Feb 10,2015   AL Bruun reporting

King :Lion Seppo called the meeting to order. The singing was outstanding, mostly because of all the guests we had. There were 8 guests representing the students of the month, 7 science fair presenters, and 3 from the science side of the school.

Brock introduced the students of the month – Hannah Houbregs who wants to be an orthodontist, and Drew Carley who wants to go into music and drama..

Stan introduced the 6 finalists from the science fair that presented their science project to us to vote on one to receive the $1,000.00 scholarship. We could see that they all put in a lot of work in these projects. They we all great! The winner was #6. Good job to all.

Pot – Ray walked away with it.

Feb 3, 2015 – Al Bruun reporting.

1st VP Mel called the meeting to order. Singing was great

Birthdays – Al, Bud Jerry M, Paula Joann, and Dave Wayman.

Crab feed – Feb 13 ar Cosi at 6:00. Cost $20.00 person. Clean crabs at Lytle’s at 10:00.

March 21 – Music by the sea put on by coastal harvest $40.00 person at Quinault beach resort. Info at www.coastalharvestwa.org.

Program – Ray introduced Jan Jorgenson Director of the from Grays Harbor College Foundation. There are 13 schools taking part in the World Class Scholars program. The students sigh up and sign a contract in the fall and are tracked throughout the program mostly by parents. In their senior year in  spring they are recognized. They get a $1,500.00 scholarship. Current tuition is $4,000.00 a 3 quarter school year. On Feb 26 there is a fund raiser called Mystery Getaway. $50.00 ticket. There are other scholarships available with a deadline of March 9.Also, check out Bishop Center programs.  Questions – contact Jan Jorgenson at Grays Harbor College.

POT – Mike Lytle who was abent.

1/27 – Jim Bucknell reporting.

Meeting called to order by King Lion Seppo.  Singing was outstanding.

King Lion Seppo announced that he would be absent for a couple of weeks and 1st Vice President Mel Thompson will assume control.  Happy Mel is feeling good enough to do so…

REMINDER: The Crab Feed will be held on February 13th at the Cozi Lions Club starting at 6PM.  Please bring your own tools, plates, glasses, etc.

GUEST SPEAKER:  Steven Slaughter, a geologist with the Dept. of Natural Resources discussed the Landslide history, current and future potential.  Also, he discussed and presented a most professional slide show regarding slope stability in local areas.  Kudos to Steven.

Lion Mary Thornton won a large amount of $$$$ as the pot winner.

• Jan 20, 2015
• Al Bruun reporting.
• King Lion Seppo called the meeting to order.
• Directors meeting for Thursday has been canceled.
• Crab feed Feb 13 at 6:00 at Cosi Lions.  $20.00. Pot luck
• Sign up with Larry.
• Program – Pail Dean slides from his latest trip. He went to Tecucigalpa, Honduras. There were 10 in the group – doctor, nurse, eye, dentist. It is the capital with 1.2 million people and is a 3,200′ to 4,800′. The airport runway is only 5,00′ long and is real hard to land/take off. It is also the murder capital of the world, not with the locals but with gangs coming from Salvadore and other places.$1.00 American = 214 of theirs. They set up clinics in 3 different places and saw 1,400+ patients. Very good presentation!
• Pot – Paul Dean drew his own name..
•  Jan 13, 2015
• Al Bruun reporting
• Meeting called to order by King Lion Seppo.
• There was a large number of guests – student of the month relatives, rain derby winners and Pat Durney.
• Crab feed Feb 13 at Cosi Lions at 6:00. Bring plates, silverware, and pot luck.Larry needs a number of those who will go as we were at the limit last year in seating.
• Board meeting Jan 22 (Thursday) noon at elks roundtable.
•  Jan 20 Program Paul’s recent trip.
• Jan 27 Program – geoclogest
• Students of the month for Dec – Ali Spradlin and Eli Dimler.
• Jim Bucknell handed out the $$$ prizes for the rain derby.
•  Pot – Dee Johnson who was not in attendance.
• Jan 6, 2015
• Al Bruun reporting
• King Lion Seppo called the meeting to order.
• Burthdays   Ken S. and Jerry S.
• Rain Derby – Larry gave us a rundown on the 1st place winner. We will find out at a later date how much $$$ we made.
• Next Tuesday is boy/girl of the month and rain derby winners will be rewarded.
• Crab feed – possibly end of Janurary – more info to follow.
• Can we do something to help the Pacific Care evucated patients..Roger will look into this.
• Possible dinner for police – Jerry S. will look into this.
• POT – Mary Thornton, but she was absent.

Dec 30      NO MEETING

December 23, 2014

Al Bruun reporting

Lion King Seppo called the meeting to order. Attendance was only 11, so the singing was not very good.

Rain is about 60″ at this time. It will be posted daily after x-mas.

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK…….DEC 30

In January ( dates to be announced) –board meeting and computer group meeting.

Program – Gordon introduces Doug Warnken the sec.  of Poogie Club. He gave an update on their projects and upcoming events. They have been around since 1934 as a sportsman club, but they deal mostly with fish. The big event is the kids fish derby at Failor lake. 260 kids and every one walked away with something. In 2015 they will have: Jan 21 – crab feed, Apr 18 kids fish derby, May 9 ladies night, and July 18 picnic. It was great information.

Pot was clamed by Rudy.

December 16,2014

Al Bruun reporting

This was our Tom & Jerry social, noon meal, and Turkey bingo. We all had a great time!

December 9 ,2014

Jim Bucknell reporting.

The meeting was called to order by King Lion Seppo followed by a B+ rated singing display.  Of course, the display was enhanced by Hoquiam High School students.

3 Gwinn’s were introduced by Lion Al Bruun.  Mother, Father and Grandmother of Emily.

THE DRIZZLE is in and has been distributed to those responsible for distribution to advertisers.

Tom and Jerry party next week along with turkey bingo.  Also, the meeting on the 23rd will be a regular meeting.

Boy and Girl of the Month were presented by Lion Brock.  EMILY GWINN is ASB president, president of the Honor Society and has played basketball and soccer as well as been a band member for 4 years.  She aspires to become an Attorney after attending Gray Harbor College and Gonzaga U.  JEFF BREEZE has participated in band for 4 years, track for 1 year, FBLA for 2 years and Knowledge Bowl for 1 year. He plans on continuing his education at Grays Harbor College eventually landing in the fields of Forensic Law Enforcement after graduating from UW.

Our guest speaker was Linda Borth from the Food Bank thanking everyone for the success of Food Bowl.  They were enriched by 5 large pallets of food and $50,000.  WOW!! Hoquiam Community should be proud.

Steve Mihovillich won the pot but was not present.

December 2, 2014

Jim Bucknell reporting.  Meeting was called to order by King Lion Seppo.  Singing quality graded above normal.  We even sang “Hppy Birthday” to Gary Morgan as the club coffers were enhanced by Lion Gary.

Lion Rudy was recognized for 58 years of service. WOW!!!

December 16th – Tuesday – is the Christmas Turkey Bingo and Tom and Jerry Party.  These festivities follow a Kings Table portion of Pot Roast.

Rain Derby winners will be announced January 16th.

Salvation Army kickoff for this season will be December 4th.  Lion Pete Vander Linden is our representative.

Jerry Erickson won the drawing and left a wealth man.

Jim Bucknell reporting.

Meeting was called to order by Lion King Seppo followed by barely passable singing.

The sorting party was successful and printing should be done on about December 10 per Lion Roger.

In new business, December 16th is the Christmas Party including Tom and Jerry’s and Turkey Bingo.  Also, at 5:30 tonight is the Recognition  Party at the Elks Club.  Tickets available from Lion Pete in the bar prior to dinner.

Today’s guest was Brianna Torres from the new Passport Cafe located where the old Senior Center was located on 8th Street.  They are open form 9 AM till 7 PM, Monday through Saturday with breakfast still in the planning stages.  They feature sandwiches, pizza and fresh baked breads all with a European Focus.  Catering is available.  Check them out on Facebook for specials that day.

November 11, 2014 Veterans day.

Al Bruun reporting.

Lion King Seppo called the meeting to order.

There was a recognizing of all veterans in attendance.

Veterans concert at 7thstreet today 2 pm and 7 pm.

We had several guests who were related to the students of the month. Welcome.

We have taken in $4,700.00 in rain derby so far.

Stub party the 21st at 5:30.

Turkey bingo next week. $5.00 for one card or four. Spouses welcome.

Foodball donation is in the mail.

Students of the month: Chandra Munger and Auskin Eberwien.

Program was Dee Johnson. He went to the formula 1 race in Texas where he was one of 107,000 in attendance. There are 11 teams that compete in 19 world wide races. The cars weight 1,400 lbs. and are powered by a 1.6 turbo V 6 cyl. power plant which develops 600+ horsepower at 15,000 rpm. The can do 250 mph. The tickets cost him $300.00 for 3 days and everything else one could buy there was really expensive. What an experience he had. Thank you Dee!

POT – George Powers, but he was not in attendance.

November 4, 2014

Al Bruun reporting

King Lion Seppo called the meeting to order.

Guests included: Gene Parker (cosi lions), Ben King (cosi lions), Carolyn Prichard, and the first lady of Hoquiam – Sue Ann Durney.

Birthdays: Mark Maxfield, Mike Lytle, Paul Prichard, Gordon Lanning, and Jerry Erickson.

Calling assignments for the Nov 25th dinner was handed out. Please make your calls before next Tuesday as we need a head count. It will start at 6:00 and clams and something not decided yet, are on the menu. Bring spouses etc.

Rain derby sort party Friday Nov. 21st at 5:30 – catholic church back room. Pot luck – club to provide chicken.

Loggers consession made $3,300.00

Program was Janet Taylor who is the intrem publisher for the Daily World. Sound publishing owns 42 Washington newspapers including the Daily World. There are things wrong at the paper and she is here to find out what we think. It was a good discussion with some suggestions – Sunday paper, at least 5 times a wee, why more local news, and more timely news (not days after it happened) Upcomming will be meetings with community leaders and other interested parties,But it will  be a commitment If you wish to participate, you can contact her at the Daily World building.

POT: Joann Fraiser but she was not in attendabce.

Meeting was called to order by King Lion Seppo and opening songs and pledge were led by Lion Pete Vander Linden.

There were no guests at today’s meeting.

Announcements:

Lion Mel Thompson has returned home and felt strong enough to pick up a pack of Rain Derby Tickets. Go Mel!!

Jan Erickson (Jerry’s wife) is home from her second surgery and all is going well.

The Cosmopolis Lions Club has now become a part our zone (19-G) as well as the Willapa Harbor Lions Club. (Formerly the Raymond and South Bend Lions clubs)

Lions Jack Strom, Jerry McFeeley and Seppo Tuominen attended the District conference held in Ocean Shores.  More information will follow.

A note of thanks from Mrs. Chang regarding our fulfilling her sight needs with an appointment and glasses.

Program

Donald J. Seil, Project manager for the Pacific Region of Genesee & Wyoming Railroad spoke today. The Pacific Region consists of two railroads each in California, Oregon and Washington.  Our local railway, Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad, began in 1997 delivering 2,800 cars and has increased to 36,000 cars in 2013.

Safety is number one for PS & P. The railway has adopted the Dupont safety method and has attained a safety record that not only surpasses the national average for other short track companies, but also exceeds the record of Class 1 railways.  In addition they are promoting Operation Life Saver to educate and inform the public in the safe methods surrounding train traffic.

There was some discussion of the oil port and the railway’s part in transporting oil. Although the approval of the oil is outside of the Railway’s power, they are striving to update track as much as possible.  $4.3 million was spent in 2013, and an additional $4.7 million is slated for the upcoming 18 months.

A very informative program and much appreciated as Mr. Seil drove from Salem, Oregon to speak at our meeting.

The Pot: Paula Dean.  Paul A. Dean tried to collect, but no deal.

Meeting was called to order by King Lion Seppo.  Lion Pete led the beautiful music with about a “B” rating.  Pretty good for a bunch of old croakers.

Lion Brad introduced the “Boy and Girl” for October.  They are Antoine Johnson and Ellie Quercia.  Both outstanding students (of course) with many extra curricular activities to boot.

Mel Thompson is home and resting well.  Our Zone Meeting centered around Camp Leo.  A group of students have been selling boxes of apples to help support this most worthy cause.

Our guest speaker was Lorna Valdez, Director of the North Bay PAWS and gave us an update on the facility at Hogan’s Corner. Doing fine work, Lorna indicated that they had placed about 120 dogs this year.

Someone named “Bud”, I believe, won the drawing.

(NOTE: Student pictures to follow)

October 7, 2014

Al Bruun reporting.

King Lion Seppo called the meeting to order. Singing was not that great

Birthdays – Pete V. Seppo Ken Johnson.

Zone meeting this thursday 6:00 at Ocean Palace.

Rain derby – handed out assignments to get ads for Drizzle.

Programs for Nov – Pete H and Ed R.

Students of the month next week.

Paul Dean told about his next trip. He will be going to Honduras. He will take about 2,000 glasses and be gone for 10 days. There are 8 or 9 people in the crew.

Seppo read a passage about the kindness program that was in the Lions magazine an written by the international president. Very good article.

Rudy reflected on his comming to America from Crotia in 1928.

Dee Johnson claimed to pot.

King Lion Seppo opened the meeting on time with a good turnout of members present.  The singing was graded a  C+ by me!  (If you don’t agree–write your own column.)

Pete Hegg reported that Mel Thompson was gaining strength slowly.  He is still at Pacific Care.  Yesterday he was able to walk around the facility with the aid of a walker. Earlier in the week he went to dinner at Duffy’s restaurant.  He is looking forward with anticipation to going home tomorrow.

Reports on the Rain Derby and Playday were given.

Our program was on Big Game Hunting by Jess Peak and his assistants Tabitha Vesey and David Morano. The hunts were conducted in Texas and Africa.  It was noted that the game taken in Texas could be kept in toto while the African harvests were heads only.  The rest of the critter was distributed to the indigenous people for food.

The display of mounted heads and  bodies was of museum quality.  The photographic collection was extensive and professionally done.  A very good program.  Thanks to Lion Jones for arranging it.

The pot was won by Pete Hegg!!!!