**Chairman for the month of January**Lion Secretary Brian Baughman

**Greeters for the month of January**Lion Darrell Lindner

IPP Lion Gary McFarlin

The Evening NewsAshland Evening Lions Club

1 AND 3 THURSDAYS 6:45 p. m.ST RD

Volume XXX Location: Celebrations......by Sallie! 1256 East Main St. 419-282-0449 January 2005

President:John Olin [Sandy]1665 Twp. Rd.1153419-281-5488

1 Vice President:st

Forrest “Woody” Conrad [Ellen]937 Moss Hill Dr.419-289-7207

2 Vice President:nd

Tim Leslie1619 St. Rt. 60, RD 6419-289-2626

3 Vice President:rd

Ann Miller [Ray]2380 Mansfield Rd.Ashland, OH 44805419-289-0638

Secretary: Brian Baughman [Deana]559 Bank Street419-207-0604

Newsletter Editors:Carol DicksonClinton J. Haught1706 Richard Dr. Apt. C419-281-6385airboss@bright.net

District Governor:Doug Reynolds [Linda]419-281-4144

Vice District Governor:Horst Herzog [Sue]419-609-9456

Deputy District Governor:Buddie LaRue [Lottie] 419-683-4493

Zone 7 Chairman:Jim Crawford [Wilda]419-289-8625

Bulletin Proofreader:Shirley Wolfe: Partner-in-Service

January Birthdays

Lion Bruce Wiser 01/023 VP Lion Ann Miller 01/21rd

Regular Meeting MinutesDecember 2, 2004

The Clubh a d a ninduction andor i en ta t ionceremony atthe December2 meeting.Past DistrictG o v e r n o rL i o n R a y

Miller, Sr. inductedRusty Caren and MarkLaFever into the Club.Lion Sandy Olin is theirsponsor.

Lions Dick Reich andSandy Olin of theIndoctrination andRetention Committee

provided a refresher orientation for all Club members. Lion Dickreviewed each page of the Club’s program book, and Lion Sandypassed out a quiz about the multiple and sub-districts in Ohio.

Osborn School sent the Club a thank-you card and a $20 giftcertificate for the Club’s participation with sight and hearingtesting of the students. The gift certificate was raffled off amongthe 36 Club members who helped with the sight and hearingtesting at the Ashland City schools. Lion Walt Gilmore won theraffle.

The Club collected $125 to be donated to Associated Charities.Club members also brought bathroom and kitchen products forAssociated Charities.

Club members voted and approved the changes to the NoonanFund Use. Club members sold 80 poinsettias.

The fall raffle organized by Lion Bill Sample was a bigsuccess. First place winner was Lion Dick Purdy--the rifle.Second place winner was Kevin Stafford--the snow blower.Kevin’s ticket was sold by Lion Clarence Hofer. Third placewinner was Lion Sandy Olin--$150 gift certificate to Fin-Feather-Fur Outfitters.

“Your conscience may not keep you from doingwrong, but it sure keeps you from enjoying it.”

2Calendar of Events for January

Jan 1 .............New Year’s DayJan 6 .............Regular Meeting Pump House MinistriesJan 13 ...........Board of Directors’ MeetingJan 17 ...........Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 18 ...........Zone 7 Meeting with Vice District Governor at Celebrations by Sallie! Jan 20 ...........Regular MeetingJan 25 ...........Joint Service Club Meeting Park Street Brethren ChurchJan 27 ...........Past Presidents’ Meeting D R Services

“Can Do” Man Update

Lion DeanLeiendeckersold another41 pounds ofa l u m i n u mc a n s o nDecember 3,2004. So farthis programye a r L i o nD e a n h a staken a totalof 314 poundsof aluminumcans to therecycle centerin Mansfield. That amounts to 10,362 cans. Great job, Lion Dean!

Board of Directors’ MeetingDecember 8, 2004

Lion President John Olin was in charge of theDecember 8, 2004, Board of Directors’ meeting.Minutes of the November Board meeting and theTreasurer’s report were read and approved. Onehundred forty-five dollars was collected and donated toAssociated Charities. Four hundred forty-one dollarswas paid out for two eye exams and for two pairs ofeyeglasses.

Correspondence: PDG Lion Leon Ford said the Clubcould provide a monetary donation to the Ft. MyersLions Club to help with the Florida hurricane fund. TheBoard voted to send $100 from the fall raffle profit tothe Ft. Myers Lions Club. Lion President John Olin asked for committee reports.

Membership and Attendance: The Club now has73 members with nine of them inactive. There are threemore prospective members.

Indoctrination and Retention: The nextindoctrination meeting will be April or May 2005.

Raffle: All raffle winners have been notified.

Public Relations and Newsletter: The kiosk atKinnaman Park has been painted.

Sight & Hearing: The Committee is interviewing fourindividuals in need of eye care support. The AshlandWal-Mart said they would work with us on eye careneeds.

Program: The next meeting will be the January 6regular meeting at Pump House Ministries.

Civic: One hundred thirty dollars was collected at theDecember 2 regular meeting for Associated Charities.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers: Everybody has beenthere on time, and it’s going smoothly.

Clown: The clowns will be at Applebee’s onDecember 11 for the YMCA Christmas party for kids.

Old Business: The Santa House will be open on

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Saturday, December 11, and Saturday ,December 18,from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kinnaman Park. Santa andMrs. Claus will be there to greet the kids and hand outcookies and hot chocolate. Archway donated the cookies.

New Business: Sixty sets of the Club’s membershipphoto book have been made. A big thank-you to LionSam Mechling for getting the copies made. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCING:

Lion Betty Helmsin

Lion Betty lives at11 Morgan Avenue.Her phone number is419-289-1045. LionBetty’s husband Guyis deceased. She has one stepdaughter, two step-grandchildren, and four step- great grandchildren. LionBetty worked at Samaritan Hospital for 20 years whereshe was vice president of finance. She is now aprofessional volunteer. She does taxes for the elderly andlow income. She is a Board member for the Council onAging and a Board member for Kno-Ho-Co in Ashland.

This Holiday season Lion Betty has baked 140 loavesof zucchini bread and fruit cakes. She also sold 1,250poinsettias for the Council on Aging. Lion Betty was alsoa hard worker for the park bench project. Lion Bettyjoined our Club in March of 2004. She is already veryactive in our Club. She is a member of the Audit andFinance, Youth, Civic, and Noonan Fund InvestmentCommittees. She is a member of the Saint MichaelLutheran Church in Mifflin.

Christmas PartyDecember 16, 2004

The Club had theirannual Christmas party onD e c e m b e r 1 6 a tCelebrations by Sallie!Several Lions from theNoon Lions C lubattended.

Everyone enjoyedsinging Christmas carolsand dining on the greatfood with lots of goodieson the dessert table. Entertainment was provided by the “Drop ofa Hat Players” from Ashland University.

Santa presented gifts to Noon Lion President Dave Samsel andKaren Samsel and to Lion President John Olin and Lion SandyOlin.

The hat was passed around, and attendees contributed $162 forSallie’s kitchen help.

IPP Lion Gary McFarlinshowed a wrapped gift tothe audience. He said itwas the President’s gavel,and then he proceeded toauction it off. LionPresident John Olin keptgetting out-bid, but LionSandy Olin came to hisrescue. She kept biddinguntil she was the highestbidder at $35. Way to go,

Lion Sandy!

The January 2 regular meeting will be atPump House Ministries.

4Menu at Pump House Ministries

January 6, 2005(2 floor large banquet room)nd

Italian Tossed Salad

Chicken Fine Herbs/Stuffed Shells(Each guest will get both)

Stir-Fry Vegetables

Herbed Redskin Potatoes

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Ice Tea, Coffee, and Hot Tea

Apple Pie

$8.75 Served Dinner

Pump House will supply all china,linen, silverware, glassware, coat racks,name badge table, and podium with amicrophone.

Bruce Wilkinson will provide a tourof the Pump House.

Dinner MenuJanuary 20, 2005 Meeting

LASAGNATossed SaladVegetables

Roll & ButterBeverageDessert

Lions Family Not Feeling Well

Our Club continues to have several Lionsand family members not feeling well. Weneed to keep them in our thoughts andprayers as we do our Lions work inJanuary.

Lion Al Kieft is now home and doing well.

Lion Lee Robertson is home and exercisingoutside. He was able to attend the Christmas party.

Zone Chairman Lion Jim Crawford is recoveringfrom the knee operation. He was able to attend theChristmas party.

Hazel Plice is now home after her gall bladdersurgery and is doing fine.

“Saint Peter’s Test”

A teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer woundup together at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter informedthem that in order to get into Heaven, they wouldeach have to answer one question. Saint Peter addressed the teacher and asked, "Whatwas the name of the ship that crashed into theiceberg? They just made a movie about it." Theteacher answered quickly, "That would be theTitanic." Saint Peter let him through the gate. Saint Peter turned to the garbage man and, figuringHeaven didn't REALLY need all the odors that thisguy would bring with him, decided to make thequestion a little harder. "How many people died onthe ship?" Fortunately for him, the trash man hadjust seen the movie and answered, "About 1,500.""That's right! You may enter." Saint Peter then turned to the lawyer."Name them."

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Lion Tail TwisterBob Carver and Chris on the arrival oftheir new granddaughter, Morgan

Taylor.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing 5November and December 2004

Each year the Club rings bells for the Salvation Army. Thisyear, Club members rang bells at the Geyer-Hawkins Marketon Claremont Avenue for five Saturdays starting in November.

Above, Zone 7 Chairman Lion Jim Crawford(L) and LionClinton Haught (R) are taking their turn at ringing bells.

“Clowning Around”

Clown Lion Bruce Gault (L)and Clown Lion Tail TwisterBob Carver (below) were atApplebee’s in Ashland onDecember 11 for the YMCAChristmas party for local kids

KING LANES BOWLING

Bowling, Billiards,Snack Bar

1407 Claremont Ave.Ashland, Ohio 419-289-2622

Hours: 10 a.m. til close

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Lion Carol Dickson1706 Richard Dr., Apt. CAshland, OH 44805

The Evening NewsAshland Evening Lions Club

1 AND 3 THURSDAYS 6:45 p. m.ST RD

Volume XXXI Location: Celebrations......by Sallie! 1256 East Main St. 419-282-0449 February 2005

President:John Olin [Sandy]1665 Twp. Rd.1153419-281-5488

1 Vice President:st

Forrest “Woody” Conrad [Ellen]937 Moss Hill Dr.419-289-7207

2 Vice President:nd

Tim Leslie1619 St. Rt. 60, RD 6419-289-2626

3 Vice President:rd

Ann Miller [Ray]2380 Mansfield Rd.Ashland, OH 44805419-289-0638

Secretary: Brian Baughman [Deana]559 Bank Street419-207-0604

Newsletter Editors:Carol DicksonClinton J. Haught1706 Richard Dr. Apt. C419-281-6385airboss@bright.net

District Governor:Doug Reynolds [Linda]419-281-4144

Vice District Governor:Horst Herzog [Sue]419-609-9456

Deputy District Governor:Buddie LaRue [Lottie] 419-683-4493

Zone 7 Chairman:Jim Crawford [Wilda]419-289-8625

Bulletin Proofreader:Shirley Wolfe: Partner-in-Service

FROM THE PREZ:

“A Service Opportunity for us to think about-- how can WE SERVE at Ashland University?”

In the middle of our community is a large and growing group of young peopleclustered around Ashland University. The Ashland University faculty and the staffare also groups of potential community service participants. Currently our Lionsclubs do not have much presence on the Ashland University campus.

How might we interest some of these groups in community service? Sponsoringa Campus Club has been discussed but did not generate any enthusiasm. CampusClubs exist, but as we saw with our Ashland High School LEO club, they are hardto perpetuate when student leadership moves on.

Lions Clubs International also has a BRANCH Club concept. That might give usa means to expand our Club’s community service orientation into the AshlandUniversity population. Developing a BRANCH Club is said to allow expanding intonew locations. This paves the way for membership growth in areas that may not beable to support a charter Lions club.

BRANCH Club members are members in good standing of the parent club. Theypay dues. They meet regularly as a small group at a separate location and provideservice to their own community. Parent club members and BRANCH Clubmembers are encouraged to occasionally hold meetings and service projects togetheras part of their joint commitment to our WE SERVE motto.

The growing group of people clustered around Ashland University seems like agood location for Lionism. The Ashland Noon Lions already list a couple of AshlandUniversity people as members. We previously have talked about doing somethingat Ashland University, but so far nothing has worked out.

The Ashland University faculty and the staff are groups we might reach out to.Please give the possibility some thought and let me know how you think our AshlandEvening Club might approach this opportunity.

Looking ahead--please give your convention registrations to Lion Secretary BrianBaughman who also has the information on hotels.

Yours In Lionism,Lion President John Olin

Board of Directors’ MeetingJanuary 13, 2005

Lion President John Olin was in charge of the January13, 2005, Board of Directors’ meeting. Minutes of theDecember Board meeting and the Treasurer’s reportwere read and approved. One hundred thirty dollars wascollected and donated to Associated Charities.

Correspondence: PDG Lion Leon Ford said our Clubcould provide a monetary donation to the Ft. MyersLions Club to help with the Florida hurricane fund. TheBoard voted to send $100 from the fall raffle profit tothe Ft. Myers Lions Club.

A letter was received from the West Plains Lions Clubof West Plains, Missouri, congratulating our Club forinducting Lion Mark LaFever as a member. LionMark’s father, Lion Fred LaFever, has been a memberof the West Plains Club since 1995.

A thank-you card was received, via the YouthCommittee, from Logan Stokes for our donation to helpLogan make the trip to Australia this summer.

A thank-you card was received from the Ohio LionsEye Research Foundation for our Club’s generousdonation of $120. Lion President John Olin asked for committee reports.

Membership and Attendance: The February 17meeting will be at Pump House Ministries at 6:45 p.m..Cost will be $ 8.75 per person.

Indoctrination and Retention: The nextindoctrination meeting will be April or May 2005.

Public Relations and Newsletter: Lions CarolDickson and Clint Haught are doing a good job with thenewsletter.

Sight & Hearing: Two applications have beenreceived for assistance.

Program: A bus trip is being looked into to go to theCarousel dinner theater--a mid-week trip. A trip is beingconsidered to the Johnny Appleseed outdoor theaterwith dinner. A trip is being considered to visit pilotdogs in Columbus. District Governor Lion DougReynolds will be at the February 3 meeting.

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Clown: The clowns will be at the Crawford CountyFairgrounds tractor show on June 18.

Technology: Chairman PDG Lion Herb Griffith is notfeeling well.

Remembrance/We Care: Lion Bill Sample’s wifeSharon and daughter were involved recently in an accidenton Claremont Avenue at Geyer-Hawkins Market. Theirvan was rear-ended--not her fault. Sharon had some whip-lash but only some soreness. Their daughter is OK.

Trailer Activities: Lion Walt Gilmore has received theapplication and will mail it in for the safety breaks at therest areas.

Old Business: Sixty sets of the Club’s membershipphoto books have been made. There is one page for each ofthe 44 members whose pictures are included.

Only 21 clubs in District 13B participated in thepoinsettias sales. A total of 625 poinsettias was sold by theclubs. New Business: The District Convention is April 1-3 atthe Sandusky Clarion Inn. Registrations need to be turnedin by March 1. Give all registrations to Lion SecretaryBrian Baughman. He will turn them in. You must makeyour own room reservations. The cost is $55 per night.Call 416-625-6280 for reservations. The Club will sponsorand pay the registration fee for all new members sinceJuly 2004.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

BEWAREOF THE

TAILTWISTER

Color in theValentine andcut it outf ro m th i snewsle t te r .Bring it to theFebruary 17meeting.

FebruaryBirthdays

Zone 7 Chairman Lion Jim Crawford 02/05 Lion Dick Purdy 02/06 Lion Sam (Samantha) Mechling 02/11 Lion Ron Hofer 02/14 Lion Denny Hiner 02/19 Lion Dick Reich 02/19 IPP Lion Jim Hofer 02/28 Lion Angel Rodriguez, Jr. 02/29

*Chairman for the month ofFebruary*

Lion Ed Miller

*Greeters for the month of February*Lion Glen McClureLion Tom Copeland

INTRODUCING:Lion Lee Robertson

Lion LeeRobertsonl i v e s a t

1214 Twp. Rd. 1253(Wells Road) with hiswife Jean. His phonenumber is 419-289-3626. Lion Lee has onedeceased daughter. Hea l s o h a s t h r e egrandsons. Lion Lee isretired from Walsh Sound Equipment where heworked for 43 years. His wife is also retired.She worked for Dearman Transportation for 32years.

Lion Lee is a member of the First ChristianChurch where he is a deacon. Lion Lee joinedLions in 1973 and has been an active membersince. He has thirty years continuous attendance.He was Club president in 1980-1981. He is aMelvin Jones Fellow. He has a Key Award forsponsoring at least two new members. Lion Leeis co-chairman of the Remembrance/We CareCommittee.

Reporter: Lion Dick Reich

Calendar of Events for February

February 2 .............Groundhog DayFebruary 3 .............Regular Meeting District Governor visits ClubFebruary 5 .............Zones 7 and 8 Social Mapleton High SchoolFebruary 8 .............District Governor visits Sullivan LionsFebruary 9..............Ash WednesdayFebruary 10 ...........Board of Directors’ MeetingFebruary 14............Valentine’s DayFebruary 17 ...........Regular Meeting Pump House MinistriesFebruary 21 ...........Presidents’ DayFebruary 22 ...........District Governor visits Rowsburg LionsFebruary 27 ...........District Bowling Tournament Ashland Evening Lions host King Lanes, Ashland

“Thank You!”

“Thank you for yourdonation. It is greatlyappreciated. I will besure to let you knowabout my trip when Ireturn. Thanks again.”

Logan Stokesvia Youth Committee

for Australia Trip

in Summer 20053

Regular Meeting MinutesJanuary 20, 2005

Zone 7 Chairman Lion Jim Crawford was thespeaker at the January 20 meeting. Lion Jim discussedthe membership increases of several clubs in Zone 7 ofDistrict 13B. Lion Jim mentioned that at the Zone 7Advisory meeting on January 18, members voted tosupport Lion Sharon Parker, Lorain Harbor Lions Club,for Deputy District Governor of District 13B for 2005-2006. The new Deputy District Governor will beselected at the District 13B Convention in April 1-3.

Lion Dean Leiendecker reported that he has collectedand sold another 63 pounds of aluminum cans for theClub. Partner-in-Service Bobbi Sweet, Club memberLion Sheff Sweet’s wife, informed Lion Dean that sheis planning a trip to Jacob’s Field in Cleveland for about18 visually impaired and handicapped students at Dale-Roy School. Partner-in-Service Bobbi asked the Club todonate $80 to help pay for the trip. Club membersagreed to donate the money from the proceeds that wasraised from selling the aluminum cans.

Lion President John Olin announced that the Club wasgiven an Ohio Lions Multiple District 13 MembershipAward at the Zone 7 Advisory meeting on January 19for adding new members during the 2003-2004 clubyear. Lion President John presented the award toImmediate Past President Lion Jim Hofer.

Lion Walt Gilmore announced that the YesteryearMachinery Show this year will be July 8-10. The TrailerCommittee will meet soon to determine the days ourfood trailer will be there.

Lion Walt also announced that he received theapplication for this year’s safety breaks at the rest areas.Lion Walt will turn the application in so that our Clubcan be included in the drawing by Ohio Department ofTransportation. A list of Club members eligible for the Lion of theYear Award was passed out. Club members then votedfor their choice. Call Immediate Past President Lion JimHofer if you did not get to vote but would like to fill outa ballot.

First Vice President Lion Woody Conrad passed outsign-up forms. Each Club member was given theopportunity to say whether he or she would like to be considered for one of the officers for 2005-2006. Forms

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were turned in to 1 VP Lion Woody. If you did notst

attend the meeting, call 1 VP Lion Woody if you arest

interested in being considered for one of the officers’positions.

Lion Carolyn Purdy said cook books are nowavailable from the Salamanca, N.Y., Lions Club. Thecook book has 192 recipes and costs $16.50 each,prepaid. See Lion Carolyn to order one. See the articlein this newsletter.

Lion Bill Sample said the Loudonville Habitat forHumanity needs help with installing the trusses onSaturday, January 22. Lion Bill said the Club might getinvolved with finishing the inside of the house.

PDG Lion Herb Griffith suggested to the Club that wetake on a new project to deliver groceries to seniors inAshland City who order groceries through theCleveland Market. The Club would make $5 on eachgrocery delivery. We only have to set the groceries inthe house on a counter--not put them away. There wouldbe a Club call list like the cornea eye transplant list.Most of the Club members raised their hands andwanted to help. The call list will be organized andarrangements made with Cleveland Market.

International has challenged all clubs to donate moneyto LCIF for the tsunami relief. The Club will be makinga donation in the future.

Zones 7 and 8 will have the Zone Social February 5 atMapleton High School. Colonial City Quartet willprovide the entertainment. The Club will host thedistrict bowling tournament February 27 at King Lanesin Ashland.

Lion Bob Whitcomb has arranged for the February 17meeting to meet at the Pump House Ministries. Twomeats will be served to everyone. Club members’spouses are welcome to attend. Note: See the article inthis newsletter about the Pump House needingsupplies.

The next meeting will be February 3 at Celebrationsby Sallie!

“Middle age is when broadness of the mindand narrowness of the waist change places

“Can Do” ManUpdate

Lion Dean Leiendeckersold another 63 pounds ofaluminum cans since the

last newsletter. So far this program year, LionDean has taken a total of 373 pounds ofaluminum cans to the recycle center inMansfield.

Lion Dean asks that everyone please washout the cans before giving them to him. Therecycle center requires that the cans beclean inside with no foreign matter.

Great job, Lion Dean!

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Drive Reporter: Lion Carolyn Purdy

The annual SalvationArmy bell ringing beganon November 20, 2004.The Club rang bells onfive successive Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. atthe Geyer -HawkinsMarket on ClaremontAvenue.

After talking with Capt. John Brand of theSalvation Army, I was informed that the Clubraised the most money of any organizationworking during the Christmas season. Weraised a grand total of $2,091.42 in those fiveSaturdays.

I wish to thank my fellow Lions for takingtime to help me out and participating. I dobelieve that because we have some really“boisterous go-getting Lions,” that made allthe difference in the world. I wish I had anickel for every time Tail Twister Lion BobCarver said, “Merry Christmas!” It waswonderful working with him, especially sincehe greatly contributed to my Christmas spirit!Hope all of you enjoyed the coffee and donuts.You were a great group. Thank you from thebottom of my heart.

A Call for Help! 5

During the recent ice storm and poweroutage, Pump House Ministries openedtheir doors as a shelter for thecommunity. Nearly 200 individualsneeded assistance.

Because of this, Pump House Ministrieshas nearly exhausted their supply of

goods in their storeroom. As Club members, we can help. They

need blankets, non-perishable food, hygiene

products, and warm clothing.

If you have any of these items, you can take them to the PumpHouse, or bring them to our February 17 regular meeting at thePump House.

Spouses are welcome at the Pump House dinner meeting.

Salamanca, N.Y., Lions Club

“Cook Books Are Here!”

Reporter: Lion Carolyn Purdy

The Salamanca Lions Club asked ourClub for recipes from Ohio to be includedin their cook book. The cook bookconsists of 192 recipes. Buy a cook bookand see what recipes are included fromour Club.

The cost is $16.50 prepaid and includesshipping and handling. Lion CarolynPurdy is taking orders.

This is a great money maker for their club--a lot of hard work butwell worth it. I think our Club should give this project somethought.

Many Thanks

“The Foundation gratefully acknowledgesand appreciates your generous donation of$120 that we received on December 12,2004. Thank you for your contribution.”

Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation

December 16, 2004

Ashland Evening Lions Club Ashland, Ohio

Greetings Fellow Lions:

The members of the West Plains Lions Club, Missouri, would like to congratulate you for inductingLion Mark LaFever as a member of your club. Lion Mark’s father, Lion Fred LaFever, has been amember of the West Plains Club since 1995, serving in several offices on the Club and District level.We are confident that Lion Mark will be as good and faithful a member for your club as Lion Fred hasbeen for our club.

We also would like to thank you for allowing Lion Mark to join your club. Lion Fred wanted his sonto join our club, but we all agreed that one LaFever was plenty for any one club!

Happy Holidays from the Heart of the Ozarks!

Yours In Lionism,Lion Kathy D. Browne, Secretary

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Ashland Evening Lions Award Nomination

Name of Person Nominated: ___________________________

Award Being Nominated For: __________________________

Why should this person receive this award? (Be specific. What has this Lion done to deserve this award)

NOMINATED BY: _______________________________

Awards Available:Certificate of Appreciation

Melvin JonesLife Membership

Betty Coffey Award (a scholarship)Jim Coffey Award (a scholarship)

Dick Bryan Award (Used for Diabetic research)Ohio Lions Eye Research Award (Used for eye research)Ohio Lions Foundation Award (Used locally for projects)

Turn forms in to Past Pres. Gary McFarlin, IPP JimHofer or President John Olin by Feb. 18, 2005

The Evening NewsAshland Evening Lions Club

1 AND 3 THURSDAYS 6:45 p. m.ST RD

Volume XXXII Location: Celebrations......by Sallie! 1256 East Main St. 419-282-0449 March 2005

President:John Olin [Sandy]1665 Twp. Rd.1153419-281-5488

1 Vice President:st

Forrest “Woody” Conrad [Ellen]937 Moss Hill Dr.419-289-7207

2 Vice President:nd

Tim Leslie1619 St. Rt. 60, RD 6419-289-2626

3 Vice President:rd

Ann Miller [Ray]2380 Mansfield Rd.Ashland, OH 44805419-289-0638

Secretary: Brian Baughman [Deana]559 Bank Street419-207-0604

Newsletter Editors:Carol DicksonClinton J. Haught1706 Richard Dr. Apt. C419-281-6385airboss@bright.net

District Governor:Doug Reynolds [Linda]419-281-4144

Vice District Governor:Horst Herzog [Sue]419-609-9456

Deputy District Governor:Buddie LaRue [Lottie] 419-683-4493

Zone 7 Chairman:Jim Crawford [Wilda]419-289-8625

Bulletin Proofreader:Shirley Wolfe: Partner-in-Service

FROM THE PREZ:

How can - WE SERVE - each other?

As this is written, it is a chilly grey day during the last week of a 28-day month ofFebruary. Snow is still on the ground and Lion Clint Haught is in the hospital seriouslyill. Several others in our Lions Club are suffering with less severe illnesses, which isdiscouraging. It is a good time to remember WE SERVE by helping each other.

Lions International recognizes the importance of Building Relationships. Theimportant work we all do as Lions is rarely done alone. Each of us is called on tointeract with the other Lions in our Club and our district to achieve our goals. Thisinteraction requires teamwork if it is to be successful.

Teamwork is an elusive concept. Sometimes it flows naturally. Often it takesconcerted effort on the part of all involved. One of the most important elements ofmaking that effort successful is building relationships with the Lions with whom youinteract.

In relationships, the little things are the big things. Courtesy, honesty, respect, andkindness need to be constants. These grow with familiarity. Knowing your other clubmembers and upholding each other are keys to success. Having fun together enablesworking together. Some say Lions Club members become friends for life.

That is why our club calendar includes social events and picnics. Presently Lion VPWoody Conrad is working on a bus trip to a dinner theatre during August. We also have

a standing “We Care” committee charged with encouraging our fellow Lions (andspouses) in times of difficulty.

Continued on page 2

THIS ISSUE IS DED ICATED TO Lion Clinton J. Haught

Calendar Of Events for March

March-- 3 Regular MeetingMarch-- 10 Board of Directors’ MeetingMarch-- 17 Regular Meeting “St. Patrick’s Day”March-- 27 Easter

March Birthdays

Lion Tom Copeland 03/06 Lion Al Kieft 03/08 Lion Glen McClure 03/13 Lion Bill Jeffries 03/26 Lion Sandy Olin 03/26 Lion Treasurer Kim Mercer 03/31

Board of Directors’ Meeting&

Committee Reports February 10, 2005

Ashland Evening Lions Club met at the Conrad Buildingon Feb. 10, 2005, Past President Lion Jim Hofer announcedthat there may be at least 30 teams scheduled to bowl atKing Lanes on Feb. 27, 2005. Geranium sales will bestarting back up; cost will be $18 a basket this year.Deadline for sales will be May 5 and delivery will be onMay 17. If you have any questions, see Lion Cliff Hubler.

Lion Walt Gilmore states that he will have a food trailerclean-up day, soon to be announced. The food license hasbeen taken care of for this year. The EntertainmentCommittee is getting ready for the Lion-Daughter banquet.

Amy Brucato has asked for our help for screenings theweek of April 18. Training will in March and will beannounced by Lion Norm for exact dates. ProgramCommittee has set a date for the Carousel Dinner Theater inAkron on August 18. Cost will be $55. This includes bus,tax, tip, food. The committee will meet next on March 3.

2Salamanca, N.Y., Lions Club

“Cook Books Are Here!”Reporter: Lion Carolyn Purdy

The Salamanca LionsClub asked our Club forrecipes from Ohio to beincluded in their cookbook. The cook bookconsists of 192 recipes.Buy a cook book and seewhat recipes are includedfrom our Club. The cost is $16.50prepaid and includesshipping and handling.Lion Carolyn Purdy istaking orders. This is a great moneymaker for their club--a lot of hard work but wellworth it. I think our Club should give this projectsome thought.

From the Prezcontinued from page 1

These opportunities to SERVE our fellow Lionswork when each of us steps up and reaches out. The

”We Care” committee needs to hear from themembers when something bad happens. We all needto be constantly alert for opportunities to be uplifting.

So…..here is a quote from “The World’s GreatestCollection of Clean Jokes”Question: “Which month has 28 days?”Answer: “They all do.”

It is not too late. Please give your last minuteconvention registrations to Lion Secretary BrianBaughman.

Yours In Lionism,

Lion President John Olin

**Chairman for the month ofMarch**

Lion Maggie Corbin

**Greeters for the month of March**Lion Paul Goard

Lion Dean Leiendecker

“Singing For Their Supper”

District Governor Lion Doug and Lion Linda Reynoldssang for their supper along with our Club at the February 3,2005, regular meeting.

“BEWARE OF THE TAIL TWISTER”

Color in theshamrock and cutit out from thisnewsletter.

Bring it to theMarch 17 meeting

a n d w e a rsomething greenor risk beingfined!

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Lion / Daughter Dinner

On April 7 at Sallies, the annual Lion /Daughter Dinner menu will be:

Chicken Cordon BleuRed skin potatoes

CornCranberry jello salad

Rolls & butterSherbet with cookies.

As a special for the kids,we will offer a choice ofMilk or Fruit Punch. We will need an advancecount.

Reporter: Lion Sandy Olin, Entertainment Chairman

Lions Family Not Feeling Well

Our Club continues to have severalLions and family members coping withphysical problems. We need to keepthem in our thoughts and prayers:

Lion Betty Helmsin is homeboundafter surgery but doing well. Thephysical therapist comes to her houseuntil next week. Then she will go

elsewhere for therapy.

Lion Paul and Avie Shonkwiler are both not doingwell. They were too sick to go to the doctor.Daughter Cindy picked up medication for them.

Lion Samantha Mechling’s husband Curt has had ahuge improvement with his severe back pain. Yea!

Lion Clint Haught continues to improve after triplebypass surgery on February 15. He is still in thecardiac ICU at MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield.

Please forgive me if I've overlooked anyone. Calland let me know how people are doing.

Reporter: Lion Sandy Olin

“

The Irishman and the Olives”

McPherson walked into a bar andordered martini after martini, each timeremoving the olives and placing themin a jar. When the jar was filled witholives and all the drinks consumed, theIrishman started to leave.

"S'cuse me," said another bar patron,who was puzzled over what McPhersonhad done. "What was that all about?"

"Nothing," said the Irishman. "Mywife sent me out for a jar of olives."

Regular Meeting MinutesFebruary 17, 2005

The February 17 meeting was held at the PumpHouse with spouses and Rev. Pete and Eileen Norris asguests. The Pump House dining crew served adelicious three-course dinner.

Lion President John Olin turned the meeting over toMark Holsinger, Facilities Manager. Bruce Wilkinson,founder of Pump House Ministries was unable toattend due to another obligation. Mark explained thatPump House Ministries is a non-profit, charitablecorporation whose mission is to help the unemployedand the homeless. He explained the many trials andtribulations that Bruce endured to obtain the facility.Pump House Ministries purchased the entire Landollprinting complex, which encompasses about five acresand several buildings. It was originally the MyersPump facility. The office building is the only one inuse at the present time, but plans for the factorybuildings are progressing.

Due to the large number in attendance, a walkingtour was impossible, so Mark gave a verbal tour of theoffice building. The first floor houses offices, a chapel,the beginning of a library and computer lab, and arestaurant. The restaurant is a teaching facility for fortyunemployed people.

The second floor houses the Ashland ChristianHealth Center, a health care facility for the uninsured.There is also a serving area for staff and volunteers.The multi-function room, where the Club met, is usedfor many activities. A day care will soon open on thesecond floor as well.

The third floor houses the Ashland CountyIntervention School for at-risk students and theAshland County Discipline Center, which is a schoolfor “trouble makers.” Also located on the third floor isa print shop that also designs web sites. In addition,there is an ebay store and a recording studio.

The fourth floor is a homeless shelter at the presenttime and will eventually be converted into aConference Retreat Center.

Pump House Ministries also operates a thrift storein the old Hoover Motors Building on Orange Street.Mark concluded his portion of the program byanswering a few questions.

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Lion Jim Hofer announced that he has 32 teamsregistered for the District Bowling Event on February27. Past District Governor Lion Herb Griffith statedthat three grocery deliveries have been made on thelast two Thursdays. Lion Dean Leiendecker presentedtwo checks totaling $75 to Lion Sheff Sweet to give tohis wife Bobbi. The Club is donating $80 toward atrip to Jacob'’ Field for about 18 visually impaired andhandicapped students from Dale-Roy School. Themoney is all from selling aluminum cans.

Lion 1st Vice President Woody Conrad conductedthe nominating meeting establishing a slate of officersfor Lions, year 2005-2006. The slate can be found inthis issue of the newsletter. The election of officerswill be held March 17, 2005.

INTRODUCING:Lion Bob Whitcomb

Lion Bob Whitcomblives at 1314 CenterLane Drive with his wifeLavona. His phonenumber is 419-289-2148. Lion Bob has oneson and one daughter.H e h a s t h r e egrandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Lion Bob is retired from Ward Realty wherehe worked for 24 years. Previous to that heworked for Bingman Lab Inc. in Caldwell,Ohio. His wife is retired from the StateHighway Department.

Lion Bob likes to fish and is an avid sportsspectator. Lion Bob is a member of theAmerican Legion and the First ChristianChurch.

Lion Bob received a certificate at the lastmeeting from the International President for49 years in Lions. He has been a member ofthe Evening Lions Club since 1964. Previousto that he was a member in Caldwell, Ohio.He was president of the Caldwell Club. Hehas ten years continuous service in our Club.This year Lion Bob is a member of theMembership & Attendance and TrailerCommittees. Reporter: Lion Dick Reich

“Too bad you can’t invest in taxes--they

are the only thing sure to go up.”

6Slate of Officers 2005-2006

Ashland Evening Lions Club

President: Forrest "Woody" Conrad1st Vice President: Tim Leslie2nd Vice President: Ann Miller3rd Vice President: Ken RufenerSecretary: Brian BaughmanAsst. Secretary: Jim ScottTreasurer: Kim MercerAsst. Treasurer: Ev Shonkwiler

Tail Twister: Dean LeiendeckerAsst. Tail Twister: Roger LongLion Tamer: Carolyn PurdyAsst. Lion Tamer: Dick Reich

Immed. Past Pres.: John OlinMembership Chairman: Gary McFarlinMembership Vice Chairman: Dean Leiendecker

Membership 2 Vice Chairman: Sandy Olinnd

1-year Directors: Walt Gilmore Ron Hofer Don Price

2-year Directors: Bob Carver(3 to be elected) Betty Helmsin Clarence Hofer Cliff Hubler Tom Jeffries Steve McNamara Bud Plank Dick Reich Bill Sample

“To increase the value of gold, have it

handled by a dentist.”

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Polk’s Party

The Polk Lions Club will be hosting the District 13-BConvention April 1 – 3, 2005, at the Clarion Inn inSandusky. You can still register for the convention ifyou haven’t already done so; however, the registrationfee increases on March 1, 2005.

Included here are some of the activities to be enjoyed during the weekend:

Friday, April 1: Cabinet & Presidents Recognition Banquet Pinball competition (Beat the Governor) Silent Auction Euchre Tournament Entertainment – 50’s & 60’s Music by the "Buckshots" Hospitality rooms, of course

Saturday, April 2: Sandusky Lions Pancake Breakfast Peace Poster & Scrapbook display all day Silent Auction all day Four seminars Spouse’s Program & Tea Scrapbooking – extra fee Awards’ luncheon for everyone Business meeting Games, socializing, dance class & movies Grand Banquet for everyone Comedian, DJ & Lions Talent Show Hospitality rooms again

Sunday, April 3: Breakfast Buffet for everyone Worship & Necrology Service Business meeting & Elections

This convention has something for everyone, soget registered and come enjoy the fun.