Wayland Lions Club announces new officers

The Wayland Lions Club met on March 19, 2024 at “Your Choice Restaurant.” Attending were 10 members and one guest.

President Theresa Ferdig called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Stan Meyer gave the Invocation.

Secretary Bill Grimm read the minutes from the last meeting and Treasurer Terry Kaufman gave the Treasurer’s Report. Both were accepted unanimously.

Old Business:

•Voted on ordering a Second Banner as Original Banner is full of Badges and acknowledgments of Wayland Lions Club community events and donations. Brian Pattyson will order a New Banner.

•Scholarships for WACO High School being reviewed by President Theresa Ferdig for inclusion of Silver Chords as prerequisite for the Scholarship by Wayland Lions Club.

•Lion Stan Meyer and Theresa Ferdig will coordinate the Blood Drive to be held on June 6, 2024, at the Wayland Community Center.

•Wayland Lions Clubs American Flag Program reminders have been sent out.

•Stan Meyer was recognized for his 58 years as a Wayland Lion and his profile will be seen separately with his picture.

New Business:

Wayland Lions Club announce the Officers for the term of 6/30/2024 to 7/1/2025 as follows:

•President: Carole Martins

•1st Vice President: Theresa Ferdig

•2nd Vice President: Bruce Eichelberger

•Secretary: Bill Grimm

•Treasurer: Terry Kaufman

•Membership Chair: Braden Blake

•LCIF Coordinator: Brian Pattyson

•Service Chair: Stan Meyer

•Marketing Chair: Brian Pattyson

•Director: Jay Meyer

•Director: Theresa Ferdig

•Director: Bill Grimm

•Director: Terry Kaufman

Wayland Lions Club members were deeply saddened by the passing of Lion Roger Roth who served the Wayland Communities as a Lion for 55 years.

Wayland Lions Club American Flag Program celebrates 5 Holidays. The cost for the Flag & Pole provided to applicants will be $35. This year’s 5 Holidays are:

1. Memorial Day---May 7, 2024

2. Flag Day---June 14, 2024

3. Independence Day---July 4, 2024

4. Labor Day---Sept. 2, 2024

5. Veterans Day---Nov. 11, 2024

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Wayland Lions Club Membership information:

•Wayland Lions Club was chartered on April 10, 1958, making April 10 2023 our 65TH ANNIVERSARY!

•Lions Motto: “WE SERVE!”

•Members meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

•Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and adjourn around 7:45 to 8 p.m.

•Are you interested in serving the Wayland Communities?

•Call 319-256-4346 or email Brian Pattyson at bhpattyson@outlook.com for an application or contact Theresa Ferdig at Wayland State Bank at (319) 256-5000.