Winona Sunset Lions Club NEWS LETTER November 2008 Our motto is We Serve LION SUDHARSAN IYENGAR (BHASKAR), PRESIDENT From the computer of our 2008-2009 president.. Hope you all are enjoying the Fall Colors. I love it. The four seasons of Minnesota remind us of the variety that nature has within it. We are blessed and fortunate when we are healthy and capable. Let us pay it forward, as a group, to those who need assistance. Lions clubs are communities where we set aside some of our time and resources for a common cause. Ask someone to join this community and contribute to the common good. Our next main fundraiser is the Lloyd Bischel Chili Dinner, on Thursday - December 11. We will need all the help. The kitchen will open at 8 am. We will start serving at 4:30 pm. Lion Dennis Van Drunen has the purchase of groceries on track. Lion Larry Betchwars has a handle on the paper goods. So, we have things pretty well in hand. Lions Bhaskar and Paul Schumacher are now the Zone Meeting Winona American Legion Thursday, November 20 Contact President! The Sunset Lions Meetings for the Month chairs of this event... so, you know it will run very smoothly. Tickets will be available soon. Let us have a big pre-sales and a significant turnout. Lion Paul Schumacher had prepared Vegetarian Chili last year, and it was a success. We will again have vegetarian chill this year. Please keep this in mind as you sell tickets. Zone meeting will be in Winona, at the New American Legion, on November 20th. I need to forward a count of attendees to the Rivertown Lions, who are hosting it. Please let me know as soon as you can. Lions Club International Convention in 2009 will be in Minneapolis. We should have details soon. Let us plan and make it a grand success. If you have any questions don t hesitate to inquire with any of the Sunset Lions Officers or members. Ask someone, near and dear to you, to be a Lion. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 ELKS CLUB ROOMS SPOUSES WELCOME! 6:00 P.M. Social Hour DINNER 6:30 P.M COME MEET YOUR FRIENDS AND BRING A GUEST! GREAT MEAL A GREAT HYVEE MEAL WILL BE SERVED!! COST IS $9.00 INCLUDES TAX AND TIP, IF YOU DID NOT PAY FOR THE YEAR! PROGRAM: Tom Lee, A member of the Dive/Rescue Team Board Meeting November 13, 2008 Immediately following the Regular Club Meeting!
Minutes for Sunset Lions Club... Minutes of Winona Sunset Lions October 9, 2008 Meeting called to order at 6PM by Pres. Iyengar Following pledge to the Flag & Grace dinner was served. Lion Bob Andrascko led the group in singing prior to dinner. Announcements of interest were covered by the President: Secretary s and Treasurer s reports were accepted as entered in the news letter. There were no amendments. PDG Bob Andraschko inducted new member Lion Sandra Benning into the Club. Lion Marvel Betchwars requested volunteers to help at the Diabetes Expo on November 8th and the Holiday Basket Project on December 18th. Pres. Iyengar and Past Pres. Paul Schumacher will co-chair the chili supper this year. Lion of the Year award was presented to Lion Eloyce Schindler Winona Sunset Lions We will have Floyd Bischel Chili Supper tickets at our November 13th meeting. We are hoping that you all will be able to sell at least 5 tickets and more if you can. If everyone in the club sold 5 or purchased 5 we would have a very successful Chili Supper. With the passing of Lion Floyd Bischel, we need the rest of the club members to step forward and sell or purchase at least 5 tickets or more if you are able! If you are unable attend the November meeting and would like tickets, please contact either Lion President Bhaskar <siyengar@winona.edu>; or Lion Paul Schumacher <PSchumacher@winona.edu>! Thank You Sunset Lions! Last year (2007) we were short of desserts! Please make a concerted effort to bring 2 or more desserts. 100% Attendance pins were presented to seven members. PDG Bob Andraschko received a plaque for his past service as District Governor. Service lapel pins were presented to President Bhaskar and Past President Paul. Thanksgiving for Vision tickets are still available. Guests present were PDG Al Fravert and Lion Randi Fravert, Zone 1 Region Chair; Pat Morgan and Lion Diane Runkle. Guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Laurel Quinn from Winona Health who spoke on The Eyes Have It. Dates to remember: HIMS Concert November 11th, Diabetes Expo November 8th, Regional meeting November 20th, Holiday Basket project December 18th. Board Meeting Treasurer s and Secretary s reports approved as entered in the newsletter. Lion Bill Clark to handle ordering of meeting meals. It was decided no calling tree will be formed. Helen Keller donation of $500 made to Eye Bank for recipient to be named at a later date. $1000 donated to LCIF. Recipient has been chosen by committee. Secretary Lion PDG Bill Clark Do you read the Winona Sunset Lions Newsletter??? This newsletter is only as good as those in the Winona Sunset Lions that read it. We cannot have a newsletter that is read by some of the Sunset Lions. If you are not reading this newsletter how do you know if you are assigned to a certain project or when the regular meetings are? Please take a few minutes and read what is happening in YOUR Lions club. Sunset Lions Newsletter <www.sunsetlions.org> November 2008 Page 2
The 27th Annual Sunset Lions Floyd Bischel Chili Supper Thursday, December 11, 2008 4:30 p.m. ELKS CLUB HWY 61 GOODVIEW It s hard to believe that it will soon be time for Lion s Annual Award Winning Lion Bill Clark Secret Recipe Homemade Floyd Bischel Chili Supper. So, mark your calendar for Thursday, December 11, at the Elks Club. Because of the amounts we are now making (about 80 gallons last year) we will again be preparing chili early Thursday morning. We will need to make sure that all of our Winona Sunset Lions club members help on this major project. The early morning crew be there! See below for the tentative list of assignments. Look it over.. It s based on last year s work schedule. Grocery and Meat Procurement. Lion Dennis Van Drunen Lion Donna Andraschko The Cooks............. Lion Bill Clark (morning) Lion Dennis Van Drunen (afternoon) Paper Goods,.......... Lion Larry Betchwars Extenstion Cords....... Lions Bob Andraschko; Dennis Van Drunener Advertising............ Lion Jim Trotter (radio) Lion Dave Kulas (newspaper) Printing............... Lion Eloyce Schindler Coffee Pots........... Lion Dennis Van Drunen Roasters.............. Lion Bob/Donna Andraschko (1) Please have Lion Bill Clark (1) roasters at Sunset Lions (7) Andraschko storing ELKS Club Paul Morgan (4) by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday!! Treasurer/Cashiers /Ticket Taker..Lion Marvel Betchwars, Lion Arne Dufseth and Lions Rita Clark Thursday 8 a.m. Kitchen Crew.. Lion Ron Wenzel (Elks Club Rooms 8 a.m.) 8 am kitchen crew, if you have a heavy duty extension cord, please bring it!!! Lion Bill Nepper (out of town) Lion Sudharsan Iyengar Lion Ray Bisco Lion Joyce Bisco Lion Bill Clark (cook) Lion Donna Andraschko Lion Bob Andraschko $ 7 00 ADULTS $ 3 00 CHILDREN Thursday 2 p.m. Kitchen Crew.. Lion Steve Runkle (Elks Club 2 p.m.) Lion Cliff and Janet Seabern Table and paper set up.......... Lion Larry Betchwars Table and paper set up.......... Lion Rick Lyons Lion Dennis Van Drunen (cook) Lion Ron Meier Lion Paul Schumacher Lion Jim Trotter Lion Jake Walther The Floor Crew Those who are not assigned a specific task, please step up and clean tables, pour coffee or filling in or someone who could not make it! Thanks! Lion Rosie Wadewitz Lion Dave Williamson Lion Gerry Neal Lion Chris Neal Lion Phil Anderson Lion Bryon Bothun Lion Jason Rosenbush Lion Richard Shields Lion Dave Stoltman Lion Roland Woodford Lion Dave Ziegeweid Lion Bob Bambenek Lion Sandra Benning Lion Chandu Valluri Lion Don Meierant Lion Wayne Myhre Lion Paul Morgan Lion Don Peterson Servers............... Lion Mary Malloy (desserts/drinks) Lion Mary Singer (desserts/drinks) Lion Mary Paulson (desserts/drinks) Lion Rick Lyons (front) Lion Dave Kulas (bread/crackers) Lion Jim Johnson (carry-outs) Lion Pat Paulson (carry-outs) Lion Glenn Peterson (refills) Lion Gary Evans (refills) Lion Eloyce Schindler (Host) Lion MIke Haney (Host) Clean Up.............. Everyone Floor Crew Please plan on getting to the ELKS CLUB by 3:30 p.m. if possible!! Please try and sell your tickets prior to the night of the chili supper so we don t have to worry about bad weather! All members are asked to bring a MINIMUM of 2 or more desserts bars, cakes, etc. Sunset Lions Newsletter <www.sunsetlions.org> November 2008 Page 3
Sunset Lions Awards Night 2008 Photos Dave Kulas Winona Sunset Lions! Lion Past President Paul Schumacher, who selected Lion Eloyce Schindler as the Lion of the Year for 1997-1998. Congratulation Lion Eloyce, much deserved. Volunteer... A person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service; one who renders a service or takes part in a transaction while having no legal concern or interest. Taken from Merriam Webster s Deluxe Dictionary. Who are Lions... They who achieve success, live well, laugh often, love all human kind, gain the respect of intelligent adults and the love of little children, fill their niche, do their work well, and make the corner of the earth where God has placed them a better place than it was before, feel the glow of beauty in all life, and never fail to voice their praise of it, see the best there is in others, and give the best there is in them, whose lives are one vast inspiration... They are Lions! Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs. Lion President Bhaskar presenting our newest Sunset Lion Sandra Benning, her certificate, while Lion Paul Schumacher watches. Lion Paul stood in for Lion Sandra s sponsor Lion Glenn Petersen. Lion President Bhaskar presenting PDG Bob Andraschko with a plaque for his term as District Govenor1998-1999. Did you Remember to ask someone to be a Lion? ATTENTION! As you read this bulletin you may find a few mistakes. They have been put there for those who intentionally look through the bulletin looking for mistakes. We try to have something of interest for everyone. Sunset Lions Newsletter <www.sunsetlions.org> November 2008 Page 4
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Winona Sunset Lions Club, Inc. Statement of Activities LEADERSHIP We need Two (2) desserts... Please put on your calendar to bring at least 2 desserts to our Annual Floyd Bischel Chili Supper on Thursday, December 11 held at the Elks. Thanks! Sunset Lions Newsletter <www.sunsetlions.org> November 2008 Page 6
Pride of Lions! Your Lion membership pin tells the world you re proud to be a Lion. By wearing it every day you welcome questions from people who are interested in the organization and your club s activities. It may even get your club a membership prospect. Remember to represent your Lions club every day by wearing your pin. It s the easiest promotion around! Brooms... According to Lion Roland, Broom Czar. We have these brooms left... 20 Push Brooms.............$12 each 14 Warehouse...............$10 each 13 Blue Handle................$8 each 18 Whisk.....................$3 each 12 Slant (nylon)...............$7 each 10 Toilet.....................$3 each 6 bracket (for Push)..........$3 each Winona Sunset Lions Club P.O. Box 531 Winona, MN 55987 Join the Sunset Lions Club and help serve your community! Call to find out how from any one of the Sunset Lions or call... Lion Dr. Sudharsan Iyengar...... 1-507-454-3200 Lion Gary Evans............... 1-507-454-4075 Lion PDG Bill Clark............. 1-507-454-7671 OFFICERS OF THE SUNSET LIONS FOR 2007 2008 President......... Lion Dr. Sudharsan Iyengar 1st Vice-President.......... Lion Gary Evans 2nd Vice-President..... Lion Dr. Glen Petersen 3rd Vice President...... Lion Dr. Brian Bothun Secretary................ Lion PDG Bill Clark Treasurer.................. Lion Gerry Neal Lion Tamer................. Lion Chris Neal Tail Twister................ Lion Ron Wenzel Trustees Lion Dr. Paul Schumacker, past president Lion Dr. chandu Valluri, 1st year Lion Roland Woodfordl, 1st year Lion Steve Runkle, 2nd year Lion Dennis Van Drunen, 2nd year Membership chair........... Lion Mary Malloy Public Relations chair..... Lion Dr. David Kulas We have a lot to be very Thankful for!!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sunset Lions Regular Meeting & Board Meeting Elks Club Rooms 6:00 p.m. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 November 2008 Prospective Lions have to be asked to Join!!! Have you asked anyone lately to be a member of... Winona Sunset Lions Club? 30 Theresa Hoffman Happy Birthday! Lion Glenn Petersen Lion Bob Andraschko LionBryon Bothun Region 1& 2 JOINT MEETING American Legion Lion Larry Betchwars Winona Sunset 25 26 27 28 29 Mark your calendars for Chili Supper December 11th!!!!! 1 Lions Club P.O. Box 531 Winona, MN 55987 PEACE POSTER JUDGING Lion Janet Seabern Lion Eloyce Schindler 2008 Coming events! November 8 Diabetes Expo; Kryszko Commons; 8:30 to 12:30. November 13 Regular Meeting at the Elks Club, 6:00p.m. Board meeting after the regular meeting. November 20 Region 1 and 2 American Legion. Hope to see a lot of Sunset Lions at this Region meeting. November 27 Turkey Day, leave some room for pumpkin pie. December 11 Annual Chili Supper Elks Club Meetings and Speakers Thursday, December 11, 2008 OUR FAMOUS CHILI SUPPER -------------- DISTRICT GOVERNOR RON NORTON JANUARY 8, 2009