The Evening News. Ashland Evening Lions Club. 1 ST AND 3 RD THURSDAYS 6:30 p.m. Location: Pump House Grill 400 Orange Street July 2018

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1 The Evening News Ashland Evening Lions Club 1 ST AND 3 RD THURSDAYS 6:30 p.m. Location: Pump House Grill 400 Orange Street July 2018 President: Ed Krakora 126 Vernon Ave st Vice President: Ann Miller 1514 Twp. Rd cell: nd Vice President: PCC/PDG Woody Conrad, Jr. 107 E. Main St cell: rd Vice President: Seth Gasche (Lindsey) 735 Country Club Lane Secretary: PDG Myron Amstutz (Carolyn) 827 Country Club Lane Newsletter Editors: Carol Dickson Clinton J. Haught 1706 Richard Dr. Apt. C cjhaught@yahoo.com District Governor: Keith Kaufman 1315 Marion Rd. Bucyrus, Ohio st Vice District Governor: Kenneth Schuck (Darlene) 1126 Twp. Rd Ashland, Ohio krschuck@frontier.com 2 nd Vice District Governor: Kerry Parker 121 Brookvalley Dr. Elyria, Ohio cell: kep121@msn.com Zone 7 Chairman: Mark Rafeld (Ruth) 1560 CR 1575 Ashland, Ohio rafelds@zoominternet.com President s Message I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. Our country is 242 years old. As Americans, we do not take our freedoms for granted. I m glad our country sets aside Memorial Day so we can remember and celebrate these men and women who fought and died for our freedoms. Bell ringing for the Salvation Army will again be each Friday in July. Lion Larry Briggs will have the sign-up sheet. It was heart-warming at our last meeting to see and hear the two young ladies who received scholarships from our Club. These young people are the future. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Club president for With your help, we will have another successful year. Yours In Lionism, Lion President Ed Krakora SAVE THIS DATE ASHLAND EVENING LIONS FAMILY PICNIC Sunday, August 26 from 4-8 p.m. BROOKSIDE WEST #1 PAVILION More details in the next newsletter. Lion Nancy Meyers Entertainment Committee Chairman

2 MEETING MINUTES June 7, 2018 By: Lion Clinton J. Haught The June 7 meeting of the Ashland Evening Lions Club was called to order by outgoing Lion President Paul Goard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lion Ken Rufener. Lion Glen McClure gave the Invocation followed by the singing of the first verse of America and recognition of June birthdays and anniversaries. Lion Janet Rufener handed out the 2018 Grant-In-Aid Awards. Leah Watson, daughter of Max and Amy Watson, was one of the 14 valedictorians from Ashland High School this year. The other winner was Megan Icenhour, daughter of Joel and Susan Icenhour. Although Megan was not a valedictorian, she was still ranked as a 1 in her class. Incoming Lion President Ed Krakora was in charge of the Organizational meeting. He handed out papers to sign up for the committees for next year. Lion Ann Miller said she will not be able to do this year s garage sale. We will have a garage sale this year if someone else volunteers to do it. Calendar of Events for July July 4 Independence Day Holiday July 12 Regular Meeting: --New President Lion Ed Krakora July 19 Board of Directors Meeting --Ashland County Historical Society Manor House--6:30 PM HAPPY BIRTHDAY July Birthdays --7/15 Lion Steve McNamara --7/14 Lion Heidi Spade --7/16 Lion Ed Krakora --7/20 Lion Nancy Meyers --7/22 Lion Clinton Haught --7/31 Lion Wanda Kerr 2 Lion Larry Briggs passed around the sign-up sheet for the Salvation Army s Christmas in July bell ringing at Miller-Hawkins each Friday in July. Secretary PDG Lion Myron Amstutz gave a Lions Clubs International Gold Centennial Pin award and certificate to Lion Clarence Hofer for his recruitment of a new member. Outgoing Lion President Goard gave out President s Award plaques to Lions Clinton J. Haught and Tim Leslie. IPP Lion Bill Synder discussed the status of our Centennial Project at Kinnaman Park. We are refurbishing the six benches in cooperation with Farm and Home Hardware. He is investigating the use of composite materials for the seats and backs. The highway clean-up along US 250 East is June 19. Meet at Fin-Feather-Fir Outfitters at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be July12, and the board meeting will be July 19. The Benediction was given by Lion Walt Gilmore. Greeters for the Month of July Lion Ed Miller & Lion Seth Gasche What s In A Name? A woman who is three months pregnant falls into a deep coma. Six months later she awakens from the coma and asks about her baby. You had twins and your brother named them. Oh, no! What did he name them? He named the girl Denice. Well, that s not too bad. What did he name the boy? De nephew.

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4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 14, 2018 By: PDG Lion Myron Amstutz The Ashland Evening Lions Board of Directors met June 14, 2018 at Ashland County Historical Society Manor House with Lion President Paul Goard presiding. Voting members present were (Lions all) Paul Goard, Ed Krakora, Ann Miller, PDG Myron Amstutz, Kim Mercer, Nancy Meyers, IPP Bill Snyder, Ron Hofer, Carol Dickson, Bob Carver, Seth Gasche and Clarence Hofer. Non-voting members present were (Lions all) Clinton Haught, Jim Hofer, Carolyn Purdy and Tim Kershner. The meeting was opened with the Pledge led by Lion Tim Kershner followed by the Invocation given by 3 rd Vice President Lion Ann Miller. The minutes of the May 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read and approved as read. The Treasurer s report was presented by Treasurer Lion Kim Mercer and showed both the Administrative and Project Funds to be in the black. Lion Clarence Hofer moved to accept and approve the report, 2 nd by Lion Seth Gasche. The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Lion President Paul Goard read a letter from Lions Clubs International Foundation, which included the current year s chevron (patch) for presenting a Melvin Jones Fellowship. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Only committees with reports will be included) Audit & Finance The Treasurer s report shows both funds to be in the black with some budgeted items still to be paid. Bells Club members will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army s Christmas in July at Miller- Hawkins starting on July 6. Most slots have been filled. Calling The committee has one new caller starting in July, and we will be getting ready to start the new year. Civic Highway clean-up is scheduled on June 19. Garage Sale Need someone to take charge if there is to be a garage sale this year. President-Elect Lion Ed Krakora is suggesting possibly a garage sale in September. Geraniums - Lion President Paul Goard planted 16 geraniums at Kinnaman Park. Money is mostly in but no final report as yet. Grocery Delivery Had one delivery two weeks in a row and none this week. Noonan Use Received one new application. PR The newsletter deadline is June 18. Lion Clinton Haught reported receiving $25 donation from LincolnWay Stamps for newsletter expenses. Recycle Have plenty to do and stuff coming in. We Care Lion Ed Miller is recuperating, PDG Lion Ray Miller, Sr. is at Wasen, and Lion Don Price is coming along. Lion Wanda Kerr likes visitors. Sight & Hearing One eye application has been referred, and one application sent to Loudonville. Youth Two scholarships have been awarded this year. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: IPP Lion Bill Snyder updated the board on the Centennial Project. Lion Bill met with the new guy in charge of the parks, and he wants the benches restored/refinished by the Balloonfest. There is no way the Club can do that. Lion Seth Gasche moved to give the City up to and not to exceed $2, for the refurbishing of the benches at Kinnaman Park, 2 nd by Lion Ann Miller. The motion carried. IPP Lion Bill reported on the Youth Golf Program at Brookside. The Club s name is on a plaque. NEW BUSINESS: Treasurer Lion Kim Mercer wants to issue the Scholarship checks out of the current Lion s year. This way the checks can be presented to the recipients when they visit the Club in June. Treasurer Lion Kim moved to pay this year s grants out of this year s funds, 2 nd by IPP Lion Bill. The motion carried. Lion Jim Hofer turned in an application to the Noonan Use Committee for five adult manikins with CPR monitors for D-R Services as the Fire Department is no longer doing the CPR instruction. Treasurer Lion Kim Mercer suggested the money be taken out of the Project Fund instead of the Noonan Fund. Lion Seth Gasche moved to purchase five Prestan adult manikin with CPR monitor (up to $700) for D-R Services, 2 nd by Treasurer Lion Kim Mercer. The motion carried. 3 Continued on page 4

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6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Continued from page 3 UP-COMING EVENTS: July 6, 13, 20, & 27 Ring Bells for Christmas in July July 12 Regular Meeting Pump House July 19 Board of Directors Meeting ACHS Manor House at 6:30 p.m. August 2 Regular Meeting Pump House August 9 Board of Directors Meeting ACHS Manor House at 6:30 p.m. August 19 District OH2 Golf Outing Thunderbird Golf Course South August 26 Club Picnic Brookside West #1 Pavilion Plymouth Lions to visit The Benediction was given by Lion Ann Miller and the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. THANK-YOU FROM GRANT-IN-AID WINNERS Thank you so much for the scholarship award! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you also for inviting me to your dinner. It was so nice getting to meet you all, and I loved your joy and enthusiasm! Sincerely, Megan Icenhour Thank you so much for awarding me the Ashland Evening Lions Club Memorial Grant-In-Aid scholarship! It is an honor to have been chosen, and I feel so blessed to have the support of my community as I continue my education next year at Miami University. I enjoyed meeting you and the other Lions for dinner thanks again for inviting me and my family! Leah Watson JUNE 2018 EYEGLASSES UPDATE Submitted by Lion Ann Miller 4 10-year Eyeglasses Recycling Partnership between Ashland Evening Lions Club and Goodwill Industries August Newsletter Deadline The deadline for articles to be submitted for the August newsletter is July 23. The articles can be ed to Lion Carol Dickson at: cjhaught@yahoo.com or if you prefer, you can write them and hand deliver them to her. Any photos can also be ed or hand carried to her. Call Lion Carol at if you have any questions about submissions. In the past, Goodwill was forced to discard any eyeglasses donated to them because they were not permitted to offer them for resale. Beginning in 2008, the Ashland Goodwill Store and those in the Akron District have saved all donated prescription glasses, reading glasses, and sunglasses coming through their donation centers. Our Club has picked up these eyeglasses and forwarded them to VOSH for refurbishing and possible use for mission trips. In the year just ended, we recycled 9,512 pairs of eyeglasses. For the life of the project, 42,708 pairs of eyeglasses were saved from the trash and forwarded to VOSH for potential reuse. ATTA BOY to Goodwill and to our Ashland Evening Lions!

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8 The Can Man By: Lion Dean Leiendecker 5 We had another good month, picking up lots of electronic items. The Lion workers had two and a half truck loads, with more to come. GO LIONS, GO!! Trips to Milliron to sell metal items. PASSING THE GAVEL It has long been a tradition of the Ashland Evening Lions Club to pass the gavel to the incoming president. The gavel is passed from the oldest past president forward, until it reaches the new president taking office. Darrell took electronic items to Columbus to sell =====Darrell=========$ =====Darrell=========$ =====Darrell=========$ ====Total =========== $ Hours Lions worked at home and the building Dean Leiendecker============25hrs. Bill Hartsell=================25hrs. Ed Krakora=================2hrs. Glen McClure===============15hrs. Ron Hofer==================2hrs. Darrell Lindner===============14hrs. Clarence Hofer===============10hrs. Bob Carver==================2hrs. PDG Myron Amstutz===========4hrs. Ken Rufener=================30hrs. Janet Rufener================30hrs. IPP Bill Snyder===============2hrs. =======Total Hours Worked==== 161 Hours Thank you Lions for all your help picking up electronics at Lion Kim Mercer s office. HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP By: Lion Ron Hofer PCC Lion Stan Kopp (third from left) stood in for PCC/PDG Lion Woody Conrad, Jr., who could not attend the ceremony. Five Lions picked up 11 bags of trash along US 250 East on Tuesday June 19. Lion Larry Briggs found a $20 bill that was very discolored and questionable whether it can be used. Thanks, Lions.

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10 GERANIUM SALES REPORT Geranium Sales Committee Chairman: Lion Tim Leslie Set up for delivery on 05/08/18, 1 hour each. (6 members) Unload truck, sort, and count, 1 hour each. All Members present (20 members) Total time for Lion Tim Leslie was 68.1 hours. Total time with above hours is 94.1 hours. --This does not include each member s sales and delivery time (26 members). Total sales was: $8, Dean s Greenhouse cost: $5, Income was: $2, Other expenses: Extras turned over to Lion Ann Miller to sell, or get what she can for them. Pink - 2 plants Salmon - 2 plants Magenta - 1 plant White - 1 basket 3 plants ($46.00 if not sold.) * Lion Ken Rufener had 1 basket of red geraniums extra, and PDG Lion Myron Amstutz had 1 basket of red geraniums extra ($46.00, if not sold.) * I gave one basket to the Fairgrounds free. ($23.00) We had one basket of red geraniums missing the night of delivery. (Will be $23.00, if someone didn't pay for it.) * Historical Society 5 baskets at $16. ($80 total, our expense $35) Downtown Park 2 baskets. ($46.00 with no payment) ** Delivery charge for flowers * Taxes * * See Lion Kim Mercer for details. ** See Lion Kim Mercer or IPP Lion Paul Goard for details. Top 3 Sellers: Lions Ann and PDG Ray Miller, Sr. $1, Lion Ken Rufener $ Lion Jim Hofer $ See Ya

11 AWARDS NIGHT May 17, 2018 The May 17 meeting was Awards Night. Outgoing Lion President Paul Goard presented the awards to various Club members. Lion Glen McClure (R) was presented with the Lion of the Year Award. CALLING NOTICE For calling purposes, if you are going to be going on vacation, please let your caller know before you leave. Then your caller will not be waiting for a call back from you for the up-coming meeting. Dinners will be $10. Also, please let your caller know if you are not eating dinner, or if you are having just dessert and a beverage for $3.50, dessert and no beverage for $2, or just a beverage for $1.50. Lion Carolyn Purdy needs to know your preference no later than Sunday evening of the meeting week. Lion Carolyn Purdy (L) was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. Let Lion Carolyn know if your caller did not call you for the next meeting. Her number is: Exercise Lion Clarence Hofer (L) was presented with a D i c k B r ya n Fellowship. An exercise for people who are out of shape: Begin with a five-pound potato bag in each hand. Extend your arms straight out from your sides, hold them there for a full minute, and then relax. After a few weeks, move up to ten-pound potato bags, and eventually try to get where you can lift a 100-pound potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. Once you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag. Lion Ken R u f e n e r (R) was presented with a Jim C o f f e y Award. DUES ARE DUE! 7

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13 MORE AWARDS Lion Ann Miller (L) received the Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation Leadership Award. 8 Lion Clinton J. Haught (R) was presented with the President s Award. Lion Tim Leslie was presented with the President s Award. Lion Dean Leiendecker (L) was presented with the President s Award. The Past President s A w a r d w a s presented to Lion Paul Goard (R) by incoming President Lion Ed Krakora. Lion Carol Dickson 1706 Richard Dr., Apt. C Ashland, OH 44805