Minutes

Aiken Lions Club Regular Meeting, October 15, 2024

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Aiken Lions Club Regular Meeting, October 15, 2024

St. John’s Methodist Ward Hall

Members present: Heath Bradham, Susie Callis, Vivian Clark, Tony DeStefano, Bill Finley, Lou Ann Finley, Pat Friday, Charles Goodman, Joyce Haskell, Art Lader, and Susan Selden. David Davis was excused as he had a job commitment. Lion Adam is recovering from knee replacement surgery. And we are missing Mary and Phil Woolhiser.

Lion Charles called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm and lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lion Bill did our invocation.

Minutes were not discussed, however there was a correction in the attendees on September 17: Lions Tony and Susan were present. I still haven’t found my attendance notes.

Susie Callis presented dessert, one with artificial sugar and one with real sugar. Basically, no one seemed to determine a difference.

She did an excellent presentation on Diabetes, which next month is Diabetes Awareness Month. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

Lion Charles need help with our Broom Sale on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26—9-5 pm, and it will be at the same location in front of Unique Expression in the Mitchell Shopping Center.

Lion Susan made an appeal for help with the upcoming Vision Screenings.

She has also set up Salvation Army Ringing the bell on Saturday, December 7, 10-4 pm at Kroger and Rose’s.

The Christmas Parade is Sunday, December 8 so let’s support Lion Heath as he will be driving his truck in the parade. Busy weekend. The parade is a lot of fun. You will be asked to meet at 1 pm in the Union Street area. Lion Heath will find out more details and share with you.

Lion Bill demonstrated the solar candles and explained they arrived too late to help folks. Lion Betsy gave each club 25, but there is a lot more at their clubhouse. We failed to mention that DG Cindy Taylor made an appeal to each club to donate $200 to maintain the Disaster Trailer with supplies.

Charles donated $10 for a gift card that was not used and said put it toward the golf outing.

Tail Twister, Heath set up a game with brooms and pumpkins. Everyone who participated enjoyed it.

Remember our motto: Where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Lion Pat Friday, Secretary

Minutes for the Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Meeting

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Minutes for the Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Meeting

St. John’s Methodist Church—Ward Hall

The following members were present: Amber Belah, Heath Bradham, Susie Callis, Jeff Callis, Vivian Clark, David Davis, Bill Finley, Pat Friday, Charles Goodman, Joyce Haskell, Adam Keller, Susan Selden, Tony Di Stefano, and Larry Wood.

Charles Goodman, president, called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

The pledge of Allegiance was led by Lion David Davis followed by the Invocation & Blessing by PCC Lion Bill Finley.

Dessert was provided by Lion Amber Bellah.

Minutes from the last meeting were mailed to each member, however, PC Lion Pat read some highlights.

PCC Lion Bill Finley discussed the work detail for our Golf Outing. We are going to be short on volunteers. Lion Pat said that her neighbor, Renee Browder would be willing to help. She is interested in becoming a member.

Our next scheduled meeting was to be on Tuesday, October 1, however due to the Hurricane it was cancelled as the roads were dangerous and the church was closed.

PDG Joyce Haskell and Lion Susie Callis are planning something special for our next meeting as October is Diabetes Awareness Month. Lion Joyce suggested we all come at 6:30 pm and do a Strides Walk Around the Church block.

Lion Charles reminded everyone that the Broom Sale would be on Friday and Saturday, October 25 & 26th in the same location in the Mitchell Shopping Center on Whiskey Road.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lion Pat Friday, Secretary

IMPORTANT DATES: Oct. 15: Meet at the parking lot to do a Strides Walk Around the Church Block; Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

BROOM SALES: Friday, October 25, 9 am -5; Saturday, October 26, 9 am-5 (or sold out)!

PS: In the pressure of leaving the next morning for my sister’s service I lost my attendance sheet. If you were there and I don’t have you down, please let me know.

Minutes for the Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting

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Minutes for the Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting

Minutes for the Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting

St. John’s Methodist Church—Ward Hall—7 pm

The following members were present: Amber Bellah, Heath Bradham, Holly Bradham, Susie Callis, Vivian
Clark, David Davis, Lou Ann Finley, Bill Finley, Pat Friday, Charles Goodman, Joyce Haskell, Adam Keller,
Art Lader, and Larry Wood,

Lion Charles Goodman, president opened the meeting at 7:00 pm and welcomed everyone that came. The
Pledge of Allegiance done by PDG Lion Joyce Haskell, PCC Lion Bill Finley did the Blessing.
Lion Heath opened the meeting with a flip the coin game. Lion Larry Wood was the winner.

Lion Bill discussed the Golf Tournament and he named his committee members: Lions Charles, David, Heath,
and Pat. Lion Bill scheduled a committee meeting at his home on Monday at 6 pm.at 1945 Cottonwood Drive,
Aiken 29803. Also, discussed the need for door prizes and golfers. Everyone should be working on getting a
new sponsorship and door prizes.

Lion Bill will be working on the job detail list. Anyone planning on being available to assist, please contact
Lion Bill at (803) 642-5500.

Ms. Minnie Goodman provided a wonderful strawberry shortcake which was enjoyed by many.

Lion Charles made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Lion Pat seconded. All were in agreement. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted
Lion Pat Friday, Secretary

We usually meet at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at St John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St NW, Aiken, SC 29801. We gather in Ward Hall, off of Chesterfield Street NW. Come visit us to see what we are all about!

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