefighter Dan Robinson ( the newest firefighter) who told us all about falling and what we can do to prevent that from happening. 1 in 3 people over 65 will fall. Things to do to prevent falls: review medication with your health provider, exercise to improve balance and strength, eyes and feet checked, make your home safer. This was a real good review information.    outstanding job Dan!

Pot – Roger

 

DECEMBER 2017

December 19, 2017  Al Bruum reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meeting to order.

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK

Dec 29 – food bNK  11:00

Program – Tom – Jerry party and turkey bingo.

Pot – Paul Dean

 

December 12, 2017  Al Bruun reporting

Kimg Lion Paul N. called the meeting to order

19th Tom/jerry – bingo –  starts 11:00

20th – food bNK  11:OO

Crab feed will be in Feb.

Program – Students of the month Jessica Goulet and Dillon Bumpstead

Brock told us about business week at the school. Students put into small groups and learned simulations, presentations,  teamwork, communications and did a trade show. About 115 students took part.

Pot – Ed Coyle (not in attendance)

 

December 12, 2017  Al Bruun re

December 5, 2017  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M. called the meting to order

Chris is a grandpa !

Dec 19 – Tom/Jerry party followed by turkey bingo.  11:00 – eat 11:30 – bingo 12:00

Dec 20 (wed) – food bank 10:45

birthdays — Pete H.  Gary M.

Dec 26 – no meeting

Drizzle was handed out

Kettle Clash  #6,989.00 frpm Graus Harbor Lions.

{rpgram – Brian Shay told pf some of whatis coming up for Hoquiam. new storm water pump (done), opening of the bids to do water line improvements, re[lace side walks on Simpson, DOT to pave simpson from Emerson to Breakwater restruamt, the levy project, the libruary project, new business at farmers market, and new building at the old car wash place. questions followed.

Pot – Rudy

 

NOVEMBER 2017

November 28, 2017  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M; called the meeting to order.

Dec 11 – Aberdeen xmas party at log place  $30.00 contact Aberdeen lions for tickets

Dec 19 Tom/Jerry and turkey bingo  11:00 – eat 11P30  bingo 12:00

Thanks to food bank turkey workers

Kettle Clash – Thursday at 11:30  wear lions gear

Drizzle out next week

Program – Pail Dean told us about his latest (number 26) trp (to the Phillipines) The island of Palawan where he had 400+ patients for glasses. Lots of slides showing the people, the country side, what goes on in the clinic, what is used for transportation, village buildings, etc. Money 50 paso to $1.00. He also told us about the Papawan massacre on  Dec 14, 1944 where 143 died with 7 survivors.. good presentation. Next trip Janurary 19 to Jamaica

Pot = Larry

 

November 20, 2017  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion  Paul M. called the meeting to order.

Nov 21 – food bank – 11;00 TO 2;00

Dec 19 – tom and Jerry – turkey bingo

Program – turkey bingo

Pot – Pau;a

 

November 14, 2017    Al Bruun reporting

King Lion.Paul M. called the meeting to order

Nov 16 – zone meeting – 6:00

Nov 17 0 – stub sort – 5:30 – pot luck

Nov 29 – turkey bingo – lunch at 11:30.   start bingo at 12:00

Nov 21 – hand out turkey at fiid bank – 11:00 – 2:00

students of the month – Karlie Krohn and Ryan Cole

Thank you note from Cynthia for helping the student.

Report on what Joe did at Emerson school.

Report on Pete V. ( still at pacific care )

Rain derby – about the same as last year at this time.

Aberdeen told us about Salvation Army kettle drive nov 30. thanks to those who attended the Toast of the Harbor. And invited us to x-mas party Dec 17. Get ahold of Bob or Irv for tickets, RSVP needed.

Program – Brock substituted  and told us about the outcome evaluation report and the updates for the program. ( community prevention and .wellness initiative )

Pot – Seppo

 

November 7, 2017  Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Paul M called the meeting to order

Nov 16th – Zone meeting 6:00

Nov 17th at 5:30 – stib party   pot luck

Nov 20th – Turkey binge = start at 12:00

Nov 21st – hand out turkey at food bank  11:00 t0 2L00

Birthdays – Jerry E., M Maxfield, Paul P., Gordon

Program – Molly Bold and Gary Nelson. Current happenings at the Westport Marina. ) Public access, Private Investments, and public infristructor,  ) , the fishing industry, and what is upcoming in the port such as the pot ash possibility coming to terminal 3.  it is nice toget updated information.

Pot – Rudy

Presidents Pie drawing – Ed R.