The meeting was called to order by King Lion Seppo and opening provided by Lion Pete Vander Linden.

Dee Johnson announced that he would forego his perfect attendance due to his upcoming trip.  He will provide his gifts in wood turned products upon his return.

Health Report

Pete Hegg is doing well and has been seen attending church and taking laps around the track.  He will be present at the next meeting.

Ken Johnson is doing well and looks in great shape according to Jerry McFeeley.

Donations:

$500.00 given to Hoquiam High School Woodshop

$500.00 given to YMCA Summer Program

Tee Shirts

Lion Jim Bucknell has arranged for various Lions garments with approval from International for use of logo.  Lion Seppo noted that he has an old shirt that in addition to the Lions logo on the front, there is the Hoquiam Logo with Jupiter Pluvius on the back.  We are investigating adding that option.

Program

Grays Harbor County Sheriff Rick Scott spoke today of the recent homicide and barricade situation on Oak Street and addressed some of the concerns voiced by local readers of the Daily World.  He also spoke of changes of the department in staffing of the clerical, corrections and criminal divisions.  The peak number of employees was 87, but now stands at 70.  This is coming when service calls are at an all time high.  Budget cuts proposed by the commissioners are not effectively enacted by less personnel as more overtime charges are incurred in order to give the county the necessary protection it requires.  In addition, additional services such as court security and emergency management have been added to the duties of the Sheriff’s Department.  As usual, Sheriff Scott gave a very informative talk.

The Pot

Mike Sand.  He was probably out golfing today, so was not able to receive his winnings.