Upland Host Lion's Club: Upland Host Lions Monthly Report

Programs - September, 2015

September 7, 2015 - This was our Monthly Board Meeting. Minutes of that meeting were published on the Club's blog and made available to all Club Members for their review and comment. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Minutes as presented.

September 21, 2015 - Lion Jerry McJunkin discussed the Lions Highway Cleanup Program (Protecting The Environment) and stated that District 4-L4 has identified highway sections throughout California for Districts and Club's to clean-up. He encourages all Clubs to participate as an environmental program commitment.

Today we hosted the annual New District Governors visit. District Governor Ken Myers, 1st Vice District Governor Bob Susaeta and 2nd Vice District Governor Judy Barr plus most of the District Cabinet were in attendance. 1st VDG, Bob, and 2nd VDG, Judy talked to us, briefly, about the USA/Canada Forum they had recently attended in Grand Rapids Michigan and stated this was a very educational and rewarding event. Next years USA/Canada Forum will be held in Omaha, Nebraska.

They talked about the health of our District and we are doing well. We currently have 1324 members in 36 Clubs in the District. During the past year we added 101 new members. We also lost 52 members for a 49 member net gain in membership. 1st VDG Bob talked about the benefits of District, Regions, Zones and Clubs working together in sharing ideas, fundraisers and communications to enhance our success in aiding our areas and communities.

2nd VDG Judy Barr talked to us about the "Centennial Service Challenge" We have been challenged to serve in:

Engaging Our Youth
Sharing The Vision
Relieving Hunger
and Protecting the Environment

2nd VDG Judy Barr, District Governor Ken Myers
Club President Jim Krumwiede and 1st VDG Bob Susaeta

Upland Host Lions, District Governor Ken Myers and his Cabinet

Program Assignments For October, 2015

October 5, 2015 - Monthly Board Meeting
October 19, 2015 - Lion Sandy

Lions Calendar of Events - October, 2015

October 3rd - Asian American Citizens Service Center Open House
October 10th - Mission Viejo Oktober Fest
October 14th - White Cane Days
October 16th - Harbor Mesa Casino Night
October 30th - Ronald McDonald House Trunk or Treat
October 31st - Pomona Host Boo-A-Thon
October 31st - Guiding Lion Training

Birthdays

October 10th - Lion Richard
October 12th - Lion Ken M.
October 21st - Annette Stewart (Lion Michael)
October 29th - Lion Beverly S.
October 30th - Letha Thomas

Anniversary's

October - NONE

Other Items Worthy of Mention

On September 19th, Four Upland Host Lions Participated in the Life Way Church Wellness Fair in Rancho Cucamonga. Eye Exams were performed on 84 adults and 4 children, Hearing Tests on 78 people, Blood Pressure tests on 72 people and Glucose (Sugar) tests on 76 people.

The annual District Governor's fund raising dinner was held at Pete's Ponderosa Restaurant in Yorba Linda, on Saturday, September 26. Many pictures were taken but unfortunately I have been unable to download the ones I took from my telephone (camera).There was a large attendance to support District Governor Ken Myers.

The Foothill Zone "A" Calendar fundraiser has begun. The first drawing will be on Saturday, October 2nd at Maniac Mike's Café.

Visitations

No visitations were made during September, 2015

Next Meeting

Our next meeting will be the Monthly Board Meeting for October, 2015 and will be held on October 5, 2015. It will be held at Maniac Mike's Café, 6:30 PM at Cable Airport. Dessert will be provided by Lion Ken M.

Leaving You With A Smile