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Prince Albert Lions Club

WE SERVE SINCE 1917

SERVING PRINCE ALBERT SINCE 1947

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PRINCE ALBERT LIONS CLUB - FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2007

Notes from the President

One month into the new year and we are all very busy in our own little worlds and when I look at the upcoming agenda for us, as Lions, in the month of February I wonder where we will find the time that we need to complete our projects.  It is very true when people say, “If you want something done, ask the busiest people”.  We all know what that is like.

Our biggest project from now until the end of the first weekend in March will be the District 5CN Convention which we hope will see approximately 200 to 225 people coming to our City to enjoy the hospitality of the Prince Albert Lions Club.  What a wonderful opportunity but at the same time what a pile of work.  As you will see in the “Mark your calendar” dates we will be seeing each other every week for the next few weeks.  We want this to be the best convention ever but in order to do that we need everyone’s help.  I know we can count on that. 

Lion Jim and I have been very busy with arrangements for the USA/Canada Forum to be held in Saskatoon in September of 2008 where the Lions of Saskatchewan will be host to approximately 3,000 – 4,000 Lions from all over the world.  You will begin to hear alot more about this once our own Convention is over.  The biggest promotion for this leadership forum will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan in September of 2007.  It is hoped that we will have at least fifty Lions members from across Saskatchewan come to that Forum to help promote our own forum.  It seems almost unbelievable to me that would forum will be the 32^nd annual forum and out of that we have only hosted four in Canada and this is our first time in Saskatchewan.  We really need to work as a team and show the rest of the world what the word “hospitality” really means.  More about the forum in next issues.  We need to concentrate on our own Convention but at the same time I would like you to consider going to Grand Rapids, Michigan on the bus with us in September of 2007.

From all reports everyone had a fantastic time at the Zone Bowling this past Sunday.  Unfortunately I was unable to attend because of meetings on the Forum.  Many thanks must go out to the MacDowall Lioness for hosting this event and very successfully I might add.  At the Zone meeting last night we were told that all of the clubs will be receiving rebates because the cost of this event was much lower than in the past.  That is always good news.  That leaves more money for us to give out to help those less fortunate.

ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM

    ANTIQUE & CRAFT SHOW FALL 2006

    ADOPT A FAMILY PROJECT
     CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC 2006
    EXHIBITION DRAW 2006

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES - PRES. MARVIS WILM :)

VICTORIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DONATION

(Prince Albert, September 26, 2006) -- Members of the Prince Albert Lions Club presented a cheque of $2500.00 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation – Maternity Equipment Campaign. This money will be used by the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase a bassinette for the maternity ward.  The current bassinettes used by the hospital date back to the 1960’s and replacement parts are no longer available.

According to Marvis Wilm, Prince Albert Lions Club president, “Money raised on fundraising projects will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in our community including special needs dogs, the White Cane club, Royal Canadian Legion History book, the Diabetes Cavalcade, annual Christmas Supper for the Blind and our annual Adopt a Family for Christmas. Lions members thank everyone who contributes to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DONATION

THE PRINCE ALBERT LIONS CLUB RECENTLY DECIDED TO DONATE $1500 TO LCIF. THIS DONATION DOES NOT ONLY HELP THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD AND AT HOME BUT IT GIVES OUR MEMBERSHIP AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR ONE OF OUR MEMBERS WITH A MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP.

Activities :

MEMBERSHIP ----- CLUB BUDGET ----- CLUB COMMITTEES ----- LION TEAMS ----- EXHIBITION DRAW
CNIB TICKET SALES ----- BARBECUES ----- DISTRICT GOVERNORS VISIT ----- HEART DIFIBRILLATOR
LIONS ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOW ----- LIONS CHRISTMAS SUPPER FOR THE BLIND ----- ADOPT A FAMILY PROJECT
EASTER BUNNY SALES ----- YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARDS ------ PRINCE ALBERT EXHIBITION

 The year started out with 34 members. In September 5 new members were invited to join the club and all have been very active in the club throughout the year. This brought our membership up to 39 members. The approval of the transfer of two members to the Sault Ste Marie Lions reduced the membership to 37. In May of 2006 another new member was taken into the club and the membership was 38. Unfortunately one of our Life members passed away in May and then in June we were saddened again with the loss of another member of the club. The membership now stands at 36 and this gave us a two member increase in membership for the year. The increase in membership was attributed to the membership chairman bringing to the club the four step program for membership. We still have a number of names on the list of people to approach to invite into the membership of the club.

CLUB BUDGET

CLUB COMMITTEES

President Garry made available to the membership a list of the various committees that would be needed for the year. All members were asked to put their names on the committees they would like to help with and if they would like to chair the committee to indicate so.  Over the period of the first two club meetings most of the committee list were completed.

LION TEAMS

The 2005 - 2006 L.I.O.N. teams were established based on the previous year’s activities by the members. This establishes the membership into four teams within the total active membership of the club. All activities of the club are recorded and the members who work on each team each gains points for the team. The team with the most points at the end of the Lions year is declared the winning L.I.O.N. Team. The team is then rewarded in some manner for their efforts.

EXHIBITION DRAW

The first big event of the year was the annual Exhibition draw. Pre sales were set up at a number of places with members providing 67 man hours of time selling tickets on a $3000.00 cash draw. As exhibition week drew closer members of the club gathered to get the booth in place and prepared for exhibition week. Lion Paul Bantle agreed to chair this project along with Lion Marvis Wilm. During the week of the Exhibition 18 members provided 204 man hours of time for the sales of tickets. Total sales along with the pre sales were $6,243.10, expenses were $3,920.00 for a profit of $2,322.90. The proceeds from this project were dedicated for the purchase of the Heart Defibrillator we had purchased for the Prince Albert Exhibition grounds.

CNIB TICKET SALES

The club agreed to take on the sales of C.N.I.B. tickets for the annual C.N.I.B. Car draw. A booth was set up at the exhibition grounds and tickets were sold during the week of the exhibition. Mann Motors supplied vehicles which enhanced the sales considerably.  $6,022.00 in sales was established thanks to the members of the Prince Albert Lions club and members of the Rainbow Connection a support group for the blind. Expenses for the week were $2,548.91 with a profit on sales of over $3,000.00. A donation was made to the Rainbow Connection for their efforts in the sales. During the week of the Exhibition a total of 187 man hours of time was contributed to the sales. Members of the club continued with sales in the local businesses in Prince Albert with a total 83 man hours of time given to the sales.

During the summer months the club held a number of barbecues at the Prince Albert Co-op and Sobey’s. This was done as an administrative fund raiser for the club. In total over $1100.00 was raised from the six barbecues held, four at the Co-op and two at Sobey’s. This project was a very successful way to raise much needed funds for the administration costs of the club as the project can be done with minimum of four members.

DISTRICT GOVERNORS VISIT

This year due to distance we decided that in order to save travel cost for the District Governor we would join with the Prince Albert Top Hat Lions and the Prince Albert Downtown Lions in the Visit of the District Governor. 22 members of our club attended the visit held at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling club in which the District Governor inducted 5 new members into our club.

HEART DIFILLBERTOR

The AED ( Automatic Heart Defibrillator ) purchased by the Prince Albert Lions club at a cost of $4,069.70 was received and installed at the entry of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association main building. This was placed through Lyle Karasiuk from Parkland Ambulance who would also arrange for the training in use of it. Many of the Exhibition Association staff, Volunteers and members of the Lions Club were trained in the use of it. The Lions are proud to be a part of making our community safer for the citizens.

LIONS ANTIQUE & CRAFT SHOW

This annual event is becoming very successful as one of our club projects. Once again the Exhibition Center building was a sell out with over 60 booths being rented out. Along with this 96 local business’s donated to the silent Auction and door prizes. A profit of $3,564.30 was made from this project to be donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada. The club also realized a profit of $1,127.49 on the concession run by the members. Thanks to the members who provided a total of 345 man hours of time to this project.

LIONS CHRISTMAS SUPPER FOR THE BLIND

The annual Christmas Supper for the Blind and Sight Handicapped was held on Dec. 5^th hosted by the Prince Albert Lions Club and the Prince Albert Exhibition Association.   In total 128 people were in attendance which consisted of 49 blind, 43 escorts, 7 Top Hat Lions, 4 C.N.I.B. and 10 entertainment. Sixteen members of the club were on hand to pick up those who required rides, and to serve the meals for all in attendance. The evening was very much enjoyed by all in attendance as the supper was excellent thanks to the P.A. Co-op, the entertainment by Pam Cochet, and the gifts provided by the Top Hat Lions. The members provided a total of 67 man hours of time for this project.

ADOPT A FAMILY PROJECT

 The club each year selects a family in need from the community who they adopt for the Lions Adopt a family for Christmas. This year a family with seven children was chosen and a committee was established to meet with a member of the family to get all the needed information on what each would like for Christmas and other needs. The committee then went about buying clothes for all as well as gifts for the children and parents. As well all the needs for food for Christmas day was purchased. Eight members of the club attended the home on December 20^th to present all with their Christmas from the Lions Club. Many, many tears were shed by both the Family and the Lions over this project. Even if it is only one family at a time we the Lions can make a difference in the lives of others. It was interesting to note that the mother of these children whose father had many years ago been given a new lease on life due to the Lions who saw fit to work with him and he eventually became a very prominent minister in the area. He thanks his life to the Lions who came to his assistance.

EASTER BUNNY SALES

YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARDS

The Prince Albert Lions Club in conjunction with the Youth Volunteer Department of the Victoria Hospital each year recognize the student volunteers who provide through the year 50 and 100 hours of volunteer service. The awards are ordered from Lions Clubs international and this year 33 youth were awarded certificates for 50 hours of volunteer service. As well the Prince Albert Lions club provides two bursaries to students in the amount of $250.00 each for students who are going into an educational field other than medical. The presentations are made at the year end awards program put on by the Hospital with all students and family in attendance.

PRINCE ALBERT EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION DRAW PRE SALES 2006

The club decided to make a change in the annual exhibition draw held each year. It was agreed that we would raffle a 500 cc Quad loaded at a value of $10,000.00 or $7,500.00 cash. Tickets were printed and pre sales started in May and through out June. To date a total of 389 man hours have been provided by twenty one members to date on the sales. Sales will continue on through July to Exhibition week.

 EXHIBITION PARADE

                New to the Prince Albert Lions club this year is the Annual Exhibition Parade. We have been asked to host the Parade as the former group does not have the membership to handle it. The club feels this can be good publicity for the club and that we will have the necessary members to handle it. Most of the pre planning is done by the Exhibition association and we are needed the day of the parade. Some meetings have been held to date and all looks good to date.

 

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