Washington Lions Club

Washington Lions ClubTo be the global leader in community and humanitarian serviceOctober 19, 2018Volume 16 Number 4President’s MessageBOO!Well if that didn’t spook you, maybe the picture to your right will - - - - - No mask was necessary.October has come and in a few short days it will be in the books for 2018. Cool temperatures are upon usand the fall colors are soon to be at their peak. Halleluiah, nothing better than an old sweatshirt,comfortable pair of jeans and a nice fire!Welcome to our newest Lion Pat Dyson, sponsored by Lion Dale Schlitt!Speaking of membership, a few housekeeping details I want to pass along. When proposing a new member,it is the sponsor’s responsibility to make sure, the new “prospective lion” has completed volunteering fortwo service projects and attends one meeting. In addition, prorated dues for the year will need to be paidat the time of initiation. We encourage new membership, but we also want the new members toparticipate in club activities. As a sponsor, you thought enough of them to become “A Lion,” as theirsponsor, take an active role to make sure they stay “A Lion.”Thanks to Lion Hove and his cook crew for preparing lunch prior to the United Way Golf Tournament onFriday, October 5th, it was really appreciated. Also, thanks are in order to Lion Jerry Brunner and Lion LeonHove for their work with glaucoma screening at the YMCA Health Fair on October 18 th.Plans for Friday? Don’t forget about the Chili Cook-off downtown. Lion Rick Hopp, Lion Doris Glastetterand a menagerie of fellow Lions will be whipping up a cauldron of Lion’s Chili, while Lion Kevin Hunewilland team will be drawing the perfect brew.Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.Fillet of a fenny snake, In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder's forkand blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg and owlet's wing,For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble.Excerpt from William Shakespeare’s MacBeth, Act IV Scene 1Special thanks to Lion Dennis for handing out Lions Mints to the trick or treaters. I’d prefer a popcorn ball!Christmas Gun Raffle is days away, please be on the lookout for announcements and ticket availability.Don’t forget our Annual Thanksgiving Meal and Monarch Awards Tuesday Afternoon November 13 th.Finally, Happy Halloween to you, “all my favorite Lion Ghouls and Goblins!”SlainteLion Tim Mathews

The Downtown Washington’s ChiliCook-Off kicks off with it’s newweekend this Friday, October 26th.Lion Hopp will be chairing thisevent. If you are not already signedup to volunteer, stop by, try somechili, and help out.Photo courtesy of Downtown Washington, Inc.Volunteer sign-ups for Monday, December 3rd arenow available online for Salvation Army bellringers. Each shift is only 2 hours – locations areSchnucks and Wal-Mart. You may sign up on line orcontact Lion Dan Haire at 314.795.3168 or Email atdhaire@jimsheatandcool.comDecember 201824 DAYS OF CHRISTMASRaffle tickets are now on sale! Contact Lion Nick Niehaus via text at 516.510.5460 or via emailat bonfirenick@rocketmail.com OR Lion Bill Dickenson via text to 636.578.4133 or via email atbilld@osagefood.com to get your tickets to sell. All monies must be turned before Thanksgiving.Cards may be used for any merchandise at Cabela’s or Bass Pro shops; however, only Cabela’swill honor the special pricing on the firearms.EVENING DINNER – OCTOBER 30THElks LodgeHospitality at 6 p.m., Meal at 7 p.m.Members & Guests - 10

EVENING FISH FRYThe Fish Fry Dinner kicked off with a group picture in front of the new fountain donated bythe club at Lions Lake

SPEAKERSOur very own, Lion Mark Trebacz kicked off the October speaker serieswith a presentation about one of his many hobbies – pyrotechnics with a very interesting and informational video along with hisexperiences and travels. The series continued with Dustin Jasper of theUnited Way to speak about their current campaign (pictured left) andthen Lisa Nelson from the Endangered Wolf Center spoke about theirprogram and what efforts are being made to preserve and reintroduceback into the wild to prevent extinction.LITTLE LEAGUESPONSORSHIPSOur local youth representing theWashington Lions Club.Little League team coaches2018 Debutante Girls: Kim Riegel2018 Bantam Boys: James O’FallonWELCOME NEW MEMBERTRACY COMELYSponsored by Lion Bob OreskovicSAVE THE DATESNOVEMBER 13TH - LUNCH MEETINGTHANKSGIVING MEAL & MONARCH AWARDSNOVEMBER 27TH - EVENING MEETING – ELKS LODGE

YOUTH FISHING DERBYWASHINGTON LIONS CLUB IS A PROUD SUPPORTER2018 Youth Fishing Derby ChampsAge 12-14:1st Place - Alex Drexler2nd Place - Derick GerdingAge 9-11:1st Place - Auroa Brower2nd Place - Dylan Boland3rd Place - Dylan BalleydierAge 6-8:1st Place - Kelsey Goodale2nd Place - Tessa Girardier3rd Place - Joseph VancoBiggest Fish Winner - Kelsey GoodaleMost Fish Winner - Tessa GirardierFishing Pole Winner - Brooks Locher

Have a school age child or grandchild? LEOs always welcome newmembers and always looking for fundraising opportunities!LEO Club meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month at First StateCommunity Bank. Borgia students are able to apply time worked in LEO serviceprojects for Christian Service hours. For more info, contact Lead Advisor, JeffWeber, at wwweb69@gmail.com or at 314.952.6695.Check out their progress and updates at: e-leoclubhouse.org/sites/washingtonmoor on Facebook at Washington LEO ClubLEO John “Jake” M. Post (17) passed on Tuesday October 23, 2018.John is the son of Bob and Gretchen Post.Please keep the Post family in your prayers.Thank you Lion Jeff Weber and crewA combination of Lion’s, Leo’s & ROTC membersvolunteered for Adopt A Highway. If there’s a way togive a huge shout out to Tim Gates & the ROTCCadets, they came up huge for us. Participants:Lions Larry Brinker, Jeff Weber, Tracy Comley (notpictured), and LEO’s Morgan Sprehe and AbbyWeber. A special thank you to the ROTC who werewell represented. A list of ROTC names were not availableat publication.LION MEMBERS CELEBRATING NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSVince Borgerding .14thRichard Mayer 14thJames Feltmann Sr .15thMichelle Leesmann .15thBill Dickinson . .17thRuth Flynn .17thJerry Brunner 18thTaylor Goodale .18thDavid Reifschneider .1stNick Niehaus .2ndLeslie Albright .3rdBryon Gray .4thRonald Tobben 11thCharles Trankler .11thTerry Wilson . .11thLION MEMBERS CELEBRATING NOVEMBERMEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIESLinda FischerJames CarterJason UnnerstallScott UnnerstallJerry JasperLes UnnerstallRobert WeberThank you! 271 Years ofCombined Service!Jeffery JacksonJeffrey PatkeGlenn SanfordMark TrebaczKevin HunewillWilliam Boyd

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – NOVEMBER Noon BusinessMeeting78910111213Noon Mtg –Monarch Awards &Thanksgiving Meal14151617181920Noon Meeting21222324252627Evening Meeting282930Upcoming Events – December 20183rd – Noon Board Meeting4th – Noon Business Meeting11th – Noon Meeting18th – Christmas Party25th – NO MEETINGNO MEETING JANUARY 1STCheck out eventson our FacebookPage!Washington Lions ClubVolunteer Sign UpsHELP WANTED!To volunteer for events, go to www.lions63090.org,click on Volunteering, then click on the event youwould like to participate in. To add your name,your friend, spouse, or neighbor, simply type thename in the allocated cell and press enter! HappyVolunteering!If you’d like to check out what other LionOrganizations are doing and when they arehosting events, checkout the District 26-M2 page:http://www.lions26m2.org/calendar.htmlThere are additional ways to have funds donated to the Washington Lions Club:E-script at SCHNUCKS – tell the cashier you’d like your purchase go towards the Lions or ask themfor a card to use. 1% of your purchase is donated.smile.amazon.com when making purchases thru Amazon, 0.5% of yourpurchase is donated.

2018-2019 OFFICERS/COMMITTEES/PROJECTSOfficers 2018-2019President . .Tim Mathews1st Vice President . .Dan Haire2nd Vice President .Ron Williams3rd Vice President . Amy MuenchSecretary .Dennis HemsathTreasurer . Aaron GreisheimerTail Twister . .Bill DickensonLion Tamer Jerry BrunnerImmed Past Pres .Mike GuzyMembership & .Doris GlastetterLCIF CoordinatorDirectorsDave BosslerTerry UnnerstallGary WagnerClub History PreservationGerry BaylessBeer TentShawn GordenScholarship CommitteeKaren SkorniaBrad MitchellNell RedhageBill DickinsonShawn GordenMike GuzyEvening Cook CrewGerry BaylessJerry MauneDr. Mike RadeticDean BrunnerVince BorgerdingConventionsLeon HoveDoris GlastetterKaren SkorniaVince BorgerdingEye Care CommitteeDennis HemsathEd ObermarkRecycling EyeglassesDennis HemsathNick NiehausJeff JacksonVince BorgerdingFair ChairsFrozen DrinksMark Bayless (Wed)Matt Feltmann (Thurs)Brad Mitchell (Fri)THIS COULD BE YOU! (Sat)Mark Harriman (Sun)Bryon GrayFriday Fair GatesKyle DubbertDan HaireSaturday Fair GatesBill DickinsonNick NiehausSoda StandJeff JacksonParadeBrian FeltmannAdopt A HighwayJeff Weber .Larry BrinkerChristmas Party & Gun RaffleBill DickinsonNick NiehausEyeglasses RecyclingDennis HemsathProgram ChairsAug 2018 Claire MillerSept 2018 .Vickey EngelOct 2018 .Mark TrebaczNov 2018 Dave BosslerDec 2018 Ron WilliamsJan 2019 .Dave PolitteFeb 2019 . Gary MarquartMar 2019 .Amy MuenchApr 2019 May 2019 .June 2019 .July 2019.Publicity/Marketing/CommunicationTim MathewsBulletin EditorAmy MuenchWeb PageDennis HemsathSpecial ProjectsVickey EngelLeon HoveVince Borgerding Rick HoppChili Cook-OffRick HoppFall Festival of the ArtsEd ObermarkJarod NewmanAmblyopia ScreeningJerry BrunnerSuper Bowl BBQDean Brunner - FoodDarryl Balleydier - OutsideAmy Muench - InsideSpecial OlympicsLeon HovePoker 500THIS COULD BE YOU!!Senior Health FairJerry BrunnerGlaucoma ScreeningJerry BrunnerCandy DaysTim MathewsYMCA Family Fun DayLEO Club AdvisorJeff WeberChamber Mixer & Salvation ArmyBell RingingDan HaireSpring Art Fair & Wine FestBill DickensonBrian ElbertWingsKaren SkorniaClub PhotographerMark Trebacz

Washington Lions Club October 19, 2018 Volume 16 Number 4 President’s . and a menagerie of fellow Lions will be whipping up a cauldron of Lion’s hili, . Special thanks to Lion Dennis for handing out Lions Mints