-1Regular Meeting of the Kendall Lions Club - November 15th , 2007

Meeting was called to order by Lion President Skip Scroger at 7pm.

Pledge: led by Lion Paul Dittman America: led by Lion Cliff Provost

Invocation: led by Lion Mike Cusimano

Songs: led by Lion Craig Lape

Guests: Mike Sawyer (speaker for the evening), Alex & Hunter Salamanca, Robin Slate, Alyce Reamer, Jack Gilman and Jim Richards

Lyndonville Lion President Rick Callard died this past week. Lion Ray Ernenwein is back in Intensive Care, has an infection in his chest.

Collected $279.00 for meals, 28 Lions and 5guests.

Tail Twister collected $30.85

Split Club (club portion) collected $35.00

Winner #1 Randy Unterborn

Winner #2 Cliff Provost

Secretary’s Report Minutes were read by Lion Debbie. Lion Debbie also handed out information from the emergency meeting that was held on Tuesday, November 13th in regards to serving alcohol. Motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report Lion Paul gave the treasurer’s report. The Club has $5784.30 in the Emergency Fund and $17575.45 in the Checking Account to pay for Administrative and Activity Expenses. Grand Total of $23,359.75. We have collected $4905.00 in dues so far for the year but we are still $1255.00 short. The club had a deficit of $170.00 for the Football Game. Lion Paul gave a list of 6 Organizations that he would like to pay so that they are all set for the year. A copy of the balance sheet is attached to the minutes. Lion John makes a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Thank-you’s and correspondence:

Received a thank-you card from DG Terry Bliss.

Lion President Skip made a presentation to Lion Jerry Reamer and his wife Alyce. Lion Skip read a proclamation from the Kendall Town Board that made October 28^th, 2007, Jerry & Alyce Reamer Day. Lion Jerry was presented with a Plaque and a monetary donation of $250.00 was made to the Kendall Food Cupboard on behalf of Jerry & Alyce. Lion Bob Ryan presented them with a bag full of goodies to take on their trip to Arkansas and also presented them with the “missing cake pan.”

Committee Reports:

Lion Sonny Mowers reported on the Hospitality Room held at the Fall Conference in Batavia. Served 86 people. Had the help of Lion Guy Magliocco, Lion John Wing and lots of help from his wife Janet. This cost the Club $200.00.

Lion Sonny also reported on the State Convention in May being held in Niagara Falls. The Club will pay for the registration for Lion and their spouse. The cost of the hotel room is $125.00 per night. Lion Sonny needs this deposit if interested in spending the night-please let him know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending. Lions can come up for the day if not possible to spend the night.

Lion Randy reported on the Fall Conference. Everything went very well. The Club did have 2 Lions receive the Uplinger Award, Lion Bill Ingham and Lion Bob Ryan..

Lion Frank Downey reported on the Spaghetti Dinner. He thanked all the volunteers who helped make this event a great success. Served 286 meals, used 103.5 man hours. Netted $1265.00.

Lion Jerry Ellis reported on the District Governor’s visits. DG Terry has done 17 visits thus far and is on his 18^th visit. December is all set for drivers and a sheet was passed around for drivers for January’s visits.

Lion Phil D’Agostino reported on the Chicken BBQ. Proceeds are to benefit Cody Westphal. Tickets were handed out to each member. Lion John Wing asked if there was any immediate monetary need for the family of Cody Westphal. There is not at this time.

Lion Gary Kludt introduced Mike Sawyer from the Ethanol Plant in Shelby. This plant is the first in the North East, corn does need to be brought in but the plant is closer to the need. This ethanol will go Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, downstate and New Jersey. The plant was founded in 2004. Had close to 200 employees, most of those were construction workers who helped build the plant, currently employs 37 people.

Lion Cliff makes motion to adjourn. Motion carried.

Board of Directors meeting

November 15^th, 2007

Attendees: Glen Spellan, Dan Peckham, Steve Cliff, Debbie Ryan, Paul Dittman, Bob Ryan, Dave Strasenburgh, Skip Scroger and Marv Bieber.

Discussion on permits for alcohol. Biggest factor is the liability issue. The club is not insured if alcohol is served by Lions Club International.

Concerns over the Christmas party. Lion Gary Kludt holds his Company’s party on December 15^th. Very difficult for him to chair the Lion’s Christmas party when he can’t attend. Suggestions are to hold the Christmas party at the Village Inn in Albion on Saturday, December 15^th, or Thursday, December 20^th.

Lion Dave makes motion to move the Christmas Party to the 20^th, 6 to 9pm. Have members bring a dish to pass. This will be brought up to the members for a vote.

Meeting adjourned.