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.

Picking Up Litter

Twice a year, the Star Lions pick up litter along a 2 mile stretch of Highway 16 just east of town.  Saturday was the day for the spring clean-up and 20 bags of trash were picked up by seven Lions and 3 firefighters.  (Thanks Ernie, Kelly, and Dave!!)

Ever wonder what we find?  In addition to fast food wrappers and drink cups and cans, this year we found a hitch with ball, gloves, socks, a towel, golf balls, car parts, fishing hooks, someone's pay stub complete with SS# (don't worry, your identity is safe with us), and some dead birds.  We left the birds.

Patriotism Essay Awards

The Star Lions sponsored the Patriotism Essay Contest at the Star Elementary School.  The fifth grade classes participated.   The topic was "How Can I Best Serve my Country in Time of Need and Disaster?"  The essay contest is a Multiple District contest with students participating from E. Oregon and across Southwest Idaho in the first phase and from all of southern Idaho (District 39W and District 39E) in the second phase.

Winners were:

1st place:  Kendra Garrison
2nd place (tie):  Courtney Payne and Abby Eastridge
4th place: Lillian Holley

Winners were awarded a certificate and a silver medallion.  Teachers Mrs. Diffenbaugh, Mr. Hiroto, and Mrs. Smith were recognized with silver coins.

Kendra Garrison was also selected as the fifth grade winner for District 39W. 

Officer Election

The nominations meeting for Star Lions 2012-13 officers was held Monday, April 23rd.  The following people were nominated:

President:  Larry Clucas
VP:  Joe Jara
Secretary:  Jennifer Weeks
Treasurer:  Christina Flores
Lion Tamer:  Mini Victory
Tail Twister:  Bill Pollett
Membership Chair:  Kathy Donahue

Elections will be held May 14th.