Officers and New Members Inducted

New club officers for 2013-14 were installed at a barbecue Monday evening.  DG Bill Woods and his wife Karen were special guests and DG Bill installed the following officers:  Joe Jara, president; Georgia Mackley, vice president, Jennifer Weeks, treasurer, Donna Turner, Lion Tamer, Mike Victory, director, Kathy Donahue, membership director, and Robert Wurster, tail twister.  The office of secretary is currently vacant.  

Two new members were also inducted-Bill Homan and Jerry Arbiter.

A big thank you to Georgia and Dave for hosting the BBQ and to Dave for being the grill master!

New Fundraiser! Advertising Banners

The Star Lions Club is now selling advertising space on the outfield fences at Hunters Creek Sports Complex with the proceeds split between the Mayor's Scholarship Program  (administered by the Mayor and the Lions) and other Lions Club projects in the city of Star.  Businesses or organizations can display their 3 ft. by 7 ft. promotional banners for a cost of only $100 this year.  Spaces for 3X14 banners will also be available for $200.  Banners may be purchased through the club or through your own favorite supplier.

Find out more on our website!

New Project!! E-Waste Recycling

The Lions will be holding a recycling drive in the community at the end of the month.  Any type of used electronics may be dropped off for recycling, including computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, printers, copiers, fax machines, digital cameras, cell phones, hearing aids, and eyeglasses.  Please DO NOT bring TVs; we will not take those.  Items will be refurbished and donated to charities if usable; others will be broken down into raw materials and recycled-nothing will go to the landfill!  (And, no, eyeglasses are not electronics, but we take those all year around.)

The event is at Estrella Plaza (Toon Town) on May 30 and 31 from 4:00-7:00 and Saturday June 1 from 10:00-4:00.  Watch for signs for the exact storefront!

Food Fair Winners!

The Star Lions took first place in the International Food Fair at the Lions 39W Midwinter Convention on Friday night.  The Lions prepared a variety of Hawaiian dishes which were presented on a beautifully decorated table. Foods included Luau Pork, Hawaiian Bread, fruit salad, Lilikoi cake, Polynesia Cafe banana pie, fruit salad, macadamia nuts and more.

In addition to the traveling trophy, the Lions were also presented the "Best Food" award from a "yound Lion".

Committees

The Star Lions Club met on Monday, August 27, at El Mariachi Loco.  Jerry Stevenson, Boise Bench Lion and Lions Sight and Hearing Trustee stopped in and gave a report of the numbers served by the Foundation, Eye Bank, and MSU in the past year.

A committee sign-up sheet was passed around.  Want to volunteer for a particular committee?  Contact President Larry or be sure to come to the next meeting on September 10th. 

It's a New Year

The Lions year begins with a bang  on July 1st.  New officers, first board meeting, flags for the 4th of July, planning for Star Hometown Celebration...

New officers for the year are: 
President:  Larry Clucas
VP:  Joe Jara
Secretary:  Jennifer Weeks
Treasurer:  Christina Flores
Lion Tamer:  Mini Victory
Tail Twister:  Bill Pollett
Membership Chair:  Kathy Donahue
Director:  Robert Wurster

First board meeting was held July 2nd.  Budget, potential new projects/fundraisers, membership, and programs were the topics.

On July 3rd, flags were placed on Veteran's graves and along State Street.  Happy Independence Day!

Lions in the Month of May

Star Lions put American flags along State Street through Star for the Memorial Day weekend.  Four times a year the flags go up-the second time being for Flag Day, June 14th;  the next date will be for Independence Day when the flags will stay up through Star Hometown Celebration.

Flags were also place on  Memorial Day on the graves of veterans at the Star Cemetery.  The two oldest veterans date from the Spanish American war.