The Evening News. Ashland Evening Lions Club. 1 ST AND 3 RD THURSDAYS 6:30 p.m. Location: Pump House Grill 400 Orange Street October 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 October 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 FROM THE PRESIDENT September was a busy month for our Club and for Lions outside of our Club. We had our regular meetings on the 6th and the 27th and our board meeting on the 13th. In addition, we hosted the first Zone 7 meeting on the 10th. There was the rededication of Kinnaman Park with the new benches on the 20th. The USA/Canada Forum was at Columbus from the 20th to the 22nd. Lastly, there was the 5K/1 mile run/walk at the community stadium on the 23rd. The search for a new meeting place is going well. Out of nine possible choices there are three that would meet our needs. The zone meeting had 26 in attendance representing five clubs. Each club gave a report of its activities over the summer. Lion Sandra Best from the Fremont club talked about the service part of the Global Action Team concept. Lion Ann Miller talked about the leadership part and Lion Tim Kershner talked about the membership part. Governor Lion Keith Kaufman ended the meeting by talking about his goals for the district for this year. Yours in Lionism, Lion President Ed Kakora LIONS/SONS DINNER By Lion Nancy Meyers, Entertainment Chairman The October 18 regular meeting will be the Lions/Sons dinner. I have a great interesting speaker lined up. Bring your fathers, sons and grandsons for a good time to be had by all. A yummy meal is planned to please all who attend.

2 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 6, 2018 By: Lion Clinton J. Haught The September 6 meeting of the Ashland Evening Lions Club was called to order by Lion President Ed Krakora. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Lion Tim Kershner. 1 st VP Lion Ann Miller gave the Invocation followed by the singing of the first verse of America and recognition of September birthdays and anniversaries by Lion Glen McClure. Our speaker was Allen Wilson, superintendent of the Ashland County Community Academy (ACCA). At the meeting, he told us what his school does and the type of students they serve. The school, grades 7-12, currently has 115 students ages years. The school works with students who are struggling. With class room instructions and career classes (welding, e.g.), the school is able to help students earn a career occupation. The school has a staff of 10, and several teachers teach several types of classes. The school is funded by the State, enrollment fees, medical insurance and by donations. September 14 & 15: Our food trailer will be at Miller- Hawkins providing hotdogs, chips and soda by donation. September 10: The Club will start our sight and hearing screening at the schools beginning with Reagan Elementary. This year we will be screening students at the high school also. September 23 is the scheduled STEPS Walk/Run at Ashland High School for pediatric cancer research. Check with Zone 7 Chairman Lion Mark Rafeld for more specifics. If you cannot come, consider making a District donation: a child is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes. October 9 is our highway clean-up along US 250 East. Meet at Fin-Feather-Fur Outfitters at 4:30 p.m. The Benediction was given by Lion Walt Gilmore. Only the guy who isn t rowing has time to rock the boat! 2 Calendar of Events for October October 4 Regular Meeting October 11 Board Meeting --Ashland County Historical Society --6:30 PM October 13 Candy Day at Lyn-Way and Miller- Hawkins October 18 Regular Meeting: Lions & So ns Dinner HAPPY BIRTHDAY October Birthdays --10/05 Lion Janet Rufener --10/06 Lion Larry Paxton --10/11 Lion Bob Taylor --10/25 Lion Woody Conrad --10/28 Lion Duane Fulk Greeters for the Month of October Lions Glen McClure & Jim Hofer 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

3 meeting week. Let Lion Carolyn know if your caller did not call you for the next meeting. Her number is:

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Sept. 13, 2018 The Ashland Evening Lions Board of Directors met September 13, 2018, at Ashland County Historical Society Manor House with President Ed Krakora presiding. Voting members present were (Lions all) PCC Woody Conrad, Carol Dickson, Seth Gasche, IPP Paul Goard, Clarence Hofer, Pat Hofer, Ron Hofer, Ed Krakora, Glen McClure, Kim Mercer, Nancy Meyers, and Ann Miller. Non-voting members present were (Lions all) Bob Carver, Walt Gilmore, Clint Haught, and Ken Rufener. The meeting opened at 6:30 pm with the Pledge to the flag followed by the Invocation given by Lion Walt Gilmore. The minutes of the June 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by 1st VP Ann Miller and approved as read. In giving the treasurer s report, Treasurer Kim Mercer noted that for the current Lions year only the project budget is in the red with our donation for the Kinnaman Park benches. Upon completion of the report there was a motion by PCC Woody Conrad to accept and approve the report with 2 nd by 3 rd VP Seth Gasche. The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: IPP Paul reminded us of the USA/Canada Forum and need for volunteers to help with shuttle service. He read s from Bill Snyder saying the dedication of the Kinnaman Park benches would be at 11:30 on Sept. 20; and an from Lion Samantha Mechling that will be discussed under old business. He also received a verbal message from Mary Lou Wilkerson of the Pump House stating that they would not be able to offer catering service to the Club after December 31 COMMITTEES: (only committees with reports will be included) Audit & Finance Treaurer Kim noted that it took 2 months for our Club s dues check to deliver to District Treasurer Mike Kelly. No idea where it was in the meantime! Civic Final highway cleanup will be October 9 at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment - Chair Lion Nancy Meyers thanked Club for the picnic support. Lion/son speaker is set and committee will meet soon. 55 th Charter night - To be low key event during regular Club meeting Nov. 1 Trailer - This weekend at Miller-Hawkins. Grocery Delivery - Two last week and one this week. 3 Mints - Candy Day will be October 13 at Lyn-Way and Miller-Hawkins. Membership - Will have the membership sign at trailer this weekend and at Lyn-Way on Oct 13. Working with Treasurer Kim on unpaid dues. Poinsettia Sale - Prices and colors same as last year be thinking about new customers. PR Newsletter deadline is 9/24. Recycling Working in the shop. Need help Monday. Vision Screening - Screened 300 at Reagan on Monday other schools to follow. Sight & Hearing 4 applications pending. Amended application form needs approval. Tents All 4 tents storm damaged Airport weekend. In process of repair. 1 setup tomorrow. OLD BUSINESS: Discussed what to do about plaques for benches. 3 rd VP Seth to talk with Bill Snyder when he returns from vacation. Can either have City order them or Seth is able to do so. They are to be installed at City expense. Lion Samantha Mechling will continue as Club webmaster this year with help from3 rd VP Seth Gasche and Lion Tim Kershner to revamp and upgrade our social media presence. Her dues have been covered by a Club member. There is an Ashland Main Street holiday activity meeting on September 27. They strongly wish our club support and help with the parade on December 1. 1 st VP Ann Miller is representing the Club on this committee. Further information to follow. President Ed updated Board on search for new meeting place. He has checked out 9 possibilities and there are three potential places that might work for us at this point: Christ UM Church, Farmers State Bank, and Denbow- Gasche s Legacy Room. Still exploring catering possibilities, and Club needs to examine other possible meeting formats not including meals. No new business was entertained. UPCOMING EVENTS: September Ashland County Fair September 20 at 11:30 Kinnaman Benchs dedication September USA/Canada Forum in Columbus September 23 Lions Sponsored STEPS Walk/Run for Pediatric Cancer research Community Stadium September 27 Regular Meeting October 4 Regular Meeting Benediction by 1 st VP Ann Miller and meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm

5 Respectfully submitted, 1st VP Lion Ann Miller

6 The Can Man By: Lion Dean Leiendecker 4 August and September were good months for the Lions recycle crew. Trips to Milliron to sell the goodies =========Darrell=====$ =========Darrell=====$ =========Darrell=====$ =========Dean======$ =========Dean======$ ===sold old gas stove== $ ===========Total===========$ Hours Lions worked at home and 7 th Street Dean Leiendecker==============30 hrs. Bill Hartsell==================30 hrs. Darrell Lindner================34 hrs. Glen McClure ================17 hrs. PDG Myron Amstutz====== =====06 hrs. Clarence Hofer ===============20 hrs. Ken Rufener==================31 hrs. Janet Rufener ================09 hrs. Bob Taylor===================03 hrs. Tim Leslie ===================03 hrs. Ron Hofer ===================03 hrs. =====Total hours worked========186 hrs. September: Sold items and sold to Milliron sold large air compressor====darrell=====$ ===Dean==Darrell==2=trucks==$ =====Dean===============$ ============Total===============$ Hours Lions worked Dean Leiendecker====================35 hrs. Bill Hartsell ========================25 hrs. Clarence Hofer======================08 hrs. Ron Hofer========================= 02 hrs. Ed Krakora======================== 02 hrs. Darrell Lindner===================== 15 hrs. Ken Rufener========================12 hrs. Bill Snyder=========================10 hrs. PDGMyron Amstutz==================02 hrs. =======Hours Lions worked=========111 hrs. Thank you, Lions, for your help. GOODWILL OF ASHLAND S STORY By: Lion Clinton J. Haught At the August 2, 2018 meeting, PCC Lion Woody Conrad presented Nan McClenaghan a plaque for Goodwill Industries in sincere appreciation of their distinguished service, loyalty and devotion over the past 10 years to our Club s used eyeglasses collection program. Nan decided the Ashland store should be the recipient of the plaque presented to her by our Club. On Saturday August 25, Nan again made a trip to the Ashland store to deliver more eyeglasses, and she brought along the plaque. She had all the employees assemble, and she presented the plaque. Lion President Ed Kakora and 1 st VP Lion Ann Miller were present to receive and help load the 1,000 plus pairs of eye glasses that were donated.. November Newsletter Deadline The deadline for articles to be submitted for the November newsletter is October 22. 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.

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8 Area Agency on Aging Selects Myron Amstutz as 2018 Outstanding Senior Citizen for Ashland County 5 I ve often heard that men and women live the first half of their life trying to achieve success, fortune, fame, all those things Then they spend the second half of their life trying to achieve a life of lasting significance, said Mayor Miller during the ceremony. The good news about Myron is he learned early on that you should pursue those matters of lasting significance right from the very beginning. Each year the Area Agency on Aging honors senior citizens who are making a difference in their communities and present a positive image of aging. There is one award recipient for each county in the Agency s service area (Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, and Wyandot.) Ontario OH The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. is proud to announce Myron Amstutz has been selected as the 2018 Outstanding Senior Citizen for Ashland County. He and eight other recipients were honored on Thursday, August 23 at a ceremony hosted at Hawkins Corner. Amstutz was nominated by Becky Echelberger of Senior Citizens of Ashland County. In her nomination, she shared that Amstutz has resided in Ashland since 1962.He taught math at Plymouth High School for 31 years, and after retirement, he became a funeral director and worked at Heyl Funeral Home in Ashland for 13 years. Amstutz is also active in his church and helps build ramps for disabled individuals as part of the wood worker s team. He is a board member of the Ashland County Historical Society, a member of the Ashland County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, and a member and former board member of the Senior Citizens of Ashland. Amstutz has been a member of Lions Clubs International since 1967 and an active member of the Ashland Evening Lions Club since He has held the positions of secretary for 26 years, president, director, chaired several committees, and was Ashland Evening Lions Club Lion of the Year in State Representative Darrell Kick, Mayor Matt Miller, and Commissioner Jim Justice recognized Amstutz for his achievements and contributions. Awardees must first be nominated by an individual or organization involved with seniors. They are then selected by the Agency based on the impact of their contributions and accomplishments within the community made after reaching age 60. Congratulations, PDG Lion Myron! Notes from Zone 7 Advisory Meeting on September 10 Ashland Evening hosted the Zone 7 advisory meeting on Sept. 10 at the Pump House. Zone Chair Ken Schuck included in his goals: *Adding one new club to zone from Northern Ashland County area where we had Sullivan and Nova clubs in the past. *Aligning club projects with updated LCI goals *Increasing membership *A joint new member orientation with Zone 8 He also commended the Ashland Noon Club for their enthusiasm and their increase in membership. Missed one additional item from zone meeting: Savannah will celebrate their 75th Charter anniversary on Feb 16. More info to follow. 1 st VP Lion Ann Miller

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10 Annual Club Family Picnic August 26, 2018 The Club had a good turn-out for their annual family picnic at Brookside West. Several Lions were on hand to work the grills, including Lions Bob Carver, Clarence Hofer and Glen McClure. ASHLAND EVENING LIONS FOOD TRAILER Contact Person: Lion Tim Leslie Today s date is 9/15/18: 1) Food trailer at Hawkins 9/14/18 Donations $ ) Food trailer at Hawkins 9/15/18 6 There was quite a chow line, as our C l u b and the Plymouth Club members made their way down through the buffet. No one went away hungry! Donations $ ) Total $ ) Only expense so far, already turned into Kim Mercer 8/2/18 - $49.50 for trailer license plate (not paid). 5) Other expenses were donated by Hawkins and Tim Leslie. 6) Tim Leslie 15 hours 7) Glen McClure ) Bob Carver 11.3 Lion Seth Gasche brought his daughter to the picnic. 9) Roger Long ) Clarence Hofer ) Duane Fulk ) T o t a l hours 49.6 hours L i o n W a l t Gilmore and his wife Jean enjoyed the fellowship while waiting with the others in attendance. I m at that age where my mind still thinks I m 29, my sense of humor suggests I m 12, while

11 my body mostly keeps asking if I m sure I m not dead yet.

12 HOW TO GET NEW MEMBERS By: 1st VDG Lion Kenny Schuck I was questioned recently about how a club can get new members. The answer is simple--the execution is a little more complicated. To get new members the key is to ASK! People will not normally walk into your club meeting and ask to join, we need to go out and invite them in. First, however are you and your club prepared for new members? New members can not be given their membership pins one day and forgotten about the next. You and your club must be ready to take on the responsibility of properly orientating your new member into the ways of Lions Clubs International and your club. Your club members must show your new ones that they are welcome and socialize with them. With new members comes new ideas, and our clubs must be receptive to new ideas and new input. What I am talking about are the keys to member retention. Getting new members is pointless if we can not keep them in our club. Second, is your club running properly to retain new members? All of our clubs accomplish a great deal and sometimes we become complacent in how our clubs and meetings are run. We all know people are very busy today. They are so busy that they don t have time to sit in poorly run meetings that drag on and on and accomplish nothing. Socialization is an important aspect of our clubs and there should be time for it. During your business meeting is not one of those times. Meetings were no one has control and everyone is talking will not inspire new members to return. Please, make sure your meetings are run effectively. Have an agenda for your meetings, have copies for everyone and follow it. Be sure your meetings are held in an environment conducive of an effective meeting. Many clubs meet in a restaurant, which is fine as long as it is not a distraction or too noisy for running a meeting. Be sure the meeting room is arranged so that everyone can hear. Though not necessarily cheap, a small microphone system may make a big difference in a meetings atmosphere. Be wary of your club becoming stagnant. Statements such as That is how we have always done it or We have the same officers every year are an indicator of possible stagnation in your club. Even if an activity or method has worked for decades, it does not guarantee it is still the best way to do something. No matter how good people do as an officer, serving year after year as President, for instance, tends to limit new ideas and it hinders the development of others to become leaders in your club. New members bring new challenges for your club. Young members have children. Is your club prepared to deal with them? New members have new ideas as to how they want to serve. After nearly a century of being the Knights of the Blind, we have recently seen the addition of children s cancer and diabetes to LCI s service areas. These are areas of great need and are examples of how ideas on service can change. Are the members of your club willing to change? Once your club has discussed these issues, go out and ask people to join your club. One of the most effective ways to recruit members is using the Ohio Plan for member recruitment. The plan works. However, for it to work you must follow it completely. There are no short cuts, there is no Ohio Plan Lite that is effective. Again the key is to ASK! Ask many people, ask and follow up with them. Don t get discouraged by a couple of rejections. Most people you ask will not join but some will and that is what s important. If you or your club needs help with any aspect of bettering your club or recruiting new members, please contact your Zone Chairperson or another member of the District Cabinet. We are here to help you! 7

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14 Poinsettia Sale Follow Up 8 District OH-2 and the Ashland Evening Lions Club will be selling poinsettias again this year. Our prices are the same as last year: $11 for the 6-1/2 poinsettias and $20 for the 8-1/2 poinsettias. Colors are the same as last year: red, white, pink and marbled and also a tri-color 8-1/2 pot with pink, white, and red. There will also be some of the red with white spots Jinglebell poinsettias available in both sizes. We will be having two deliveries again this year: Friday, November 30 and Friday, December 7. Please think of those businesses and friends who might be willing to place an order, and what about your church? We need your help selling poinsettias, delivering them and placing phone calls for orders. Consider how you can make this a successful fundraiser for our Club and the District. 1 st VP Lion Ann Miller District and Club Poinsettia Sales Chairman Lion Carol Dickson 1706 Richard Dr., Apt. C Ashland, OH 44805