Next dinner meeting will be Thursday July 24 at the Community Center. We have invited the Narrows and Rich Creek Lions clubs to join us for BBQ and the fixings’. Our program for this night will be the induction of officers by District Governor Bud and a presentation on sight conservation by Lion Chris Hansen.

At Thursday’s Board of Directors meeting the following business took place.

Lion Treasurer Dell presented the following financial report:

Administrative Account Balance…. $2169.10

Activities Account Balance…………$12100.61

The Board approved three bills:

Little Giant, $487.17, Lions International (dues) $994.50, and Virginia Tech (web page) $87.00

Lion Lynn read a letter from the Town of Pearisburg stating that they could not allow us to name the Scout Hut after Lion Jim as it is town policy not to name buildings or rooms after citizens. The Board has approved a plaque that will be placed inside the Scout Hut recognizing Lion Jim for his commitment and dedication to scouting.

President Steve reminded the Board of the need to increase club membership. Lion Charlie will be part of a District 24 committee charged with addressing declining memberships in our district.

As attendance at our membership meetings has been averaging about 25 members, Anna’s will be asked to prepare 25 meals from June through October.

Lion Vernon reminded the Board that calendar sales information needs to be turned in to him by August 15^th. This is a good money maker for the club so lets get out and sell those calendars.

No Eye Exam Applications were presented.

Board adjourned at 8:10 pm

Club Membership stands at:

Active Members - 35

Member at Large - 1

Privileged Member - 12

Life Membership - 1

Affiliate Membership - 2

Honorary Membership - 1

Total Club Membership - 52

And finally a story to make you smile!

Two old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress.

One leaned over and said, ”Life is so darn boring; We never have any fun anymore. For $5.00, I’d take my clothes off and streak through that stupid flower show!”

“You’re on!” said the other old lady, holding up a $5.00 bill.

The first fumbled her way out of her clothes and, completely naked, streaked through the front door of the flower show.

Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, followed by loud applause. The naked lady burst out through the door surrounded by a cheering crowd.

“What happened?” asked her waiting friend.

“I won 1^st prize as Best Dried Arrangement.”

Let’s keep in our prayers all Lions that are sick and our servicemen, women and their families.

Lion Secretary Al.