Wayland Lions Club holds 65th anniversary, Christmas celebration

Wayland Lions Club was Charted on April 10, 1958, making 2023 the 65th Anniversary. The members decided to con-celebrate their Anniversary with the Christmas Party at the Wayland Community Center on December 19, 2023. There were 14 members and 16 guests participating.

President Theres Ferdig welcomed the members and their guests and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Bill Grimm gave the Invocation.

President Theresa Ferdig asked for a motion to delay the formal meeting until the January 16, 2024 meeting, Lion Stan Meyer seconded the motion and the members voted approval.

The members and their guests dined on a delicious meal catered by Julie Pearson, which included a cake with “65th Anniversary on top.”

After the meal, President Ferdig gave her Membership Profile as being 1st Vice President, now President. Theresa has been very active since joining Wayland Lions Club on January 18th, 2022, including many community activities serving Wayland and adjoining communities. Theresa said Wayland Lions Club has provided her with the opportunity for community service, meeting like minded members who have become friends and giving back to the Wayland Community that offers a friendly welcome and many activities that are available. Theresa then called on some members to give their Membership Profile and what Wayland Lions Club has meant to them:

• Stan Meyer has been a member since February 1, 1966, and is the longest serving member with 57 years a Lion. Stan has held just about every position at the Wayland Lions. Stan coordinates many of the services we perform as Club Service Chair.

• Bill Grimm has been a member since September 16, 2014. Bill has been Secretary for 5 years and is very active serving the Wayland Communities.

• Gary Lauger has been a Wayland Lion since March 21 ,2017 after transferring from the Olds Lions Club. He served as President and handled Secretary duties afterward. Gary’s fond memory is of the Soup Event held by the Wayland Lions at the Community Center a few years back. He was especially proud of his entry Liver Dumpling Soup. Several Leos from WACO High School volunteered to help at the Soup Supper and had a fun time.

• Carole Martins has been a Wayland Lion since September 1, 2014. Carole was previously a member of the Washington Lions Club. At present Carole is the 1st VP of the Wayland Lions Club. She is particularly fond of being Student Adviser to the WACO Leo Club building its membership to the largest Leo Club in Iowa while a WACO teacher.

• Brian Pattyson has been a Wayland Lion since May 1, 2009. He served as President of the Wayland Lions Club and presently writes the monthly newspaper articles. Brian held District 9 SE position of Global Membership Team Coordinator (2014-2017). Brian hosted Senator Chuck Grassley at Wayland Lions Club in 2011 when Lion Dr Glen Widmer introduced the Senator to the members & guests.

• Marianne Pattyson joined the Wayland Lions Club on May 1, 2009. Marianne has been President of the Wayland Lions Club and held the position of Alert Chair with District 9SE. She assisted Brian in Chartering Iowa Wesleyan College as a Lions Club. She raised funds for the Iowa Lions Foundation with a special project and hosted funding for ILC at Alpaca Blossom Alpaca Ranch.

Mrs. Santa Claus (Thelma Oneill) entertained the attendees with stories about Santa Claus. Mrs. Claus visited each table of guests and kept them laughing.

District Governor Mike Renken was the Guest Speaker and congratulated the Wayland Lions Club for their service to the Wayland Communities. The District Governor presented Service Chevrons to the following members:

•Brian Pattyson 15 years

•Marianne Pattyson 15 years

•Gary Lauger 15 years

•Jay Meyer 15 years

•Robert Meyer 45 years

•Roger Roth 55 years

The 65th Anniversary/Christmas Party came to a close at 9:00 PM

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