August 18, 2015
Meeting Called to Order by King Lion Mel Thompson and opening led by Lion Pete Vander Linden.
Mel’s Questions
- Who made the quote: Military Intelligence is a contradiction in terms? Groucho Marx
- On this date, the 5th amendment was signed. What was the amendment? Women’s Sufferage.
Lion Jim Bucknell knew both and really took the wind out of Mel’s Sails.
Thank you for scholarship from Austin Eberwein.
On September 19, 2015, Peninsula Lions of Ocean Park will celebrate 60th anniversary. Social hour at 5:00 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM.
Lion Dee Johnson presented his beautiful wood turned art to Lion Seppo Tuominen and Lion Jack Strom for their service to Hoquiam Lions.
Bl Bruun announced that the Grays Harbor Coin Club is having a bronze and silver coin made to commemorate Hoquiam’s 125th Anniversary. They will be available through the club or Harbor Drug.
Speaker:
Linda Borth who wears many hats in Grays Harbor volunteer work, spoke today of the Hoquiam Clothing Bank. It has been in existence for 12 years and is housed next to the food bank in the Masonic building. Although their needs are many, they particularly need children’s underwear, school supplies and linens, blankets and pillows. They serve over 2,600 families per year which equals about 9,500 people.
Next week – District governor will be here.
The Pot: Paula Dean – sadly not here and Paul, although he has a middle initial of A., was not allowed to take the pot for her.