The LIONOIL - Angelfire LIONOIL April 2007 Delaware Lions Club – Meetings Board Meeting – 1st Monday – Davis Manor – 7 PM Business Meeting – 2nd Monday – Delaware Community

1 Beaumont Dave & Sharon 652-2166

2 Berze Frank & Martha 652-1369

3 Bird Michael & Karen 652-6989

4 Bruce Merv & Nancy 652-3750

5 Clark Joe & Verna 652-5289

6 Cornelis Luc & Jayne 652-6077

7 DeJeu Peter & Gertie 652-3012

8 Deslippe Jim & Carla 652-9366

9 Ernewein Phillip & Jan 652-9465

10 Fisher Al & Janet 264-2215

11 Geene Peter & Anna 652-2756

12 Gegear Darcy & Bernice 652-5430

13 Goertz John & Trudy 472-0492

14 Groenewegen Bill & Ria 652-5498

15 Groenewegen Cor & Mia 264-1274

16 Ireland Roy & Janet 652-2269

17 Jackson Ross & Marjorie 652-3688

18 Loeb Karl & Marilyn 652-6374

19 McTaggart Ross & Bev 652-5542

20 Meyer Bert & Nellie 652-5689

21 Montgomery Barry & Doris 652-2886

22 Moore Harold & Dorothy 652-5438

23 Orr George & Janette 652-5717

24 Scott Charlie & Joyce 652-5647

25 Serrarens Kees & Gini 652-3949

26 Tucker John & Jane 652-0247

27 Vanderweyst Henry & Anne 652-3738

28 Vanderweyst John & Dina 652-2464

29 VandeWetering Harry & Tina 652-5462

Meet at 7:00 PM 30 Vanos Peter & Nellie 652-2533

31 Weld Murray & Audrey 652-5513

32 Zuyderhoff Rudy & Brenda 652-8830

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Lion Phil Ernewein

Lion Roy Ireland

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Lion Henry Vanderweyst (Contact)

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36th Year of Community Service

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Secretary Lion Kees Serrarens

President Lion Roy Ireland

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Club Bulletin -The LIONOIL

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Delaware Lions ClubChartered March 24, 1971

District A-1Region 24

Zone 24 South

Board Of Directors

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Lion Frank Berze (Treas-in-Training)

Lion Ross McTaggart

Lion Frank Berze

Membership

Lion Harold Moore

3rd Vice President

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Lion Dave Balmos

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Board Meeting - 1st Monday

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Lion Henry Vanderweyst

Lion Karl Loeb

Lion Cor Groenewegen

Region 24 - Region Chair

Zone 24 S - Zone Chair

Lion Peter Geene

Lion Peter DeJeu

Lion John Goertz

Lion Tamer

Lion Tail Twister

Secretary

Lion Kees Serrarens

Treasurer

Lion Henry Vanderweyst

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Lion Ed Hadbavny

District Vice Governor

Lion Don McKessock

Sarnia Lions Club

Lion Al Fisher

1 Year Directors

Delaware Lions Club Committees Lions Year 2006-2007 Bingo Senior Housing Senior Event Barry Montgomery (C) Peter DeJeu Ross McTaggart Kees Serrarens

Harold Moore (C) Darcy Gegear Cor Groenewegen Ross Jackson Phil Ernewein George Orr Henry Vanderweyst Ross McTaggart

Charles Scott (C) Cor Groenewegen Ross Jackson Kees Serrarens Luc Cornelis Phil Ernewein Henry Vanderweyst Mike Bird

Diabetes Membership Club Operations Peter DeJeu (C) Joe Clark Peter Geene Mike Bird

Harold Moore (C) Ross Jackson Joe Clark

John Goertz (C) Al Fisher Karl Loeb Bert Meyer (Ladies Night & Elections)

Sight & Hearing Health & Welfare

Fund Raisers & Events

Program

Charles Scott (C) Bert Meyer Harry VandeWetering Cor Groenewegen Kees Serrarens

Dave Beaumont (C) Jim Deslippe Phil Ernewein Peter Vanos Al Fisher

Murray Weld (C) Frank Berze John Vanderweyst (Steak Fry)

Bar LEO Advisory Community Betterment John Goertz (C) Dave Beaumont Bert Meyer

Jim Deslippe (C) Karl Loeb

Canada Day Youth Joe Clark (C) Bill Groenewegen Frank Berze Roy Ireland Merv Bruce

Peter Geene (C) Joe Clark

Sign Bulletin Editors Luc Cornelis (C) Bill Groenewegen

Joe Clark Harold Moore Henry Vanderweyst

Darcy Gegear (C) Roy Ireland Ross Jackson Harry VandeWetering Murray Weld Bill Groenewegen Al Fisher

Check your involvement! Make sure all committee members are actively involved in planning and conducting functions / activities!!

The LIONOIL April 2007

Delaware Lions Club – Meetings Board Meeting – 1st Monday – Davis Manor – 7 PM

Business Meeting – 2nd Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM Dinner Meeting – 4th Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM

(December – NO Dinner Meeting ------ June – Steak Fry – TBA)

From Your Board of Directors – Motions / Recommendations / FYI Motion

To donate 2 - $25 Gift Certificates to Our Lady of Lourdes School as prizes for their Annual Fun Fair – Fund Raiser.

Recommendation

Recommendation to donate to the upcoming Racing Against Drugs the same amount as we did in 2005. RAD – October 2007 – in Mt. Brydges Community Centre – being organized by the Strathroy RAD Committee - is seeking financial assistance and will likely be asking for support to help with program operation.

Insurance The Insurance Coverage – Liability and Directors – will be about $1650. With this policy we are covering the Lioness Directors as well – since we are the sponsoring Club – It has been suggested that we approach the Lioness to pay their share of the cost.

More Info Items

More information to come at our meetings: ?? Lions Quest – in Our Schools – Interest & Needs ?? Club Shirts ?? New Bingo Operation

BINGO UPCOMING CHANGES

BINGO The operation of Bingo is about to change with the province setting new guidelines. Some changes mentioned: “Official Notification will be made by the Bingo Committee”

- Paid workers – for Shutter Bingo / Floor Sales / Payouts / … - Sponsoring Club - Members - work behind the desk only - Less Club members needed - … More info re this at upcoming meetings!!

Belmont Lions Tribute

Belmont Lions Club – 50th Anniversary Celebration Lion President Roy has done the footwork in planning our donation towards the Belmont Lions Club – special project and will provide more details at our meeting(s).

Must Visit Dinner Meeting To Melbourne Lions Monday, April 23, 2007

Our next Dinner Meeting will be a MUST VISIT on April 23rd with the Melbourne Lions Club at their hall. Melbourne Lions are always great hosts! Lion Joe indicated that the meal will be served by members of the Presbyterian Church – It was a great meal a few years ago when we travelled there for our must visit. So sign up – you’ll really enjoy it! President Roy will have the time and further details at the Business Meeting.

The LIONOIL April 2007

Delaware Lions Club – Meetings Board Meeting – 1st Monday – Davis Manor – 7 PM

Business Meeting – 2nd Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM Dinner Meeting – 4th Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM

(December – NO Dinner Meeting ------ June – Steak Fry – TBA)

Messages – From – Executive, Committees, Membership Nominations / Elections From the Club Operations Committee Ladies Night

Our April Business Meeting is, as you all know, election time for the Club Executive that will lead us for the Lions year 2007 - 2008. It sure is a pleasure that the committee can let you know that most of the positions are filled either by members moving up the executive ladder or by members voluntarily taking an interest in the operations of our club. Thank you! The only position that still needs to be filled is 3rd Vice President and it sure would be nice if someone would volunteer for that position also. Please think about it and discuss the possibility with your spouse. We hope to hear from someone at the meeting. We will still have nominations for various positions and we hope we can have a few elections just to make it a little more interesting. The Operations Committee Nominations & Elections Delaware Lions Club - Ladies Night will be on Friday, May 4th, 2007. The format will be like last year but without a guest speaker. Doors open at 6:00 pm for some refreshments and dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by some games and just socializing. We will pass a list at the business and dinner meetings for members to sign up. If you are unable to attend these meetings please let Lion John Goertz know by the April Dinner Meeting if you will attend or not - so that we know how many meals to order and how to set up the room. The cost will be $50.00 per couple - everything included. The money will be collected that evening. Thanks Lions for your support with these events! The Operations Committee

Dues We are into the tail-end of our Lions year and the Treasurer reports that some Dues are still outstanding. If you are one of these Lions, please pay them so that Lion Ross can get this part of his books closed for this year. Membership Committee

Delaware Lions Club EXECUTIVE Board of Directors

NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS March – April 2007

Position 2007-2008 Nominations Immed. Past President Lion Roy Ireland President Lion Bert Meyer 1st Vice President Lion Peter Geene 2nd Vice President Lion Frank Berze

3rd Vice President

Secretary Lion Kees Serrarens

Treasurer Lion Ross McTaggart

Lion Tamer Lion Peter deJeu

Tail Twister Lion John Goertz

1 Year Directors 2nd Year as Director

Lion Jim Delsippe Lion Phil Ernewein Lion Henry Vanderweyst

2 Year Directors 3 To Be Elected

Lion Merv Bruce Lion Luc Cornelis Lion Mike Bird

Lion Ross Jackson ( C ) 3rd Year Lion Joe Clark 2nd Year

Membership (3 Year Position) 1 To Be Elected – Each Year

Lion John Tucker

Bulletin Editor Lion Henry Vanderweyst Lion Mike Bird

Charitable Foundation Chair Club – President Secretary Club – Secretary Treasurer Club – Treasurer Directors Club - 1 Year Directors

The LIONOIL April 2007

Delaware Lions Club – Meetings Board Meeting – 1st Monday – Davis Manor – 7 PM

Business Meeting – 2nd Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM Dinner Meeting – 4th Monday – Delaware Community Centre – 7 PM

(December – NO Dinner Meeting ------ June – Steak Fry – TBA)

UPCOMING “SPECIAL” EVENTS Delaware Lions Club - 2007-2008 - Executive Business Meeting – Monday, April 9, 2007 – 7:00 PM Dinner Meeting - Monday, April 23, 2007 – At Melbourne Lions Club Conventions (See flyers in January LIONOIL!) District A-1 Convention – “Roping the Future” – April 13, 14, & 15 - 2007 – London – Four points Sheraton

?? Register Early! Everyone attending MUST be registered! ?? LEOs and First-Time Attending Lions – Free if pre-registered (on or before April 12)

MD”A” Convention –“Branches Over the Thames”– May 25, 26, & 27 - 2007 – LONDON Lion President Roy / Lion 1st Vice President Bert have Registration Forms Lions International Convention – July 2 – 6, 2007 – in Chicago

Delaware Lions Club February 12th

Official Minutes of Club Business Meetings 1. Call to Order – The February business meeting of the Delaware Lions Club was called to order on February 12,

2007, by President Roy at 7:00 p.m. 2. Welcome – Lion Roy opened the meeting with the singing of O Canada, led by Lion Roy himself, and welcomed

everyone. 3. Minutes – The minutes of the January Business and Dinner meetings were presented in the LionoiL and

approved as printed on a motion by Lion Kees, seconded by Lion Cor. 4. Treasurer’s Report – The treasurer’s report was unavailable. 5. Business arising from the Board of Directors Meeting

1. Re item 5.1 – USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum – Lion Roy read the invitation to attend in Grand Rapids, MI, from September 6th to 8th.

2. Re item 5.2 – Governor Dave – Lion Roy read his thank you card. 3. Re item 5.4 – Poplar Hill and District Lions Club – Lion Roy read their invitation to their annual Trivia

Challenge on February 24th at the Coldstream Community Centre. 4. Re item 5.5 – Del-Ko-Brydge Soccer Association – Recommendation: to donate $45000 for a full field

sponsorship Motion by ...................................................................................................................Lion Peter Geene Seconded by .............................................................................................................. Lion John Tucker To accept the Board’s recommendation .......................................................................................carried

5. Re item 5.6 – The Salvation Army – Lion Roy read their thank you letter for our donation. 6. Re item 5.7 – Mt. Brydges Minor Hockey – Lion Roy read their thank you card for our donation. 7. Re item 5.8 – Hyde Park and District Lions Club – Lion Roy circulated their Skippy Draw tickets. 8. Re item 5.9 – Lions Homes for Deaf People – Lion Roy read their thank you letter for our $20000 donation. 9. Re item 5.12 – Geetha Rajan (Family in India) – Lion Murray read their letter giving us an update on their

situation. 10. Re item 5.13 – Multiple District “A” Convention Committee – Lion Roy read the convention itinerary. 11. Re item 5.14 – Delaware Central School – Lion Roy read their thank you card. 12. Re item 7.1 – Zone Project – Lion Roy mentioned that the zone project was printed in the LionoiL. 13. Motions that were passed at the Board meeting:

i) To renew the Delaware Lions at the Tri-Township Arena for $5300. ii) To purchase 4 books of 15 Campaign Sightfirst II draw tickets (10000) in the club’s name.

6. Break 7. Committee Reports

1) Sight & Hearing / Health & Welfare – Lion Charlie reported that the committee is making the following donations this month: SARI $10000; Lions Homes for Deaf People $20000; and Alzheimer’s $20000.

2) Youth – Lion Peter Geene reported that we have 4 candidates going to the Region speak off in Wyoming. 3) Senior Housing – Lion Harold reported that the committee is meeting on February 13th at Davis Manor. 4) Fund Raisers – Lion Dave reported that the date for the Fish Fry is April 28th. 5) Club Operation – Lion John Goertz reported that we will wait until all the snowbirds are back to make the

final decision. The date for Ladies Night is May 4th. 6) Program – Lion Murray reported that two teams went to the Ilderton Bon Spiel. Everyone had a good time

and were fed well. 8. Old Business

1) Wheel Chair – Lion John Tucker has a wheel chair he wishes to donate to the club. The club is interested. All we need is a place to store it. Lion Frank is going to look into it.

9. New Business 1) District A-1 Convention – Lion Peter Geene plugged the convention coming up and recommended that we

attend. A good time will be had by all. At the District meeting the parade of cheques was held for Eyes Right, and $16,00000 was collected at that time.

10. Tail Twister – Lion John decided not to levy any fines, held the draw, some jokes were told and . . . 11. Adjournment – Lion Roy adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Secretary: Lion Kees Serrarens

Delaware Lions Club March 12th

Official Minutes of Club Business Meetings 1. Call to Order – The March business meeting of the Delaware Lions Club was called to order on March 12, 2007,

by President Roy at 7:00 p.m. 2. Welcome – Lion Roy opened the meeting with the singing of O Canada, led by Lion Roy himself, and welcomed

everyone. 3. Minutes – The minutes of the February Business meeting were read and approved on a motion by Lion Kees,

seconded by Lion Jim. 4. Treasurer’s Report – The treasurer’s report was presented and approved on a motion by Lion Ross McTaggart

and seconded by Lion Peter deJeu. 5. Business arising from the Board of Directors Meeting

1. Re item 5.1 – Save-a-Family Plan – The Board’s recommendation to continue to sponsor 2 families at a cost of $36000, was approved on a motion by Lion John Tucker and seconded by Lion Mike.

2. Re item 5.2 – Lion Joe Madacsi PDG – Lion Roy read the proposed changes to the District A-1 constitution and by-laws to be voted on at the District convention.

3. Re item 5.3 – District A-1 Convention Committee – Lion Roy mentioned the cost and announced that he has registration forms for those who want one.

4. Motions that were passed at the Board meeting: i) To donate $10000 to the Mt. Brydges Skating Club’s annual Carnival. ii) To donate $2500 to the District A-1 Golf Tournament in Tilbury.

6. Committee Reports

1) Canada Day – Lion Joe reported that the committee is looking for a marching band for the parade. 2) Youth – Lion Joe reported that Courtney Binks from Our Lady of Lourdes is continuing on to the District

speak-off in St. Thomas on March 25th. 3) Senior Housing – Lion Henry reported that the committee is meeting on April 10th at Davis Manor. 4) Fund Raisers – Lion Jim reported that we will have the tickets at the dinner meeting. 5) Club Operation – Lion John Goertz reported that the date for Ladies Night is May 4th. For the elections we

need several positions to be filled. 7. Old Business

1) Wheel Chair – Lion Frank reported that we can put the wheel chair into the “Lion Bert cupboard”. 2) Ball Hockey Rink – Lion Frank reported that the grand opening will be on May 14th.

8. New Business

1) Belmont Anniversary – Lion Roy gave a report on the Anniversary evening in Belmont. Lion Roy will investigate an appropriate gift that we can give to our Mother Club.

9. Tail Tw ister – Lion John decided not to levy any fines, held the draw, some jokes were told and . . . 10. Adjournment – Lion Roy adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Secretary: Lion Kees Serrarens

Delaware Lions Club March 26th

Official Minutes of Club Dinner Meetings 1. Call to Order – The March dinner meeting of the Delaware Lions Club was called to order on March 26, 2007, by

Lion President Roy at 7:00 p.m. with 23 Lions and 3 guests in attendance. 2. O Canada & Grace – Lion Jim led the members in the singing of O Canada, and Lion Merv said Grace. 3. Welcome - Lion Roy welcomed everyone to the meeting. 4. Dinner – After dinner, served by the Ladies of the CWL, Lion Darcy thanked them for the excellent meal. 5. Introduction of Zone Chair – Lion Mike Kresky introduced our Zone Chair, Lion Ed Hadbavny. 6. Zone Chair – Lion Ed spoke on Governor Dave’s theme, Back to the Basics. 7. Thanking the Zone Chair – Lion Frank thanked Zone Chair Dave and presented him with a cheque to his

favourite charity, Eyes Right. 8. Introduction of Guest Speaker – Lion Peter deJeu introduced his brother-in-law Martin Thuss. 9. Guest Speaker – Mr. Thuss spoke on his experience as a volunteer with a group that went to Guatemala

dispensing used eye glasses to the poor. 10. Thanking the Guest Speaker – Lion Peter deJeu thanked Martin for his informative talk. 11. Reports

1) none

12. Old Business 1) Insurance – Lion Frank reported that the insurance premium is due.

13. New Business

1) none 14. Tailtwister – Lion John Goertz decided not to fine any Lions, conducted the draw, and… 15. Adjournment – Lion Roy adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

Secretary: Lion Kees Serrarens

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