Spring Banners Are Flying

A four-person work crew put up the spring banners along State Street on Saturday afternoon.  These banners will be flying until Memorial Day weekend, when American flags will replace them.

Star Lions Support the Strides Walk

The District 39W Strides:  Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness was held Saturday, April 7th at Merrill Park in Eagle.  The walk was a 3K along the green belt to raise awareness for diabetes prevention.  Our own Robin Jara was the chair person for the event and Star led the way with the most Lions in attendance!  The walk raised about $200 for Camp Hodia.

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Star Police Chief Speaks at Meeting

At the Lions club meeting this evening, we got to hear from Star Police Chief John Laraway.  John lives in Kuna and was police chief there a few years ago.  He likes the small town atmosphere of Star.  He told us that most calls in the community were domestic disputes.  He expects an increase in juvenile crimes of vandalism or thefts when school is out and kids have nothing to do.


The club received a presidential membership award for increasing membership in 2010-2011 by more than 10 members.  Mini was presented with the pin since she sponsored the most new members last year.

Upcoming events announced at the meeting:

April 14-Kuna Charter Party
April 15-Brick purchase deadline
April 19-Wine with the Lions
April 21-Planting trees in Idaho City
April 21-Boise Vista and Special Olympics Charter Parties
April 28-Litter pick-up

Working the Concessions Booth

The Star Lions worked at a concessions stand at Taco Bell Arena for Saturday Night's Blake Shelton Concert.  What either sounds like an exciting night at the concert or a boring night working is actually neither.  It's a face-paced, long-time-on-your-feet evening of serving up drinks and snacks, working closely (the booth is rather narrow!) with your fellow Lions, laughing, joking, people watching, and earning some nice tips-with some music in the background!  And on a busy night like this one, bringing back a nice chunk of money for the Star Lions-money that goes to the community of Star!

Before the doors opened, we were ready to go!

Lions Volunteer for "A Starry Night"

The Star Lions volunteered their time to help the teachers at Star Elementary School raise money to improve the school for the kids at the Starry Night fundraiser on March 9th.   Several members served the food (lasagne, salad, bread sticks) which was catered by Louie's Italian Restaurant in Meridian.  The Lions also baked or solicited from friends and businesses about 30 desserts for the dessert auction.  A total of 14 Lions participated by either serving, making desserts for the auction, bidding on auction items, or attending the function!

Board Meeting Tomorrow

The Board of Directors meeting is Monday evening.  Have any comments, complaints, suggestions for the board?  Ideas for new service projects or fundraisers?  Want to be on the Board next year?  Contact President Dick or any other Board member-Larry, Kathy, Christina, Joe, Robin, or Robert.

February 27th Meeting

The second meeting in February was at El Mariachi Loco at noon.  It's always great to get together with friends for lunch!

Lions are reminded to sign up for concessions at Taco Bell Arena for March 10th (Blake Shelton) and March 24th (Kelly Clarkson).  Contact Christina.

We still need volunteers to make desserts for "Starry Night", Star Elementary School fundraiser.  Contact Kathy if you can bring a dessert for the silent auction.  Not a baker?  Can you help serve?  Or just buy a ticket to attend the dinner-only $10.