January 2016 Gagewood Lions 17801 W. Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031 email: info@gagewoodlions.org Website: http://www.gagewoodlions.org Lions Serve President: Lion Troy Smith 1 st Vice President: Lion Pat Herman Secretary: Lion Carroll Flood Treasurer: Lion Bob Gunning Lion Tamer: Lion Harold Flood Tail Twister: Lion Todd Schara Membership Director: Lion Lee Piekarz Greetings Fellow Lions, WOW! I can t believe it is already 2016! It seems like 2015 was just starting. What a busy year we had - looking back on 2015, our club accomplished a lot of great things. Started the year off having our very own Lion Marty Reading voted in as District Governor for 1F and ending it with another successful Christmas tree sale season. This year is off to great start with February 14 th District 1F Bowling tournament. Yes, bowling on Valentine s Day with your favorite sweetheart or with your favorite Lion. And finally, Friday, March 11th through Sunday, March 13th is the District 1F Convention in Itasca. I hope many of you can come out to help support our club and members at these events. Also our sympathy to Lion Vic and his family on the loss of his wife, Barbara C. Palazzolo. She will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to Lion Bob & Linda Gunning on the loss of Linda s Mom, Evelyn S. Chamberlin. 1 year Directors: Lion Donna Radke Lion Jim O Keefe Past President: Lion Mary Reading Webmaster: Lion Ray Salata Newsletter Editor: Lion Linda Salata Lifetime: Lion John McCann Lion Troy Smith President, Gagewood Lions District 1F Bowling Sunday, February 14 10 a.m. Bertrand Lanes Lion Ray will finalize the Gagewood Bowling team/teams at our meeting on Monday
Gagewood Lions Page 2 2016 January 25 February 14 February 22 March 11-13 March 28 General Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Lion s Den District 1F Bowling 10:00 a.m. at Bertrand Lanes General Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Lion s Den District 1F Convention Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL General Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Lion s Den District 1F Website: www.district1flions.com Gagewood Website: www.gagewoodlions.org In Loving Memory of our Friend and Lioness, Barb Palazzolo 1939-2016 Barb became a Gagewood Lioness in 1978. She served as President for 2 terms and chaired many projects.
Christmas Tree Sales Gagewood Lions Page 3 By Lion Todd I just want to thank everybody for their time and effort this year. Our net profit was slightly below what we had produced and 2014. I m hoping that next year we will have an increase in net profit by reducing the amount of trees purchased. But all in all a successful sales year! The unload Crew Future Lion Tyler Smith It was a warm season, after the Thanksgiving snowstorm! The set-up Crew Lions Bob Gunning & Harrold Flood
Gagewood Lions Page 4 The Skipper with his son Lion Todd Schara Lion Ray Salata Lion Jim O Keefe Lion Mauro Tosi Chairman Lion Todd Schara
Gagewood Lions Page 5 Christmas Party Gagewood Lions celebrated the season with a Christmas dinner at Salutos in Gurnee. Gift exchange, good food and great company! Fun for all especially our mini hostess, Brianna Smith! Dist. Gov. Lion Marty & Lion Bob Lion Pat & Jerry Brianna Smith
Gagewood Lions Page 6 PADS The Gagewood Lions served up their famous brats, burgers and hot dogs for PADS at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church. Thanks to all who were able to come and help! Cooks Lions Todd Schara & Harold Flood President Lion Troy Smith & Lion Bill O Connor Lions Carroll & Harold Flood ExtraCare Christmas Luncheon The Gagewood Lions provided a nice Christmas lunch for the ExtraCare group and their families at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church on December 22. Thanks to all who helped! Everyone had a great time! Lions Pat Herman, Linda Salata & Carroll Flood
Registration- Lion Bob Gagewood Lions Page 7 Agenda for District Convention Mar. 11 th 13 th 2016 Book Ads and patron List - Lion Todd Parade of Banners Lion Troy Necrology Lion Carroll Silent Auction - Lion Mary Club Excellence Award Lion Carroll Convention Delegate forms Lion Carroll Brag Board Lion Ray & Linda Club Year Report Lions Carroll & Pat already sent off
Gagewood Lions Page 8 Call to order Pledge Secretary's Report: Gagewood Lions Club Agenda for General Meeting Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 Treasurer's Report: Communications: Committee Reports: Sight & Sound Lion Ray Membership Lion Lee Candy Day send report to District Christmas Party Dinner Lion Carroll o Wrap-up report Tree Stand Lion Todd wrap-up report PADS first dinner Tues in Dec. 29 th - Lion Carroll o Wrap-up report Dist. Bowling Feb. 14 Lion Ray Scholarship Lion Linda Lions Glass collection box at Walgreens Lion Troy Old Business Melvin Jones Awards selection New Business District 1F convention in Itasca on Mar 11 th 13 th o Pass around info o Assign chairman Tail Twister Lion Todd Motion to adjourn meeting Next meeting Monday, Feb. 22 Dist. Bowling Sun., Feb. 14